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Green Thumb: Weird temperatures nothing our plants can't handle - Memphis Commercial Appeal

The latter must be the case for the light pink hydrangeas blooming in outdoor urns at the entrance of the Sheffield Antique Mall in Collierville.These are probably remontant or re-blooming hydrangeas that never fully stopped producing buds and flowers.Most years, errant blooms are not harmful to plants if the subsequent cool-down is not too drastic."But if temperatures fall from 70 degrees to 20 in a day and stay there," Reese said, "there could be some winter damage to twigs and branches."My deadline for this column fell before night-time temperatures were expected to drop below freezing, so this unusual flush of flowers has likely passed for now.The fate of our plants will not be known until spring. Some marginally hardy plants such as loropetalums may suffer a bit.But far more of our trees, shrubs, perennials and bulbs are conditioned to our normal but weird ups and downs of temperatures. I'm betting on them to stay strong.Gardening UniversitySome great gardeners learn how to grow plants almost exclusively through on-the-job-training and guidance from family members or friends who passed on their skills and experience.The rest of us benefit from some classroom learning to navigate the vast and complicated world of horticulture.Once again, Bartlett City Beautiful is offering its winter "gardening university," a series of seven garden talks from area master gardeners that begins Saturday.All of the presentations will be held at 2:30 p.m. in at the Bartlett Library, 5884 Stage.Jim Volgas will kick off the series this Saturday by discussing the attributes of healthy soil and how to build it by making and using compost.John Peterson, a master gardener and longtime member of the Memphis Herb Society, will explore growing, harvesting and cooking with herbs on Jan. 16. Recipes are included.Bob Hathaway will discuss construction materials, soils and additives, watering systems and winter covers for raised beds. He will also highlight vertical gardening techniques and structures on Jan. 23.Kay McAdams will reveal her successful methods for growing organic vegetables on Jan. 30.Joanne Watson will share her secrets for attracting eastern bluebirds to your garden with the right birdhouse installed in the best place and plenty of mealworms on Feb. 6.Not all backyard critters are welcome. Genie Ashworth will present information on dealing with undesirables as well as beneficials on Feb. 13.Getting water where you want it, when you want it is Melisa Nowag's topic on Feb. 20. She will tell how to install a timed drip water system for containers and borders using flexible pipes.For more information, call master gardener and Bartlett City Beautiful member Tom Rieman at 901-386-7539. http://www.commercialappeal.com/entertainment/lifestyle/home/green-thumb-weird-temperatures-nothing-our-plants-cant-handle-280d2e53-1ea7-4d90-e053-0100007f9064-363987271.html

With the right placement and little care, hydrangeas can make your Kentucky garden pop - Courier Journal

Little Honey" that grows to about 5-feet tall and keeps its stunning foliage color all through the growing season. Then there’s the relatively new release from the US National Arboretum’s Tennessee research station, "Ruby Slippers." This compact grower produces flowers that start out clear white but quickly fade to a rich pink. And finally, there’s "Snowflake," a double-flowered form with huge, stunning blooms of white, fading to rose/pink. All the hydrangeas are best in a little afternoon shade in Kentucky. With the right selections and proper placement, they are long-lived, required little care and can give your garden a tremendous amount of variety.Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old Lagrange Road, yewdellgardens.org.Yew Dell Botanical Gardens Spring Plant SaleWHAT:  This week will feature trees, shrubs, annuals, tropical and edibles that perform well in and around Kentucky.WHEN: 9 a.m. May 12WHERE: Find details at yewdellgardens.org or facebook.com/yewdellgardens. https://www.courier-journal.com/story/life/home-garden/2020/05/08/hydrangeas-give-your-kentucky-gardens-ample-variety-color/3047641001/

Tallahassee's florist to the Legislature - Florida Politics

Elinor Doyle.Just to be clear, there was an Elinor Doyle, who started the business in 1926, but she has been dead for nearly half a century. Her picture, however, hangs in the Tennessee Street storefront, keeping watch over owner Roxie Anne Clark and Liz Santini (who has worked there for 23 years) who will be preparing hundreds of arrangements before the Session starts Tuesday.A deluge of work after a busy Christmas season because of the even-year early Session isn’t a particularly unique challenge, Clark said.“We are coming out of the holiday season, but it’s not necessarily any worse than having it a little after Valentine’s Day, so it’s kind of the same thing,” she commented.Valentine’s Day is the No. 1 busiest day of their year, but at Elinor Doyle Florist, the start of Session is definitely No. 2. The team will work long hours over the weekend before Session begins to assure their flowers arrive in peak form. They’ll start with dish gardens, which will get a colorful addition of red mini carnations and white cushion mums right before delivery Monday. (An aside to the aides: Those gardens will last throughout Session if they’re watered weekly and kept in a not-too-sunny spot.)Florida’s chiropractors will again be gifting each member of the House and Senate with sunflowers. Orchids are on hand, a favorite gift from lobbyist Ron Book, who always sends a large basket of the tropical blooms to his daughter, Sen. Lauren Book. Other flowers w... https://floridapolitics.com/archives/314583-tallahassees-florist-to-the-legislature-2

Arnold, Carl J. - The Chattanoogan

Carl J. Arnold, former Interstate Life executive, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 102 years of age. Carl was born in Franklin County, Tennessee, January 25, 1917 and attended Franklin County Public school. He earned his B.S. from Bowling Green College of Commerce (now Western Kentucky) in 1939 and taught school in Wellsburg, West Va.   He was employed by TVA before entering the Navy in 1942. After being honorably discharged as Lieutenant Senior Grade in 1946, he went to work for Interstate Life and Accident Insurance Company and retired in 1984 as Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. Carl was an active member of the First Centenary United Methodist Church having served as Treasurer, leader of the Discussion Sunday School Class and President of the Baker-New-Mur class. He was a member of the Chattanooga Kiwanis Club serving as Treasurer, Finance Chairman and Board Member with almost 40 years of perfect attendance. He had a special interest in the Educational Assistance Committee and served as its Chairman for many years. He served as Chairman and was a long-... https://www.chattanoogan.com/2019/11/14/399569/Arnold-Carl-J..aspx

Abloom Florist donates flowers to Shannondale Healthcare Center - The knoxville focus

Storm said. “We also dropped some flowers off at the front and at the nurse’s stations.”That represented a day of giving by the Tennessee Teleflora Unit, of which Storm is a member and Teleflora annually donates to service providers, including senior healthcare centers, police stations, fire stations and other members of the institutions of public service.“We have a Tennessee Teleflora Unit,” Storm said. “I’m a member and every year we donate flowers and that has to be in the service industry.”But providing service is nothing new for Abloom Florist, a company that prides itself on exemplary customer service.The company provides floral arrangements for weddings, funerals, parties and other events and Storm said that customer service is a key to the company’s success. Roy and Hazel Drinnen have owned the business since 1983. Hazel works in the shop and Roy runs daily errands to the post office.“We wanted to be a florist who brought something a little bit different,” Storm said. “There are a lot of florists in Knoxville and we’ve always prided ourselves on our customer service.“My parents pretty much bought the business and I went to work in it. We’ve prided ourselves on being a little bit different.”Storm also said that her work brings her plenty of rewards.“This is very rewarding to me because everybody likes to get flowers,” she said. “Even with funerals, the people are always pleased because we help them do what they want to remember their loved one.”... http://knoxfocus.com/archives/this-weeks-focus/abloom-florist-donates-flowers-shannondale-healthcare-center/