Flowertime - Your Flower Expert

Florists do it with their Hands

2012-01-31T02:13:00.000-08:00

Flowertime become offical stockist of CRYSTAL GRAFFITI.

2012-01-17T07:08:00.000-08:00

New range of Jewellery from CRYSTAL GRAFFITI

CRYSTAL GRAFFITI jewellery is designed and made by hand.

Over 26 years the company has evolved into a jewellery design specialising in the use of dazzling Swarovski crystals and colourful European glass beads.

Flowertime is awaiting delivery of these lovely hand made pieces of jewellery.

Greeting Cards by David Chapman

2012-01-17T03:35:00.000-08:00

New delivery of greeting cards by David Chapman, in store we have over 100 different designs by David.

The range covers Cornish Landscapes, wild flowers to the wildlife of Cornwall.

About David

David Chapman was born and brought up in Blackpool, he attended university in Sheffield and after achieving a 2/1 honours degree in Mathematics he trained to teach. This enabled him to work in areas of the country that satisfied his birding desire so initially he moved to Norfolk. After two years he gained promotion and moved to Bridlington, adjacent to the birding Mecca of Flamborough Head. Three years later, in 1992, he moved to Cornwall where he was soon promoted to Head of Department at Helston School and it is in Cornwall that he still lives today.

During his time in Cornwall his passion for bird photography really grabbed hold and when he married Sarah they bought a small holding near Hayle. This plot of land is excellent for wildlife with quite varied habitats for its modest size of five acres. David and his wife keep a small number of animals but they are most proud of their achievements in attracting and keeping some interesting wildlife species including Cetti's Warbler, Water Rail, Badgers, Adders as well as many 'common' species. It is sometimes difficult to distinguish David's hides from the animal shelters but he has taken some lovely images from them (the animal shelters and the hides!), some of which you can see in the image library on this web site. His photographic subjects have now expanded to cover all aspects of British wildlife and landscapes.

David's wildlife photography is well respected in Cornwall and beyond, he is secretary of the Cornwall Wildlife Trust's photographic group. In 2004 he became a council member and trustee of the Cornwall Wildlife Trust. His images are often used in newspapers as well as leaflets and on interpretative panels. In 1999 he started to write nature diaries for Cornwall Today and these proved to be very popular, so much so that he has expanded his writing to include monthly features for, amongst others, the Caravan Club Magazine, Smallholder, SAGA online and a regular wildlife travel feature for MMM.

A recent increase in the demand for David's writing has seen him contributing to other magazines including The Countryman, Country Life, Bird Art and Photography and Bird Watching. His photography is now used regularly in Bird Watching magazine, Natural World and BBC Wildlife as well as other birding and wildlife journals, he has also had work used in calendars each year since 1998 in Cornwall and throughout the world. David has now produced ten books about Cornwall and has taken all the photos for another book written by his wife, Sarah, for further details of these books click here.

In 2003 David left his post of Head of Maths at Helston School to work as a full time professional photographer and writer. David joined the Outdoor Writer's Guild in 2001 and in his first full year of membership he won two of their prestigious awards, one for photography and one for his writing of nature diaries. He is the first person in the history of the guild to be awarded two honours in one year. In 2004 David repeated this feat with another double honour from the guild this time he received one for his photography of conservation in the Outer Hebrides and the other for his writing of a series of articles published in the Caravan Club magazine.

In 2009 David was very proud to be awarded the 'Speech, Drama and Music' award by the Cornwall's Women's Institute for the high standard of his exposition in demonstrations and workshops. In 2011 he won the 'Wildlife in the garden' section of the International Garden Photographer of the Year having previously come a close second!
David is always looking for opportunities to expand his photography and will always consider taking commissions for wildlife and environmental projects.

Please pop in to the store, on Penpol Terrace, Hayle to see the complete range of David's cards, books and images for sale.

How to Guide to Choosing Funeral / Sympathy Flowers

2011-12-05T09:39:00.000-08:00

How to Guide to Choosing Funeral / Sympathy Flowers -Please click here to go to Flowertime Florist

Urgent Press Release

2011-09-16T04:53:00.000-07:00

Only 100 days til Christmas Day.

Don't forget to Order your Christmas Flowers.

Bouquets by We Send Flowers and Flowers in Hayle.

2011-09-15T01:35:00.000-07:00

Happy recipients of Flowertime Florists , we send flowers customers,enjoying their flowers.
Click here to see all the photos

Funky new cards, Hayle's only authorised reseller.

2011-09-03T02:48:00.000-07:00

These lovely new cards and brilliant for the young

and

old alike.

Each of the animals on the cards have moving eyes which brings them to life.... rrp. £2.69

Happy Customers!!!

2011-07-23T02:10:00.000-07:00

Here's a few of our very happy customers with their flowers.

Many more photo's at Flowertime-Florist or We Send Flowers.

Have look at our website or order some flowers to put a smile on someone's face today.

Christmas is Coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2011-07-05T03:51:00.000-07:00

Yes Folks Christmas is on it's way.

New ranges of Christmas cards are now on sale in store.
Please pop in and take a look and beat the Christmas rush and the queues!!!!

Flowertime Florist & We Send Flowers work with Julian Foye Hayle

2011-07-02T03:09:00.000-07:00

Flowertime and We Send Flowers were asked to create some eye catching designs for the new

Julian Foye Store grand opening.

The designs, colours and flowers types were left to us and the only request from the company was to produce something different.

We produced some interesting table designs using fabric, ribbon and natural fibres to match the company's colours.

Also we had to construct serveral large displays for the foyer and other areas around the store.

click here to visit our website.

Rotary Club of St Ives Bay

2011-06-13T08:24:00.000-07:00

We are now in the process of forming a new Rotary Club in Hayle and St Ives called the

Rotary Club St Ives Bay.

The New Rotary Club will a mixed club and our home is the Carbis Bay Hotel, Carbis Bay, St Ives.

Meeting every Tuesday @ 6.45pm.

If you are interested in join this modern forward thinking Rotary please give Mark a call on

01736 757006

Disabled Person Friendly

2011-05-31T08:55:00.000-07:00

Our store is fully disabled person friendly.

We have a ramp into the shop along with hand rails and a ramp with hand rails to the second level, where all the cards, gifts and goodies are.

Soon to come will be automatic doors.

We are in the Good Florist Guide 2011.

2011-05-17T05:03:00.000-07:00

17th May 2011

PRESTIGIOUS ACCOLADE FOR Flowertime Florist Ltd, Hayle

Flowertime Ltd in Hayle has been accepted for the Good Florist Guide (GFG), a web based directory of the finest florists in the UK, for the third year running. This prestigious accolade is only awarded to florists who really make the grade and allows customers to have an extra level of confidence that they are buying from the best.

Each florist shop invited to be in the guide has to pass a rigorous evaluation process before being approved. This meant Flowertime had to submit a detailed description of their floristry business, including range available and services offered as well as images of the shop, their design work, their team and even the delivery vehicle!

But GFG shops aren’t just some of the best looking shops, they also offer the very best value when it comes to buying bespoke floristry and flowers because not only are they true craftsmen but have the very best product knowledge to make sure the flowers and plants you buy from them will last for ages.

Commenting on their success Mark Nicholas NDSF FSF CFD AIFD of Flowertime Ltd said; ‘We are delighted to be accepted into the Good Florist Guide three years in a row. We are passionate about flowers, design, quality and the service we give to each of our customers so it is wonderful to have this recognised.’

Caroline Marshall - Foster, the UK’s leading expert on independent bespoke florists, is responsible for setting up the Good Florist Guide. Editor of Florist & Wholesale Buyer, the florist industry’s bible, and owner of Wordhouse Publishing Group, a multi-faceted company providing services to all sectors of the flower industry, the Good Florist Guide is Caroline’s way of sharing the knowledge she has gained through years in the industry.

Caroline says “You can buy flowers virtually anywhere these days. But nothing really beats the experience of receiving fabulous flowers from a truly bespoke florist and without it costing an arm or a leg. GFG is my way of sharing all that is good about floristry. It allows consumers to know that the florist they use is able and willing to go the extra mile and make all their purchases, big or small, truly special.”

New website is up and running.

2011-03-26T04:57:00.000-07:00

http://www.wesendflowers.co.uk/ is up and running, just got a few minor changes to complete, but it's looking good.
Thanks to Tim and the team at floristpro.

Some funny stories in the section about us, heres a quick look.

Rachael:- What the most embarrassing thing that’s happen to you while working at Flowertime?

While out delivering knocked on the front door, no-one answered the door, (was asked to leave flowers around back if no-one home) so I went around the back to find the lady and gent naked on top of each other in the garden enjoying the hot weather. I’m not sure which was the hottest that day the couple, the weather or my face.

Check the website out at www.flowertimeflorist.co.uk or www.wesendflowers.co.uk and let us know what you think.

Mothering Sunday is on the 3rd April so don't forget.....

The New Van - Take a look.............

2011-03-01T07:18:00.000-08:00

It's arrived the new van, looking so eye catching. Very simple graphics giving a very smart image.

Thinking of you Makes My ----- Feel Funny

2011-02-23T04:47:00.000-08:00

Cards by Juicy Lucy.

Flowertime has the largest selcetion of Greeting Cards in Hayle and the surrounds.

We carry over 3500 cards from loads of different and very interesting designers from the UK and Overseas.

Pop in to the store for a good look at our selection

International Women’s Day 8th March 2011

2011-02-22T03:10:00.000-08:00

International Women’s day on 8th March

and is a tribute to all women

in the

world.

We can send flowers worldwide, in fact we cover over 148 countries throughout the world. Please contact us at Flowertime on 0800 056 0711 or 01736 757006 or www.wesendflowers.co.uk or www.flowertimeflorist.co.uk or email us at flowertime@btconnect.com

Stop Press - New in Today

2011-02-19T08:56:00.000-08:00

Wow!!!!!

Another new collection of greeting cards from a new company on the block, Lime Cards.

The card range is fantastic and most of them are very Eco friendly, some are even made from recycled newspapers so the designs are always different.

This is what Lime say themselves:-

"At Lime cards we believe that greeting cards help say big things in their own little way.

That's why we make very sure that every card we make goes the distance to do just that.

Our cards are made using the very best materials

and printed with wonderfully "inky" colours. From time to time we even sprinkle in a spoon full of magic dust just to make our cards a little more special.

At Lime Cards we hope our customers enjoy sending our cards as much as we enjoy making them."

Pop in to store to see the complete range of these beautiful cards.

More, More, More!!

2011-02-11T12:54:00.000-08:00

Again we have more stock just arrived! we have a new selection of:

pigment cards
slate and heart photoframes, heart mirrors, and scented hearts by Gisela Graham
a new selection of angel hearts and also their new collection of greetings cards
and more new Carrie Elspeth jewellery

At the shop we have a fantastic selection of flowers in for valentines, including stunning Orchids, Amarylis and of course gorgeous red Roses!

New Website on the Way

2011-01-28T01:15:00.000-08:00

Not long now and the new website will be up and running, looking fantastic so we are just putting the last finshing touches to the site.
Web addresses will still be the same:
www.wesendflowers.co.uk & www.flowertimeflorist.co.uk
Hope you all like the new site, should be live by 10th Feb.

New range of Cornish Button Jewellery

2011-01-26T07:25:00.000-08:00

New in today a beautiful range of Hand-Crafted button jewellery, made right here in Gorgeous Cornwall.

Here's what designer Alison says about her work

"My Jewellery

I really do pride myself in my jewellery, it is well made, designed and

exceptionally well presented to give a professional finish.

You will find that the buttons I use within a range will always be the

same but they will often be placed in a different order in a necklace.

All components are plated and silver in colour. My bracelets measure

approx’ seven inches and have a one inch extender chain. The three

and five button necklaces measure eighteen inches with a two inch

extender chain. Rings are fully adjustable to fit the small through to large sizes."

from the designer website

Over 50 pieces of button art now in stock at Flowertime, Penpol Terrace, Hayle, Cornwall.TR27 4BQ

New range of Carrie Elspeth now in stock, Flowertime carries a large range of jewellery from selected designers. Prices ranging from a few pounds upwards.

Photos of the range of Cards and Gifts instore.

2010-12-11T03:21:00.000-08:00

Please feel free to pop in and browse our wonderful selection of Gifts, Flowers, Plants, Candles, Jewellery and Greeting Cards

Selection of vases and other gifts by LSA, Umbra, East of India and more.....

Jewellery by Carrie Elspeth, Culture Mix, Watch this Space and other designers

1000's of Greeting cards by lots of different designers including Blue Eyed Sun, Bug Art, Quire, Rachel Ellen designs, Max & Sid, Laura Likes.........................

Breaking News Coming Soon to Store

2010-11-03T06:07:00.000-07:00

Just to let you all know that within the next few weeks we will be stocking a range of wonderful products by East of India.

Flowertime Ltd Now Offical Stockists of Umbra products.

2010-10-16T07:20:00.000-07:00

Umbra is the worldwide leader in original, casual, contemporary, affordable design for the home. The company's products are available at over 25,000 retailers in more than 75 countries. Umbra designs and manufactures products for every room, including picture frames, window treatments, and tabletop accessories.

Flowertime is now stocking a large range of the Umbra brand products in store.
Please pop in store for a look at the whole range from Frames to Jewellery stands, excellent ideas and gifts for all.

Celtic Herbal Company

2010-10-09T04:47:00.000-07:00

Sweet Pea Soap

An English cottage garden on a hot, summer's day wouldn't be the same without the delicate appearance and smell of sweet peas- and that is exactly the mood that the subtle pink and lilac marbling and scent of this soap so redolently captures. Brings back the memories of your childhood with Sweetpeas growing outside Gran's front door. Beautiful!!!

Now in stock a range of Celtic Herbal Soaps and gifts packs.

The company's info about their soap:

Natural Handmade Herbal Soap

Handmade, herbal & floral soaps
This aromatic herbal and floral soap combines moisturising vegetable oils with therapeutic traditional herbs. Filled with our unique blend of natural vegetable oils, each with their own nourishing properties, the soap contains sweet almond oil to condition the skin, luxurious olive oil to hydrate and coconut oil for a rich, creamy lather. Beeswax is added to soften the skin, and it even acts as an anti-inflammatory. To this blend we add organic herbs and our essential oil based fragrances to give you a luxurious bar of creamy long-lasting soap to leave your skin completely cleansed and richly rejuvenated.
All our products are free from sulphates, parabens and mineral oil and are not tested on animals.

Christmas Cards Now in Stock.

2010-10-02T02:26:00.000-07:00

Just finished putting out the Christmas card selection.
We have ranges of Christmas cards from

Blue Eyed Sun
Janie Wilson
Rachel Ellen
Talking Picture and more

New for this year are Advent cards and Jigsaw cards by Rachel Ellen brilliant for giving to children.

Write the message on the back, break up and post.What a surprise when received.

one of the jigsaw cards

Advent card in use.

Eve and Steve's Wedding 25th September 2010

2010-09-29T04:11:00.000-07:00

Some photos to show Eve's bouquet on her wedding day in Manchester.
Great to be part of a wedding so far away.

One the angel hearts that we sell in the shop.

We are now an Offical Carrie Elspeth Stockist.

2010-09-15T23:28:00.000-07:00

Carrie Elspeth:-

After Carrie completed a degree in Art History in 1996 she spent the next 12 months travelling around the world. Shortly after her return to Wales she founded the company Carrie Elspeth. Now in its 11th year, the company continues to go from strength to strength, but stays true to its belief of providing fabulous jewellery at affordable prices all handmade in Wales.

Carrie selects beads from around the world to bring you the latest in contemporary jewellery design. Using a combination of materials including pearls, glass, crystals, ceramic, resin, shell and wooden beads, we launch new collections every year.

Pop into Flowertime today to see a large range of Carrie's work.

We Won't Tolerate Shoplifters.

2010-03-20T03:04:00.000-07:00

Again we have caught another shoplifter, leaving the store without paying for goods (7 this year).
This guy is a local primary school teacher, who should have known better. What was worse still he was trying to use his kids as a bargining tool so that we would not call the police to deal with him.
These people not only cost us the store but ultimately you our valued customer, if you ever see someone shoplifting please report it to a member of the stores staff.

He was charged with shoplifting and recieved a £80 fixed penlty notice, it was have been better for him if he had just paid for the item in the first place, it was only £5.99.

We Now Stock Kernow Chocolates

2010-02-27T01:27:00.000-08:00

Kernow Chocolates are filled chocolates that are all handmade in the factory in Wadebridge. Each box includes have a lovely selection of creams, caramels, ganaches & truffles to tempt your tastebuds. Boxes are made up with any of the following wonderful flavours:

In White Chocolate - Blackberry Truffle, Coffee Cream, Ginger Cream, Kirsch Truffle, Peach Truffle

In Milk Chocolate - Vanilla Truffle, Orange Cream, Caramel & Hazelnut, Praline, Caramel, Strawberry Cream, Cherry Ganache, Lemon Cream.

In Dark Chocolate - Raspberry Cream, Mint Cream, Rum Truffle, Pineapple Ganache, Lime Cream, Blueberry Truffle, Coconut Ganache, Peppermint Truffle, Rose Cream, Violet Cream.

You're sure to come back for more once you have tried them, don't say we didn't warn you....

We can send these chocolates by post if you wish, could be a great Mother's Day Gift

Angel Hearts - With your own message

2010-02-17T08:43:00.000-08:00

We can now inscribe your own personal message on the front and the back of the Angel Heart.
These are great for special occasion like, the birth of a new baby, wedding day, 1st anniversaries, milestone anniversarys, mother's day, marry me and more.............
To place an order either pop in to Flowertime Florist or give us a call on 01736 757006 we can post them out.

Now in.................you must see these.

2010-02-16T07:37:00.000-08:00

Angel hearts

We stock a new range of Angel Hearts, these are decorated hearts inscribed with lovely meassages and covered in flitter. Look at the photos.

2010-02-09T01:38:00.000-08:00

Everyone here at Flowertime Ltd , Hayle are getting geared up for Valentine's day on Sunday. We are open from 9am til 4pm on Sunday and are delivering as well. Don't forget to order your flowers, Call us 08000560711, pop in and see us or visit www.flowertimeflorist.co.uk .

Hayle in Bloom 2010

2010-02-02T08:12:00.000-08:00

Hayle in Bloom

GOLD AWARD & SWTA CUP WINNER 2009
HISTORY
YEAR 1, 2001
Hayle's Britain in Bloom Group was formed in January 2000 at a Public Meeting called by the then Mayor of Hayle, Mr David Barrett, with an aim to enter the Britain in Bloom Competitions to enhance and beautify our Town of Hayle here in Cornwall. We received strong support from the town council and especially the town clerk, Vivien Parsons. However, the first meeting of the group was not held until January 2001 when a 'working party' was set up and our first entry which was judged on 26 July gained a Highly Commended Award.

At the meeting held on 28 February 2002, Mr Richard Selby-Boothroyd took over the Chairmanship from Mr Don McGeorge who had agreed at the outset to chair any meetings until such time as a Committee was formed (this was very much appreciated by the Working Party). We were also very grateful to the Hayle Town Trust who agreed to be the caretakers of any monies raised until we had set up our own bank account.

YEAR 2, 2002
Our 2nd year of entry into the Britain in Bloom Competition was in July 2002 and at the Awards Presentation at the Bath & West Show Showground in Somerset on Friday 06 September, Hayle won a Silver Gilt Award and also the Sargent Trophy for outstanding effort and dedication from a competition entry.

YEAR 3, 2003
On Thursday, 17 July 2003, the Judges visited Hayle and on Friday, 05 September at the Awards Presentation in Shepton Mallett, Hayle were delighted to receive a Gold Award and also the London & Manchester Trophy for outstanding contribution to environmental initiative for small Towns/Villages.

YEAR 4, 2004
At the meeting held in February 2004 the Chairman decided to step down due to pressure of other commitments and Mrs Marjorie Roberts, who was also the Mayor of Hayle at that time, was elected the new Chairman. At that meeting a Committee was formed to be known as 'Hayle in Bloom' and Mrs Margaret Tanner was elected as Secretary and Mrs Sarah Turk was elected as Treasurer.
Following the judging on Friday, 16 July 2004 the Awards Presentation was held at the Bristol Flower Show on Thursday 26 August. Hayle won a Silver Gilt Award and whilst we were disappointed at not winning 'Gold' we felt we did very well considering the horrendous gales and rain which wreaked havoc in Hayle and other Towns in the South West just a couple of weeks before judging took place.

YEAR 5, 2005
The Awards Presentations on Thursday, 08 September 2005 were held at Hestercombe Gardens in Taunton Somerset following the judging which took place on Tuesday, 19 July. Hayle did very well by winning a Silver Gilt Award and also the South West Travel Association Cup for Towns.
During 2005, our Treasurer, Mrs Sarah Turk entered Hayle in Bloom for a B.& Q. Award and we were delighted when we learned that we came second in over 2,000 entries and were awarded a cheque valued £2,500.00 to enhance our Swimming Pool. This award was for materials and plants supplied by B.& Q. and all the labour had to be done by ourselves so we are particularly grateful to all those who volunteered their most valuable help at that time. It certainly made Hayle Swimming Pool a place to be proud of
Hayle in Bloom also applied for a grant from the Liveability Fund and were delighted to learn that on 14 October 2005 we had been awarded £2,040 towards purchasing various items of tools, planters and other horticultural equipment. The money was to be spent by 31 March 2006 which proved no problem at all!

YEAR 6, 2006
The 2006 Presentation event was held on Thursday, 07 September at the English Riviera Centre at Torquay in Devon to hear the results of the judging which took place in Hayle on Friday 14 July. This event was the crowning glory for Hayle and all those from Hayle who travelled to the event in the coach organised by Penwith District Council were absolutely ecstatic that all their hard work was so deservedly rewarded.

First up was a new category called the Neighbourhood Awards for which Hayle was rewarded with a Certificate for our Adopt-A-Plot Scheme for work done at Hayle Swimming Pool. One of our Committee Members, Mrs Ann Foreman agreed to be the Co-Ordinator. Ann has been fantastic and has recruited 9 Adopt-A-Plot volunteers who adopt a plot around the Town to help the gardeners with weeding etc. They are very valued. There were no cups or prizes for this Category but each Town or Village that entered received a Certificate.
Next came the announcement of the Schools Painting Competition and Hayle excelled with Victoria Emberson from Hayle Community School winning 1st prize. A wonderful achievement. We'd hardly returned to our seats when we were back on stage to receive our Gold Award and also the South West Travel Association Cup. It was then announced that Hayle had won the Abbiss Cup for the best municipal planting of a Roundabout. Our Roundabout at Loggans was voted the best in the whole of the South West and special congratulations must go our 3 wonderful gardeners. It goes without saying that this Cup was well and truly christened at a stop off for refreshment on the way home!
Following our successes at Torquay, we attended the Penwith Presentations hosted by Mr Brian Hosken and his Team from Penwith District Council at Tregenna Castle Hotel on 02 November 2006. It was announced that Hayle in Bloom had been selected to enter the National Urban Community Category of Britain in Bloom next year.
We have come so far in such a short time but we are a super group and will certainly rise to the challenge to make our Town of Hayle a place to proud of.

YEAR 7, 2007
Judging for the South West Region was on Wednesday, 18 July and our judges were Tony Moore and Ruth Miles. The judging for the National Britain in Bloom competition was on Wednesday, 1 August and this time we were judged by Roger Burnett and John Woodward.
Thirty-three members of Hayle in Bloom attended the awards ceremony which, for the very first time, was held at the Tregenna Castle Hotel at St. Ives. The weather was damp and dismal; such a shame for the 350 people who attended from many towns in Cornwall and up to Bristol and beyond.
After a 'Cornish-style' buffet lunch the presentations began. Our first good news was a Neighbourhood Award, Certificate of Merit for the Millpool Gardens. Congratulations to Georgina Schofield and her team and to the PDC gardeners.
And the big news was that we have taken the GOLD in South West Tourist Association Cup category for the second year running. We did not snag the cup this year - that went to Sherbourne. Having visited Sherbourne recently I can confirm that they put on a beautiful show and are deserving winners. But - we can beat them next year!
Roger Burnett, said "Hayle is a very accomplished and well-organised entry with strong community involvement. We were very impressed with the high standard of floral displays in the public areas, especially Penpol Gardens."

Britain in Bloom, 2007
At the award ceremony in Coventry Cathedral on the 26th of September 2007, Hayle was awarded Silver Gilt in the Urban Category of Britain in Bloom. The award categories are Bronze, Silver, Silver-Gilt and Gold. Getting Silver-Gilt in our first attempt at the national competition is a marvellous achievement. The winner in our category was Uddingston in Scotland - congratulations to them.
There was another well-deserved award made for individuals who have dedicated so much of their time to the Britain in Bloom cause - the Shredded Wheat Community Champions. Congratulations to the person in Hayle we all would have chosen: Marjorie Roberts. Well done Marjorie and thanks for all of your years of hard work.

YEAR 8, 2008
Hayle takes the SWTA Cup!
At the South West in Bloom awards presentations in Plymouth on the 18th of September, Hayle heard that it had again been awarded a Gold in its category and then received the astounding news that we have taken the SWTA Cup!
The judges praised Hayle's work and gave honourable mentions to our web site and portfolio.
2008 SWTA Cup (5 500-6 999)
Hayle Winner

Thanks to all of our volunteers and to our wonderful professional gardening team.

YEAR 9, 2009
Hayle takes the SWTA Cup again!
At the award ceremony for the South West in Bloom competition on 17 September 2009 we heard that we had swept the board!
In the morning session the Neighbourhood Awards were announced and we won all three that we had submitted:
The Library Garden

Adopt-a-Plot Scheme

The Millpond

We were also delighted to hear that Emma Coster of the Hayle Community School won first prize for her painting in the 12-16 year old category.

The big news was in the afternoon session when it was announced that we had achieved:

GOLD
And then, to crown it all, we were again awarded the SWTA cup as best in our group.
Finally, there was a 'discretionary award' and cup and this went to the Library Wildlife Garden.
Well done everyone - we couldn't have done much better that this.
Britain in Bloom 2009
On 3 September 2009 our team atttended the award ceremony at Torbay and heard that we won
Silver Gilt in the national Britain in Bloom competition. Although our sights were set on winning Gold, this was still a marvellous achievement at our level. And we were only 3 points behind the category winner, St. Brelade of Jersey.

We were also delighted to hear that a Community Champion Award had been given to long-time friend of Hayle in Bloom, Brian Hosken, for his services to supporting Britain in Bloom over many years.
Until recently Brian was Open Spaces Manager at Penwith District Council. Without his help Hayle would not have been able to achieve the great successes that we have enjoyed.

Best wishes to Brian in his, perhaps temporary, retirement.

Would you like to help out if so check out hayle in bloom here

text from the Hayle in Bloom site

Valentine's Day Is Fast Approaching only 12 Days To Go.

2010-02-02T01:26:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day only 12 days to go, have you ordered your flowers yet?

If not go to http://www.wesendflowers.co.uk/ or http://www.flowertimeflorist.co.uk/ choose your flowers and leave the rest to us.

5% discount if you order online, before the 11th Feb, quote love in the coupons box.

Flowertime - Largest Greeting Card display in Hayle

2010-02-01T07:06:00.000-08:00

Here at Flowertime Ltd - Penpol Terrace, Hayle we stock the largest range of Hand-Made and Hand-Finshed greeting cards in Hayle and the surrounding area.

We keep in stock cards from the following designers:-

Bug Art

Caroline Gardner

Blue Eyed Sun

Rachel Ellen

Square Card

Belly Button

Valerie Valerie

Clare Davis

Wendy Jones Blacktt

Janie Wilson

Hammond Gower

Friendly Bods

Joey Inc

Talking Pictures

Tracey Russell

David Chapman and more

There's cards for every occasion including some very cheeky fairy cards by Juicy Lucy

New delivery of Fairtrade, Hand-made Gift wrapping.

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Sample of the wonderful Hand-made papers and gift bags that we now have in stock.
Statement by the paper company "We offer a beautiful selection of handmade paper which has been carefully sourced from India and Nepal. Some of the paper ranges are made from the regenerating bark of bushes which grow at high altitudes in these countries, other ranges are made with left over cotton and silk from the rag trade.
All the papers and raffia bundles are Fair Trade products, which means they are produced in safe, healthy working environments. The employees are paid a fair wage for their work and no child labour is used.
Our papers are available as flat sheets or in gift wrap packs which contain one sheet of paper, a matching gift card and co-ordinating raffia ribbon."

Feeling under the Weather!!!!!!!!

2010-01-29T02:54:00.001-08:00

Your love one feeling under the weather, cheer her up - send some flowers today. Give us a call on 08000560711.

New in Today from belly button design ltd

2010-01-28T01:44:00.000-08:00

Just arrived this morning to complement our very large range of designer greeting card is a the collection from 'belly button designs'. Belly button cards are very original and each one is produced with the environment in mind. Each card is produced on card from sustainable forests & FSC accredited, even the packing on the outside of the product is bio-degradable.

Belly button cards are total hand-made in England and finshed with flitter and jewels.
Pop in store to see the whole range.

Today's Special offers

2010-01-28T01:06:00.000-08:00

Cornish farm fresh scented Narcissus special price £1.25 a bunch or 2 for £2.20.
Dutch AYR buy ONE get ONE Free.

New in Today from Tracey Russell Cards

2010-01-27T03:30:00.000-08:00

New in Today from Tracey Russell.

We now stock this beauiful range of handmade cards, each card is hand finshed with glitter and more.

Pop in store to see the complete range

New President of AIFD

2009-07-15T08:39:00.000-07:00

Tina Stoecker AIFD

Named President

American Institute of Floral Designers

Tina Stoecker AIFD of Designs of the Times Florist, Inc. in Melbourne, Fla. was installed as president of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) during the organization's 2009 National Symposium held in Kansas City (July 11-16).

She succeeds Walter Fedyshyn AIFD, PFCI of Anthony Gowder Designs, Inc. in Chicago, Ill. as the volunteer leader of the floral industry's leading organization in design education.

Installed as president-elect of AIFD was Sharon McGukin AIFD, a freelance instructional designer and floral commentator from Carrollton, Ga.

Tom Bowling AIFD of Fairfield, Ohio was elected and installed as AIFD's new vice president.

Ann Jordan AIFD of Studio Flora in Naples, Maine will remain the Institute's secretary.

Richard Salvaggio AIFD, AAF of Teleflora in Los Angeles, Calif. will continue to serve as treasurer of the Institute.

Elected to serve a three year term on the board of directors is

Jim Rauch AIFD, OCF of Unique Designs Florist Studio in Dayton, Ohio and BJ Dyer AIFD, AAF, CPF of Bouquets in Denver, Colo.

Bill McKinley Jr. AIFD of Kishwaukee College in Malta, Ill. and Suzie Kostick AIFD, PFCI, MCF of Cenflo, Inc. / FLORA Magazine in Rio Rancho, N.M. were elected to serve three year terms as directors-at-large.

Vonda LaFever AIFD of Flowers, Etc. in Dixon, Ill. was installed as the membership chair.

Thomas C. Shaner, CAE, continues as AIFD's executive director. AIFD is headquartered in Baltimore, Md.

Local Cornish Lilies

2009-07-14T02:57:00.000-07:00

Attention Attention Attention.

Local Cornish Lilies now in.

We have both beautiful scented Oriental and non-scented Asiatic lilies.

Stop by a pick up some today or send some to someone special.
Give a call on 01736 757006
flowertime@btconnect.com
http://www.wesendflowers.co.uk/
http://www.flowertimeflorist.co.uk/

New Range of Greeting Cards Now In!

2009-07-11T05:57:00.000-07:00

Just to let everyone know we have a new range of Greeting cards from Friendly Bods.

Great cards for every occasion.

Plant of the Month

2009-07-08T07:45:00.000-07:00

Brighamia insignis – Hawaiian vulcan palm
Brighamia insignis belongs to the campanulaceae family and is endemic to Hawaii. This means it’s the only place where it is found. It has a succulent stem with leaves forming a dense rosette at the top. It’s an endangered species, commonly known as Hawaiian Vulcan palm, älula, olulu or sometimes cabbage on a stick.
care
Brighamia insignis does best if located from bright with some morning and/or evening sun to light shaded, should be protected from afternoon sun.
The Hawaiian vulcan palm needs a well-drained soil, using a mix of loam free garden soil, coarse sand and pumice (2:1:1). but it also grows in a regular cactus mix.
It can be deep watered, what’s flowing out of the pot should be removed after a few minutes. Wet legs can cause rotten roots. Before adding water next let the soil moderately dry.
A half diluted cactus fertilizer can be given monthly in spring and summer and every six to eight weeks during fall and winter. Recently repotted plants don’t need to be fed for the first six to eight weeks.
Brighamia insignis has to be cultivated at room temperature the year round and needs a winter minimum of 15 °c/59 °f.A high humidity is welcome and it likes to be sprayed over with water every day.

300,000 flowers will blossom in Delhi during Commonwealth Games

2009-07-06T08:53:00.000-07:00

300,000 flowers will blossom in Delhi during Commonwealth Games
Colourful and fragrant flowers will make Delhi bloom during the Commonwealth Games next year.
Scientists at the Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun are busy developing new species of over 300,000 flowering plants for the games.-->Colourful and fragrant flowers will make Delhi bloom during the Commonwealth Games next year.
.The FRI has been entrusted with the job by the Delhi government to make the city look beautiful during the games. India has already declared it will host the first ever green Commonwealth Games (CWG) in 2010. 'We are in the process of developing special species of flowers for the games. We have been given the task of providing over 300,000 potted flowering plants.
The work of developing new species of flowers has already started,' S.S. Negi, director of FRI, told IANS over phone. The institute has selected the species of flowering plants keeping in mind the climatic conditions in the national capital in the month of October, when the games next year are scheduled. 'Our prime focus is to develop species that can flower in a month's time and stay fresh for long. The work is on at our central nursery in the FRI and we will test the samples in Delhi this year,' Negi said. The FRI is also developing a bamboo park called 'bamboo-setum' near the games village. 'The bamboo park will have more than 75 varieties of bamboo found across the globe. The plantation work has already started in 60 hectares of land just behind the Rajghat in Delhi,' said Negi.
The FRI has also been assigned the task of giving clearance to the green games village being developed by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). 'The Ministry of Environment and Forests has entrusted the FRI with the job to check the DDA's green games village project. We have received a detailed layout from the DDA and have suggested some modifications like plantation in open spaces, lawn area and in some more areas,' explained Negi. The Commonwealth Games Organising Committee has a strategic understanding with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to fulfil the Green Games mandate. The committee has already started work on various aspects for making the sports extravaganza carbon free. 'Each one of us has a role to play to ensure that India hosts the first green Commonwealth Games. There have been green Olympics but this has not been the case with the Commonwealth Games. We have begun with the Thyagaraj stadium and Games Village and will make sure that every stadium in the country is environment friendly,' Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi said. Some of the measures being instituted include energy conservation through energy efficiency means, bio-diverse afforestation, an anti-litter campaign, waste management and spreading general awareness about environmental issues.

source flowerweb

Northeast Chapter of AIFD

2009-06-30T04:25:00.000-07:00

The North East Region ROCKS!

What a year it has been! I am grateful for the board and all they have done for a very successful year, I am so proud to have been President during our very busy and productive year. Ken Beebe and the Long Island Florist Association hosted a Steps program in the fall. It was the first time our new banner was raised. The event was well attended and the LIFA shared the profit with our region.The Philadelphia Florist Association was OVER THE TOP! Ron Mulray’s vision of the Milan Fashion District came to life. Under his directions The Philadelphia Flower Show was an enormous success the AIFD presentation of Bella Italia won:

Best in Show
4-People's Choice Awards
Special Achievement Award-Garden Club Federation of PA
PHS Achievement Award
Maintenance Award
These are the members and 2009 inductees who participatedMichael O’Neill, Dan Vaughn ,Deryk De Matas, Robert P DeBellis,Teresa Collucci, Brad & Kelly Harnisch, Michael A. Hasco, Laurie Duell Lemek, Adriene Presti, Claire Won Y. Kang,Sue Weissera, Chris Ondrak , Anthony Palmieri, Catherine Elizabeth Epright, Colleen Ann Kelly, Janet Copeland Black, Ann Jordan ,Michael Boskey, Polly Berginc, Sue Krabill, Lori Himes, James Dempsey, Kenneth E. Norman, Diane Spalding.An In Step with AIFD Program was held in Connecticut Feb, 28 in conjunction with the North East Floral Expo. Vonda LaFever presentation was well attended and hopefully we will see some of the faces again as candidates for membership.Joyce Mason-Monheim presented another In Step with AIFD program in Camden, Maine for Maine State Florist Association. Our need for so many program in the north east region is due to Symposium coming to Boston in 2010. We hope to generate lots of interest in AIFD for membership testing.Our North East pins are ready for purchase. Ken Norman worked on getting the art work done, his hard work paid as they are handsome and look very nice on our members. Karyn Brooks helped us with the cost making them a great fund raiser for the region. Contact Peter Couture to purchase your pin.The "Spectacular Spring" Design Show & Hands on workshop held at Hillcrest Gardens Paramus, NJ was another enormous success! Ken Norman hosted the event with many members pitching in their time an talent. Ron Mulray, Adreiene Presti, James Dempsey and Teresa Collucci designed while Ken and I commentated, the tried and true panel design show prove again to be a great show. The audience was thrilled with the presentation. Chris Ondrack an Colleen Kelley organized a silent auction to add dollars to the till and Hillcrest split the auction and gate fees. Lisa Greene, Ken and I taught the design workshop to a sell out group of eager students.Membership offered another Steps Program at Longwood Gardens followed by a Connections workshop. Steve Parker made this very important connection with Longwood Gardens one that we hope to continue each year.We give a full scholarship to Brad Harrington, we look forward to meeting him in Kansas City. We also gave a grant to our SAIFD School to go toward sending students to Symposium.Ken Norman, Colleen Kelley and I have finalized the regions policies and procedures this arduous task produced a living document to guide our region. All the board members will receive a fresh off the press copy in KC this July.Elections were held and our new board members are Polly Berginc, Teresa Collucci. Steve Parker will have a second term, Colleen Kelly is our President Elect, Suzanne Sampson will be our Vice President, Lisa Greene- Secretary and Ken Beebe Treasurer. Congratulations to you all!Lisa Greene kept us all informed through our updated newsletter. Lisa published one per month for 3 years! I thank her for her time and commitment. I know that I look forward to reading it and keeping in touch with our region.Our region will host its 25 Silver Anniversary this year at the 2009 National Symposium "The Sky is the Limit", Kansas City, MO. Ken Norman will be our host. Colleen Kelley is working on our regions History and Memorial Album for the celebration.As you can see we had a busy year and added needed funds to our treasury while offering educational opportunities to our members, isn’t that what it is all about?Many thanks to our NERC Board.Respectfully,Ann Jordan AIFDPresident, Northeast Regional Chapter
Northeast Regional Chapter News

Intoxication by Lilies

2009-05-27T07:12:00.000-07:00

Over recent years lily poisoning have become one of the most common poisoning of cats in the UK.

Over the year it used to be permethrin flea products that cause most poisoning of Cats.
Acute renal failure has been known to arise in cats after eating or ingesting various members of the lilium genus since 1989 ( Brady & Janovitz,2000). In 2004 three Lilium species were documented to have produced toxicosis in cats.

The three species were:- Lilium longiflorum(Longi Lily), Lilium tigrium(Tiger Lily) and the Asiatic hybrids, however other lilies are listed by the National Animal Poison Control Centre in the USA.
These include:
Lilium longiflorum(Longi Lily)
Lilium tigrium(Tiger Lily)
Lilium speciosum rubrum( Rubrum Lily)
Lilium umbellatum
Lilium orientalis ( Oriential Lily)
Hemerocallis (Day Lilies)

Cats are very fussy eaters but they do have a tendency to ingest parts of the lily from leaves, flowers and most of all the pollen.
The kidney is the principle organ that is targeted by the toxin with the cat dying of acute renal failure 3-6 days after the exposure.
Clinical signs include depression, dehydration,increased urine, thirst, vomiting and anorexia.

Mortality from exposure is between 50 and 100% if treatment is not commenced before the onset of the clinical signs. Emergency treatment should be sought urgently, a vet should induce vomiting to empty the stomach and stop futher toxin being absorped, along with the adminstration of actived charcoal to bind the toxins in the gut. Major intravenous fluid therapy will futher help remove the toxins.

Cats coming into contact with the pollen should be shaved to remove the pollen from the coat hairs before they can groom themselves.

Advice for cat owners:-
Lilies are potenially leathal to cats if ingested.
All parts of lilies are thought to be toxic to cats.
The pollen bearing stamen should be removed from the flower, to stop cats contaminating their coats with the polllen and then ingesting during grooming.
Lilies should be placed where cats are NOT able to come into contact with them.
If cats have come into contact or eaten material from a lily emergency veterinary treatment should be sought immediately, if no treatment is sort 50-100% of cases prove fatal.
When transporting to the vets the cat should be prevented from grooming or the fur shaved to stop any further ingestion of the pollen.

source:- society of floristry, Glen Cousquer BSc(hons) BVM&S Cert Zoo Med MRCVS

2009-05-18T01:27:00.000-07:00

As director of Flowertime Florist and http://www.wesendflowers.co.uk/ in my spare time I like to arrange fund raising events for the Round Table. Well soon I will be able to announce a brilliant event that will help Baby Marshall (Handstand Appeal) a little boy who lost both his hands and both legs through meningitis. The event will be something that everyone can get involded in. So watch this space!!!!!!!

Marshall story is below.

Marshall celebrated his first birthday on 22 December. On Boxing Day, Marshall was rushed into hospital following an attack of Meningococcal Meningitis. Meningitis is a brutal and unforgiving disease. While Marshall has escaped brain damage he has had to have both his hands and both his legs amputated. Marshall now faces a lifetime of rehabilitation while adapting to the use of prosthetic limbs. Because he is so young Marshall will continually require new prosthetic limbs as he grows. To put this in perspective, Marshall will require at least one pair of hands, at least once a year, every year until he is 16. A pair of hands costs £22K. A firm cost for his legs has yet to be established but it will be to a similar order of magnitude.

Marshall celebrated his first birthday on 22 December. He and his family enjoyed a lovely Christmas Day. “Marshall wore a little Santa Suit”, said his Mum, Stephanie, “He looked so sweet.” When Marshall woke up on Boxing Day morning, Stephanie noticed a tiny rash on his forehead. Worried that it was something serious, Stephanie and Moss, Marshall’s Dad, immediately bundled him into the car and drove to Treliske Hospital in Truro. At Hospital Marshall became more listless and was developing a rash all over his body. The medical staff immediately rushed him into intensive care. Doctors confirmed Stephanie and Moss’s worst fear - he had indeed suffered an attack of Meningitis. Doctors fought for over four hours to save Marshall’s life. His vital organs failed on two occasions. Said Dr Thys De Beer, Head of Intensive Care at Treliske Hospital, “Marshall is the sickest child I have ever seen. His survival is almost miraculous.” Marshall was transferred to Bristol Children’s Hospital which has one of the UK’s leading specialist units in treating Meningitis in very young children. Marshall’s vital organs failed again and, once more, medical staff battled for hours to save him. Over the next few weeks tests confirmed that Marshall had escaped brain damage and that his sight and hearing had not been impaired, however, Doctors had to tell Stephanie and Moss that Marshall would have to lose his hands and legs, due to the terrible damage caused by the septicaemia which often accompanies Meningitis. Marshall’s hands and legs were amputated on 27 January. Said Stephanie, “We knew it had to be done, otherwise Marshall would not survive, but on the day of the operation Moss and I were just inconsolable. It seemed so unfair.” Marshall was allowed home in time for Easter. His Mum and Dad had maintained a vigil by his bedside throughout his ordeal. “We were so glad to be allowed to go home at last”, said Moss, “while the medical staff have been marvellous, being in hospital for three months had taken its toll.”

I along with the Round Tables of St Ives and Camborne will need all the help of the community to raise as much as we can for this little boy.

At the monment donations can be sent to

Flowertime Florist Ltd

17 Penpol Terrace

HAYLE

Cornwall

TR274Bq

please make cheques payable to St Ives Round Table 531

Director Of We Send Flowers becomes Chairman.

2009-04-21T08:11:00.000-07:00

Mark Nicholas NDSF FSF AIFD director of we send flowers as just become Chairman of St Ives Round Table again for the second time. Mark was voted into the chair on Monday evening at the AGM of St Ives Round Table.

Fellow tablers are convinced that Mark can help restore the round table back to it's former glory after a few year of decline. Mark is very passionate about Round Table and the charity work he does in the community.

Find you want to find out more about Round Table in St Ives or nationally email Mark on flowertime@btconnect.com or round-table531@hotmail.co.uk

Chelsea Flower Show Thinner this Year.

2009-04-16T03:46:00.000-07:00

Chelsea looking thinner as credit crunch bites

Chelsea Flower show will have several less gardens this year and fewer exhibitors in the Grand Marquee as companies pull in the horns in the face of the recession. Notable names like Notcutts and Squires have already pulled out while the NFU is still seeking a sponsor for its award winning display which has won an amazing 12 Gold Medals.

However while the show will be smaller the organisers, the Royal Horticultural Society are still convinced it will be a marvellous showcase of all things floral, including this year, another display of floristry organised by the British Florist Association.
source fandwb

Cornwall Garden Society - Spring Show 4th & 5th April.

2009-04-06T01:25:00.000-07:00

SPRING FLOWER SHOW at BOCONNOC nr Lostwithiel.
The weather was very kind to the show organisers and the crowds turned out in their hundreds to enjoy a fantastic two day show of everything plant and flower orientated.

Nearly everyone leaving the show were carrying bags and bags of plants and flowers.

They held a Ready Steady Floral Art competition, Brass band played on the lawn and everyone enjoyed themselves to the full.

Photos give an over view of the great time that everyone was having.

Well done to the Cornwall Garden Society.

International Teachers of Floristry at IPM Essen -1stPublic Appearance

2009-04-04T03:21:00.000-07:00

International Teachers of Floristry
In Hall 1 at the IPM ESSEN 2009:

New Affiliation of the “International Teachers of Floristry”
has its First Public Appearance at the IPM ESSEN 2009

As a publisher for floristic inspirations in education and training, FLORALDESIGN EDITION offers a new movement a platform for a trend-setting dialogue with the visitors to the IPM ESSEN 2009. The group of “European Teachers of Floristry” from France, England, Poland, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and Germany is to meet up with florists from Japan and South America.
The group is also to receive support from various national organisations such as the Society of Floristry, Federfiori, Floriform, NFD, Polska Skola Florsticznie and the Escuela Iberoamericano de Arte Floral. The initiative, made up of internationally recognised floral designers, is headed by the Frenchman Jaques Pastor from Castries in the Languedoc area of France.
The group’s first central objective is to formulate a mutual methodical approach to floral design. In this way, little by little, an international vocabulary is to emerge which will harmonise the definition of design techniques and methods: a levelling of fundamental knowledge for all those involved in designing with plants and who, through their work, place this within the context of the different cultures.
The IPM ESSSEN 2009 forms the right international framework for the first public appearance of the “International Teachers of Floristry” at the stand of FLORALDESIGN EDITION, at the BGI Trade Centre in Hall 1.
Source : floraldesign-edition & IPM Essen

AIFD_ NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM is coming to Kanas City

2009-04-03T08:43:00.000-07:00

Hollywood has the Oscars. Sports has the Olympics. And the Floral Design Industry has the AIFD National Symposium; the one place where floral designers from all over the world gather to share the latest trends in floral design.
AIFD National Symposia feature programs by the floral industry's best and brightest. Meet colleagues who share your interests. Learn about the latest trends in floral design. Acquire new skills, ideas, and innovations that you can carry home to colleagues and students alike.
AIFD's 2009 National Symposium, "The Sky's the Limit" will be held in Kansas City, Mo. July 11-16.
Symposium AttireYou’ll be enjoying summer in the city, so comfortable business casual clothing is appropriate for wear throughout AIFD’s National Symposium. There are several times, however, when other dress is more appropriate. These include the Monday, July 13, Awards & Induction Dinner where business dinner attire is more appropriate, and the Wednesday, July 15, Final Night Dinner/Dance where we dress to the nines in black-ties and elegant dresses.

Odyssey Moon Partners with Paragon Space Development Corporation to Grow first Plant on the Moon.

2009-03-31T01:14:00.000-07:00

Google Lunar X PRIZE Contender Odyssey Moon Partners with Paragon Space Development Corporation to Grow first Plant on the Moon.

PRESS CONFERENCE: FRIDAY MARCH 27th START TIME: 1:30PM PDT (3:30PM EDT / 1:30PM Mountain Standard Time)
WHERE: PARAGON SPACE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 3481 E MICHIGAN ST, TUCSON, ARIZONA 85714

VISUALS AT EVENT: PROTOTYPE BIOLOGICAL LUNAR GREENHOUSE, DISCUSSION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS MISSION, PRESENTATION OF PROTOTYPE TO CONGRESSWOMAN GABRIELLE GIFFORDS (chairwoman of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee), WORKING PROTOTYPE of the PARAGON DIVE SYSTEM™, and MEDIA TOUR OF PARAGON SPACE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION’S ORION AND RESEARCH FACILITIES. IMAGERY OF THE LUNAR LANDER PROTOTYPE IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
TUCSON, Arizona, March 26 –
The first Moon flower will become a reality when private lunar expedition partners Odyssey Moon and Paragon Space Development Corporation deliver a biological greenhouse to the lunar surface.
Google Lunar X PRIZE contender Odyssey Moon Ltd. will announce its partnership with Paragon at a media conference held on March 27, 2009 at the Tucson-based firm, a manufacturer of key components for NASA’s Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle that will replace the Space Shuttle and take Astronauts to the Moon and eventually Mars. The lunar plant will be another space biology first for Paragon, having bred the first animals through complete life cycles in space, and grown the first aquatic plant in space.
“People of all ages will get excited about the idea of growing a plant on the Moon,” said Jane Poynter, President and founder of Paragon and an expert on environmental sustainability. “Imagine a bright flower on a plant in a crystal clear growth chamber on the surface of the Moon, with the full Earth rising above the Moonscape behind it; these are the ideas that got me interested in space.”
Jane Poynter and husband Taber MacCallum, Paragon CEO, are well known experts in the closed biological systems communities, and were themselves experimental subjects within a sealed ecosystem as resident scientists in the famous Biosphere 2 project of the early 90’s. Spending two years living with six others in a 3.2 acre greenhouse type structure in Oracle, Arizona, the largest closed system ever built, they emerged as a couple with a newly created company.
Growing the first plant on another world has enormous symbolic importance as well as important scientific research value for creating self contained lunar outposts and eventual settlements. “Plants have been grown in essentially zero gravity and of course in Earth gravity, but never in fractions of gravity,” said Dr. Volker Kern, Paragon’s Director of NASA Human Spaceflight Programs who conducted plant growth experiments in space on the US Space Shuttle. “Scientifically it will be very interesting to understand the effects of the Moon and one sixth gravity on plant growth.”
NASA Ames planetary scientist Dr. Chris McKay will also be supporting the Lunar Oasis science team. "The first plant to grow from seed and complete its life cycle on another world will be a significant step in the expansion of life beyond the Earth. The sooner we do it the better," he said.
In addition to leading the design of biological payloads, Paragon’s responsibilities on the Odyssey Moon team include robotic lunar lander design support and the lander’s thermal control system. Paragon CEO Taber MacCallum will also be joining the Odyssey Moon Board of Advisors.
“We are thrilled to have Paragon join the team with their expertise in thermal and biological systems,” said Odyssey Moon founder and CEO Dr. Robert (Bob) Richards. “I am incredibly inspired by our hope to grow the first plant on another world.”
U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords, Chairwoman of the House Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee, will participate in the press event and tour Paragon’s Orion and research facilities.
About Odyssey Moon Odyssey Moon Ventures LLC is a U.S. company with offices in Washington, DC and Cocoa Beach, Florida. The company intends to develop and commercialize innovative technologies to offer frequent, low cost and reliable access to the lunar surface for private and government customers. In addition to working with NASA on lander development, Odyssey Moon Ventures will be responsible for the U.S. launch operations and ground processing of spacecraft that will be used in future commercial spaceflights to the Moon. Odyssey Moon Limited is a multi-national commercial lunar enterprise based in the Isle of Man that was first unveiled in December 2007 as the first official contender in the $30M Google Lunar X PRIZE competition. The company is an innovative partnership of aerospace, financial, science, education, legal and policy interests that have come together to offer unique commercial lunar business services and products for humanity’s permanent return to the Moon. Odyssey Moon’s prime contractor is MDA, an experienced company with substantial space heritage in providing robotics on the Space Shuttle and International Space Station, and more recently for satellite servicing and planetary exploration. Odyssey Moon is dedicated to the long-term responsible development of the Moon for the benefit of all humanity.

ABOUT PARAGON: Paragon Space Development Corporation joins the engineering disciplines of environmental control, life support, and thermal control to provide premier products and services for our world’s most challenging life support needs, such as human spaceflight and first responder personal protection. Founded in 1993, Paragon is a woman-owned small business headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, with additional offices in Houston, Denver and Washington, DC. For more information, see: http://www.paragonsdc.com/

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Flowertime Florist Website...

2009-03-30T02:38:00.000-07:00

Flowertime Florist Ltd website is now back up and running just in time for Spring http://www.flowertimeflorist.co.uk/ .

You can use either http://www.flowertimeflorist.co.uk/ or http://www.wesendflowers.co.uk/ and you will logged on to our updated web site.

If you are getting married in West Cornwall you can fill in and send to us a wedding consulation form, before you make an appointment to discuss your wedding.

You can send Flowers and Floral Items to over 145 Countries around the World from our website.

We also send Trenance Chocolates ( made in Cornwall) from our Site.

If you are a flower club and want your details, meetings and anything of interest that you might be doing please log on to http://www.theflowerclubforum.co.uk/

Look forward to hearing from you all, or give us a call on 01736 757006, or a message at flowertime@btconnect.com

Mark and the Team at Flowertime and http://www.wesendflowers.co.uk/

Local School Children's competition winners: Well Done Nina and Marley.

2009-03-23T02:53:00.000-07:00

We at http://www.wesendflowers.co.uk/ and Flowertime Florist Ltd www.flowertimeflorist.co.uk a competition for local school children from Penpol, Bodriggy and Connor Downs CP schools to create a poster for Mother's Day. The response was brilliant and we had over 150 entries from the schools, the winners were judged by local photographer David Chapman. David was looking for artistic flare, along with getting the message across for Mother's Day. The winner chosen in the 4-7 years was Nina from Penpol School and in the 8-11 year Marley from Connor Downs School.
Both of the winners received a bouquet of flowers for their Mum's and a gift for themselves.
Pictured below are the two winner's along with their mum's.

Marley and his Mum

Nina and her Mum.

Everyone at http://www.wesendflowers.co.uk/ and Flowertime Florist Ltd would like to thank all the children who took part and to the teachers an school for their support.

Mark

CORNWALL GARDEN SOCIETY Spring Show

2009-03-17T05:11:00.000-07:00

SPRING FLOWER SHOW
to be held at
BOCONNOC
nr Lostwithiel.
Turn of A390 at Middle Taphouse and follow signs
on the Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th April

PRESS RELEASE 2009

Plans are well advanced for the 2009 Cornwall Spring Flower Show, to be staged by The Cornwall Garden Society in the lovely setting of the Boconnoc Estate near Lostwithiel, on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th April.

Show Director Debbie Evans reports an encouragingly high level of interest already, and the number of booked Trade Exhibitors, who contribute so much to the interest and content of the show, shows no indication of being affected by the current economic climate.

In addition to the magnificent displays that can be guaranteed from the competitive classes, which comprise the heart of what is one of the West Country’s oldest and largest horticultural shows, there will be much else for visitors to enjoy.

‘We are giving extra space and opportunities for children to participate this year’, explains Debbie. ‘As well as the perennially popular scarecrow competition, we hope local schools will be attracted to the new classes - for A Garden in a Wheelbarrow, and A Decorated Plant Pot.’

‘The Floral and Botanical Art exhibitions have proved highly popular and I am confident that entries to those and the Photographic competition will be up to the usual high standard. We shall be staging the usual Gardeners’ Question Time in Boconnoc Church, and Boconnoc House will be open to view by guided tours over the weekend’.

‘It needs no fewer than 100 volunteers from the Garden Society’s membership to organise and run the event; we all look forward to welcoming everyone with an interest in gardening to what is a special day in the calendar’.

My Plant of the Month February

2009-02-09T09:19:00.000-08:00

Azalea

Rhododendron simsii

Two sorts of Azalea's are widely used in the indoor house plant market these are Rhododendron simsii (Azalea indica) & Rhododendron obtusum ( Japanese Azalea).

Pronounced a-ZAY-lee-a, its genus name is Rhododendron simsii. The name orginates from the Greek azaleas meaning dry, but it is not a suitable name, as azaleas today are not related to the original Lapland variety which grow in dry places, but comes from China and Thailand in very wet conditions.

Colours Red, pink, white, purples, two tone colours.

Related to garden rhododendrons; but azaleas are not as hardy and should be indoors in the winter except in very mild areas such as cornwall.

Care remember to water regularly - with rainwater if you live in a hard water area or soften water for a few days with added peat. - Azalea hate drying out.

Dry brown leaves usually indicates underwatering whereas firm yellow leaves means it has been watered with hard water.

2009-02-04T01:44:00.000-08:00

Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association

ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW

WADEBRIDGE 4th 5th & 6th June 2009
FLOWER SHOW

FLORAL ART CLASSES

ENTRIES CLOSE 7th APRIL 2009

Registered Charity No. 250312

FLOWER PAVILION TIMES OF OPENING

Thursday 9.00am - 6.30pm
Friday 8.30am - 6.30pm
Saturday 8.30am - 4.45pm
Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association
COMPETITIVE AND FLORAL ART SECTION
Wadebridge 5th, 6th & 7th June 2008

Exhibits in Competitive and Floral Art Classes entry form FROM Mrs J Walters, 51 Church View Road, Camborne TR14 8RQ or
Mrs J Hoskin, Bronwhella, 17 Glynn Road, Liskeard PL14 4HJ

CUT TREES AND SHRUBS

SECTION A

PRIZE MONEY
Classes 1 - 2 1st £10, 2nd £8, 3rd £5

Vases will be provided by the Association

Class 1 One vase of any Flowering Tree or Shrub ONE variety in 91cm (36in) space and 91cm (36 in) from rim of vase.

Class 2 One vase of Cut Foliage ONE variety in 91cm (36in) space and 91cm (36 in) from rim of vase.

The Treseder Challenge Cup will be awarded to the winner with the most points in Classes 1 & 2.

Class 3 Any One Specimen Flower/Bloom.
The winners in this class will be awarded rosettes.

The Cut Flower cup will be awarded to the winner with the most points in class 3

CONTAINER GARDENING

SECTION B

PRIZE MONEY
Classes 4 – 8 1st £10, 2nd £8, 3rd £5
Rosettes and Prize Cards for this section

Exhibitors please note:- No artificial plant material.
See regulation 8.

Class 4 Hanging Basket
The basket frame should have a maximum diameter of 41cm (16in). Hanging supports will be provided.

First Prize: The Cornish Nurseryman's Association Perpetual Challenge Cup

Class 5 Window Box
The window box should have a maximum external width of 23cm (9in) and a maximum external length of 76cm (30in). Suitable staging will be provided.

First Prize: The Miracle Gro Perpetual Challenge Trophy

Class 6 A Patio Container
This could be a tub or garden ornament. The container will be staged on a floor level space 91cm (36in) long by 69cm (27in) deep.

First Prize: The Jewson Ltd (Wadebridge Branch) Challenge Cup

Class 7 Herb Gardening, a minimum of 5 specimens, the plants to be shown in a container of any shape, staging of decking boards will be provided 1metre square, height unlimited
Class 8 Hanging Pouch With Most Colour
Pouches kindly supplied by Trelawney Garden Leisure. Any competitor wishing to enter this class please send a stamped addressed A5 sized envelope to Mrs J Hoskin, Bronwhella, 17 Glynn Road, Liskeard PL14 4HJ

Any exhibitor making three or more entries in sections B & C will be entitled to one day free entry to showground. This pass will be available from a committee member on staging day.

FLORAL ART CLASSES

Judging under NAFAS COMPETITION MANUAL 1st EDITION 2001

Floral Art Theme: EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY
(Inspired by the ‘Year of Food and Farming’)

www.yearoffoodandfarming.org.uk

Class 9 Patio Party
An exhibit to be staged on 4 paving slabs each measuring 60cm and arranged in a square (120 x 120cm) approximately 15cm above ground level. Height unlimited. To be viewed and judged all round. Up to two people may take part in this class for which a £30 grant plus 2 day passes will be allowed.

Class 10 Hot and Spicy
A pedestal exhibit (competitor to provide own pedestal) Wood stained base provided approximately 122cm wide, 122cm deep. Height unlimited against cream background.

Class 11 Farmers Market
An exhibit to be staged on a circular table 90cm in diameter and approximately 75cm from ground level’ height unlimited. Exhibitors to provide own covering. To be viewed and judged all round.

Class 12 Days of Wine & Roses
An exhibit. Space 91cm wide, 69cm deep. Background height 122cm.

Class 13 Contemporary Herbs
An exhibit. Space 91cm wide, 69cm deep, background height 122cm.

Class 14 Diversification
An exhibit. Space 91cm wide, 69cm deep, background height 122cm.

Class 15 Gourmet Gardener
An exhibit to include fruit and/or vegetables. Space 91cm wide, 69cm deep, height unlimited. Open staging – to be viewed and judged all round.

Class 16 Sweet & Simple A petite exhibit not exceeding 25cm in width, depth and height.

(In all classes flowers/fruit/vegetables need not be grown by competitor)

Any exhibitor making three or more entries in sections B & C will be entitled to one day free entry to showground. This pass will be available on staging day from a committee member.

Winners may collect their trophies from the flower pavilion office on Saturday between 4.30pm and 5.00pm.

My Flower of the Month February

2009-01-30T06:48:00.000-08:00

Well February is here and my flower for the Month is Tulips.

"Tulips" I here you say Not Roses.

Yes that right Red Tulips are my True flower of St Valentine's Day.

Tulips got their name from the Turkish for turban, after its rounded flower head form.

Botanical name: Tulipa.

Colours: Everything except blue and true black. Companies say they have bred ture blue and black but when you look at them they are not really true.

Availability: November to May is the main season but now available all year in limited colours and supplies.

Origin: Middle East, grown in extensively in Holland and the UK. (tulips from Amsterdam.)

Care Tips: Tulips continue to grow in water and will curve towards the light. Make allowances for this when putting them in a vase or wrap the stems tightly in newspaper and stand them in water directly beneath a light for a few hours. Tulips have a vase life of just over a week, and buy flowers in bud but with colour showing.

Tulips are the third-biggest selling flower in Holland and are also very popular in the UK where many are also grown.

In the Victorian language of flowers red tulips are a declaration of love, making them ideal gifts for Valentine's Day.

History fact from the Flower and Plant association: In the middle ages tulipmania saw bulbs change hands for the equivalent of £4million pounds a bulb!

Just think how much this field would have cost.

My Flower of the Month

2009-01-26T07:44:00.000-08:00

Name. Paphiopedilum Orchid , the Slipper Orchid.

Commonly called Lady's Slipper

Origin: Originally from Thailand, Burma and Vietnam, many varieties are now bred mainly in USA and UK. These orchids are terrestrial plants (growing on the floor).
Colour: White, yellow, green, brown,maroon and tan and often spotted or striped.
One or two flowers per stem (sometimes 3 to 4), shaped like slippers with the laces trailing to the sides, available all year round.

Pronounced PAFF-ee-oh PED-e-lum 'Paphos slipper'. Paphos in Cyprus has a temple to Aphrodite, the epitome of woman, and a goddess worshipped by the Greeks. Slipper refers to the shape of the lower petal of the flower.

Over 19,000 hybrid forms of Paphiopedilum have been registered.

Cut Flower Care Tips: They will last for well over a month, but because tthey have hairy stems they should not be placed in deep water.
They like cool air and regular misting, and are sensitive to ethylene gas so keep them away from fruit, vegetables and dying flowers.

The New Shop Front

2009-01-26T00:57:00.000-08:00

The New Shop front,sign writing and customer ramp access now in place.

The ramp access has been brilliant to allow our physically challenged clients easy entry into the shop.

The Shop signage is all new with the window graphics adding to the colourful display. The sign writing was expertly installed by designer Matt at Premier Signs, Redruth.

The next update that's happening is going to electronic opening and closing doors, this will give our clients an even more enjoyable shopping at Flowertime and http://www.wesendflowers.co.uk/.
Photo credit Sarah Chapman

My Plant of the Month

2009-01-24T06:08:00.000-08:00

Phalaenopsis - The Moth Orchid.

Name - Comes from Greek phalaina meaning a moth and opsis meaning resemblance. It is pronounced fal-a-nop-sis.
Description - Arching flower stalks bear lovely, flat, multiple flower heads which resemble moths or butterflies.
Country of Orgin - South East Asia
Family - Orchid family, with 50+ species belonging to the genus Phalaenopsis
Care Tips - Enjoy a light spot, but do not place in bright direct sunlight. Regular, moderate watering ideally using boiled and cooled water. Provide high humidity, mist often but not on the flower heads. Feed with Orchid fertiliser every other watering. Cut back stems after flowers fade to just below node which produced the first flower. Given the right conditions phalaenopsis can flower for months on end.
Intresting fact about the plant - Brilliant plant for the office a home Phalaenopsis are very effective in removing xylene (chemical emissions from adhesives, computer VDU screens, paints, stains etc) from the atmosphere.

Giving it a Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-01-24T05:25:00.000-08:00

Ladies from the Tangent Club in West Cornwall have fun, and try out the art of making Corsages.
Mark went along and gave a talk and demonstration on how to make a corsage for a wedding or dinner dance.

The ladies had a selection of flowers and foliages to use, including cymbidium orchids, china grass, wax flowers and more...........

All the ladies present thought making a corsage was easy but once Mark started to wire all the floral bits up and tape the stems they then changed their minds.

The photos shows the ladies having ago, the wine was flowing to help calm their frustations.

Comments included: " wow never knew that amount of work went into something so small." " how do you do that again!!!!!!!" " Thanks Mark for being a very understanding wish I had your patience"

WeSendFlowers-Local National & International

2009-01-23T03:01:00.000-08:00

WeSendFlowers-Local National & International

Click the above link to visit the new website.

2009-01-23T02:17:00.000-08:00

Dutch keep seized orchids

Orchids on route for last year’s Chelsea Flower Show 2008 that were confiscated by Dutch customs are now being housed permanently in a Dutch botanical garden.
Dutch judges have ruled that the super rare flowers, which were seized in May 08 because the proper importation paperwork had not been filed, be kept at a botanical garden.

Henk Vonk from the National Service for Implementation of Regulations of Confiscated Goods in Holland said his department had received a decision from the Public Prosecutor of Justice to donate the eight seized orchids to a botanical garden.“They are in good condition and one is flowering,” he said.

The Ghost Orchids and Wild Banana Orchids were seized by Dutch customs officials in mid–May because of tight European regulations restricting the trade and movement of rare and endangered species of plants.
While an export licence from the Cayman authorities had been secured, the plants did not have an import licence – a requirement that had been introduced just weeks beforehand.

The news that the flowers were surviving, and even flourishing, was met with joy by Kirkland Nixon, president of Cayman’s Orchid Society.“At least they’re in safe hands. I don’t think they will exploit them or try to commercialise them,” he said.

The eight orchids are estimated to be worth a total of $80,000.

He was also pleased to hear that one of the plants was flowering, and wished the Dutch luck in trying to propagate the seeds of the Ghost Orchids, something the Orchid Society here has been unable to do.
“We’ve been trying to propagate these endangered orchids from seeds for years… We’ve gotten them to bloom and to pollinate, but for some reason, this plant is sterile.
I don’t know why.“Maybe the Dutch will have more luck than we did,” Mr. Nixon said.

The orchids were collected in February 2006 from land off Newport Avenue, which was cleared for low–cost housing, and had been growing at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park for a few years before beginning their interrupted journey to the Chelsea Flower Show in England last year.

It would have been the first time the British public would have had a chance to view the Ghost Orchids on English soil.
The Botanic Park had not intended to bring the orchids back to Cayman following the flower show. It had planned to donate the orchids to Kew Gardens, and auction them to raise money for the Blue Iguana Recovery Fund to a winner who could visit the flowers there.
Instead, when the flowers got stuck in Holland, the sponsorship of two orchids growing in the park in Cayman were auctioned, with the winner receiving a holiday to the Cayman Islands to visit the Botanic Park and see their sponsored orchids.

There is little likelihood of a repeat of last year’s debacle with the plants, according to the Botanic Park’s general manager, Andrew Guthrie, as no plants are being sent from Cayman to the 2009 Chelsea Flower Show.
“This year the exhibit is completely different. We’re not shipping plants or anything else from Cayman. Everything is being sourced in England or Europe.

“Shipping plants from Cayman to Europe or from Miami to Europe is a monumental nightmare and we don’t want to do that again,” Mr. Guthrie said.

As well as losing the rare orchids to Dutch Customs, the Cayman exhibit last year ran into further trouble when British Airways lost a catboat it had shipped from Cayman three times. The boat was eventually located just in time for the show.

Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park is home to 10 of the 26 orchid species recorded in the Cayman Islands, and three of these are found nowhere else on earth.

Source: caycompass.com

Quick Flower Tip of the Month.

2009-01-22T02:37:00.000-08:00

Floral Foam

Do you Know how to prepare it correctly?

If not this is how..................

1.You should first fill a bucket with clean fresh water and added cut flowers food (keeps bacteria at bay and help the flowers complete their life cycle.

2. Place your piece of floral foam onto the surface of the water, and allow the foam to take up water at its own pace. The foam will get darker once its soaked.

DO NOT AT ANY TIME PUSH THE FOAM UNDER THE WATER SURFACE.This will only cause an air lock inside the piece of foam and thus result in flowers not living out their full life.

(Top Tip: for arranging flowers in floral foam,use a knife it will be easier and better for the flowers when placing them into the floral foam)

3. Once you have made your arrangement please remember to keep it topped up with water daily.

4. Never reuse a piece of floral foam it will contain lots of holes, dry areas, will not soak up water fully again, and will by then be a breeding ground for bacteria and this will affect the life of your new flowers.

Hope this helps you make better floral arrangements.

Happy flower arranging

Mark