Andrews, SC Florists

Andrews Flower Shop News

Flower industry concerned about bloom imports and biosecurity fights for Australian-made labelling - ABC News

The ABC understands the Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has written to the Federal Industry Minister, Karen Andrews, asking for country of origin labelling to be made compulsory for imported flowers. The government is reviewing country of origin labelling, and is considering what other products it should be compulsory for. Sydney flower grower, Aldo Vumbaca, first started trialling the Australian grown label last year at a local market.(Supplied: Aldo Vumbaca)Trialling the labelSydney flower grower, Aldo Vumbaca, has been in the flower trade for more than 40 years and first started trialling the Australian grown label last year at a local market. "We get repeat sales because customers are coming back wanting to support local — they can't believe it when they hear about the number of imports," Mr Vumbaca said. Make your inbox more interesting Subscribe to Rural RoundUp: Our best stories from rural Australia.The Victorian Flower Industry has backed the move and hoped it will give consumers more awareness, particularly given imports have dropped due to the pandemic.Flowers Victoria Chair, Michael van der Zwet, said with the low number of imports during COVID-19, the Australian grown label might help promote local growers. "I'm a great believer in the Australian psyche to buy Australian," Mr van der Zwet said."I think when the public learns that there's a lot more flowers grown within Australia, I'm sure we'll be supported."'Australian voice for Australian grown'Victorian grower, Danielle White, has produced paddock-grown roses and peonies on her property in central Victoria for the past five years.img alt="A bunch of large pink chrysanthemums." src="https://www.abc.net.au/cm/... https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2020-08-12/australian-flower-growers-create-australian-grown-label/12547116

Downtown Florist in Massena celebrating 15 years in business with giveaway - North Country Now

Customer Appreciation Day” Oct. 24 with a giveaway and refreshments.“It’s always been my passion,” said owner Patty Wells.She said she and her husband decided to clean up the corner of Andrews and Orvis streets a decade and a half ago when they purchased the 67 Andrews St. location.Wells attended Vermont Academy of Floral Design to learn the ropes of running the business.Wells says she “works well” with her lead designer and wedding coordinator Shelly LaBarge.Together they arrange flowers for all occasions including weddings, funeral, birthdays, anniversaries and of course, “just because” flowers.“We like making people smile — getting flowers, it just makes their day,” she said.Wells said they strive to offer flowers for any budget and “take pride in having the freshest flowers that are delivered five days a week.”To compliment floral arrangements, the shop sells chocolates, plants, solar crosses and angels and the newly popular silk saddle memorials.“They are becoming more popular because they don’t have to be replaced,” she said.The customer appreciation day takes place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be a drawing for a holiday centerpiece of the winner’s choosing.For more info, see their Facebook page at bit.ly/30Cv0JO.“This would not be possible without continued support from our community,” Wells said. ... https://northcountrynow.com/business/downtown-florist-massena-celebrating-15-years-business-giveaway-0267576

83 free things to do this summer in the city of Vancouver - Daily Hive

Fraser Valley, the Similkameen and Okanagan Valleys.When: Every Saturday until October 26, 2019Time: 10 am to 3 pmWhere: St. Andrews Historic Church – 9025 Glover Road in Fort LangleyAdmission: FreeBurnaby Artisan Farmers’ MarketWhat: Launched in June 2008, this open-air market, situated in the North Parking Lot of Burnaby City Hall, offers visitors an assortment of food and craft stalls to peruse on Saturday mornings every Saturday from May through October.When: Every Saturday until October 26, 2019Time: 9 am to 2 pmWhere: North Parking Lot of Burnaby City Hall (4949 Canada Way at Deer Lake Pkwy)Admission: FreeTrout Lake Farmers’ MarketWhat: This farmers’ market began back in 1995 and became the cornerstone of the Vancouver Farmers’ Market collective of markets. One of the most popular of the markets, Trout Lake has food trucks on site and a variety of vendors selling all things food.When: Every Saturday until October 19, 2019Time: 9 am to 2 pmWhere: Lakewood Drive and East 13th Avenue, VancouverAdmission: FreeLonsdale Artisan Farmers’ MarketThe exterior of Lonsdale Quay Market. (Quay Property Management)What: Run by the same organization behind the Ambleside Market in nearby West Van, the Lonsdale Quay Farmers’ Market brings local farmers, artisans, and other vendors to North Vancouver for a weekly Saturday market.When: Every Saturday until October 26, 2019Time: 10 am to 3 pmWhere: East Plaza of the Lonsdale Quay Market – 123 Carrie Cates Court, North VancouverAdmission: FreeKitsilano Farmers’ MarketWhat: This friendly get-together, also known as the Kitsilano Farmers’ Market, takes place on Sundays in the parking lot of the Community Centre and offers a good selection of fresh local produce and gourmet treats to stock up on for the week.When: Every Sunday until October 20, 2019Time: 10 am to 2 pmWhere: Parking lot of Kits Community Centre – 2690 Larch Street, VancouverAdmission: Fr... https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-free-events-summer-2019

Think spring with floral artwork at Springfield Museums - MassLive.com

And the Springfield Science Museum includes a collection of botanical sheets that were collected and cataloged by Luman Andrews around the turn of the 20th century as well as other objects relating to the natural history of flowering plants.“Flowers have different symbolic significance across cultures and are rarely depicted or gifted without underlying meaning,” North said. “The peony, as represented in Hiroshige's Peacock and Peonies, is a favorite flower in Chinese and Japanese cultures and represents good fortune. It is also associated with summer, whereas the plum blossom, for example, is a flower associated with spring.”The exhibit will be on display until late summer, and North encourages people to go inside to see it. “Although in the summer we are lucky to have flowers all around us, we rarely have the chance to consider their role in our lives and in the history of art and science,” she said. “Visitors to this exhibition will discover the artistic, symbolic and scientific significance of flowers in addition to having the opportunity to enjoy beauty.” She hopes this display will encourage visitors to look at flowers in a new and unusual way, with the attention to detail that artists did.For more information, visit springfieldmuseums.org... https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2019/04/think-spring-with-floral-artwork-at-springfield-museums.html

Former White House Florist: State Visit Revealed First Lady Melania Trump's 'Formidable' Cultural Diplomacy - Breitbart News

Even die-hard critics seemed to pause for a moment to admire the multi-faceted diplomatic itinerary that went off without a hitch.”Dowling noted that when the Macrons arrived at Joint Base Andrews, they were given a bouquet of purple irises — the national flower of France.“At the intimate state dinner, meticulously planned and executed by the first lady herself without a coterie of consultants and planners, guests reveled in the elegant setting of a candle-lit State Dining Room,” Dowling wrote. “In the manner of Jacqueline Kennedy, the first lady planned and executed an impressive series of symbolic activities that demonstrated the power of style and cultural diplomacy when carried out on the high profile White House stage.”“There is inherent meaning in the symbolism surrounding the White House and the ability to bring citizens together around shared values and ideals,” Dowling wrote. “While individual details of a state visit may seem innocuous or even frivolous, including the selection of flowers, linens, china, and menu for the dinner, they actually have much greater significance.”“The details roll up into a larger narrative that fosters a dialogue between leaders of nations and their citizens, highlighting common bonds and a shared cultural heritage,” Dowling wrote. “A White House state dinner is perhaps one D.C. ritual that allows us to dial back political vitriol and celebrate time-honored traditions in a non-partisan way.”Dowling noted that the state dinner also reflects how the first lady — not bringing the usual political pedigree to the White House — is making her mark in her role as the nation’s highest-ranking hostess.“Even before the state dinner, there were clues that it would be a departure from previous years,” Dowling wrote. “Pared down and pared back, the first lady wanted the focus to be on the diplomatic tasks at hand.”“A smaller guest list, a streamlined menu and skillful deployment of the White House collection (rather than the use of rental tables and china), all placed emphasis squarely on the honored guests and eased the burden on taxpayers, too,” Dowling wrote. “Even the decision to move the press preview of the décor and table settings to the night before the dinner had implications for how e... http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/28/former-white-house-florist-statevisit-revealed-first-lady-melania-trump-formidable-cultural-diplomacy/

Business news: Lifelong Sumter florist opens antique department next door - Sumter Item

Mediterranean area while serving in the U.S. Navy. Most of his collections since completing his military service in 1970 have been from estate auctions and antique shows across South Carolina, he said.Friends encouraged him for years to open a shop, Newton said, and around Thanksgiving last year, he finally did.His collection in the new department includes an abundance of artwork - including original oil work on canvases - porcelain items, art glass, Persian carpets, costume jewelry, Blueware, stained-glass lamps and "Gone with the Wind"-period lamps from the Victorian era, among other items.The antique department's address is 415 Broad St., and some Sumterites likely remember the location as the former Hamm's Jewelry and Goldsmith shop in the 1980s and '90s operated by Joseph Hamm, he said.Newton was a partner with Hamm in the operation.Since then, the building has served as "my storage space," he said.Newton described his new location as "a little toward the higher, better-quality end" for an antique store.He does plenty of research online before purchasing his antiques and tries to be "very reasonable" on pricing with honest and fair prices, he added. "I do a lot of research on eBay, and if I find something on there, I try to ensure the item is priced under what I can find it for on eBay," Newton said. "Then, that should be a plus for the customer because they are looking at the item here. They are not risking it getting damaged in shipment, and they are actually seeing the piece of merchandise."Antique department hours are the same as his florist shop - Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. He said he's also available by appointment... https://www.theitem.com/stories/lifelong-sumter-florist-opens-antique-department-next-door,341692

'Rose Campaign' delivered to thousands of grave markers at national cemeteries - 10News

Williams, 71.In 1978, while stationed in Germany, Captain Torres died when his plane crashed during a training flight. He was buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.Williams, who lives in South Carolina, had plans to visit his grave this Memorial Day before the pandemic hit.Covid-19 also turned the usual local services virtual. The flags laid out by the cemetery and flowers put out by a national nonprofit wouldn't happen this year."It made me feel crummy. He should be remembered in some way," said Williams.Enter Jenelle Brinneman, a Valley Center florist who started a Gofundme campaign. After a 10news story, the campaign took off. Some $5,000 and countless roses, Brinneman and a small group of volunteers spent the morning of Memorial Day laying a single rose at some 4000 grave markers between Fort Rosecrans and Miramar cemeteries."We're laying down these roses and people are crying, thanking us. Just so cool to be part of this. The feeling is just overwhelming," said Brinneman.Brinneman's group also set down 200 bouquets at gravestones, special requests submitted for Memorial Day. One of those requests came from Williams. "I'm just thrilled these people are doing this and he was honored," said Williams.Brinneman says the response was so incredible, she's hoping to make this an annual tradition. https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/rose-campaign-delivered-to-thousands-of-grave-markers-at-national-cemeteries

Tips for holiday table decorations | Home & Garden | Journal Gazette - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Not only are they going to smell good,” she says, “but they're going to last almost a month.”Go nontraditionalDon't worry about tradition, Stuart says. Her design firm and retail store are in South Carolina, where it's warm year-round. So while she loves using holly and pine in her Christmas decorating, sometimes she uses palm fronds from her yard.She also uses shades of pink and plum, rather than sticking only to red and green. Embrace whatever delights you, she says. Or go beautifully neutral. All three designers say silver and white are great choices.Silver and white can brighten up dark winter nights, especially if they'll be reflecting candlelight. (Candles are a key to creating a beautiful table, says Schuneman: “Candlelight mixed in glass votives, tall candlesticks and pillars will make any table glow and feel special.”)Yip also encourages creative centerpieces: “Sometimes I'll ask people to print their favorite photo from their past year. It could be a photo of a breathtaking vacation they went on or it could be a picture of their kid going back to school,” he says. “And I'll frame those photos and kind of have them scattered down the center of the table.”Another creative option: Ask each guest to bring a favorite book they've read in the past year. Arrange them on the table as decorations and conversation starters. At the end of the night, each guest can leave the party with a different book than they brought.– Melissa Rayworth, Associated Press ... https://www.journalgazette.net/features/home-garden/20191118/tips-for-holiday-table-decorations

If the poinsettias are ready, can Christmas be far behind? - Montreal Gazette

Roberts Poinsett, United States ambassador to Mexico from 1825 to 1829. An avid amateur botanist, he saw euphorbias with red bracts growing wild in the hills around Taxco and had samples sent to his South Carolina home. There he propagated them in his greenhouses and gave them to friends and botanical gardens. Photos: Seasonal sea of red poinsettias at Quebec's La Ferme Grover Guillaume Grover, director of production at La Ferme Grover in the Ste-Dorothée area of Laval north of Montreal, Quebec's largest grower of poinsettias.   John Kenney /Montreal Gazette Inside a sprawling greenhouse at La Ferme Grover in Ste-Dorothée, nearly 300,000 potted poinsettias have been watered and fed for months.   John Kenney /Montreal Gazette The plant owes its English name to Joel Roberts Poinsett, United States ambassador to Mexico from 1825 to 1829.   John Kenney /Montreal Gazette An avid amateur botanist, Poinsett saw euphorbias with red bracts and had samples sent to his South Carolina home, where he grew and gave them to friends and botanical gardens.   John Kenney /Montreal Gazette But what about the Christmas connection? Legend has it that a Mexican girl was walking to church on Christm... https://montrealgazette.com/news/if-ferme-grovers-poinsettias-are-ready-can-christmas-be-far-behind