South Side flower shop owner named CNN's Hero of the Year

Quilen Blackwell says he will use the $100,000 prize to expand his nonprofit Chicago Eco House, which grows flowers on ...

Down to Business: Roses still the big seller at Phillip’s Flowers in Naperville

Q&A with Baxter Phillip, co-owner of Phillip’s Flowers & Gifts, which has had a Naperville store for 30-plus years.
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Dalbol Flowers celebrates new location, 40 years in business

FARGO — After four decades in the flower selling business, Dalbol Flowers is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a two-day open house on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 12-13, that will also mark the ...
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Forgot to get a fancy Valentine's bouquet? Fret not! Things can still come up roses

Forgot to order that fancy bouquet in time for Valentine's Day? Fret not! Everything can still come up roses. Professional florist Holley Simmons says there are many ways to turn a drab set of ...