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Florists, symbols of hope, deemed "essential businesses" in virus-stricken Geneva - Famagusta Gazette

Faced with a worsening COVID-19 situation, the Swiss canton of Geneva entered semi-confinement on Nov. 2. All restaurants, bars and barbershops are now closed, but “essential” shops, such as grocery stores, supermarkets and flower shops, can remain open.Why are florists considered “essential businesses,” one may wonder?A recent survey conducted by JardinSuisse showed that although most of the celebrations and festivals have been canceled, 70 percent of the country’s florists said that their sales were better in the first half of 2020 than in the same period of last year.Migros, Switzerland’s largest supermarket chain, said that its flower sales in the first six months of this year were 20 percent higher than the previous year.Meanwhile, another recent survey conducted by PostFinance, the financial services unit of Swiss Post, found that Swiss consumers’ spending on clothing and footwear has fallen by 50 percent and some 80 percent, respectively, since the country adopted containment measures to fight the virus in March.“Flowers help peop... http://famagusta-gazette.com/2020/11/19/florists-symbols-of-hope-deemed-essential-businesses-in-virus-stricken-geneva/

Plymouth flower shop closes after four decades as owner retires - Hometown Life

Morrison said it's time to move onto another chapter in her life."The world is changed now," said Morrison, who lives in Canton. "Back in the day, you used to come to a florist because that's who sold flowers. That's not really the case now. Everyone sells it."The shop has operated in the same space since it was opened by Pat Ribar in the early 1980s. Morrison and her mother Marcia Sayles purchased the shop in 2000, running it for nearly 20 years.More: Plymouth hockey hires Darrin Silvester as new head coachMore: Plymouth Twp. trustees disagree on future of property near Hilltop Golf CourseMore: Here's what you can expect as movie theaters prep for expected reopening next monthShe did some work at Cardwell Florist in Livonia as well as Ribar Floral Company after high school and began helping out in the shop during holidays and other busy seasons, developing a close relationship with Ribar and her family. She worked outside of floral until Ribar called her to offer her the business. She then left her job and began running the shop."I remained friends with Pat Ribar all these years," she said. "So I gave my notice at work and I had called Pat."There, Morrison spent years working through holidays such as Mother's Day and Christmas, getting to know local customers and connecting with various organizations and networking events in the Plymouth-Canton area, including the Plymouth Historical Museum, the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce and volunteering with Angela Hospice with flow... https://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/local/plymouth/2020/06/25/plymouth-floral-shop-closes/5306585002/

Ask the Gardener: Holiday book ideas for gardeners and arrangers - Boston.com

And for a family-friendly outdoor lights display, catch the delightful “Winterlights” this month at three historic gardens owned by the Trustees of Reservations: the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton, Stevens-Coolidge Place in North Andover, and Naumkeag in Stockbridge.Books make great gifts for gardeners. Many are lushly illustrated with eye candy that will help even dilettante gardeners ward off the winter blues. My recommendations and their cover prices:For the new gardener: “Rodale’s Basic Organic Gardening: A Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Healthy Garden’’ by Deborah L. Martin (Rodale, $19.99). Using jargon-free terms, she takes you chronologically from planning in the winter through harvesting the next fall.For the flower arranger: “Floret Farm’s Cut Flower Garden: Grow, Harvest & Arrange Stunning Seasonal Blooms” by Erin Benzakein with Julie Chai (Chronical Books, $29.99). Erin Benzakein’s successful cut-flower farm in Washington’s lush Skagit Valley (where she’s been called the “Dahlia Lama”) has inspired a nationwide wave of green-thumb women to grow flowers for market, as well as for fun. A bestseller, this book tells you the best flowers for cutting and their needs, which can be very different than landscape plants’. “Seasonal Flower Arranging: Fill Your Home With Blooms, Branches, and Foraged Materials All Year Round’’ (Ten Speed Press, $25) by Ariella Chezar and Julie Michaels. Michaels is a former Boston Globe editor, and Chezar is an arranger and flower grower w... https://realestate.boston.com/ask-the-expert/2019/12/11/books-to-give-gardeners-and-flower-arrangers/

Ask the Gardener: Flower, bulb shows will put spring in your step - Boston.com

They are Mary “Polly’’ Wakefield of the Wakefield Estate in Milton, Eleanor Cabot Bradley of the Bradley Estate in Canton, Marian Roby Case of the Case Estates in Weston, Marjorie Russell Sedgwick of the gardens at Long Hill in Beverly, and Martha Brookes Hutcheson, who designed what became Maudslay State Park in Newburyport, the grounds of the Vassall-Craigie-Longfellow House in Cambridge, and her home in New Jersey, now called Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center. Advance registration is required for the March 9 presentation, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and costs $50. Call 617-384-5277 for more information.The Spring Bulb Show at Smith College in Northampton is in bloom now through March 17. Thousands of flowers have been coaxed into early flowering in the antique greenhouse, which is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Hours are extended to 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday during the show. Call 413-585-2740 or visit garden.smith.edu/events. There is no admission charge, but a $5 donation is suggested.Berkshire Botanical Garden’s Fitzpatrick Greenhouse in Stockbridge is holding it’s annual exhibition of flowering bulbs from March 4 through March 29 on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. A sequence of diverse South African bulbs bloom alongside more familiar spring bulbs and a large collection of succulents that is housed year-round in the lovely period curved-glass greenhouse. Visit berkshirebotanical.org for more information.Send questions and comments, along with your name/initials and community to stockergarden@gmail.com. Subscribe to our newsletter at pages.email.bostonglobe.com/AddressSignUp. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @globehomes. https://realestate.boston.com/ask-the-expert/2019/02/28/flower-bulb-shows-will-put-spring-in-your-step/

Half a million roses used to recreate pyramid site in huge flower arrangement

More than half a million flowers have been used to recreate one of Ecuador’s most important archaeological sites.Using a total of 546,364 roses grown in the mountains of the Pedro Moncayo canton, the region’s government has set a new record for the Largest flower arrangement/structure (number of items) in the town of Tabacundo.More than 1,500 volunteers of all ages built the beautiful 1,100 m2 building, which is a replica of one of the Cochasquí pyramids, an important natural and archaeological monument in northern Ecuador.Ecuador’s roses have a strong presence in the international flower market, and the Pedro Moncayo government had to exceed the minimum of 500,000 flowers to achieve the record.The flowers came from 150 floricultures distributed throughout the Ecuadorian Sierra and the bouquets were brought to a collection centre in trucks.To keep the stems hydrated, a drip irrigation system was installed, while the roses used in the construction of the pyramid were later used to make fertilizer. http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/commercial/2018/7/half-a-million-roses-used-to-recreate-pyramid-site-in-huge-flower-arrangement-534247

'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