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Jul 6, 2021

The irresistible rise of the rose - Financial Times

In 1867 Jean-Baptiste Guillot bred the first hybrid tea rose, “La France”, and in the same decade, Wiltshire farmer Henry Bennett formalised the breeding system and introduced 10 hybrid teas, from which our modern garden roses are descended.Using roses in wilder settings is also seeing a revival. Lady Ursula Cholmeley has restored 12 acres of borders, terraces and meadows within Easton Walled Garden in Lincolnshire. Among her ideas was a wildflower meadow, where roses would be trained on tall metal supports of her own design.As the plant’s stems reach the top of the support they are then trained down onto strainers – when a rose stem is pulled down it will produce many more lateral flowering shoots. “We are still learning,” says Cholmeley of her rose meadow, where in midsummer fountains of roses float above vetches, orchids and golden grasses. “The roses need to be vigorous and the stems need to be lax enough for training, and some are not hardy enough – there’s a ferocious frost pocket on the meadow.”Her favourites include the ramblers, the blush white “Adélaïde d’Orléans” and magenta “Veilchenblau”, as well as David Austin’s “Lady of Shalott” and “The Lark Ascending”, as she finds peach-coloured blooms are beautiful against the grasses. She also cites the wild rose “Stanwell Perpetual” with its soft pink flowers; in meadow settings, the wild roses (including rugosa, spinosa, moyesii and dog roses) tend to fare better – and they are often better for pollinators too with their simple, open flowers followed by juicy hips for the birds.Elsewhere, maximising flower production via intricate rose training has turned the dormant winter plants into works of art. Jenny Barnes, head gardener at Cottesbrooke Hall in Northamptonshire, has become known for her magnificent, sculptural trained roses that spiral across mellow old walls or are woven into latticed domes that will be smothered in flowers by summer. Later this year she will be teaching courses in her pruning methods.Nick Knight, meanwhile, has been fascinated by roses for decades – his only tattoo from “a misspent youth” depicts a single rose. He first began photographing them for the Natural History Museum’s Plant Power installation in 1993. “I thought there was a real beauty – and a changing beauty – even in a single bloom of this flower,” he says. Almost a decade ago the photographer started taking pictures of roses cut from his garden that were simply arranged using only daylight at his...

Oct 15, 2020

Leander florist Visual Lyrics offers arrangements for any occasion, events of all sizes - Community Impact Newspaper

Mother-daughter duo Donna Bennett and Trisha Dunn, respectively, provide flowers for about 70 to 80 weddings every year. They assemble elaborate displays onsite at large weddings and provide bouquets and arrangements for pickup for smaller events.Since the coronavirus pandemic began, they have provided flowers for a lot more elopements, Dunn said, adding that many of the brides have booked them for a reception later next year as well. Home weddings are also taking place.“A couple months ago we did a tropical wedding on Lake Austin at a home,” Bennett said. “We did this full, Hawaiian garland draping down a big cypress tree, that was unique.”Everything in the store is one-of-a-kind, she said. All arrangements are handmade and never mass produced.Visual Lyrics opened in 2000 and was a home studio for 12 years before the shop opened. Along with flowers, visitors to the Leander store can find Bennett’s sculptures, paintings and other creations. Additional local artists also have their work available onsite.Though the concept started with Bennett and Dunn, another sister, brother, a niece and nephews are now also involved in so...

Nov 9, 2019

Marquis Flowers, Sterling Moore, Sealver Siliga among ex-Patriots taken in XFL draft - Yahoo Sports

An open portion concluded the draft.TOM E. CURRAN: Patriots have three options with Michael BennettFlowers, 27, who played for the Patriots in 2017, was selected with the Dallas Renegades' second pick of the open portion.Siliga, 29, a Patriot from 2012-15, also went to Dallas with their second pick of the front seven phase.Moore, 29, known for stripping the ball from Baltimore Ravens receiver Lee Evans in the end zone and denying what would've been a winning touchdown catch in the Pats' 2011 AFC Championship Game victory, was picked by the Seattle Dragons in the defensive back phase.Other notable ex-Patriots, defensive end Kony Ealy, acquired in a trade by New England in 2017 but cut that summer in training camp, was the first pick of the Houston Roughnecks in the open phase. Running back Ralph Webb, an undrafted free agent who had a strong preseason opener in 2018 before being cut, was the first pick of the Tampa Bay Vipers in the open phase and linebacker Scooby Wright, who played for the Patriots this past preseason and was cut from their practice squad Oct. 1, was chosen by the DC Defenders in the front-seven phase. Former Boston College running back Andre Williams was selected by Houston in the skill position phase.Trade deadline preview: Patriots could add these players>>>Click here to download the new MyTeams App by NBC Sports! Receive comprehensive coverage of your teams and stream the Celtics easily on your device." data-reactid="25" Click here to download the new MyTeams App by NBC Sports! Receive comprehensive coverage of your teams and stream the Celtics easily on your device.Marquis Flowers, Sterling Moore, Sealver Siliga among ex-Patriots taken in XFL draft originally appeared on NBC ...

Aug 22, 2019

Frederick Costello Obituary - Lee, MA | The Berkshire Eagle - Legacy.com

Nancy and their six children and spouses, Fred Costello Jr. and Ann Nobis of Bonita Springs, FL; Catherine and Ronnie Bennett of Bethlehem, GA; Daniel Costello and Kerry Bernard of Maynard, MA; Suzanne Costello and Jeff Keffer of Arlington, MA; James Costello and Candy Chan of San Antonio, TX, and Amy Costello and Gregory Watt of Austin, TX. Fred was predeceased by his son-in-law Jim Christmann, his grandson Peter Keffer-Fries and granddaughter Stephanie Kay Bennett. He leaves his siblings and their spouses, Dorinda and Don Moffatt of Vero Beach, FL and John and Sandy Costello of Bradenton, FL. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, August 6th, at 10 AM at St. Mary's Church, 140 Main Street in Lee, MA. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, 208 Spring Street in Lee. Visiting hours will be on Monday, August 5th, from 4-6 PM at the Kelly Funeral Home, 3 Main Street in Lee. There will be a Memorial Service for Fred at a date to be determined in Bonita Springs Florida. In lieu of flowers, donations in Fred's memory may be made to the "James V. Costello Scholarship" which supports low-income students at his beloved alma mater: Please send in c/o the Kelly Funeral Home 3 Main Street Lee, MA 01238. If you would like to leave a message of condolence or share pictures with the family, please visit our web site at www.kellyfuneralhome.netPublished in The Berkshire Eagle on Aug. 3, 2019. Would you like to Send Flowers? ...

Nov 15, 2018

Everything worth doing in Orlando from now till the end of the year that has nothing to do with the holidays

Jim Pugh Theater, Dr. Phillips Center, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; SOLD OUT. El Yonki 10 pm; Gilt Nightclub, 740 Bennett Road; $35-$40; 407-504-7699. Folk Yeah, Vol. 3 Noon; Will's Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $15-$25. The Long Run: Tribute to the Eagles 7:30 pm; Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford; $23-$30; 407-321-8111. Mark Dawson 8 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park; $20; 407-636-9951. Seaway, Trophy Eyes, Microwave, Can't Swim, Hot Mulligan 6 pm; Soundbar, 37 W. Pine St.; $18. Seven Lions, Jason Ross, Au5 7:30 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $27.50-$69.68; 407-934-2583. Sunday, Nov. 25 Folk Yeah, Vol. 3: Hangover 5 pm; Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; $10 suggested donation. It's a G.A.S.: Gospel and Soul Celebration of Aretha Franklin 5 pm; Will's Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $5. Mike Arroyo: The Expand Jazz Organ Trio 8 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park; $20; 407-636-9951. Queen Naija 6 pm; The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave.; $20-$65; 407-648-8363. Tera Melos 7 pm; Soundbar, 37 W. Pine St.; $13. Tuesday, Nov. 27 Atmosphere, Dem Atlas, the Lioness & DJ Keezy 7 pm; The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave.; $22.50-$25; 407-648-8363. Circa Survive, La Dispute, Queen of Jeans 6:30 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $23; 407-934-2583. Elton John 8 pm; Amway Center, 400 W. Church St.; $204-$2,869; 800-745-3000. Wednesday, Nov. 28 Fonseca 8 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $40; 407-934-2583. Run Raquel, Shay Butter Band, Carly Jo Jackson 9 pm; Will's Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $5; 407-463-0121. Thursday, Nov. 29 Moe. 7 pm; The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $24.50-$49.50; 407-228-1220. Nu Depth, TIME, Ivy Hollivana, Gay-Z, J.A.S.O.N., Alien Witch 9 pm; Will's Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $5. Velcro Pygmies 7 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $8.75; 407-934-2583. Yung Pinch, Tyla Yaweh 7 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $20; 407-246-1419. Friday, Nov. 30 Anuel AA 8 pm; Amway Center, 400 W. Church St.; $39-$190; 800-745-3000. Born Ruffians, Little Junior 7:30 pm; Soundbar, 37 W. Pine St.; $15. Colors Presents: R&B Only 8:30 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; contact for price; 407-934-2583. Hansel & Gretel 11:30 am-1 pm; luncheon featuring an Opera Orlando Ambassadors production of Hansel & Gretel. E...

Sep 10, 2018

Here are the celebrities that sent flowers to Aretha Franklin funeral

Tops James Brown family Jimmy Fallon Tony Bennett Don King Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Detroit Tigers Detroit Red Wings Mariah Carey Barbra Streisand Tom Joyner Ray Charles Foundation Elton John Curtis Mayfield family Rod Stewart The Commodores The Carters Sam Moore The O'Jays Barry White family The Whispers Arif Mardin Jerry Wexler family Jackson family Frankie Beverly and Maze Otis Redding family Aretha's funeral: Memorable moments that got people talking ...