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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

JIMMY "HEY HONEY, HEY" ELAM | West Virginia | herald-dispatch.com - Huntington Herald Dispatch

JIMMY “HEY HONEY, HEY” ELAM, 56, of Huntington, West Virginia, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, in St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. He was born May 31, 1964, in Huntington, son of the late Donald and Judy Kay Corns Elam. In addition to his mother, Jimmy is survived by his older sisters, Kay Johnson and Paula Mays; baby sister, Lynette Kinser; aunt, Betty Parsons and her boys; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Jimmy worked as the Head Florist at Archer’s Flowers in Huntington, W.Va., and was a proud member of the LGBTQ community. There will be a Celebration of Life service scheduled at a later date. Henson & Kitchen Mortuary, Huntington, W.Va., is caring for the family. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.hensonandkitchen.com. https://www.herald-dispatch.com/obituaries/wv/jimmy-hey-honey-hey-elam/article_82249564-526a-5e44-8695-30c3e729d752.html

Highlands florist urges support for local shops as some take business to West Virginia - WSLS 10

They partnered with a local bakery to deliver cupcakes with flowers, and they’re also shipping bouquets for the first time.The owner said people who are frustrated with Virginia’s mask requirement and pledging not to wear them while shopping are only hurting small businesses like 'mom and pop’ places.“We’re close to West Virginia and a lot people are just jumping over the border because it’s like nothing ever happened over there, and over here we’re still very restricted, but if you continue to take all of your business to West Virginia, then the businesses here are not going to be here when you come back,” said Erin Huffman, The Flower Center owner.Huffman said small businesses like The Flower Center are just doing what is required in Virginia. https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2020/06/13/highlands-florist-urges-support-for-local-shops-as-some-take-business-to-west-virginia/

How this company saved thousands of flowers during the pandemic - Business Insider - Business Insider

Lauren Anderson and Rachel Bridgwood held a drive-through flower event. Business Insider visited Sweet Root Village's pop-up flower market in Alexandria, Virginia, to see the other pivots the owners have implemented to keep their small business afloat.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Following is a transcipt of the video.Lauren Anderson: When people ask, like, "How are things going? How's the business, how are you?" Like, you know, your first thing is to be like,Rachel Bridgwood: "Fine!"Lauren Anderson: But then we're like, no.Rachel: We're bad.Lauren: Bad. Things are bad.Narrator: Lauren and Rachel run the flower design company Sweet Root Village in Alexandria, Virginia. At the beginning of 2020, they were expecting their most successful year yet.Lauren: It was our 10-year anniversary in business. We were at our highest booking level we had ever been for events. And literally within a week, it was gone.Narrator: Then COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders canceled weddings across the country and crippled the wedding industry. Lauren and Rachel lost 80% of their business and had to furlough their staff, including themselves.Lauren: We're like, congratulations to us. We made it 10 years...unemployment.Rachel: We're unemployed from our own business.Lauren: File for unemployment. This is our warehouse/studio workspace that we produce all of the flowers for weddings and events out of.Narrator: In a typical year, they work upwards of 100 events.Lauren: Some weekends we're employing, like, up to 100 people. We pull in big teams of people to work two, three,... https://www.businessinsider.com/how-va-wedding-florist-saved-thousands-flowers-during-pandemic-2020-10

ROUNDUP: JP Parker Flowers vacates Indy store, adds retail truck - Indianapolis Business Journal

PUI campus. The restaurant is in the spot formerly occupied by Madd Greeks Mediterranean Grille, which closed in March after 3-1/2 years.The new Peppy Grill is associated with the Peppy Grill at 1004 Virginia Ave. in Fountain Square—it is not affiliated with Burt’s Peppy Grill at 3401 E. 10th St.— The Fudge Kettle plans to open its first brick-and-mortar retail space... https://www.ibj.com/blogs/property-lines/roundup-jp-parker-flowers-vacates-indy-store-adds-retail-truck