Flowers

2025 - 2 - 14

Bloom Where You're Planted: The Flower Power Revolution!

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Learn why the red stigmas in flowers could be the unsung heroes of pollination, and discover the hidden world of 'slow flower' farms! 🌸✨

Flowers have long captivated our senses with their beauty and fragrant allure. However, recent research sheds light on an intriguing aspect of certain wind-pollinated flowers—their vibrant red stigmas. These unique structures may serve a vital role in attracting pollinators, despite the flowers’ primary adaptation for wind dispersal. Just like how a fine wine intrigues the palate, the enchanting colors of these stigmas could play a critical role in the plant's reproductive success, revealing the complex relationships between plants and their ecosystem.

Meanwhile, as conscious consumers seek healthier alternatives, the rise of "slow flower" farms is turning heads and petals alike! These farms prioritize sustainability by growing flowers without the harmful pesticides often used in mass production. Unlike the traditional bouquet, which might have taken a hazardous route through industrial flower farms, slow flower bouquets provide a guilt-free way to enjoy nature’s finest, making them perfect for floral enthusiasts and eco-warriors alike. Who knew you could flaunt your floral style and protect the environment at the same time?

Art and nature also intersect beautifully at events like the Flowers and Seeds Gala, which celebrates Black artists in Atlanta. This unique gala spotlights the creativity of established and emerging artists within the BIPOC community, metaphorically linking the blossoming of flowers to the vibrant growth of talent and expression. By appreciating the blossoms of artistry, we further cultivate a rich cultural landscape that flourishes with originality and innovation.

On a lighter note, while we're indulging in floral delights, beware of the not-so-rosy side of supermarket flowers! Many bouquets on the shelves may have been treated with harmful chemicals like weed killer, posing questions about their safety. This revelation adds a twist to the tale of our favorite blooms and makes the case stronger for sourcing local or sustainably grown flowers. After all, the heart of flower power is not just in their aesthetics but also in their purity.

As we delve into the world of beauty and blooms, it’s interesting to note that hazelnuts—a favorite nibble in Missouri forests—are the perfect pairing for your flower arrangements! Just like a well-crafted bouquet, these nuts provide nourishment and joy. Furthermore, did you know that taking selfies with flowers has become a global trend? Especially in areas like Vientiane, Laos, where parks are filled with blooming delights, making it the perfect backdrop for capturing special moments. So go ahead, snap that selfie with those blooms while munching on those local treats!

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Research reveals function of red stigmas in wind-pollinated flowers (Phys.Org)

Hazelnuts have long been prized as a tasty and nutritious food. Found in forests statewide in Missouri, they are a favorite wild edible for many people.

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Look for 'Slow Flower' Bouquets, Plants Grown without Health ... (Scientific American)

New “slow flower” farms grow beautiful blooms—without health-harming chemicals used by overseas operations that dominate the U.S. flower market.

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Flowers and Seeds Gala celebrates Black artists in Atlanta (WABE 90.1 FM)

The Gala honors under-recognized established artists — “flowers” — and standout emerging artists — “seeds” — of the BIPOC community of Georgia. The museum's ...

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People enjoy blooming flowers at park in Vientiane, Laos (Xinhua)

A woman enjoys blooming flowers at a park in Vientiane, Laos, Feb. 12, 2025. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua). A woman takes selfies with blooming flowers ...

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Random Acts of Flowers Inspires T.C. Roberson Students - TribPapers (Thetribunepapers)

TCR Students prep flowers for arrangements. Photo courtesy of RAF volunteer Scott Abernethy. Asheville – The local chapter of Random Acts of Flowers (RAF) ...

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Why your supermarket flowers may have been dipped in weed killer (ABC News)

Toxic chemicals and cheap imports — your supermarket bouquet for Valentine's Day might not be the bargain you thought it was.

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Roses are red, violets are blue, 940 million flowers are traveling ... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

In the run up to Feb. 14, agricultural specialists at Miami International Airport have processed about 940 million stems of cut flowers, according to U.S. ...

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Will these flowers end up with your valentine? See what just arrived ... (Miami Herald)

Miami International Airport is “America's largest gateway for fresh flowers” and pivotal for your Valentine's Day. See Fed Ex storage center, inspections.

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The flower power of Valentine's Day – Airport World (Airport World Online)

Airport cargo terminals and airline holds have been awash with colour in the last few weeks as over 100,000 tonnes of freshly cut flowers have winged their ...

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LATAM group moved nearly 25000 tons of flowers from Colombia ... (Air Cargo Week)

LATAM group, through its air cargo subsidiaries, successfully concluded the Valentine's Day season, reaffirming its key role in exporting flowers from ...

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How hundreds of millions of roses are flown into US for Valentine's ... (Newsweek)

Roses may be red and violets blue, but it would not be without Avianca Cargo that you'd be able to gift the flowers to your "boo.".

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Beyond the bouquet: CBP's Valentine's Day mission to protect our ... (American Journal of Transportation)

With Valentine's Day approaching, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists are diligently working at ports of entry to ensure that ...

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Valentine's Day, Panagbenga driving demand for Benguet cut flowers (INQUIRER.net)

Flower farms in Benguet province have kept up with the growing demand for Valentine's Day and local festivities, the DA said.

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Bouquet-stealing Bandits Snatch Roses, Other Flowers at Gunpoint ... (SPD Blotter)

Seattle police are investigating after a woman running a flower stand in North Seattle reported three suspects stole two bouquets at gunpoint just two days ...

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Miami International Airport processes 940 million flowers ahead of ... (RFD-TV)

Valentine's Day accounts for 30% of all holiday flower sales and getting blossoms into the U.S. safely is no small feat. An estimated $3 billion is expected ...

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Betty's Floral Service offered flowers for valentines (Ripon Commonwealth Press)

Betty's Floral Service, located at 626 Lincoln St. was owned by Elizabeth “Betty” Christison Rasmussen and Earl Rasmussen. This photograph of the couple comes ...

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Flowers, a limo and dinner: NJ org. helped couple get a head start ... (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

As many couples look ahead to Friday to celebrate their love, the Heart to Heart organization helped connect two people in New Jersey.

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Roses are red, violets are blue, the Netherlands has sold more ... (Euro Weekly News)

The world's largest floral marketplace Royal FloraHolland has traded 226 million stems of cut flowers in the run up to Valentine's Day.

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Cut flowers are a growth industry for Turkey (Arabian Gulf Business Insight)

Of the 80 countries Turkish growers exported to last year, the Netherlands, the UK and Germany were the leading markets for cut flowers. The trade is built on ...

The truth behind your Valentine's flowers (NPR)

RUTH SHERLOCK, BYLINE: I'm here in the Andes in Colombia, and I'm up in a beautiful cloud forest thousands of meters above sea level. You can see the vegetation ...

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Valentine's Day flowers: The sustainable flower industry is ... (Euronews)

Climate change is a thorn in the side of the European cut flower industry, but sustainability uptake is growing.

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Every rose has a thorn — the true cost of unethical Valentine Day ... (EUobserver)

If you're buying flowers for your loved one on Valentine's Day — buy Fairtrade ones. For pesticide-free, for womens' rights, and for lifting workers in ...

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Fairtrade Flowers in High Demand for Valentine's Day (Supply Chain Digital - The Procurement & Supply Chain Platform)

Global flower trade is booming ahead of Valentine's Day as complex supply chains reveal ethical challenges in a US$50bn industry driving economic growth.

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Valentine's Day Roses Lose Their Romance as People Look for ... (Lancaster Farming)

“There's definitely a disconnect on where flowers come from,” said Michelle Elston, a flower farmer from Roots Cut Flower Farm in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. “The ...

FLOWERS FOODS DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND (PRNewswire)

PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, ...

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Florists are getting flowers prepped and pretty for Valentine's Day (ConchoValleyHomepage.com)

“We make predictions based on the years before and order our flowers well before we would ever see them,” says Florist Hewitt co-owner Cindy Sommerkamp. “ ...

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Celebrate love in Savannah: flowers, concerts & weddings (WSAV-TV)

One local flower shop, the John Davis Florist, has been preparing for the holiday rush since December. The local business helps everyone, from the Savannah ...

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Flowers on River Park prepares for Valentine's Day (Rockford Register Star)

Buckets containing everything from roses and peonies to daisies and daffodils await florists who will soon turn them into colorful creations — perfect for ...

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French group issues Valentine's Day warning that cut flowers have a ... (ABC News)

Those Valentine flowers might come with a bit more than vivid colors and a nice scent.

The truth behind your Valentine's flowers (WUNC)

Buying flowers on Valentine's Day is a classic gesture of romance, right? But the beauty of these bouquets does come with a cost, as NPR's Ruth Sherlock reports ...

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Valentine's Day or not, when you sell flowers, romance follows (Mission Local)

The Hoogasian family has sold flowers in the city continually since the 1920s. They still fill Carlos Santana's regular order.

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Giving Flowers: The Flourishing of John Pendleton (Interfaith Youth Core)

Meet John Pendleton, the artist behind the pop-up floral shop in honor of Chicago Bulls point guard and Englewood legend, Derrick Rose.

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Floriography: The fading language of flowers (wvua23.com)

While under the watchful eyes of their parents and society, Victorian-era ladies let their floral arrangements say what they couldn't. French author Charlotte ...

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Delivering flowers and spreading the love on Valentine's Day (ConchoValleyHomepage.com)

Florist Hewitt had over 50 orders needing to be delivered – but with the help of the team, they are able to do so. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights ...

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How flower delivery drivers tackle Valentine's Day (KAIT)

K8 News Reporter ...

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Flowers, hearts, candy: Hub City shoppers show love for Valentine's ... (WBBJ-TV)

JACKSON, Tenn. -- From cards and candy to colorful flowers, Valentine's Day is a special time to show loved ones you care.

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