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Okanagan florists busy during pandemic, some busier than ever | Kamloops News | iNFOnews - iNFOnews
Wednesday, October 28, 2020The period around Easter and Mother’s Day is typically busy for florists, and despite current circumstances, this year is no exception. At Burnett’s Florist in Kelowna, business has been steady. “Our Easter was more busy than it usually is, and we’re hoping Mother’s Day is the same," florist Galena Clancy said. Kelowna’s Funky Petals, Harris Flower Shop in Vernon and Newell Flower Shop in Kamloops are all busy during the pandemic as well. "I think it's mostly because people are kind of communicating from a distance with flowers," Clancy said. Harris Flower Shop's Brenda Gedaschke says that many of her customers want to send flowers for birthdays, or just to cheer people up. Florists have shifted to accommodate current public health orders, offering online ordering and contactless delivery. Harris Flower Shop has even installed an honour bar outside their store, where customers can pick up arrangements and leave money in a locked collection box. “(The honour bar) has been spectacularly well received,” said Gedaschke, adding that there has only been one customer who didn’t leave enough money for their bouquet. The real challenge during the pandemic has been getting flowers from suppliers, Gedaschke said. "At this point everything is limited,” she said. “A lot of the import stuff, up until recently, we hadn’t been able to get.” With not as many imported flowers coming into Canada, the local suppliers have had to fill in the gaps. Shops whose orde... https://infotel.ca/newsitem/okanagan-florists-busy-during-pandemic-some-busier-than-ever/it72772
Florists, flower farmers dealing with fallouts from COVID-19 - CBC.ca
Wednesday, July 29, 2020Farm in B.C.'s Slocan Valley gets 40 per cent of its income from weddings, all of which have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Hummingbird Farm/Facebook) Galena Clancy, who owns Burnett's Florist and Gifts in Kelowna, said that though retails sales are certainly down, a lot of people are using flowers to communicate with loved ones they can't visit during the COVID-19 pandemic. "I'm seeing a lot of 'happy birthday, sorry we can't come and have a party with you' kind of vibe," Clancy said. "Easter was really great for us. There were a lot of Easter flowers going out." By offering the ability to order flowers online, Clancy has been able to maintain some sales and minimize the number of people going to the shop. That said, Clancy said there are restrictions when it comes to bringing in flowers from international sellers and the cost of imports has increased. "We try to stay inside of B.C. anyway. It's just better for the environment and it's better for Canada in general." "The international supply has become a huge problem," Braun said, adding that the inability for florists to get imported flowers could mean they end up closing their stores altogether. Braun is unsure of how the flower business will be impacted by the pandemic in the long run. "Some days, I feel like it's going to be better than ever because people are going to be wanting flowers ... and other days I think who knows what it's going to bring, are we going to be composting flowers?" Braun said. "It's anyone's guess at this point."... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-flower-industry-covid-19-1.5536967
Okanagan florists busy during pandemic, some busier than ever - iNFOnews
Wednesday, July 29, 2020The period around Easter and Mother’s Day is typically busy for florists, and despite current circumstances, this year is no exception. At Burnett’s Florist in Kelowna, business has been steady. “Our Easter was more busy than it usually is, and we’re hoping Mother’s Day is the same," florist Galena Clancy said. Kelowna’s Funky Petals, Harris Flower Shop in Vernon and Newell Flower Shop in Kamloops are all busy during the pandemic as well. "I think it's mostly because people are kind of communicating from a distance with flowers," Clancy said. Harris Flower Shop's Brenda Gedaschke says that many of her customers want to send flowers for birthdays, or just to cheer people up. Florists have shifted to accommodate current public health orders, offering online ordering and contactless delivery. Harris Flower Shop has even installed an honour bar outside their store, where customers can pick up arrangements and leave money in a locked collection box. “(The honour bar) has been spectacularly well received,” said Gedaschke, adding that there has only been one customer who didn’t leave enough money for their bouquet. The real challenge during the pandemic has been getting flowers from suppliers, Gedaschke said. "At this point everything is limited,” she said. “A lot of the import stuff, up until recently, we hadn’t been able to get.” With not as many imported flowers coming into Canada, the local suppliers have had to fill in the gaps. Shops whose orde... https://infotel.ca/newsitem/okanagan-florists-busy-during-pandemic-some-busier-than-ever/it72772
Okanagan florist donates flowers for smile week - Similkameen Spotlight
Tuesday, August 13, 2019A Kelowna florist has donated hundreds of smiling mugs, filled with flowers to non-profit organizations across the city.Burnetts Florist has doled out 370 mugs in celebration of Teleflora’s Make Someone Smile Week, from July 21 to 27.“The whole thing is bringing the community together and giving people something that doesn’t always get anything,” said Natalie Tocker, owner of Burnetts Florist.Tocker asked the community what charities Burnetts should focus on delivering the flowers to and the answer was Starbright Children Development, Mama to Mama, Lake Country CONNECT, Bayshore Home Health, Village at Smith Creek, BC Cancer—Kelowna and Fernbrae Manor.READ MORE: The owners of Winfield Bakery in Lake Country are as sweet as their donutsTocker alongside two of her visiting grandchildren and many community volunteers, put together bouquets in yellow mugs, that retail from $40 to $55.“It’s kind of the whole thing of giving back,” Tocker said. “The community gives to us all the time.”Last year was the first year Burnetts participated in the event. They donated 200 mugs. Tocker said they are looking forward t... https://www.similkameenspotlight.com/news/okanagan-florist-donates-flowers-for-smile-week/
JAT Petal Paint turns discarded temple flowers into timeless art
Tuesday, July 17, 2018Orange (1890 ml), White (946 ml), Red (473 ml), Yellow (236 ml) and Blue (118 ml). Each packaging was intricately labelled with a design derived from temple art itself.Conceptualised by Leo Burnett Sri Lanka, and executed in partnership with Leo Burnett Toronto, the Petal Paint initiative scored an ‘8-ball’ at the network’s prestigious Global Product Committee review, and is rapidly gaining worldwide recognition.Mark Tutssel, Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of Leo Burnett Worldwide stated, “This revolutionary idea harnesses the power of creativity to positively impact the world. It is a wonderful example of a brand giving something back to Sri Lanka’s heritage and culture. This innovative work not only invites people to engage in a truly unique way, it also ensures the very important preservation and restoration of sacred temple art.”Also commenting on the initiative, Ven. Beragama Wimaladhama Thero, Chief Incumbent of Nawala Vimala Viharaya said, “This noble effort ensures that temple flowers, which are given with the greatest respect, have a more meaningful purpose and impact on our revered places of worship. Petal Paint breathed new life into faded flowers, enabling them to become a timeless offering. This process preserves these precious petals that are given with so much veneration, and makes them an integral part of our holy temples. The murals that were restored with Petal Paint, tell the stories of the Buddha and highlight important religious events and tenants. In their new liquid form, the petals continue to remain a heartfelt offering – but one that leaves a lasting impression.”Using the latest technology in paint manufacturing, JAT was able to produce 50 litres of paint from every 2,114 kilograms of dried flower petals. In addition to finding a meaningful way to use the discards, the initiative also helped to reduce the daily waste from temple sites across the country, keeping it out of landfills and easing the burden on garbage collectors. All in all, the entire process fused art and creativity with sustainability – whilst most importantly, preserving the reverence of the flowers.With the launch of Petal Paint, the manufacturer JAT Paints plans to restore multiple temple murals across the country. The first such restoration project was undertaken at the shrines in Sri Sudarmarama Poorana Maha Viharaya, Ganegama and Akuressa. “We created Petal Paint to give something back to Sri Lanka’s heritage and culture,” says Richa... http://www.thesundayleader.lk/2018/07/13/jat-petal-paint-turns-discarded-temple-flowers-into-timeless-art/
Flower Businesses Persist Despite Postponed Events - Spectrum News
Wednesday, December 02, 2020TEXAS – For the last eight months, people have been searching for normalcy and comfort to guide them through unprecedented times – things that allow them to connect while still isolating. It’s something that has brought record profits to video game companies and the resurgence of drive-in movie theaters.That search for comfort may also be what’s keeping the floral industry alive despite months of postponements and canceled events.What You Need To KnowFlower industry took a hit with event postponements in the springMany were able to sell unused flowers directly to consumersOthers are finding that events are rescheduling instead of outright cancelingStudies point to a connection between presence of flowers and happinessSam Eberhardt owns Cassiopeia Farm, a small flower farm located behind her home in Austin, with her husband Dan Poole. The two spent the spring and summer watching florists cancel flower orders as weddings and events were postponed due to pandemic social distancing orders. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/san-antonio/news/2020/11/17/small-flower-businesses-persist-despite-postponed-weddings-and-events
Some points about poinsettias - Abilene Reporter-News
Wednesday, December 02, 2020As of several years ago, sales topped $60 million in the United States.The third-highest producer of this holiday favorite is Texas.Your purchases don’t just beautify your home but help support your state. I plan to tell my husband I am doing my patriotic duty when I bring mine home. I will let you know what happens.The poinsettia is native to southern Mexico. It was discovered by Dr. Joel Roberts Poinsett, an amateur botanist and the first United States ambassador to Mexico. Near the town of Taxco, Mexico, in December 1828, he was enchanted by shrubs with brilliantly colored red leaves growing by the side of the road. The cuttings he sent home became the first poinsettias introduced in the United States.The poinsettias we buy now are grown and shaped for seasonal household use, but in their native land or other tropical locations, they are small trees. They can reach heights around 12 feet and have leaves measuring 6 to 8 inches across. You might be interested in doing an internet search for pictures of these.They are extraordinarily lovely.I was surprised to find that Texas has a native poinsettia, Poinsettia cyathophora. It has many of the characteristics of the fam... https://www.reporternews.com/story/life/columnists/2020/11/29/some-points-poinsettias/6415600002/
Business is blooming for relocated florist - Texarkana Gazette
Wednesday, October 28, 2020The 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/
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