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Central England Co-op Funeralcare reopens florist shops to the public
Central England Co-op Funeralcare has opened its floral shops to the public for the first time since the beginning of lockdown.From today (17 August), shops in Great Barr, Kingstanding and Stafford have reopened on reduced hours from 10am to 3pm between Monday and...
Punch Bowl’s founder bets on what’s next for millennials and Gen Zers
Topics The inclusion of a florist shop in one of Robert Thompson’s new restaurant ventures is a direct result of Punch Bowl Social’s reliance on multiple revenue streams and immersive guest experiences. Ditto for the second concept he has under...
Flower power: Florists and flower farmers hopeful during pandemic
While the COVID-19 pandemic has curbed consumer spending and kept people at home instead of in stores, some people in the floral industry say they're staying afloat because flowers bring people together.Evergreen Florist of Appleton just moved into their new location...
Highs, lows and a new perspective
Steve and Susan Dalton, shown here with their grandsons, Lincoln and Bowen, have been in business for over 30 years. Steve and Susan Dalton have seen a thing or two after more than three decades in business.The couple opened their flower shop in Altavista in 1986....
‘A natural partnership’: Mustard Seed partners with florist for special pop-up
Special to Mississippi Clarion Ledger Vases splashed with color by artists at a local nonprofit looked even more vibrant when filled with fresh flowers during a popup shop in Ridgeland.Carly McKie, manager of Green Oak Florist in Ridgeland, invited the Mustard Seed ,...
‘Master florist’ Haruko Adkins, 90, had a passion for flower arrangements and tennis
Haruko Adkins, 90, right, enjoyed helping arrange flowers with friends at the Goodwin House retirement community in Baileys Crossroads, Va. She died May 16 of complications related to covid-19. (Peg Bethany) Haruko Adkins never forgot the training she received as a...
Art for art’s sake – Ralph Dekker, owner and floral designer for Blue Lakes Floral Design
Ralph Dekker, owner and floral designer with Blue Lakes Floral Design, prepares floral arrangements for weddings and events. photo by Pam Doyle/www.pamdoylephoto.com Ralph Dekker grew up surrounded by flowers.“My parents were flower growers in the Netherlands...
Taj Hotels London launches Summer Sessions in The Courtyard
Floral workshop and yoga classes available to book now The luxurious Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences and St James Court, a Taj Hotel , has today announced its Summer Sessions, a series of classes and workshops that will be taking place in St James’...
A visit to Aylett’s famous home-grown dahlia field
Marisa Laycock was stunned by the variety at Aylett’s Dahlia Field and Celebration Garden The scent of damp earth underfoot permeates the air. I step into this spectacular garden and am immediately presented with a sea of dazzling dahlias in every colour you...
