Primrose Lane Florist And Gift Shop

Business name:

Primrose Lane Florist And Gift Shop

Address:

142 Hwy 30

City:

Filer

State:

Idaho

Zip Code:

83328

Phone number:

(208) 326-4754

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Garden Wise: Display your flowers and produce at the fair

They are prime candidates for entries in the Twin Falls County Fair being held Aug. 30 through Sept. 4 in Filer.It is satisfying to see your own flowers, fruits or vegetables on display. Seeing how they rate next to the efforts of others can result in a blue ribbon!If this is something you would like to do, go to tfcfair.com and look at the premium book categories under cultural divisions. There is a flower division and a separate produce and fruit division. Look through the classes and categories to find what you have in your garden that would fit into an entry. The premium sheets for each department can also be picked up at the fair office at the fairgrounds in Filer.For instance, if your roses are particularly stunning, look under the rose category in the flower division for the type of rose you have and the color. Enter that rose for display in the fair by filling out the entry sheet in the premium book and emailing your entries or bring them to the fairgrounds by Aug. 25. The mail-in date has passed. You can also enter on Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Aug. 27 from 12–5 p.m. in the flower building at the fairgrounds. Then simply pick your rose display and bring it to the fairgrounds re... (Twin Falls Times-News)

Burns and blindness: Toxic giant hogweed plant spreading in Canada

Timea Filer, an urban forester with the city. "So there appears to be a seed bank and we'll have to monitor it continually."Kraus said there is also a concern about a loss of native biodiversity, as giant hogweed is an aggressive plant that can outcompete native plants and spread — especially when it grows near waterways and its seeds are carried downstream. One plant can produce thousands of seeds and they can stay in the ground for years before germinating.The conservancy is asking people to document sightings of the invasive plant through apps such as iNaturalist, which helps scientists understand how the plants are spreading and identifies areas in which they need to be eradicated, he said."We also want to make people aware that they may have a plant in their garden which at some point could spread into a natural area and impact on biodiversity... or have public health impacts," said Kraus."Ideally you want to keep invasive plants out, but the next best thing is to detect them early and to remove them before they take over large areas."Kraus said Canadians who spot giant hogweed should contact local parks officials.Follow (at)AlyThomson on Twitter. (Times Colonist)

Sustainable. Organic. Local.

As for what to sip while you slurp? Abel Brown’s sommelier Steven Tsoukalas, CS, gravitates toward regions close to the sea, like Skouras Moschofilero, a white wine hailing from the Peloponnese in Southern Greece that “explodes with aromas of orange blossoms that temper its bracing acidity,” or Albariño, a Portuguese white from the northwest corner of the Iberian Peninsula. “It’s famous for its white peach and salty sea air aromas that complement shellfish of any kind. We sell out of one made by Aveleda every single week.”     SIP! Buona Caffe Artisan coffee shop Buona Caffe is probably best known for their fresh, locally roasted beans and pour over coffees, but their loose leaf tea selection is just as well executed—and delicious.  Teas were always part of owners John and Pat Curry’s vision for Buona Caffe. Before they even opened up shop, they discovered Jasmine Pearl Tea Co. at a coffee convention in Portland, Ore. The company’s small batch approach and careful sourcing appealed to them and there was no denying the exceptional quality of their loose-leaf tea blends.  Loose-leaf tea offers several advantages over bagged tea, foremost of which are higher quality and concentrated flavor. “When you have tea in a tea bag, it’s almost remnants—or what we call “tea dust” in the industry,” explains Elisabeth Curry, Buona Caffe’s general manager and resident tea guru. “It’s like comparing freshly roasted, ground-in-front-of-you-coffee with instant coffee.” Because of its concentration, drinking loose-leaf tea can also be more cost effective as it lends itself to re-steeping, and since 50 percent of tasting tea is in the aroma, loose teas taste better too.  Today, Buona Caffe’s “small but thoughtful” tea program offers 10 different Jasmine Pearl Tea Co. blends, ranging from classics like Earl Grey to herbal infusions. The teas are now available for purchase by the ounce (prices vary depending on the blend) and make excellent gifts for tea lovers and novices alike, or treating yourself. Ruby Nectar, an herbal, fruity-tart medley of green rooibos, cranberry, grapefruit and hibiscus, is a crowd-pleaser that is also excellent iced, while the Feel Better’s combination of soothing chamomile, eucalyptus and ginger is like a dose of Zen with every sip. Ginger Peach, an understated Indian black tea with dried ginger, cardamom and peach extract, is fruity without being overwhelming.  Curry recommends a heaping teaspoon of loose tea per eight-ounce cup (one ounce of loose tea will yield approximately 10 cups of tea) and storing tea in dark or tinted canisters out of direct sunlight to preserve freshness. In the near future, she hopes to carry single origin teas (one type of tea) so that both the shop and customers can create custom blends.     Artisan Malvi Marshmallow Confections Malvi Marshmallow Confections is Georgia’s sweetest new enterprise—and not just because of their irresistible “amply fluffy” cubes of joy.’ Husband and wife team Laura and Paris Retana, who met at New York’s Culinary Institute of America, make up the heart and soul of the family-run business.   While working as a research and development chef, Laura created her now-signature confection, a raspberry hibiscus marshmallow sandwiched between two dark chocolate shortbread cookies. “I have a tremendous sweet tooth,” Laura admits. “I’d come back home from working on pizza, sandwich and soup recipes and wanted somet... (Augusta)

Wintertime white wine beckons

And don't forget about the aromatic, floral varieties from Greece — grapes like malagouzia, moschofilero and vidiano — which make compelling wines that taste like vacation in a bottle. You may not be able to hop on a plane in the middle of a blizzard and escape to somewhere warm, but with a sip of that Greek white, you're practically there. Most important, make sure not to serve these winter whites straight out of the fridge. You don't need a white wine to be icy cold, especially when it already is outside. Let the bottle sit for 30 minutes or so on the counter so that it's cool, but not cold. Too much chill masks the beautiful aromas and richness these wines have to offer. At the right temperature, any of these wines are a great choice as we navigate this winter of ours. WINE RECOMMENDATIONS Chateau Villa Bel-Air Blanc 2013Origin/Price: Graves, France/$20The details: Fennel and dried herbs on the nose, with caramelized grapefruit and pineapple flavors and a long, rich finish. A serious winter wine for summertime sauvignon blanclovers, make this wine your introduction to white Bordeaux. Made from 65 percent sauvignon blanc and 35 percent semillon grapes. Kellerei-Cantina Andrian Gewürztraminer 2014Origin/Price: Alto Adige, Italy/$23The details: A beautiful and classic example of gewürztraminer. Lively and perfume-like, with rose petal, exotic fruits, a hint of nutmeg and a tickle of minerality on the finish. Inama Vin Soave Classico 2014Origin/Price: Soave, Italy/$12The details: Full-bodied, with aromas of wildflowers and hints of almond on the palate and deep, satisfying minerality on the finish. Excellent food wine, especially with winter risottos and creamy pastas, and a great way to introduce pinot grigio drinkers to something more complex. Ladera Sagrada Castelo do Papa Godello 2014Origin/Price: Valdeorras, Spain/$13The details: Full-bodied and fruit-forward, this textbook expression of godello is drinkable and juicy, with aromas of pear and fresh ginger, creamy texture and a smooth finish. A beautiful match to spicier foods or nutty-flavored cheeses.Jean-Luc Colombo Les Abeilles de Colombo Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2014Origin/Price: Rhône Valley, France/$13The details: Smells of pressed flowers and dried herbs, with flavorsof Golden Delicious apples, lime zest and a touch of vanilla. A great value white for winter. Made from 80 percent clairette and 20 percent roussanne grapes. Alpha Estate Malagouzia Turtles Vineyard 2013Origin/Price: Florina, Greece/$16The details: Made from malagouzia, a white grape indigenous to Greece, this wine is super floral and vibrant, with pear flavors and savory hints of herbs and spices. Full-bodied yet still fresh, and finishes elegantly. (NorthJersey.com)

COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Monterey Park to celebrate Lunar New Year

Mill Road, Whittier. Those seeking assistanceshould bring photo identification for all those on the return, Social Security cards, birth dates for filers and all dependents, wage and earnings forms, a copy of 2014 federal and state returns, if available; a blank check with bank routing and account numbers for direct deposit and interest statements, day care records, day care tax ID number. Appointments are recommended. (562) 463-7359 Thursday, Feb. 4 Coloring club: The Norwalk Library, 12350 Imperial Highway, conducts a coloring club called Color us Happy from 1 to 2 p.m. Coloring is a no-pressure art form that helps people unwind from a day at the office. Materials are provided. (562) 868-0775 Friday, Feb. 5 SKILLS dance: The SKILLS Organization presents the Club Friday Forum dance from 7 to 10 p.m. for all sixth, seventh and eighth grade students who live or attend school in Whittierat the Whittier Community Center, 7630 Washington Ave. Admission is $5. A school photo I.D. and a permission slip signed by parents is also required. (562) 325-5620 Saturday, Feb. 6 Shred-a-thon: Norwalk residents may dispose of unwanted documents and electronic items free of charge from 9 am. to 2 p.m. at Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Blvd. Accepted are televisions, computers, printers, stereo equipment, radios, microwave ovens, cell phones and game systems. Shredding is limited to five boxes of documents per vehicle. (562) 929-5964 Items for the Community Calendar may be submitted in care of Wave Newspapers, 3731 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 840, Los Angeles, 90010 or by email to dwanlass@wavepub... (Los Angeles Wave Newspapers)