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In a mums rut? Local experts can help - Buffalo News

Here are some suggestions, just in time for your fall decorating:Cathy McGovern, Trillium's Courtyard Florist, 2195 Kensington Ave.,  Amherst"One of our favorite ways to display fall flowering plants, such as hardy mums and flowering kale, is in a large rustic basket trimmed with decorative fall accents that can be reused year after year."This makes a great gift that the recipient can enjoy during the fall season," she said.(Photo courtesy Trillium's Courtyard Florist, Amherst)• • •John M. Hochadel, from Flowers, etc. and longtime Garden Walk Buffalo participantCome cooler weather, Hochadel likes mums. "But when it's hot, they last a day and they are gone," he said.He shared two design ideas for once those cooler days arrive for good.For one, he planted mums in the liner of a black faux-wicker, weather-resistant planter and added preserved red oak leaves, curly willow branches and small pumpkins.In the other, he replaced a tired summer plant with fresh mums, but kept the ivy and other trailers still healthy in the container. Done!(Photo courtesy John Hochadel)• • •Pamela Witte, interior designerWitte kept it simple – plant fall mums in a colorful ceramic pot."I picked up these blue Mediterranean blue ceramic pots several years ago. They came from JoAnn fabrics and they were 60 percent off," she recalled.She hauled them home and has used them ever since, at both her previous and current home.In the summer she plants them with brightly colored million bells. Come fall, she switches to mums. This year, she opted for the cranberry red color."I just love looking out back and seeing them," she said.(Photo courtesy Pamela Witte)• • •Liz Seefeldt runs a small decorating business. Her home was recently featured as a Buffalo News Home of the WeekSeefeldt incorporates mums into a large fall display ... https://buffalonews.com/2019/10/03/in-a-mums-rut-local-experts-can-help/

20 Beautiful 'Garden Terrasses' In Montreal - MTL Blog

We all know and love this lush terrasse by the canal. They serve the St. Ambroise beer that they make on tap, which makes for the perfect afternoon refreshment.More info.AgrikolWhere: 1844 rue AmherstWhat: This Haitian restaurant, co-owned by Winn Butler and Régine Chassagne of Arcade Fire is a seriously fun restaurant with some great dishes and strong cocktails. They have a beautiful terrasse, too.More info.Le Saint-SulpiceWhere: 1680 rue St-DenisWhat: This huge bar on Saint-Denis boasts a large, beautiful terrasse filled with plants and flowers. Go for the décor, stay for the great music and ambiance.More info.Terrasses BonsecoursWhere: 364 rue de la Commune E.What: This swanky terrasse in the Old Port has a ton of greenery, both real and fake. Not to mention their famous sangria, which comes in dozens of variations.div class="embed... https://www.mtlblog.com/eat-drink/canada/qc/montreal/20-beautiful-garden-terrasses-in-montreal

Elaine's Flower Shoppe in North Tonawanda will move to Amherst - Buffalo News

Road was operated as Hock's Flower Shop for 43 years before being bought by Elaine's about three years ago. In March, it will move down the street and around the corner to 2850 Niagara Falls Blvd. in Amherst.It will take over the former Green Zone Hydroponics building. Green Zone Hydroponics has a location at 2928 Southwestern Blvd. in Orchard Park.The North Tonawanda building is currently listed for sale at $159,900. Elaine's has two more locations, in East Aurora and Depew. ... https://buffalonews.com/2019/01/14/elaines-flower-shoppe-in-north-tonawanda-will-move/

Local florist receives influx of customers to honor slain state trooper - WSET

Farmville.He was a member of the Appomattox Division Tactical Team, the equivalent of a SWAT Team.The shop delivered floral arrangements to his memorial site outside the State Police office in Amherst."Very touching, very rewarding that the community has reached out to show their love," said Delia Staton, who works at The Flower Basket."They may look like flowers, but they're really not. It's really love that's being sent," said Dawn Stamm, the shop's owner. Staton, a former 911 dispatcher, said what happened is also a painful reminder of Campbell County Sheriff's Deputy Jason Saunders' death.He was killed in a car wreck while responding to a call nearly 12 years ago. http://wset.com/news/local/local-florist-receives-influx-of-customers-to-honor-slain-state-trooper

Sang, Cuffe rule Bridge of Flowers

Charity 3K Run and Walk, with Buckland’s Bryan Dole finishing first overall in 10:24. Jacob Hughes of Shelburne Falls was the runner-up in 10:31, while Toby Hughes was fifth overall in 11:40. Amherst’s Cortney Berling was the first woman across, as she was third overall in 10:54. Leyden’s Kate Ashley was next in fourth place as the second woman across in 11:34.In the 8K Classic, Greenfield’s Aaron Stone was the top area finisher behind Smith as he crossed 31st overall in 30:10. Shelburne’s John Herron finished 36th (30:33), with Davis’ showing making her the top area woman and fourth-fastest Franklin County finisher overall. Shelburne Falls’ Jeremiah Jones was 40th in 31:01, and Shutesbury’s Andy Reagan joined him in the top 50 thanks to a 49th place performance in 32:09. https://www.recorder.com/Bridge-of-Flowers-19415790

Flowers are a great last-minute gift — but be sure to send the right message - Seattle Times

Amy Merrick says in her new book, “On Flowers: Lessons From an Accidental Florist.” (Tif Hunter) Ashley Greer, owner of Atelier Ashley Flowers in Alexandria, Virginia, said clients tend to get stressed about their flower choices. “Some people are very self-conscious when it comes to flowers and their impressions,” Greer says. “People think that the flowers they use at an event or that they send are a direct reflection on them. And they want to be careful that their arrangement reflects their taste, their style and the occasion.”AdvertisingCondolence flowers may be what people most obsess about. “When you are sending something for a funeral you want to be sensitive,” Greer says. “Sometimes people say they don’t want to send anything that looks fun. They prefer something white and green.”Dowling, whose studio is in Alexandria, says condolence flowers “don’t have to be all white. Having flowers that are soft and comforting and focus on texture is a good way to go. Make them personal, and possibly reflecting a certain flower the person loved. Then they can really evoke the sense of a warm hug.”New York flower designer and illustrator Cathy Graham says her go-to sympathy flowers include a paperwhite plant and a white or blue hydrangea plant that could bloom for a few weeks. “You don’t have to do all white, but I would not use bright, festive colors.”Don’t overlook household pets when you are creating a bouquet or arrangement to send to someone, says Graham. “Lilies and other flowers are bad for cats,” says Graham, who worries about that with her own two ginger cats, Reggie and Cheddar. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals publishes a list of plants that are poisonous to pets. img data-ratio="1.50037" data-caption="Included in this Atelier Ashley Flowers design for a baby shower are ranunculus, which mean radiant charm. It never hurts to let a woman who is about to give birth know that she is radiant, owner Ashley Greer says. (SKC Photography)" class alt="Included in this Atelier Ashley Flowers design for a baby shower are ranunculus, which mean radiant charm. It never hurts to let a woman who is about to give birth know that she is radiant, owner Ashley Greer says. (SKC Photography)" src="https://static.seattletimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/design-flowers-ba15b5bc-00a9-11ea-8501-2a7123a38c58-780x520.jpg" srcset="https://static.seattletimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/design-flowers-ba15b5bc-00a9-11ea-8501-2a7123a38c58-300x200.jpg 300w, https://static.seattletimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/design-flowers-ba15b5bc-00a9-11ea-8501-2a7123a38c58-768x512.jpg 768w, https://static.seattletimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/design-flowers-ba15b5bc-00a9-11ea-8501-2a7123a38c58-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://static.seattletimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/design-flowers-ba15b5bc-00a9-11ea-8501-2a7123a38c58-780x520.jpg 780w, https://static.seattletimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/design-flowers-ba15b5bc-00a9-11ea-8501-2a7123a38c58-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://static.seattletimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/design-flowers-ba15b5bc-00a9-11ea-8501-2a7123a38c58-1560x1040.jpg 1... https://www.seattletimes.com/explore/shop-northwest/flowers-are-a-great-last-minute-gift-but-be-sure-to-send-the-right-message/

Local flower shop continues to bloom | News - Fauquier Times

Virginia Gerrish and her husband David purchased Designs by Teresa because they didn’t want Warrenton to lose another long-standing business. TIMES STAFF PHOTOS/JAMES IVANCIC David and Virginia Gerrish purchased the florist business on Oct. 31 and decided to keep the business’s well-known name. Former owner Teresa Bowles has been helping out during the transition, but she’ll be stepping aside to enjoy a well-deserved retirement.The two full-time employees and one part-timer are continuing in their roles. “It’s the same people delivering the same service and high-quality product,” said Virginia Gerrish during an interview during the week after Christmas -- when the business was closed.She and her husband bought the shop as well as the building it occupies at 7 Main St., which includes office space and an apartment upstairs.Bowles explained it was time to enjoy life outside of running the florist shop. “I’ve been doing the same thing for 51 years. I worked for my aunt for 16 years and as soon as she passed away, I opened my own shop. I never had another job,” said Bowles.Retirement gives her a chance to do some things she never had time to do … simple things like getting together with friends, for example.“I actually have got t... https://www.fauquier.com/news/local-flower-shop-continues-to-bloom/article_e53e79a0-37b2-11ea-b96f-4b4e08567584.html

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

For the design buff: “Everything for the Garden’’ by Judith B. Tankard, Richard C. Nylander, Alan Emmet, and Virginia Lopez Begg (Historic New England, $29.95). Before color photography took over, exuberantly stylized commercial graphics did the work of selling Americans visions of a backyard paradise. Drawings of giant vegetables and other exaggerations were part of the fun. Historic New England, which owns many period gardens, displays its collection of antique seed catalogs, magazine advertisements, and garden ornaments on these heady pages. Pink flamingos anyone? The accompanying essays by leading garden historians add welcome details about this often mysterious ephemera. Who knew that Fitchburg artist Don Featherstone designed those iconic plastic flamingos in 1957 for Union Products of Leominster?For the local-garden visitor: “The Garden Tourist’s New England: A Guide to 140 Outstanding Gardens & Nurseries’’ by Jana Milbocker (Enchanted Gardens, $21.95). Milbocker maps out horticultural must-sees throughout the region and tells you where to buy “everything for the garden.’’ (Shopping is a big part of gardening, so keep this book in your glove compartment.) The energetic author also has started a Garden Tourists Facebook group for readers to share their photos and travel tips. She will be signing books from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, at Briggs Garden & Home, 295 Kelley Boulevard, North Attleborough.For the armchair traveler: “English Gardens: From the Archives of Country Life’’ by Kathryn Bradley-Hole (Rizzoli, $85). With its history and portraits of more than 70 beautiful gardens, this book is an instant classic. The author is the former garden editor of the revered British magazine, and uses its exceptional photographs. Many of these gardens, new and old, are open to the public.For the wildflower enthusiast: “Native Plants for New England Gardens’’ by Mark Richardson and Dan Jaffe (Globe Pequot, $21.95). This paperback guide to growing 100 carefully selected native flowers shares the expertise of the pioneering Native Plant Trust in Framingham. It will help you select the right plant for the right place in your yard, based on light, moisture, and space availability.For the bird lover: “Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants’’ by Douglas W. Tallamy (Timber Press, $19.95). This classic keeps getting expanded, as does the need for it. Tallamy has done groundbreaking research about what kinds of plants provide food for birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and which plants don’t (mostly “pest-free” imports from Asia). As developers clear-cut our fields and woodlands and replace them with the biological desert of hydroseeded lawns, concerned home gardeners can slow the rate of species extinction by planting native plants, especially trees like oaks, willows, crabapples, wild cherries, and fruit. As the concrete and plastic landscape expands around me, I am increasingly converting my own garden into a nature sanctuary. Tallamy’s appendix of plants of high value to wildlife is also of high value to me.For the winter gardener: “Pruning and Training: What, When, and How to Prune,” by... https://realestate.boston.com/ask-the-expert/2019/12/11/books-to-give-gardeners-and-flower-arrangers/

Filipino florist in Virginia reaches toilet paper dress finals - INQUIRER.net

Roy” Cruz’s wedding dress made of toilet paper. He reached the finals this year in a toilet paper dressmaking contest.NEW YORK –Filipino florist and designer Ronaldo “Roy” Cruz of Chesapeake, Virginia made it to the finals in a recent popular toilet wedding dressmaking contest.Cruz was one of the 12 designers selected for the finals of this year’s Cruz the Charm Weddings and Quilted Northern’s Annual Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest, beating out more than 1,500 entries.ADVERTISEMENTLast year, Cruz won the top prize. He decided to join the contest after being laid off from his job. He also won the fan favorite voting prize in 2015, 2016 and 2017.Cruz told WTKR News 3 last year that this contest is a natural for him. “When I was in the Philippines, I used to make gowns of other materials like shells, corn and dry flowers,” he said.FEATURED STORIESThis year, his dress, “La Filipina,” honored his family’s heritage, taking 40 rolls of toilet paper to complete.Surfside Beach, California resident Mimoza Haska took home the top prize in this year’s competition, receiving a check for $10,000.MORE STORIESDon't miss out on the latest news and information. For feedback, complaints, ... https://usa.inquirer.net/45231/filipino-florist-in-virginia-reaches-toilet-paper-dress-finals