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Meet the new designers at the Chelsea Flower Show - Financial Times

This makes sense when you know that before he built gardens for a living, he was in the British armed forces, driving armoured vehicles in the RAF Regiment. His military background means Lidgard has no fears about the practical side of the show, though he is less enthusiastic about the designer’s role in promotion and publicity. “Having to go to the press launch, having to rub shoulders, do all the air kissing — it isn’t me,” he says. He hopes his crossover role will help to highlight the crucial part contractors play in the show. “I don’t want to be called a designer; I want to be called a contractor. I am designing, but in my heart I am a landscape contractor, and we are bloody good at what we do in the UK.”For now, Lidgard is focused on getting the garden he has designed across that drop-dead finish line. Mention the words “gold medal” and he good-naturedly shuts you down. “I’ll have to stop you there — we have a code, like an old pirate code, that we stick to: we never talk about medals,” he says. “W... https://www.ft.com/content/e4a286a2-7279-11e9-bf5c-6eeb837566c5

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Flowers finishes eight at state meet - Alton Telegraph

Roxana placed 25th.Carlinville finishers included Jason Landon, Samuel Mock, Charles Helton IV, Bailey Lippold, Briley Roper, Cale Williams and Grayson Armour.Roxana finishers were James Henseler, Cree Stumpf, Brandon Isom, Dakota Stumpf, Will Cotter, Devin Thomeczek and Jazz Richardson.Individually, Metro East Lutheran’s Javon Watkins finished 83rd in a time of 16:16 and East Alton-Wood River’s Brenden Springman was 143rd in 17:05.Class 3AIn the boys 3A meet, xxxxGIRLSClass 3AEdwardsville placed 26th in the team race. Tigers runners included Abby Schrobilgen, Melissa Spencer, Jaycie Hudson, Abby Korak, Julianna Dterman, Maddie Miller and Victoria Vegher.Class 1AMarquette Catholic High’s Riley McVckery, a freshman ran to an 89th-place finish with a time of 19:37. She had advanced to the state meet as an indivdual out of the Metro East Lutheran Sectional Meet.Jersey’s Ben Flowers finished eighth in Saturday’s IHSA Class 2A Boys State Cross Country at Detweiller Park in Peoria.Report results by email at: [email protected]Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. comments powered by Disqus... http://thetelegraph.com/sports/91895/prep-cross-country-flowers-finishes-eight-at-state-meet

Gift search includes grand opening, open house, girls day out - Belleville News-Democrat

Friday of Academy Sports + Outdoors in O’Fallon. It’s a three-day event in the 62,000-square-foot store, including hourly $50 gift card giveaways and product demos all three days, free Under Armour T-shirts to the first 500 customers on Saturday, plus an autograph session with St. Louis Cardinal Matt Adams on Saturday (2-3 p.m.). The new store is at 1574 W. Highway 50 in the Lincoln Crossing shopping center. http://www.bnd.com/living/magazine/article115344948.html

Davidson: All sunshine for 18 members of Central City's 2016 class of Flower Girls - The Denver Post

Model United Nations at St. Mary’s Academy and volunteers as a handler for therapy horses at Zuma’s Rescue Ranch in Littleton.Cherry Creek High’s Audrey Hummel was named to the Under Armour All-American West lacrosse team last year; she also volunteers with Open Arms, a club whose members stage various activities that help students with mental or physical challenges. Classmate Katherine Kovarik also belongs to the Open Arms club and is a member of the debate team and the National Honor Society.Sarah Grant MacKenzie spends her summers at Camp Lake Hubert in Minnesota, where she was chosen to participate in a two-year leadership training program. She also volunteers at the Center for Work Education and Employment in Denver, helping people transition off welfare and secure jobs.Bridget McCann’s volunteer work includes helping severe-needs students at Rock Canyon High School and tornado clean-up in Oklahoma. She was a founding member of Opera Rocks and is a third-generation Colorado native. Nicole Seavall is a member of the Arapahoe High School student council and was one of four students instrumental in fundraising for the school’s library redesign following a tragic shooting there in 2013.Amber Zangrillo attends Aspen High School, where she is an ambassador in the crusade to stop global warming. She is an equestrian and skier and the daughter of former Flower Girl Paige Makepeace Larkin.Kathy Tyree chaired the event that also included a musical program, dinner and dancing. http://www.denverpost.com/2016/07/01/all-sunshine-for-18-members-of-central-citys-2016-class-of-flower-girls/

Kevin Plank-backed online flower company will launch this month in Baltimore - Baltimore Sun (blog)

UrbanStems, the online flower company with financial backing from Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank, is expanding to Baltimore at the end of the month.The fast-growing web start-up delivers bouquets for $35 and up via bike courier, now just in New York and Washington. The company works with growers in South America, which ship flowers daily to UrbanStems distribution centers, where bouquets are arranged and sent out for delivery. Senders get an email confirmation with a photo of the bouquet just before the courier delivers it.Two former college roommates started the company in Washington in 2014 after becoming frustrated trying to send flowers through traditional online options. Under UrbanStems model, a rotating, but limited, selection of arrangements at set prices can be ordered online then delivered in as little as an hour.Plank's private venture capital arm, Sagamore Ventures, first invested in a $1.5 million seed funding round in February 2015. In April, Sagamore joined a $6.8 million funding round led by SWaN & Legend Venture Partners, which is enabli... http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/under-armour-blog/bal-armoury-kevin-plank-backed-online-flower-company-will-launch-this-month-in-baltimore-20160712-story.html

'No regrets': Longtime Sioux Falls florist leaves legacy of success - Argus Leader

Pat always valued spending time in his community, Jean said. In addition to running his own business, he was involved in the Lions Club and helped found the South Dakota Floral Association. According to his obituary, Gustaf was also a devoted Catholic who served at Christ the King Catholic Church in Sioux Falls and later St. Mary. "One thing he always said was, 'Get out into the community. The town supports you if you support the town,'" Jean said. Although he never went to college, Gustaf valued education. He made time to teach floral design at Southeast Technical Institute for several years and would often mentor other florists, along with attending every floral convention he could find. "He was never afraid to die, but he just wasn’t quite ready to leave this party," his obituary read. Gustaf's death comes only nine days after that of his daughter Emily Gustaf, who died at age 37. Despite having a brain injury since babyhood, Emily lived a life that was "big and bold," according to her obituary. She participated in Special Olympics for many years and took home a gold medal in swimming from the 1999 International Special Olympics. "She could talk to anyone about anything," Emily's obituary read. "She was quick to love and slow to judge."   Pat Gustaf's funeral will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church on Saturday at 10:30 a.m., with visitation scheduled for Friday at 4:30 p.m. at St. Mary. Although his illness made it difficult for him to work as it progressed, Jean said Pat never wanted to slow down. When he was unable to go into the shop during rounds of chemotherapy, he set up a small studio in his home where he continued making silk bouquets for as long as he could. That dogged perseverance was what served him all his life, allowing him to continue a decades-long career in the floral business.  "That's probably his legacy: Keep trying," Jean said.  When the Argus Leader spoke with Pat as he closed up his shop last December, he said that more than anything, he was thankful for the customers who made his business the long-lasting success that it was. "I got to do what I love for 42 years," Gustaf said. "I want them to know how grateful I am – grateful from the bottom of my heart."... https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/business-journal/2019/10/31/longtime-sioux-falls-florist-leaves-legacy-success-gustafs-greenery/2501479001/

Dawn Talley-Fogleman - County 17

Dawn Talley-Fogleman’s life will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019, beginning at noon at 37 Parkside Circle in Gillette. Additional time of gathering will be held at a later date in Faith, South Dakota.Dawn Renae Talley-Fogleman, 70, of Gillette, Wyoming, passed peacefully to be with her Lord in the early hours of Thursday, June 20, 2019.Born Dec. 23, 1948, to Robert Talley (deceased) and Geraldine Cullers-Talley (deceased) in Opal, South Dakota, Dawn was the eldest sister to Robin Talley-Ballmer of George West, Texas, and Lynette Talley-Wilson of Perth, Western Australia.She is survived by her husband James D. Fogleman who was by her side until her final breath. She is also survived by her two sons, Ronald Fogleman and Robert Fogleman; four grandchildren, Christopher, Charity, Stephen, and Wyatt Fogleman; and her two great-grandchildren, all of Gillette, Wyoming. Dawn was aunt and Godparent to both her nieces: Dr. Noelle Ballmer of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Vanessa Ballmer of Katy, Texas.Dawn will be remembered for her selfless and unwavering love of her family, friends, and her dearest pets. As a rancher’s daughter, her heart was never far from home. The UT Ranch in Opal, South Dakota, holds very ... https://county17.com/2019/06/26/dawn-talley-fogleman/

Local florist spreads cheer with fresh bouquets - KSFY

He went the extra mile to surprise 60 people with 60 beautiful, bright yellow bouquet of flowers. Gustaf created the "Be Happy Bouquets" with help from Teleflora and the South Dakota Special Olympics. On Wednesday, residents at Avera Prince of Peace were excited to receive bouquets. "You can't help but 'be happy' when you see the smiley mug and balloon, and the flowers and plants," Gustaf said. "It's a source of joy to be able to do this at no cost." Flowers were delivered to retirement communities, the VA hospital and medical centers. More than 30,000 "Be Happy Bouquets" were given out. ... https://www.ksfy.com/content/news/Local-florist-spreads-cheer-with-fresh-bouquets-489182891.html

What does the one you love really want for Valentine's Day; how much do most people spend? - WYFF Greenville

Flower bouquetNorth Dakota: Flower bouquetOhio: Wedding bouquetOklahoma: Teddy bearOregon Flower: BouquetPennsylvania: Bouquet of rosesRhode Island: Aquamarine ringsSouth Carolina: Chocolate trufflesSouth Dakota: Gold stud earringsTennessee: Bouquet of rosesTexas: Flower BouquetUtah: RosesVermont: Men’s ringsVirginia: Flower bouquetWashington: Box of chocolatesWest Virginia: SunglassesWisconsin: Bouquet of rosesWyoming: PerfumePro Flowers... http://www.wyff4.com/article/what-does-the-one-you-love-really-want-for-valentines-day-how-much-do-most-people-spend/16573899