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Feb 1, 2021

Bouquets, To Go: Northgate Gonzalez Market to Open Drive-Thru Floral Shops - NBC 7 San Diego

Northgate Gonzalez Market runs eight locations in San Diego County including stores in Chula Vista, Escondido, and on University Avenue. Some Northgate stores in Southern California also offer grocery delivery. ...

Feb 1, 2021

Chula Vista's top 5 floral shops to visit now - Hoodline

Looking to explore the best floral shops around town?Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top florists in Chula Vista, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're in the market for fresh flowers. 1. The Singing Floristphoto: mayra s./yelpTopping the list is The Singing Florist. Located at 231 Third Ave., Suite D in Northwest, it's the highest-rated florist in Chula Vista, boasting five stars out of 63 reviews on Yelp. 2. Eastlake Floral DesignPhoto: eastlake floral design/YelpNext up is Village Center's Eastlake Floral Design, at 962 Eastlake Parkway (at Otay Lakes Road). With 4.5 stars out of 94 reviews on Yelp, the shop has proven to be a local favorite. 3. Bonita FloristPhoto: michelle p./YelpBonita Florist, at 4362 Bonita Road (between Villas Drive and Otay Lakes Road), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving it 4.5 stars out of 71 reviews. 4. Barliz FlowersPhoto: barbara m./YelpBarliz Flowers, a florist and floral designer spot in Southwest, is another much-loved go-to, with five stars out of 31 Yelp reviews.

Mar 19, 2020

Longtime florist spreads flowers and cheer - Alpine Sun

Although the shop has delivered floral ar­rangements as far as Chula Vista, Oceanside or Coronado for customers, Lewis says some of the more special arrangements are for return customers who she has seen grow up. “I’ve done flowers for prom and later on been asked to do wedding flowers for the same per­son then a few years later I’m doing their an­niversary flowers and baby shower arrange­ments,” Lewis said. She has a team she frequently works with that she calls the Wedding Power team and says she has had the chance to decorate many backyard weddings. While Valentine’s day is the biggest single workday of the year, the entire week surrounding Mother’s day is a busy one for Lewis. Constantly on the lookout for unique con­tainers, the florist asks about creative recepta­cles when she spots them in local shops, then sources the vendor so she can order them for use in her business. Lewis also says that she performs a steady supply of deliveries to Alpine cemetery on Christmas and on individual birthdays, many of which are ordered by family members who live elsewhere. Additionally, she has several secret custom­ers who ensure that a loved one continues to re­ceive flowers after a loved one has passed away. She says that peonies are the hardest flow­ers to find as they enjoy a relatively short bloom season and although popular, aren’t easy to source. Another tricky request: black roses. “You have to spray them black which I don’t really like to do because I’d prefer to leave them with their natural color and beautiful fragrance,” Lewis said. As the business owner considers the next decade of ownership, she says the one thing she ...

Mar 19, 2020

Exploring San Diego: Circus acts, Flower Fields open, Mariachi Fest - 10News

Circus Vargas brings the big top back to Mission Valley for a weekend of acrobatic and astounding acts by circus performers. Chula Vista also hosts Circus in the Park with shows and workshops with performers with Fern Street Circus.Carlsbad's Flower Fields open for business this weekend, with their 50-acre display of beautiful Ranunculus flowers in bloom for the spring.The Mission Valley Craft Beer and Food Festival serves up delicious craft beers and food with a bacon twist from independent brewers and local chefs. The Mariachi Fest also pairs dazzling mariachi and folklórico performances with taco and tequila tastings in Escondido.THURSDAYCircus VargasWhere: Westfield Mission Valley; Cost: $17 - $72Take your kids to the Big Top for a weekend packed with circus action as Circus Vargas hits Westfield Mission Valley. Acrobats, daredevils, and flying trapeze artists will perform to audiences' delight, recreating circus feats from the past for a new audience.Museum MonthWhere: Various locations; Cost: Prices vary(Thursday - Saturday) Throughout the month of February, San Diegans and visitors can pick up a special, free pass to save 50 percent at more than 40 museums throughout the city. Museums like the Fleet Science Center, Maritime Museum, San Diego Air &...

Jan 4, 2020

Area schools among winners of nonprofit's 2019 Local School Garden Grants - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Level I, the BGF Seeds for the Future Grant (up to $1,500 per award), and Level II, the BGF Impact Grant (up to $10,000 per award).Chula Vista High School was chosen from among nearly 40 applicants for an $8,000 Impact Grant. The grant will support the school’s program of addressing the neighborhood’s food insecurity by using permaculture and environmentally responsive farming practices. The school aims to provide a food-secure campus where students and parents gather in the garden to harvest food and learn healthy recipes. The program is supported by Wild Willow Farms, and led by students in the “Social Justice in Food” classes. Advertisement “This generous BGF grant will help us push open the school gates and build bridges with our community,” said Social Justice in Food teacher Maria Galleher in a statement. “We will invite parents, city leaders and community members to a movie screening and a farmers market, with the understanding that we need to work together to create a healthy and sustainable community. This is a goal everyone can get behind, because everyone deserves access to healthy sustainable food.”Berry Good Food also awarded Seeds for the Future Grants to:Abraxas High School, Poway Unified School District, $1,500. The award will support the school’s traditional and its aquaponic school garden programs, which were designed, built and harvested by students. Eighty percent of the produce is donated to those in need, and offers a seed-to-table educational experience.The Plant Grow Eat program of the San Diego County Fair, $1,500. The grant will support its regional, free educational programming serving students in grades K-6 countywide. Students lea...