Consumer Alert: E. Coli O157:H7 In-Store Ground Beef

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Hamilton Corner Meat Market Inc., located at 1 Hamilton Place, New York, New York, is recalling all packages of in-store “ground beef” sold on November 15, 2010, due to the presence of Escherichia coli O157:H7.

Amaryllis Flowers Are Ideal For Holidays

While poinsettias, wreaths and floral arrangements featuring red roses or carnations are often thought of as traditional holiday gifts, some may want to consider other options.

Research And Markets: Nurseries In The US: Industry Includes About 55,000 Farms With Combined Annual Revenue Of About $16 Billion

November 24, 2010 First Research

The US nursery, greenhouse, and floriculture crop production industry includes about 55,000 farms with combined annual revenue of about $16 billion. Large companies include Hines Horticulture, Monrovia Nursery, and Color Spot Nurseries : The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest farms generate less than 25 percent of revenue.

Holiday Flower Deliveries Are A Thoughtful Gift, But Customers Should Order Early To Avoid Disappointment

November 24, 2010 DaFlores.com

Online flower delivery company daFlores.com would like to remind the public that florists do get overwhelmed at the holidays. Some possible consequences of leaving holiday flower ordering to the last minute include the risk of products being out of stock, not having the flowers delivered on the requested date, or even unexpected price increases

Pointers On The Popular Poinsettia

About five years ago, we decided that instead of tossing the poinsettias we’d gotten as gifts at Christmas time, we would keep them over the winter, put them outside during the summer months, and bring them in again before the first frost. Since the holiday season is approaching, I wanted to write about how to care for and rebloom your poinsettias.