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He moved to Englewood because he wanted to. Now, Quilen Blackwell is turning vacant lots into flower farms.
A.J. Boyce, left, and Kobe Richardson work in the Southside Blooms urban flower farm preparing the space for winter on Oct. 22, 2019, in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune) Hidden behind a car-lined street, and in between a few...
Floral Sculptor Maurice Harris Creates Art Rooted in the Power of Freedom
The Bloom & Plume founder has transformed his love of flowers into a thriving business and an outlet for creative expression in its purest form. Visual artist Maurice Harris sits firmly at the intersection of fine art and the empowerment of Black bodies. Harris’s...
Memory Lane: A florist’s meticulous diary of ‘matches’ in the 1940 and 1950s
SuppliedThe wedding of Muriel and Walter Gates in the 1940s. As food and textiles were rationed, couples often indulged on the floral arrangements. Weddings and flowers just naturally go together. So when, a few years ago, a bunch of discarded business diaries was...
Plant Party: Local Ithaca florist to host plant exchange
ITHACA, N.Y. — Looking to freshen up your plant collection? Local long-time florist Michaleen's is hosting its first-ever plant swap Nov. 16 where people can bring along a plant or cutting and exchange it for something new with other attendees. The plant swap will...
The Alchemy of Flowers at Wild Things Flowers & Curiosities
Flowers can change people. Florist Carolyn Chen sees this firsthand every day at her Homewood shop, Wild Things Flowers & Curiosities , where each arrangement is prepared with the giver’s heartfelt message to their recipient — moving messages for friends grappling...
With floral candles, Hmong sisters honor parents’ farming legacy
Artist sisters Xee (left) and Pachia Vang (right) created homemade candles using flowers from their family's farm to accompany this year's Hmong American Farmers Association Thanksgiving share. This story comes to you from Sahan Journal , a nonprofit newsroom...
Mayesh launches new eCommerce website
Mayesh Wholesale Florist is inviting florists to explore its newly redesigned website and eCommerce flower tools. The updated site has been created to provide the ultimate user-friendly experience with improved navigation designed to assist clients in finding quality...
If You’re Going To San Francisco
Most people who have spent any time in San Francisco talk about how much they love the city. Small wonder; it’s a totally awesome place. San Francisco’s natural beauty, creative vibe and legendary social movements are an important part of what makes the city unique. This cool coastal city has a relatively small population…
Flower etiquette has changed dramatically over time. But the type you give still sends a message.
A Cathy Graham arrangement includes dahlias, garden roses and ranunculus plus fragrant rosemary,which signifies remembrance. It would make a nice mothers day or get well delivery. (Quentin Bacon) When London flower designer Shane Connolly discusses arrangements with...
