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Flower shops face busy Valentine’s Day schedule

News from Radio Iowa: The most hectic day of the year for flower delivery vans in Iowa is almost over. Florists have been planning for this day for many weeks. Scott Taylor, the owner of a flower shop in Omaha-Council Bluffs, says he actually began plotting the logistics for Valentine’s Day in late December. “When [...]

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Flower shops gear up for romantic gift-giving rush

News from Daily Mail – Charleston: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Extra drivers and flower shop assistants are ready to deliver an avalanche of roses for Valentine’s Day.   “We bring in loads and loads of flowers,” said Christy Bennett, office manager for Young Floral Co. on Pennsylvania Avenue in Charleston. “We ordered 6,000 roses in assorted [...]

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Why are so many floral shops going out of business?

News from WDBJ7: ROANOKE, Va— The floral industry isn’t exactly blooming these days. According to the Society of American Florists, there were 25,617 floral shops in America in 1998.  By 2009, that number dropped to 17,493, a difference of 8,493.  Sign up for breaking news alerts from News 7 here >>> It is estimated another [...]

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Valentines Day Guide: Local Flower Shops

News from Patch.com: The big day is just over a week away, and you’re nowhere near prepared. Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered. This week, we’ll be giving you all of the local information you need in order to make Valentines Day special for that very special someone. Today we’ll give you a few options [...]

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Family Ties Bind Oakdale Flower Shop’s Owners

News from Patch.com: Century Floral and Gifts is owned by brother and sister Tony and Tricia Kauck and their mom Liz Kauck. The Kaucks have owned the small shop along Century Avenue just north of 10th Street for the past six years. The shop’s been around since 1987. Oakdale Patch: How old were you when [...]

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Flower shops combining forces on Prince Avenue

News from Online Athens: Spotted Please Note: You may have disabled JavaScript and/or CSS. Although this news content will be accessible, certain functionality is unavailable. Skip to News « back next » Sorority Girls Halloween Party All You Can Eat Nuggets at Chick-fil-A Trunk Or Treat Hal……………. continues on Online Athens … Read the full [...]

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Flower shops busy for moms

News from Green Valley News: Move over, Valentine’s Day.  Mother’s Day, without a doubt, is the busiest day of the year for local flower shops. Hundreds of colorful, fragrant flower arrangements are brought this time of year right to the doors of mothers and grandmothers in Green Valley, Sahuarita and Tubac environs.  After all, a [...]

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Five Best New York City Flower Shops For Mother’s Day

News from Huffington Post: There’s something about flowers that goes straight to a woman’s heart. Maybe it’s the vibrant color, sweet aroma or just the fact that they’re pretty to look at. And for those of us who didn’t plan ahead for a Mother’s Day gift, they’re a pretty simple gift to pick out. Here, [...]

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Father and son team run 2 florist shops

News from Ct Post: Edward J. Dillon has never really stopped to smell the roses. The 73-year-old Stratford man works long hours seven days a week and has since he was 12 years old. Then again, he doesn’t have to stop to inhale the fragrance of blossoms. The sweet perfume of roses and dozens of [...]

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2011 Garden Guide: These select garden shops and centers can help you get your …

News from Pioneer Press: (Pioneer Press: Kirk Lyttle) Buell’s Landscape and Garden Center: The spot offers specialty evergreens, shrubs and water plants. Owner Greg Buell is also known for offering landscape design and construction services with a passion for natural stonework. (7077 Manning Ave. S., Hastings; 651-459-9331; buells.com) Camrose Hill Shop: Floral designer Cindie Sinclair [...]

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