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Life in coronavirus: A flower farmer innovates; a farmers market opens with caution - Citizen Times

And no one here makes less than $15 an hour, except for me," Copus laughed. She'll continue the model, and is offering flower subscriptions for regular deliveries. More: Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smokies, state parks, forest close facilities in light of coronavirusIn the time of coronavirus, flowers make sense, even if they don't understand social distancing.Even if they pop up incomprehensibly bright in a dark and uncertain time. Perhaps it's that irrepressible cheerfulness that makes them particularly apropos. "People want to show support via flowers, and I feel lucky that what we do is relevant," Copus said. "That's a bright spot."Figuring out how to save the worldLike business in general, keeping farmers like Copus financially solvent during a pandemic carries risk. “We know this is a challenging and uncertain time for farmers and for the community,” said Charlie Jackson, the executive director of the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project, the farm-focused nonprofit that manages Asheville City Market.More: Coronavirus: Asheville Mall stays open, even as some vendors leave"ASAP has been working to try to establish new systems for farmers and local food vendors to sell their products that comply with public health requirements," he said. “Now, more than ever, we need to come together over food and take care of ourselves and our community.”The Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project has set up an interim market at A-B Tech with safety in mind. The number of shoppers allowed in the market area will be tightly controlled, with staff directing customers to queue inside their vehicles until they can enter the retail space.Vendors will remain at least 6 feet from shoppers, with customers selecting clearly priced prepackaged items, while not being allowed to handle any other products.No haggling is allowed, and people with cold or flu symptoms will be asked to leave. To minimize potential virus transmission points, customers will pay online after shopping, based on an honor system. ASAP will cover farmers, who will be fully paid no matter what.It's a risk, but a calculated one.More: Coronavirus: From grocery store chains to co-op, how grocers are handling outbreak“We’ve got hundreds of farmers and vendors and thousands of community members that rely on these ma... https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2020/03/20/coronavirus-while-farmers-fight-stay-afloat-asap-opens-markets/2883723001/

Stop and smell the roses this weekend at the NC Museum of Art's 'Art in Bloom' flower festival - News & Observer

Raleigh trash cans, inspired by "flower flashes" in New York City, to promote the events. Displays, made by Taras, were spotted at cans in Five Points, in downtown Raleigh in front of Artspace, Blue Ridge Realty's condo building on Glenwood Avenue, Chavis Park and Dix Park. For a full schedule and costs, go to ncartmuseum.org/bloom or call 919-715-5923.The museum is at 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. http://www.newsobserver.com/entertainment/article204711634.html

Heuchera or coral bells, fabulous foliage, flowers attract hummingbirds - St. Augustine Record

By Norman WinterTribune News ServiceIt wasn’t long ago I was hiking around Blue Ridge Georgia and came across a few terrific looking heuchera or coral bells, which I had only seen previously for sale in garden centers. All heuchera species are native to the United States including the Heuchera villosa native in the Southeast from Arkansas to Georgia and north to New York.Heuchera was the Perennial Plant of the Year in 1991, and since then, there are more hybrids and varieties, colors and variegations than we possibly could have ever imagined. When you look at a plant’s tag or a plant for that matter it is next to impossible to identify which ones have the DNA from a species native to your state or region.But then there are times when “by George” there it is, a variety like carmel is labeled as a hybrid variety of Heuchera villosa. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying everyone in the country should choose carmel or one of the other varieties that might be identified as H. villosa, but to me, in Georgia, it’s a clue that it might have a little more heat tole... http://staugustine.com/living-garden/2017-01-11/heuchera-or-coral-bells-fabulous-foliage-flowers-attract-hummingbirds

Autumn festivals celebrate apples, flowers, animals and agriculture - The Daily Progress

Food and crafting vendors will be on site and there will be music by The Blue Ridge Irish Music School and Woodberry Forest Pipe Band, among others. And don’t forget to check out a highlight – the (working) sheep dog competitions sponsored by the Virginia Border Collie Association. Admission for adults is $5 and free for aged 16 and younger. Fallfiberfestival.orgGRAVES MOUNTAIN APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL: This weekend kicks off the 47th annual fall fruit-themed event at Graves Mountain Lodge in scenic Syria in Madison County. It happens 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday featuring bluegrass music, cloggers, dozens of arts and crafts vendors, hayrides, a hay mountain and a hay maze as well as horse and pony rides, farm animals and apple picking in an onsite orchard. Free admission and parking. Gravesmountain.comWOLLAM FLOWER FEST: Wollam Gardens in Jeffersonton, Culpeper County is hosting a weekend celebration starting at 10 a.m. both days and continuing into the evening. Visitors are welcome to bring their tent and camp out while enjoying a stroll through fields of more than 80 kinds of trees, shrubs and flowers. Local food truck, wine and beer for sale as well as workshops, drumming, visual art, campfire, hayrides, farm tours, yoga, meditation, belly dancing, live music and more. Dogs on a leash are welcome. Park at the nearby Jeffersonton Community Center for a short walk through a forest path to get to the festival.Get tickets in advance for the whole weekend for $18 or $30 at the farm. $10/day in advance or $15 at the farm. Children 9 and younger get in free. Wollamgardens.com... http://www.dailyprogress.com/starexponent/news/autumn-festivals-celebrate-apples-flowers-animals-and-agriculture/article_6343a6cf-324f-5685-bb1e-bf0b80e7eacf.html

Biltmore Blooms with spring flowers & wedding dresses on display - PR Newswire (press release)

F. Kennedy. More information at biltmore.com/events/fashionable-romance.Biltmore Blooms seasonal activitiesSpring break getawaysSpring days are perfect for exploring Biltmore's 8,000 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Outdoor Adventure Center offers Segway tours, horseback riding, carriage rides, fly-fishing, biking, kayaking and float trips, the Land Rover Driving Experience and more. Young guests can also encounter chicks, goats and lambs at the Farmyard in Antler Hill Village. Stay at BiltmoreA complete estate experience is available with overnight stays at Biltmore's two properties. The four-star The Inn on Biltmore Estate is offering a variety of packages, including the Crystal Celebration Package available March 19-31, marking The Inn's 15th anniversary. The Inn's Fashionable Romance Package is available March 19-July 1.Steps away from Biltmore Winery, the new Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate offers casual relaxation and quick access to restaurants, shopping and outdoor adventures.Special Spring SavingsResources & MultimediaPhoto - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160314/343895... http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/biltmore-blooms-with-spring-flowers--wedding-dresses-on-display-300235605.html

Business is blooming for relocated florist - Texarkana Gazette

The flower business is in my family," she said. "Each work we do here is to help our customers express something with flowers."Photoby Junius Stone / Texarkana Gazette.TEXARKANA, Texas — Flowers are a family tradition for Elizabeth Marcelle Yates, owner of PG Florist. She has been in the flower trade her entire life, having learned it from her grandmother. Now, she still applies the skills and eye that runs in her family."Flowers is in my family blood," she said. "We've been doing this trade for generations."PG Florist, now located on Texas Boulevard, is not her first enterprise in the flower arts, nor is Texas Boulevard the first location of the current business."I originally was located on Richmond Road," she said. "But there came a time where the business just outgrew, bloomed beyond the previous location. Since then, we've been establishing ourselves here. We are welcoming our new customers who have discovered us here and want to ensure those who have been with us all this time we are not out of business. We've just changed location."Things are really busy at PG Florist right now as Marcelle (she goes by her middle name) and her staff settle into the new location and continue their work. She says being a florist invol... https://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/texarkana/story/2020/oct/08/business-blooming-relocated-florist/844419/

Florist Software Market 2020 Covid-19 Worlwide Spread Analysis with Marketing Channel, Top Players – Curate, RisoEvent, Floranext, Lobiloo, FloristWare POS System, Ularas, ShopKeep, Hana POS, The Floral POS, Details Flowers Software - Aerospace Journal

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Small but mighty, a Washington florist battles back in the pandemic - Reuters

I really think they did a good job by not reopening too soon, because look at all the places that are having to close back down, like California, Texas,” Banks said. As the White House and Congress debate the next coronavirus relief bill, Banks said she would like more business funding and clarity on Paycheck Protection Program loans. The shop received a $75,000 loan under the program, allowing it to rehire furloughed staff. “They say it’s forgivable, but they haven’t come out with any clear-cut rules on how to make it forgivable,” Banks said. “I am on pins and needles.” Reporting by Makini Brice; Editing by Dan Burns and Richard ChangOur Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-smallbusiness/small-but-mighty-a-washington-florist-battles-back-in-the-pandemic-idUSKCN2511D6

Buy THESE 10 Cut Flowers (They Last the Longest!) - StyleBlueprint

Lisianthus is one of her favorites. “Of the flowers that I routinely use, the longest-lasting showstopper is Lisianthus,” she says. “It holds beautifully.” It’s known by many names, including the “Texas bluebell” and the “poor man’s rose,” and it can last between seven and 10 days. Fair warning: It tends to be susceptible to rot if it’s sitting in unclean water, so be sure to change it out daily for the best results.SnapdragonsSarah tells us, “Snapdragons are the long-lasting cool-season winner.” In the right conditions, they can last seven to 10 days. When choosing your snapdragon stem, look for stalks that have one-third to one-half of their pods open.Top row, left to right: Calla Lilies, Snapdragons, Lisianthus; Bottom: CraspediaRELATED: How To Get Any Stain Out: Your Ultimate Stain Removal GuideAmaryllisGreg Campbell, co-owner of Garden District in Memphis, TN, says the Amaryllis is his favorite long-lasting flower choice for the winter. Native to West Africa, the Amaryllis can last more than two weeks. It’s often associated with strength because it’s tall and sturdy, and it can actually last even longer in a vase than when planted.CelosiaA summer bloom, Celosia is another top pick for Sarah. It can run the color spectrum from blood red to goldenrod, and it looks like ocean coral or something that jumped out of a Dr. Seuss story. It’s a member of the Amaranth family and sometimes lasts over two weeks.EryngoMattie Bush, owner of Amelia’s Flower Truck in Nashville, TN, is big on Eryngo. An eye-catching flowering herb, it’s bluish-purple, prickly looking, and resembles a thistle. Also referred to as Flat Sea Holly, Eryngo has an incredibly long vase life, sometimes lasting well over two weeks. We are grateful to all our sponsors:LimoniumLimonium is another one of Mattie’s choices. Also known as Sea Lavender, even though it has no relation to lavender at all, Limonium looks more fragile than it is. Often used for bouquet filler, Limonium can last one to two weeks, and it retains its color when dried out.Magnum MumsMagnum Mums round out Mattie’s top three long-lasting flowers. An oversized chrysanthemum with hundreds of petals, the beautiful bloom is an impressive flower that can last up to two weeks.RanunculusLauren is a fan of using Ranunculus for long-lasting arrangements. These beautiful flowers look like they’re crafted out of tissue paper. They resemble mini roses in bloom, making them a popular choice for wedding bouquets. They’re winter hardy, come in a variety of vivid colors, and last 10 to 12 days after being cut.Top row, left to right: Celosia, Amaryllis, Ranunculus; Bottom row, left to right: Limonium, mums, EryngoNow that you know which flowers last the longest, click here to read “Expert Tips to Make Fresh Cut Flowers Last.”**********Find more great tips that make life easier in our archives. Click HERE!... https://styleblueprint.com/everyday/fresh-cut-flowers-that-last-the-longest/