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Sep 7, 2020

Cambridge agave seedlings shared after rare flowering plant dies - BBC News

Staff "also removed all the germinated seedlings and collected them in a bucket which is now sitting at our Brookside exit, for visitors to take as we share the agave love", they wrote on social media. Find BBC News: East of England on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you have a story suggestion email eastofenglandnews@bbc.co.uk ...

Mar 19, 2020

Knowlen Thompson | Obituary - Times-West Virginian

Hattie Hicks Thompson and Benjamin Edward Thompson. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia Lee Baker Thompson; two sons Kenneth Brooks Thompson and Brian Keith Thompson; two brothers Harold Thompson and James Thompson; five sisters Helen Thompson, Edsel Vance, Wilma Bunner VanGilder, Margie McCray Sturm and Doris Shaffer; two nephews Arthur Vance and Larry McCray and a niece Laura Vance Coulson, He is survived by a son Roger Lee Thompson and his wife Diana of Fairmont, WV; two daughters-in-laws Karen Thompson and Jeanette Thompson; three nephews Charles M. Bunner and his wife Mary, Benjamin "Ed" Bunner, and David Shaffer and four nieces Deloris Bunner Suppa and her husband Bob, Catherine Shaffer Turner and her husband Jim, Debbie Thompson Stottlemire and her husband Ron, and Patricia Thompson and her husband Jim Carreiro. Except for approximately three years in Salinas, CA in the early 1930's, Knowlen grew up on the East Side of Fairmont. In 1943, at the age of sixteen he joined the United States Navy and served in Guam. After being honorably discharged from the military in 1946, he returned to Fairmont and became an employee of Sharon Steel. He enjoyed being in the outdoors hunting and the fellowship with friends of bowling. He was loved by his family and referred by "Uncle Node" or "Uncle Knowlen" by his nephews and nieces. Our dear father and grandfather deserves a beautiful tribute. However, we appreciate in this unknown time with the COVID-19 pandemic that attending the service may not be in your best health interest. Please be with us in prayer. Should you be able to celebrate in his life, a Gathering will be held at Ford Funeral Home, R.C. Jones Chapel, 1410 Country Club Road, Fairmont, WV on Friday from 10:00 AM - noon. A Ce...

Nov 9, 2019

Erin Krakow of ‘When Calls the Heart’ has joyful reasons to offer hearts and flowers - Blasting News United States

Season 5 and has drawn closer to his lady love through their extensive and enjoyable travels, this past year.Co-star, Andrea Brooks, who plays nurse, Faith Carter on “When Calls the Heart,” has a beautiful, big baby bump to celebrate, and rich love, on-screen and off. Erin Krakow shared a glimpse of the beautiful festivities for Andrea in her social media feed, with Brooks proudly showing off her motherhood, with a gold “Baby” sign and blue flowers on display. Other costars, including Kevin McGarry, who portrays Mountie Nathan Grant, surrounded the expectant Brooks, beaming with joy. Brooks celebrated her maternity with a breathtaking photoshoot in early October. So fun celebrating mama to be @AndreaKBrooks today!@kevin_mcGarry@b3nros3 @BGregusova @imKaylaWallace @ChrisMcNally_ & @JoNewmarch - sorry you missed the photo! pic.twitter.com/ugo0CyYqoO— Erin Krakow (@erinkrakow) November 2, 2019Andrea unabashedly is already in the Christmas mood, sharing on her social media that she has been enjoying eggnog “since late October.” Mommies to-be are allowed certain indulgences. A flower, flowing with supportPaul Greene is Dr. Carson Shepherd on “When Calls the Heart,” and the dedicated doctor is head over heels in love with his nurse on the drama. The couple made their devotion publicly clear with a passionate kiss on the streets of Hope Valley in Season 6.Paul Greene will also be part of the ChristmasCon cavalcade of Hallmark network stars over this coming weekend, and sometimes, it takes more than medicine to lift the heart from sadness.Sending some ?????? to anyone who needs it! pic.twitter.com/IhtLoy8Tha— Erin Krakow (@erinkrakow) November 4, 2019Erin Krakow shared a blossom, from the view of her own camera, to give a boost of love “to anyone who needs it,” as she captioned on November 4. The flood of responses and gratitude sent the caring right back to the star. No matter where Erin is, the brunette beauty of “When Calls the Heart” wears her heart on her sleeve. Don't miss our page on Facebook! © ALL RIGHTS RESERVED div class="bo...

Oct 10, 2019

Former Fire Chief In Point Pleasant Boro, Business Owner Dies - Point Pleasant, NJ Patch

Ernest Roy Lauer, of Homosassa, Fla., 81, passed away after a brief illness on Sept. 21 in Brooksville, Fla, according to his obituary. He was born in Hackensack on Feb. 9, 1938, and raised in Point Pleasant, where he resided for 35 years. He was the co-owner/operator of Lauer Brothers Plumbing and Heating in Point Pleasant. Lauer was a life member of the New Jersey State Firemen's Association and was the first ever cadet at Fire Company No. 2 in Point Pleasant when it was founded in 1955, according to his obituary. He was just a year too young to be an official charter member, but he was very involved in the station's founding, his obituary said. He became chief of the department in 1971. He was an avid outdoorsman and purchased the family's vacation home on the Eastern Shore of Virginia before eventually moving there in 1980. After retiring to Florida in 1990, Lauer worked as a park ranger at Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park, according to his obituary. He owned several antique cars, most recently a Model T and a Model A. He was a member of the Citrus A's Model A Ford Car Club, Ye Olde Model A Club, and the T...

Sep 19, 2019

Larkspur flower shop focuses on local, sustainable arrangements - Marin Independent Journal

Shop cost between $25 to $65; orchid plants range from $40 to $160; and cut flowers cost between $3 to $12 per stem. The shop has partnered with B. Brooks Fine Flowers so her arrangements can be shipped nationwide. Business accounts are flexible, ranging from weekly, monthly, or quarterly and cost between $85 to $500 and include a site visit to determine the best-suited arrangements. “I would love to do a storefront install with dry flowers,” she says. Photo by Aimi DuongSachi Kuboshima Morlock was trained as a wedding designer and keeps her arrangements loose and airy. The Little Flower Shop is at 501 Magnolia Ave. in Larkspur. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Call 415-758-7045 or go to thelittleflowershop.co. Holiday shopping If you are want to get a head start on holiday shopping, you might be interested in a one-stop market that features beautiful art and artisan products made only in the Bay Area. The second annual Where Craft Meets Innovation: A Market & Showcase, a collaboration between Bay Area Made, Concreteworks and Wescover, takes place Sept. 28 in a former steel factory on the waterfront in Alameda. Among the more than 40 participating companies, are six from Marin: • Rough Linen, a San Rafael company founded by Tricia Rose, makes fine quality home linens for the bed, kitchen, table and bath, and also clothing and décor. • SKINNY Ceramics, founded by Susan McKinney in San Rafael, offers unique ceramic lighting pendants and plant holders. • Melissa Holden Art features block-printed and screen-printed pieces. • LARO Fragrances a collection of small-batch bath salts, cleansing oil and about 10 all natural, cruelty-free and vegan perfumes in sustainable packaging. • Tracey Kessler is a Sausalito painter who works in a variety of mediums, including oil, acrylic, ink, charcoal, gesso and natural pigments. • Heath Ceramics the venerable ceramics company that got its start in Sausalito and now provides dinnerware, tableware, tile, décor, bags and jewelry. The event will be at Concreteworks, a Bay Area Made member that makes concrete fire pits, furniture, tubs and water features. The company will offer tours of its 85,000-square-foot facility where it showcases its products. “There are two parts to the event,” says Jason Lees, owner of Jason Lees Design and a member of Bay Area Made. “The Market is where vendors will have tables and booths to show and sell their work.” There, shoppers will find apparel and accessories, body and bath products, food and beverages, and home and garden products. The Design Showcase is a staged loft-like living space where home and garden products ill be on display, but not for sale. • Details: Where Craft Meets Innovation: A Market & Showcase is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 28 at Concreteworks at 2033 Everett St. in Alameda. Admission is free. For more information, go to bayareamade.us. Don’t-miss events • Children in Sloat Garden Center’s Kids Club can create their own salad bowl planter in a make-and-take workshop at 10 a.m. Sept. 21 at 401 Miller Ave. in Mill Valley (415-388-0365) or 10 a.m. Sept. 22 at 2000 Novato Blvd. in Novato (415-897-2169). The $20 fee for members in...

Oct 12, 2018

Wedding flowers bring colours and scent of autumn into church

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank have released further details of the flowers they have chosen for their autumnal #RoyalWedding https://t.co/EaV6Cmo5Km pic.twitter.com/9Uho7ElCXR - The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) October 12, 2018 A palace spokeswoman said: "The designs reflect the rich and vibrant tones of autumn." Mr Van Helden said: "It has been the greatest privilege and honour to create the flowers for Princess Eugenie and Jack on their wedding day. "Her Royal Highness has been very involved from the start and has been instrumental in the autumnal theme. One floral display fell victim to the blustery conditions when it toppled over outside the chapel (Victoria Jones/PA) "The whole floral design team and I wish Princess Eugenie and Jack our heartfelt congratulations and we hope they have a magical wedding day." One of London's top florists, Mr Van Helden was born and grew up in Holland, and moved to the capital 31 years ago. He first started his floristry business from the back of his car.