Travis Rigby
Coronavirus pandemic leaves Montgomery greenhouse with thousands of lilies
Standing in a sea of 10,000 lily plants, cousins Mike Schaefer, Mary Ann Kutnick and Brett Schaefer af Schaefer Greenhouses in Montgomery hope they can still sell some of the plants that few churches and individuals are buying due to the coronavirus outbreak.(David...
Coronavirus hit California’s cut-flower industry at the worst time
Martin Gonzalez harvests flowers in Carlsbad on Feb. 28, two weeks before the field was closed due to the coronavirus. (John Gibbins / The San Diego Union-Tribune) Martin Gonzalez harvests flowers in Carlsbad on Feb. 28, two weeks before the field was closed due to...
Virtual farmers’ market popularity surges during pandemic
By Brenda Burns Pam Bowshier of Hippie and The Farmer coordinates the weekly virtual farmers’ market. Items purchased through the market can now be picked up at a new location, Oakview Farms on state Route 54. Previously, pickup was at the Champaign Family YMCA....
Mowing over $40k worth of lillies, non-essential flower business says future is bleak
Companies everywhere are dealing with loss of income but for the flower industry, it’s a double hit. As a non-essential business, they have to destroy their stock, meaning some businesses may close for good. Now packing boxes lie empty as the mower grinds away....Latest News
