A future for the flower: Wright's marsh thistle to be federally protected in New Mexico - Carlsbad Current Argus

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A rare flower of New Mexico's high desert could receive federal protections that environmentalists contend could save it from extinction and enhance the state's scarce rivers and other bodies of water.  

The Wright’s marsh thistle can grow up to 8 feet tall, and is known for prickly, pink flowers that bloom at the end of its stalk.

The thistle lives in riparian habitats or marshy edges of ponds and streams, and its roots must be fully submerged in water for it to grow.

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It was known to live in Eddy, Chaves, Guadalupe, Otero, Sierra and Socorro counties in New Mexico, along with the Sacramento Mountains and lower Pecos River valley along with areas of West Texas and Chihuahua, Mexico.

On Tuesday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced plans to propose the thistle be listed as “threatened” species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and designate 159 acres as protected critical habitat.

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A “threatened” species is one that the FWS deems are likely to become “endangered” in within the foreseeable future, per the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Species listed as “endangered” are ones that are perceived to be in imminent danger of extinction.

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The acreage to be protected as critical habitat for the thistle were in Eddy, Chaves, Guadalupe, Otero and Socorro counties, records show.

Habitats for the thistle recently fell from 10 to eight in New Mexico, per the Center for Biological Diversity, as one population dried up and the wetland supporting the other was converted into a golf course.

Other threats to the thistle include cattle trampling, invasive species and agricultural and municipal use of groundwater along with oil and gas spills that could contaminate water sources that feed the flower and drought.

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Under the ESA, federal agencies cannot impact critical habitats through actions such as permitting various activities like oil and gas operations or livestock.

Michael Robinson as the Center for Biological Diversity said a recovery plan for the flower could lead to improving the health of riparian and surface water areas throughout central and eastern New Mexico.

“This New Mexico plant loves boggy soils, but our precious seeps and springs are drying up due to climate change and reckless uses of land and water,” Robinson said. “With protection, the Wright’s marsh thistle will benefit from a science-based recovery plan, and its remaining habitat on public lands will be off limits to commercial exploitation.

“Future generations will be glad for the preservation of the springs that give life to this unique thistle.”

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He said such protections for an indicator species like the thistle, whose health reflects the health of New Mexico’s rivers and streams, were essential to the people of the region who also depend on increasingly scarce water supplies.

“This prickly plant depends on lifegiving springs in the midst of an arid landscape, just as people depend on those beautiful springs to bring life to the desert and buoy our spirits in a dry land,” Robinson said. “The Endangered Species Act can help save the dwindling water the marsh thistle needs to survive.”

Consideration for listing the thistle dates to 2008 and a petition from WildEarth Guardians, and a subsequent lawsuit filed by the group in 2010 after the FWS did not issue a decision within a 12-month window.

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Later that year, the FWS deemed a listing was warranted and the thistle was listed as a candidate but the FWS reported its actual listing was precluded by “higher priority actions,” records show.

Taylor Jones, endangered specie advocate for WildEarth Guardians argued the listing should be a higher priority as the threats to the species could indicate threats to local water resources.

“The imperilment of this rare plant points to larger problems within the watersheds that sustain them,” Jones said. “Hopefully this listing will protect important water resources for both plants and people.”

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The Center also sued the FWS in 2019 as the agency did not list the species in 2017 under a 2016 workplan.

In November 2019, the Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit against the FWS and U.S. Department of Interior demanding decisions be made for the listing of 274 species of plants and animals the group argued were imperiled by extinction, including the thistle and 15 others in New Mexico.

“The extinction crisis is an emergency of epic proportions, and habitat loss is playing a huge role,” said Noah Greenwald, endangered species director at the Center. “If we’re going to have any real shot at saving these species, we need to protect more of the land and water in this country that they need to survive.”

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In its proposal for the Wright’s marsh thistle, the FWS listed drought and human activity as the biggest threats to the thistle.

“Wright’s marsh thistle is a wetland plant that can be extirpated when its habitat dries out. The effects of ongoing and past maintenance and operation of existing water diversions can also limit the size of thistle populations,” read the FWS proposal.

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“In summary, ground and surface water withdrawal and potential future increases in the frequency, duration, or intensity of drought, individually and in combination, pose a threat to Wright’s marsh thistle and its habitat in the future.”

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Threats to the thistle occur throughout its range, the proposal read, and could lead to further reductions of its population in the next 25 years.

“Wright’s marsh thistle meets the definition of a threatened species because it is facing threats across its range that have led to reduced resiliency, redundancy, and representation,” read the proposal.

“According to our assessment of plausible future scenarios, the species is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all of its range.”

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Adrian Hedden can be reached at 575-628-5516, achedden@currentargus.com or @AdrianHedden on Twitter.

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Azuma Makoto’s Provocative Botanical Sculptures, in “Flower Punk” - The New Yorker

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Who is the most audacious floral sculptor alive? If you guessed Jeff Koons, whose “Puppy” requires some thirty-eight-thousand flowers to build, you’re wrong. The correct answer is Azuma Makoto, the Japanese botanical artist who is the star of “Flower Punk,” Alison Klayman’s delightful, and unexpectedly moving, documentary film. Koons’s terrier may rise more than forty feet in the air, but Azuma’s work is literally stratospheric: in 2014, he launched an avant-ikebana arrangement of orchids, lilies, hydrangeas, and irises into the atmosphere. He has also submerged his designs more than a thousand metres below the surface of the sea, an odyssey that took three years to get right. Archival footage of both projects appears in Klayman’s half-hour-long portrait, which reveals more than a florist-provocateur—like many punks, at heart Azuma is a poet, whose true subject is the fleeting nature of life. As Klayman described Azuma to me in a recent e-mail, “He’s struggling with how to draw out the most vitality and beauty in something that is always moving towards death and decay.” This is the great conundrum conveyed by floral art through the ages, from the collars woven of olive leaves, cornflowers, and poppies buried in King Tutankhamun’s tomb, to the soon-to-wilt blooms in the lush still-life paintings of the Dutch Golden Age.

Azuma, who grew up in a country village in Fukuoka Prefecture, was a punk before he was a florist. In the nineties, he left home for Tokyo with teen dreams of making it big with the band in which he played bass. Now in his mid-forties, he still looks the part of a boyish musician, with his bleached-blond hair, mad-scientist lab coat, and angsty resting face. He found his true calling by accident when, strapped for cash, he spotted a sign advertising jobs at a neighborhood florist. His enthusiasm for his new work was contagious, and soon his bandmate and high-school friend Shiinoki Shunsuke—who is now a botanical photographer and Azuma’s business partner—had a gig washing buckets. In 2002, the pair opened their own shop. In their first two years, the business was so unsuccessful that it inspired an inadvertent Zen koan: Is it a store if it has zero customers? Around this time, Azuma, always more artist than florist, was trying to exhibit his edgy arrangements in Tokyo galleries, with little success. So, true to punk’s D.I.Y. ethos, he started to put on his own shows. Glistening slabs of raw meat festooned with blood-red flowers became a Grand Guignol hanging garden; an unpotted bonsai tree floating inside a tank was the animate cousin of a Koons basketball; the stems of abundant white lilies were replaced with shiny industrial hardware, like so many horticultural cyborgs. As the artist reminisces about his early projects to Klayman in the film, “Looking back, those works were very bold—bold and a little absurd.” His experimental approach caught the eye of the fashion world, and commissions followed; he has since created eye-catching installations for such high-profile clients as Fendi, Hermès, and Dries Van Noten, whose runway he lined with colorful arrangements suspended in blocks of ice.

For all his daredevilry, conceptual innovation, and commercial success, what ultimately makes Azuma such a riveting subject is surprisingly simple: his reverence. The sixteen-hundred-year-old ritual art form of ikebana isn’t mentioned in Klayman’s film, but the idea of flowers as contemplative offerings is never far from Azuma’s mind, even when he’s wielding a blowtorch. In the film’s most affecting passage, he identifies the 2011 earthquake and tsunami as a turning point in his art, describing a permanent installation he conceived for a school in Fukushima as “a prayer, a way to remember.” Klayman, who has directed two previous documentaries about artists—Ai Weiwei and the centenarian painter Carmen Herrera—characterized her experience with Azuma as being a “sanctuary.” This isn’t only because of the grace and strength of her subject; it’s also about who he’s not. Klayman shot “Flower Punk” on a break from filming her long-form documentary, “The Brink,” for which she spent thirteen months tailing the former White House strategist Steve Bannon. “Working on ‘Flower Punk’ was a chance to get out of that milieu,” she told me. “It was psychically darker and had me constantly engaged with politics and breaking news. It was like a refreshing reset to be surrounded by and contemplating beauty.”

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The butterfly effect: 5 recipes using blue flower magic - The Dallas Morning News

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Native to Southeast Asia, the butterfly pea plant (Clitoria ternatea) has edible leaves that are often dried or ground into a powder. It’s sometimes labeled blue matcha. The woody and earthy flavor brews a perfect tisane, holds its own in baking, and so much more.

In drinks, the butterfly pea flower changes color from vibrant blue to magenta with a simple change in pH. This magic, often done tableside at restaurants, bars and tea houses, creates colorful drinks with the squeeze of a lemon.

You can make a simple syrup, turn into into ice cubes, or infuse clear liquors like tequila, rum, gin and vodka.

The petals are also known for their health benefits, rich in antioxidant anthocyanins, the polyphenol compound found in blueberries and other purple produce.

Butterfly Pea Simple Syrup ("Stewart F. House" / Special Contributor)

Butterfly Pea Flower Simple Syrup

2 cups water

2 cups sugar

1/4 cup dried butterfly pea flowers

In a large saucepan over medium heat, add water, sugar, and dried flowers. Stir continuously until sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool for 1 hour and strain. Store in a glass container, refrigerated, for up to one week.

Makes about 3 cups.

Butterfly Ranch Water

2 ounces tequila

1 ounce fresh lime juice

2 dashes grapefruit bitters

1 ounce Butterfly Pea Flower Simple Syrup

Splash of Topo Chico

Lime wheel for garnish

Fresh mint for garnish

Fill a rocks glass with ice. Add tequila, lime juice and grapefruit bitters. Drizzle with Butterfly Pea Flower Simple Syrup. Splash with Topo Chico. Stir and garnish.

Makes 1 serving.

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Butterfly Pea Flower Rosemary “Arnold Palmer”

1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (5 to 6 lemons)

1/8 cup sugar

3 cups water

Butterfly Ice Cubes (recipe follows)

4 lemon twists for garnish

Place lemon juice and sugar in blender, on low, until sugar is incorporated. Add water and blend an additional 2 minutes. Equally divide Butterfly Ice Cubes into 4 tall glasses. Pour lemonade over cubes and garnish with lemon twists.

Butterfly Ice Cubes: Mix 1 cup water, 1/2 cup Butterfly Pea Flower Simple Syrup, and 1 sprig minced rosemary. Freeze in an ice cube tray or shape of choice.

Makes 4 servings.

A Floral Blueberry Salad with Butterfly Pea Flower Vinaigrette ("Stewart F. House" / Special Contributor)

Floral Blueberry Salad with Butterfly Pea Flower Vinaigrette

5 ounces organic baby greens

1/2 pint heirloom cherry tomatoes, cut in half

1/2 pint blueberries

1/2 English cucumber, diced

4 radishes, sliced thin

1 carrot, grated

4 ounces sliced almonds, toasted

4 ounces crumbled goat cheese

1 ounces container edible flowers

Butterfly Pea Vinaigrette (recipe follows)

To build salad, equally divide greens onto 4 plates. Equally divide cherry tomatoes, blueberries, cucumber, radishes and carrots on each plate. Dress each salad with 1 ounce of Butterfly Pea Vinaigrette. Finish with toasted nuts, goat cheese, and edible flowers.

Butterfly Pea Vinaigrette: In blender, add 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Butterfly Pea Flower Powder, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt salt. Blend until completely incorporated. Add 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil. Blend additional 2 minutes until emulsified.  Store in a glass container, refrigerated, for up to one week.

Makes 4 servings.

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Butterfly Pea Flower Shortbread

1 cup butter, room temperature

1 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

Zest of 1 lemon

2 tablespoons dried butterfly pea flowers, stems removed, chopped fine

In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar. With the mixer on low speed, add vanilla and lemon juice. Slowly add flour, salt and lemon zest, and beat until dough comes together. Fold in chopped flowers. Evenly divide dough, forming two discs. Wrap each disc in film and chill until firm, at least 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 300 F. Line bottom of 2 9-inch round pans with parchment. On a highly floured surface, roll out each disc to 9 inches and place in prepared pans. Prick dough with a fork. Place pans on middle rack and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden. Immediately remove shortbread from pans and cut into wedges.

Make 2 9-inch pans.

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'Flower Power is alive and well' | Features | messagemedia.co - Aitkin Independent Age

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Onamia floral business keeps busy amid pandemic

“From the beginning, it’s been a bit surreal,” said Mary Pat Sorvik. She recalls the date lockdown began on March 20, not only because of the radical impact COVID-19 has had on society, but also because it was the day her husband passed away. Like many business owners, Sorvik has also seen a shift in her business due to the pandemic. This August was the 35th year Sorvik has been running Sunshine Flower Shoppe in Onamia, and with COVID-19 prompting an increase of orders for floral deliveries, Sorvik, now busier than ever, has noted, “Flower power is alive and well.”

Easter and Mother’s Day

Following the shutdown resulting from Gov. Walz’s executive order, Sorvik said she looked into what businesses were able to remain open. Agricultural businesses were included, and she noted that horticulture fell under that same umbrella. Sorvik described the first two weeks after the lockdown as quiet, and she ran her in-store services via appointment while also offering 24-hour phone service. It was her suppliers, she said, who reached out to the Governor, explaining that the majority of floralists could operate through touch-free delivery. In response, floral shops like Sorvik’s were able to open up prior to Easter on April 12.

“Once people found out florists were delivering,” Sorvik said, “if [your business] was prepared at all, you had a good Easter.” While she had fewer walk-ins during this time, she had far more deliveries. Aiding this shift in business was cooperative weather conditions, allowing the shop to drop off the deliveries outside people’s homes. She added that, rather than travel, many customers seemed to elect to send their loved ones flowers and plants, contributing to April’s surge in business.

“Of course, we didn’t get the Easter lilies to the churches,” Sorvik said. “I felt bad for the growers because they probably dumped a lot of lilies.” Wryly, she noted that these lilies are usually sold at a discount, which made another small contribution to this April’s profits. Sorvik recalled a number of people who called in to thank the shop after receiving their Easter deliveries. “They were just thrilled,” she said. “It was only three weeks after lockdown, and they weren’t expecting it. This Easter was different, very different.”

Following Easter, the shop did miss both Administrative Professionals Day and the local proms which are otherwise big events for the shop. Sorvik lamented not being able to help the kids get dressed up for the latter event.

However, Sorvik then set her sights on Mother’s Day, stating she planned for the day as usual. “Everyone who sends flowers to their mothers was still going to do it,” she explained. She called on helping hands who have previously prepared for the holiday, and the crew stocked the greenhouse. “We had a fantastic Mother’s Day week,” she said. Sorvik had ordered the same amount of cut flowers as years past and then needed a late Saturday shipment from her supplier to meet the demand.

Summer season

After Mother’s Day, Sunshine Flower Shoppe again stocked its greenhouse for Memorial Day and the summer season. “With everyone staying home and gardening,” Sorvik said, “we restocked the greenhouse three times and were completely sold out by June 1.” In a usual year, Sorvik said the shop tries to keep a few items, including planters, stocked up through the Fourth of July as cabin-goers in the area often will often stop in to buy plants through that period.

While things quieted down during June, the months of July and August saw the shop start to pick up funerals. “People were saying, ‘We don’t want to wait,’” Sorvik said. Though these events were scaled down, deliveries were still sent out to city parks, grave sides and cemeteries. At the same time, Sorvik said brides began coming in saying they’d rather have a small wedding than no wedding.

Throughout the pandemic, the shop has had a handful of supply chain issues, leaving certain types of plants unavailable at times. Some growers have cut back on their planting, Sorvik noted. South America in particular was a notable supplier of cut flowers, and the prevalence of the pandemic in those countries has impacted availability. Green and tropical plants from Florida have also been harder to come by due to the outbreak in that state. Where such shortages were concerned, Sorvik said it required some creative switching to alternatives.

‘The good that’s come out of this’

Besides these major milestones, Sorvik said the shop was still providing for birthdays as their number one event. Additionally, Sorvik has seen an increase in orders meant to show others they were being thought of. “People will say, ‘I just need to cheer them up. They’re kind of depressed,’” Sorvik said. These orders were particularly common for elderly individuals who weren’t getting as many visits.

As for their general operations, Sorvik said the shop has tried to encourage people to call ahead and make appointments for special occasions, and people have generally been good about calling ahead. “You try to think of the good things that have come out of this,” she said. Sorvik felt her customers have been caring and considerate, noting that customers will call ahead to see if the store was open for walk-ins.

“I love what I do but have had thoughts of retirement,” Sorvik explained. “But until someone else steps up to the plate, I’m going to be here to offer this service to the community for as long as I’m healthy.” Reflecting on her husband’s passing, she somberly mused that the store has always been a mom and pop shop, but now pop is gone. Sorvik said she’s been busier than ever, and she’s been genuinely grateful to have a business to run. “It’s kept me from being depressed.”

Looking to the future, Sorvik said she was planning Thanksgiving and Christmas like last year, and she foresaw her business returning to as normal as possible. “You’ve got to be creative, resilient, and always have a plan B,” she concluded.

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Why you should buy locally grown flowers - UWEC Spectator

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As the leaves begin to change colors, the air gets cooler and summer comes to a close, I have been reminiscing on all the fun I had helping my mom grow her flower farming business this year. 

My mother, father and I spent the majority of the spring and summer of this year digging up patches of land, growing hundreds of plants by seed and taking the painstaking time to nourish those plants so they can be harvested and sold. Flower farming is no joke.

As someone who’s witnessed a small taste of what growing and selling locally grown flowers is like, I have developed a stronger appreciation for local growers as well as an understanding of the importance of buying local.

When you buy locally grown flowers, you will get more time with your flowers compared to when purchased from the grocery store or flower shop. 

Flowers purchased from stores often have a short shelf life because they are cut too early and shipped to stores from places around the world. Whereas flowers purchased from local growers can last up to two weeks since they are harvested at the right time and their only travel time is into your hands.

Flowers grown locally will also contain larger varieties of flowers. Many bouquets from stores only contain up to three flower varieties and they charge upwards of 20 dollars for it. For the same price from a local grower, you could get around eight different types of flowers in one bouquet.

An added benefit to buying from local flower farmers is the second-hand help you’re providing to the bee, insect and wildlife populations of your area. By buying from local growers you support their business, which in turn stimulates their growth and expansion. 

This means more flowers for the bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other flower-loving wildlife. 

Buying from local flower farmers is much like buying locally grown foods. It supports the local economy and can become a form of activism by standing against harsh chemicals and pesticides. It can also help diminish carbon emissions by preventing the transport of flowers from across the world to your area.

Having a bouquet of fresh flowers is enough to brighten anyone’s home. They can provide a glimmer of joy, a pop of color and their sweet smells to your home for the short time you might have with them. 

This time of year might be tricky to find fresh flowers from local growers. But once flowers are in season again, there are many places where you can buy flowers from local growers in the Eau Claire area, such as the downtown Eau Claire farmers market, Avalon Floral or Hive and Hollow.

So, next time you are looking to buy some flowers to brighten up your home, think of your local flower farmers first.

Smith can be reached at [email protected].

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Flower Drop Held in Celebration of 110th Anniversary of Kula Hospital - Maui Now

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Maui Health celebrated their 110^th anniversary with a flower drop by Blue Hawaiian Helicopters on Monday morning.

The flower drop was followed by a lunch, and a traditional Hawaiian blessing by Kahu Kaponoʻai Molitau. The blessing was held throughout the entire facility “to acknowledge challenges and triumphs, give thanks for the courage and commitment of caregivers, and reaffirm dedication as they move forward with positivity and unity.”

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According to Maui Health, the event was held as a special thank you to Kula Hospital employees for their continued commitment to patients, residents and each other.

A social media message from Maui Health stated: “To every past or present patient, volunteer, donor – anyone and everyone who became a part of Kula Hospital’s history – Mahalo. Your support means the world and we are incredibly grateful.”

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters showers Kula Hospital employees with over 10,000 flowers to celebrate the historic hospital’s 110th anniversary on Monday, Sept. 28. Kula Hospital Anniversary Photos. PC: Maui Health

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters showers Kula Hospital employees with over 10,000 flowers to celebrate the historic hospital’s 110th anniversary on Monday, Sept. 28. Kula Hospital Anniversary Photos. PC: Maui Health

Dr. Nicole Apoliona, Chief Medical Director at Kula Hospital shares words of gratitude during a blessing at Kula Hospital for their 110th anniversary on Monday, Sept. 28. Kula Hospital Anniversary Photos. PC: Maui Health

Kahu Kaponoʻai Molitau opens the hospital wide ʻAha holoi i ka pōʻino o ka ʻāina blessing outside on the Kula Hospital lawn during the 110th anniversary celebration on Monday, Sept. 28. Kula Hospital Anniversary Photos. PC: Maui Health

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters showers Kula Hospital employees with over 10,000 flowers to celebrate the historic hospital’s 110th anniversary on Monday, Sept. 28. Kula Hospital Anniversary Photos. PC: Maui Health

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters showers Kula Hospital employees with over 10,000 flowers to celebrate the historic hospital’s 110th anniversary on Monday, Sept. 28. Kula Hospital Anniversary Photos. PC: Maui Health

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters showers Kula Hospital employees with over 10,000 flowers to celebrate the historic hospital’s 110th anniversary on Monday, Sept. 28. Kula Hospital Anniversary Photos. PC: Maui Health

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Turning a new Leaf: Flower/gift shop helps to revitalize Akron's West Hill neighborhood - Akron Beacon Journal

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Katie Byard  |  For the Beacon Journal

Mushrooms, blueberry vines and even small not-yet-ripe tomatoes have ended up in Akron florist Matthew Caleb Moore’s designs.

Now he’s arranging for his flower/gift shop — Leaf Home and Blooms — to bloom in a much bigger space, and hopefully, he says, help to revitalize the stretch of West Market Street in West Hill.

“There is a lot of potential here,” Moore said, noting the more developed Highland Square commercial strip just a little west on West Market.

Leaf, previously called Every Blooming Thing, will move in early November to 449 W. Market St. in the site of the former longtime Stagecoach Antiques store.

For now, while that space is being renovated, Leaf is operating out of the bottom of a house tucked behind the onetime antiques shop. Leaf moved to West Market from 1079 W. Exchange St., a little more than a mile away, late last year.

 Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan plans to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the new location Nov. 10.

“We are hoping we spark development here... connect this part of West Hill with Highland Square more and create a walkable part of the city,” Moore said.

Location transformation

While there is some work to be done on the inside of the former Stagecoach building, it has been transformed from a cluttered antique store into an airy, modern shop.

A skylight has been installed to allow natural light in for the plants that Leaf sells. Directly underneath the skylight is a large Audrey ficus tree that will not be for sale; it’s a permanent part of the decor

Pine slats cover the walls and the floor is now polished concrete. Two large front windows have replaced four smaller ones. Wood tables — including those with natural edges — give the place an organic look.

“I love creating space that’s comfortable and exciting,” Moore said. “Part of the whole mission of this store was to create a space that people want to hang out in.”

He came up with ideas of what the space should look like, and his father, Mark Moore, an architect with FMD Architects of Fairlawn, did the design work.

Moore, his husband, Michael Davis, family members and Alex St. Clair, a Leaf floral designer and sales associate, did much of the renovation work.

Expanded gift offerings

Moore, 31, took over the flower shop in July 2016, changing the name to Leaf and significantly boosting the gift portion of the business. 

His husband, a landscape architect, designed Leaf’s lotus logo that is on the shop’s bags and cards that go with floral arrangements.

Today, Leaf is what some call a “lifestyle” retail spot. Along with flowers and plants, it offers soaps, table-top gifts, candles, dish towels, pillows, jewelry and more.

About 30% of the the gift items are made locally and the rest are “things we want to show Akron,” Moore said.

The new spot is six times the size of the old location, allowing Leaf to greatly expand its gift selection.

Revitalizing West Hill

Sam DeShazior, the city’s deputy mayor for economic development, noted Leaf’s relocating to West Hill is among other positive changes for the area.

The West Hill area already is home to the IPromise School, a partnership between Akron Public Schools and the LeBron James Family Foundation in Akron, as well as the planned sports complex that the foundation is planning for the Tangier events center on West Market, DeShazior pointed out.

The foundation plans to convert the top floor of Tangier’s parking garage into the complex for the IPromise School.

Additionally, the IPromise Village, which serves as transitional housing for families of the IPromise School, opened in July in a renovated existing apartment building on Rhodes Avenue, where West Hill meets Highland Square.

Leaf's new location is next to the renovated Gypsy Grace & The Vintage Goat, a gift and metaphysical supply store.

“We’re happy that they have been able to find a place to expand and not go outside of the area,” DeShazior said.

Leaf’s move to West Hill began when Moore drove by the old Stagecoach building and saw the for-sale sign. He excitedly called his mother, Ginny Moore, a real estate agent, who handled the deal.

The parents of his husband helped with the $200,000-plus purchase of the property, which includes the house that has been serving as temporary quarters.

A big attraction was the building’s visibility, Moore said.

“We loved the West Exchange Street building, but people would come in and say, ‘I didn’t really know you were here.’ " The plan was to open in the former antiques store building in May, but the COVID-19 pandemic delayed construction.

Moore closed the shop in March when the state ordered non-essential businesses to shut down to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. He laid off six employees. 

Moore began taking online and phone orders in mid-April. Customers, he said, were supportive, and for Mother’s Day, he ran out of flowers — the first time he had exhausted his flower supply for that holiday.

The shop reopened in June, with Moore bringing back three employees 

'Passion for all plants'

The move to West Market last December came less than four years after Moore bought the flower shop.

He earlier had worked for the local Petiti chain of garden center stores for 11 years. His first job with that company was as a car loader and bagger at the Tallmadge store.

He said that job ignited his “passion for all plants — all things green.”

Eventually, after working in store management positions, he ended up as a floral designer at the Strongsville location.

When Petiti exited the floral business, he moved on to the now-former Pat Catan craft stores to oversee the launch of a short-lived fresh-cut floral program.

In 2015, the then-owner of Every Blooming Thing, who knew of Moore and his work in the industry, reached out to him on Facebook and wondered if he might be interested in buying the shop. 

Moore worked with the former owner for a year before taking over.

Lots of people cautioned him, noting that the floral industry was fading, with shops facing stiff competition from online retailers and grocery stores.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of U.S. florist shops has dropped from 21,135 in 2005 to fewer than 13,000 in 2018.

Moore believes his focus on service, the shop’s gift offerings and its new space will set him apart enough to keep his business viable. 

About half of Leaf’s floral business is weddings and other events, and the store has carved out a niche for brides and grooms wanting creative designs.

“We built this space for the community to come see and check out,” Moore said, “and engage with me, the staff and community.” 

For updates on the move and upcoming classes, go to the Leaf Home and Blooms Facebook page and Instagram account.

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Scheid Family Wines Announces First Organic Harvest From White Flower Vineyard in the Hames Valley AVA - wineindustryadvisor.com

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SALINAS, CA — September 29, 2020  –  Scheid Family Wines is proud to announce its first ever harvest of organically certified wine grapes. The Petite Sirah grapes were harvested from Scheid’s White Flower Vineyard located in the Hames Valley AVA in southern Monterey County. It marks the first step in Scheid’s organic certification plan of transitioning all of its vineyard holdings to organic farming.

While Scheid Family Wines has been sustainably certified on 100% of its estate vineyards since 2014, this is the first organic certification for the company. “We are excited about our first harvest of organically certified wine grapes and even more thrilled that this is just the beginning,” stated Greg Gonzalez, Director of Vineyard Operations for Scheid Family Wines. “This marks our initial milestone in organic certification and is the first step on the path of transitioning 100% of our vineyards to organic farming methods by 2025.”

Prior to planting, White Flower Vineyard was open range land that had been used for cattle grazing for over a hundred years. The site takes its name from the limestone-flecked foothills, which look like small white flowers from a distance. “White Flower Vineyard is a place of tranquil beauty and great potential. With this first harvest, we’ll be crafting a Petite Sirah Rosé and launching our first organically certified wine in early 2021,” stated Heidi Scheid, Executive Vice President of Scheid Family Wines. “Our plan to attain organic certification on all twelve of our estate vineyards is a reflection of our deep commitment to sustainability and our core value of continuous improvement.”

ABOUT SCHEID FAMILY WINES

Scheid Family Wines has farmed wine grapes in Monterey County, California since 1972. With 4,000 acres of sustainably certified vineyards located along a 70-mile spread of the Salinas Valley and a state-of-the-art winery, Scheid Family Wines is fully integrated to bring high-quality estate grown wines to the marketplace. Since 2017 Scheid’s winery and bottling operations have been powered by 100% renewable wind energy generated by a 396-foot wind turbine, which also supplies enough energy for 125 homes in the local community. The Scheid Family Wines nationally distributed portfolio includes Scheid Vineyards, District 7, Ryder Estate, Ranch 32, Metz Road, VDR, Stokes’ Ghost and the recently launched Sunny with a Chance of Flowers, a brand in the trending ‘better for you’ wine category. In addition, Scheid Family Wines produces over 20 regionally distributed brands for specific clients or distributors. For more information please visit www.scheidfamilywines.com.

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Allow your beauty to blossom with Flower Beauty, created by Drew Barrymore - Yahoo Sports

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Embrace your beauty and celebrate yourself with the help of Flower Beauty products.

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Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch to open Saturday - The Cross Timbers Gazette

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Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Janet Balekian, owner of the Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch. (Photo by Helen’s Photography)

The Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch will open this weekend, with some new rules and restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Unlike previous years, admittance is by reservation only, and masks will be required for anyone 5 years old and older. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, no birthday parties or field trip reservations will be accepted, according to the Pumpkin Patch’s Facebook page. Parking is $10 per vehicle on weekdays and $20 per vehicle on Saturdays and Sundays.

The fields will be filled with pumpkins, fall decor, kid-friendly characters, food vendors and more. The Pumpkin Patch’s website will soon be updated with more information about all the activities that will be available, as well as information about how to make reservations.

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Flowers Adapt to Climate Change by Changing in Color - Science Times

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It seems that climate change is inevitable as it continues to affect the planet forcing animals and plants to adapt by expanding into new territory and shifting mating seasons. Plus, it also affects the beautiful colors of flowers.

A new study said that for the past 75 years, flowers are also adapting to the declining ozone layer and increasing temperatures by altering the UV pigments in their petals.

The UV pigments present in the flowers may not be visible to the human eye. Still, it attracts pollinators and serves as their natural sunscreen, says plant ecologist Matthew Koski of Clemson University. UV rays can also pose harm to plats, and the more UV-absorbing pigment it has, the less harmful radiation hits the sensitive cells.

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UV Pigment on Flowers Changed Over Time Due to Climate Change

Influence of climate change on the flowers' UV pigments

Koski and colleagues previously found that flowers exposed to high levels of UV radiation had more UV pigment in their petals. Most notably, those flowers that grow at higher elevations or close to the equator.

But they also wonder whether the damage to the ozone layer and rising temperatures, two factors affected by human activity, will also influence the UV pigments in the petals of the flowers.

To find out, the researchers examined plant collections from Australia, Europe, and North America back in 1941. They examined 42 species of flowers and reached a total of 1 238 flowers. They photographed these flowers at different times using a UV-sensitive camera that can capture the UV pigments and then watched these changes to the data on the temperature and local ozone level.

The results of the study, published this month in the journal Current Biology, showed that there is an increase of UV pigments of flower petals with an average of 2% every year from 1941 to 2017.

However, the changes varied based on the structure of the flower. For instance, flowers shaped like saucers and exposed pollen, such as buttercups, experienced an increase in UV pigments when the ozone layer decreased and then increased in locations where ozone went up.

But those flowers with concealed petals like the bladderwort have also decreased their UV pigment as the temperature rises regardless of whether the levels of the ozone layer changed.

READ: No Pollen? No Problem! Bees Puncture Plant Leaves to Accelerate Flower Production

Protecting the pollen

The results may be surprising, but it also makes sense, says plant biologist Charles Davis at Harvard University, who is not part of the study. Flowers who hide their pollens protect it from harmful UV exposure, but at the same time, it also acts like a greenhouse that traps heat.

Davis added that when the pollen is exposed to higher temperatures, there is a possibility that the pollen will be cooked. This results in a reduced amount of UV pigments in the petals, which leads them to absorb lesser solar radiation, which brings down the temperature.

These UV pigment changes stand out among pollinators like bees and hummingbirds, although the human eye cannot see it. According to Koski, pollinators prefer flowers with a bull's eye pattern or those petals with UV-reflecting tips and UV-absorbing pigments near the center of the flower.

The scientists do not fully understand yet why but they think that it has something to d with the pollinators easily distinguishing the flowers from the UV-absorbing background of other plants.

Koski says that flowers with less pigment may be more appealing to pollinators, but flowers with dialed up UV pigments could lose contrast, making them less attractive to pollinators. Davis said that these UV pigments might protect the pollen, but in return, pollinators might miss them.

READ MORE: Simulation Shows Daffodils, and Other Spring Flowers Are Causing Severe Droughts in Europe

Check out for more news and information on Flowers at Science Times.

    

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Anything Technologies Media, Inc.'s Subsidiary, Sonoran Flower, In Negotiation to Retain Licensing to Grow Cannabis for Sale to Dispensaries - GlobeNewswire

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TUCSON, AZ, Sept. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Anything Technologies Media, Inc. (OTC: EXMT) subsidiary, Sonoran Flower, announced today that the company is in negotiation to retain licensing to grow Cannabis to supply dispensaries. This is expected to increase revenues dramatically. The company estimates that it can generate more than Ten Million, ($10,000,000) in revenues annually from the licensing agreement when achieved. The company recently harvested 5 million feminized Hemp seeds from their 12,000 sq ft Arizona based facility. The estimated value of the seed inventory is $2,500,000 and will be sold through their retail and wholesale sales channels.
The Sonoran Flower indoor facility can grow seven to eight crops annually with a growing time of 7.5 weeks for each Cannabis harvest and currently has the facilities to do so. The operation is run by a core team of experienced cannabis and hemp growers who have been together since its inception 3 years ago. The company will update its shareholders as negotiations continue and with the results.About Sonoran Flower LLC: https://sonoranflower.com/storeSonoran Flower was built on the belief that nature holds everything we need to heal. We are a multifaceted organization that cultivates, processes, and sells wholesale and retail hemp goods. We procure and produce top-quality hemp seeds, smokable hemp flower, hemp biomass, distillates, isolates and products such as vape, lotions, salves, and Hemp Beverage.To Buy Sonoran Flower CBD Products go to : https://sonoranflower.com/store or call 520-303-HEMP (4367)Please follow Sonoran Flower on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/azgrowbros/Follow us on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/anythingtechmedFollow us on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/anythingcbdmeds/and Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/AnythingTechMed/About Amethyst Beverage:  https://www.amethystbeverage.com/Amethyst Beverage a Reno, NV based business was established in October 2016 mostly as a directive to support a Philanthropy effort toward Cancer associated with Children and Adults. A portion of all sales will be contributed to several organizations nationally.Currently Amethyst Beverage is the only water in the marketplace to carry Patented, USDA Organic, Vegan and Kosher certifications, and is also the only flavored (Strawberry/Watermelon, Orange/Mango, Pineapple/Coconut, Cran/Razz, Cucumber/Mint and Peach ) alkaline water with fulvic acid containing 70 ionic minerals as well.About Anything Technologies Media, Inc.Anything Technologies Media is a manufacturing and marketing company involved in the sales and marketing of CBD Health products and software applications. ATM is the parent company of subsidiary Corporations and is focused on partnerships and acquisitions in new technologies and manufacturing sectors. The company and partners each have their own professional management team with extensive backgrounds in finance, manufacturing, marketing and distribution. ATM's goal is to combine the expertise of our team members to create a cohesive force, which will carry the company forward in the marketplace.https://anythingtechnologiesmedia.com/tech-market/NinjaQuestion on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/ninjaquestion/Safe Harbor StatementCertain statements made in this press release constitute forward-looking statements that are based on management's expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "plans," "believes," "scheduled," "estimates" and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual future results and trends may differ materially from what is forecast in forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and the company does not undertake any obligation to update or publicly release any revisions to forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or changes in expectations after the date of this press release.Anything Technologies Media, Inc.acquisitions@anythingtechnologiesmedia.com
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Flowers are changing their colors to adapt to climate change - Science Magazine

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Alpine cinquefoil flowers picked in 1977 (left) and 1999 (right) have noticeably different ultraviolet pigment patterns.

Matthew Koski

By Lucy HicksSep. 28, 2020 , 3:00 PM

As the world’s climate changes, plants and animals have adapted by expanding into new territory and even shifting their breeding seasons. Now, research suggests that over the past 75 years, flowers have also adapted to rising temperatures and declining ozone by altering ultraviolet (UV) pigments in their petals.

Flowers’ UV pigments are invisible to the human eye, but they attract pollinators and serve as a kind of sunscreen for plants, says Matthew Koski, a plant ecologist at Clemson University. Just as UV radiation can be harmful to humans, it can also damage a flower’s pollen. The more UV-absorbing pigment the petals contain, the less harmful radiation reaches sensitive cells.

Previously, Koski and colleagues found that flowers exposed to more UV radiation—usually those growing at higher elevations or closer to the equator—had more UV pigment in their petals. He then wondered whether two factors affected by human activity, damage to the ozone layer and temperature changes, also influenced the UV pigments.

To find out, Koski and colleagues examined plant collections from North America, Europe, and Australia dating back to 1941. In all, they examined 1238 flowers from 42 different species. They photographed flower petals from the same species collected at different times throughout their natural range using a UV-sensitive camera, which captured changes in UV pigment. They then matched these changes to data on the local ozone level and temperature.

On average, pigment in flowers at all locations increased over time—an average of 2% per year from 1941 to 2017, they reported this month in Current Biology. But changes varied depending on flower structure. In saucer-shaped flowers with exposed pollen, like buttercups, UV-absorbing pigment increased when ozone levels went down and decreased in locations where ozone went up. But flowers with pollen concealed within their petals, such as the common bladderwort, decreased their UV pigment as temperatures went up—regardless of whether ozone levels changed.

Though surprising, the finding “makes total sense,” says Charles Davis, a plant biologist at Harvard University who was not involved with the work. Pollen hidden within petals is naturally shielded from UV exposure, but this extra shielding can also act like a greenhouse, trapping heat. When these flowers are exposed to higher temperatures, their pollen is in danger of being cooked, he says. Reducing UV pigments in the petals causes them to absorb less solar radiation, bringing down temperatures.

Although such pigment changes may be indistinguishable to the human eye, they stand out like a beacon to pollinators like hummingbirds and bees. Koski says most pollinators prefer flowers with a “bull’s-eye” pattern: UV-reflecting petal tips and UV-absorbing pigments near the center of the flower. Though scientists don’t fully understand the appeal of this pattern, they think it could help distinguish flowers from the UV-absorbing background of other plants.

As a result, flowers with less pigment may pop even more to pollinators, Koski says. But flowers that dial up their pigment could lose that contrast, ultimately making them less attractive to passing flyers. These pigment changes may help protect pollen, Davis says, but “pollinators might miss the flowers entirely.”

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16 artificial plants and flowers that actually look real - CNN

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Now that everyone is spending more time indoors, faux plants that truly look real can add a touch of nature to your space, minus the upkeep. After all, some people love the look of plants in their home but seriously lack a green thumb. Others love to change things up and decorate seasonally, so they hesitate to commit to living plants, which generally have to be cared for all year. Either way, carefully selected faux plants and flowers give you all the highs of having a home with greenery without the lows of having to worry about watering, fertilizing or moving it around to ensure it gets enough sunlight.

When selecting faux plants and flowers for your home, look for real-looking trunks and stems first. These are the foundations of a plant and flower, so if they look fake, it’s hard to recover. It may sound counterintuitive, but the leaves should also appear imperfect, much like those on real plants and flowers. Once you’ve made your pick, place it in a nice-looking pot or container and the sharp package will have everyone fooled.

The following are some of the most real-looking faux plants and flowers that will never go out of style.

Faux Eucalyptus Stem by Hearth & Hand With Magnolia ($3.99; target.com)

Faux Eucalyptus Stem by Hearth & Hand With Magnolia

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This eucalyptus plant’s broad leaves reach out from a sturdy stem in a natural arch, plus they’re flexible enough that you can adjust them to your liking without damaging the plant. A staple at many spas and resorts, this faux version adds a touch of Zen on its own but can be grouped in multiples for a fuller look.

Threshold Artificial Fern Arrangement in White Ceramic Pot (14.99; target.com)

Threshold Artificial Fern Arrangement in White Ceramic Pot

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Ferns have long been a home decor standout in part because they’re lush, full plants with wispy fronds that spread out in all directions. Even the shape of their leaves is interesting to look at, hence why this affordable version is such a winner — it actually looks real. The branches are just flexible enough that it’s easy to adjust them, and the plant itself comes in a chic ceramic pot, which adds a touch of style.

Silk Flower Common Poppy Spray ($20.99; wayfair.com)

Silk Flower Common Poppy Spray

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There’s nothing like a bright “pop” of poppies to brighten your day — or your space. It’s like a big burst of happiness in the middle of your living room, or wherever you place these. Fans say this silky spray of poppies not only looks natural, but it also has a whimsical flair just like the real things do, plus it’s easy to shape the stems to get them just right. This arrangement comes with four flower blooms and one flower bud per stem.

Butterfly Craze Artificial Lavender Plant ($14.99; amazon.com)

Butterfly Craze Artificial Lavender Plant

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Who doesn’t love a huge spray of lavender? Each order of this purple-hued masterpiece includes four bundles of stemmed flowers. Leaves mixed into the greenery give this romantic-looking bunch a more authentic feel. It’s perfect for vases or displayed outdoors in a wide pot. One Amazon reviewer who chose the latter says it can stand up to extreme temperatures without looking dull or washed out.

Bayou Breeze Fiddle-Leaf Fig Plant in Basket ($66.99, originally $78.99; wayfair.com)

Bayou Breeze Fiddle-Leaf Fig Plant in Basket

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The ultimate statement plant, fiddle-leaf fig plants have risen in popularity in part because they go with just about any decor, they look great in many different kinds of pots or baskets and their thin trunk and large, lush leaves add volume to a room without overpowering it. It’s what designers like to call “scale.” At 3 feet tall, it works for a home or office and has green, fade-resistant leaves. This one from Wayfair is a great value because it comes with the basket.

Nearly Natural Nasturtium Silk Hanging Basket ($41.87, originally $49.49; walmart.com)

Nearly Natural Nasturtium Silk Hanging Basket

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The abundance of flowers, buds and leaves on this silk hanging plant is part of what makes it look so real. Each individual silk petal is dyed to match the vivid shades of yellow and orange found in natural nasturtiums. A great price for its size at nearly 30 inches tall and wide, it comes with a wicker basket, ready to hang.

Project 62 Artificial Arrowhead Plant Arrangement in Pot White ($4.99; target.com)

Project 62 Artificial Arrowhead Plant Arrangement in Pot White

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A great accent to a desk or dresser, this arrowhead plant that comes in a lovely modern white pot has nearly 100 Target reviews, with shoppers noting how truly realistic it looks.

Project 62 Artificial Eucalyptus Plant Arrangement in Pot White ($4.99; target.com)

Project 62 Artificial Eucalyptus Plant Arrangement in Pot White

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Another great option for a desk plant, this artificial eucalyptus plant has more than 130 5-star reviews.

Nearly Natural Mix Greens Artificial Plant in Planter ($45.31; homedepot.com)

Nearly Natural Mix Greens Artificial Plant in Planter

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Sometimes the best way to make one faux plant look real is to mix it with other faux plants to create an arrangement. This way there’s more than one focal point and it’s harder to get stuck on the slight nuances between the leaves and stems. This 25-inch-tall mix of silk greens and foliage comes in a stylish white planter ready to go.

Threshold Artificial Fiddle-Leaf Fig in Ceramic Pot White ($14.99; target.com)

Threshold Artificial Fiddle-Leaf Fig in Ceramic Pot White

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For a smaller fiddle-leaf fig option, this is short enough to fit right onto your dresser or mantle, and reviewers simply love the bright green leaves and the modern white pot it comes in.

Turnmeon Faux Plastic Cornflower Greenery Shrubs (starting at $12.99; amazon.com)

Turnmeon Faux Plastic Cornflower Greenery Shrubs

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Faux plants and flowers don’t just look great indoors; they can fake out neighbors and passersby outdoors too. These eight bundles of artificial cornflower shrubs come in six vibrant colors with shiny green leaves that look like the real thing. Both heat- and UV-resistant, these shrubs won’t fade, making them perfect for a container garden or windowsill. Amazon reviewers love the pop of color they add to a patio or porch.

Threshold Artificial Grass Arrangement in Pot White ($20; target.com)

Threshold Artificial Grass Arrangement in Pot White

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If you’re in need of a taller plant (think close to 2 feet), this slim one would look great in the corner of a desk or dresser, or even in a bathroom (as one reviewer shows), with leaves that shoot straight up.

Willa Arlo Interiors Calla Lily Stem Bundle ($21.99; wayfair.com)

Willa Arlo Interiors Calla Lily Stem Bundle

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Elegant and classy, there’s nothing like a handful of calla lilies to polish off a room. Available in six colors, each bundle comes with eight flowers. Unlike other faux flowers, these stems are removable, so you can reuse them on their own as vase fillers if you want to change the look of your arrangement. One Wayfair reviewer said her bundle looks so real she placed it in a vase with real water and no one’s the wiser.

MyGift Set of 3 Artificial Plants ($29.99; amazon.com)

MyGift Set of 3 Artificial Plants

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If you’re looking for a trio of plants for your windowsill or table, look no further. These come in neat glass vases with stones and look seriously real in reviewers’ photos.

LCG Florals Artificial Philodendron Plant ($39.49; target.com)

LCG Florals Artificial Philodendron Plant

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Beloved by Target shoppers, this philodendron, with those iconic leaves, is sure to make a statement in your home. It comes packaged in a bottle, so it can fit right onto a coffee table, nightstand or really wherever you think best.

Coolmade Lavender Artificial Flower Pot, 2-Pack ($17.99, originally $28.99; walmart.com)

Coolmade Lavender Artificial Flower Pot, 2-Pack

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A great buy, this two-pack combo comes with one pink and one purple faux lavender plant in adorable terra-cotta containers that look like they could be straight out of Joanna Gaines’ greenhouse. Great for home offices and guest rooms, these miniature plants add a touch of romantic charm to windowsills and tabletops.

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16 artificial plants and flowers that actually look real - CNN

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