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BOULEVARD FLOWER GARDENS RETURNS TO ITS ROOTS By Maria Tucciarone
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igger isn’t always better. Just ask the Landa family. A recent reevaluation of their business had the owners of Boulevard Flower Gardens, Mark and Francine Landa, yearning for the simplicity of yesteryear. The family-owned nursery, opened by Mark’s parents, George and Maybelle Landa in 1955, was a main attraction on The Boulevard in Colonial Heights for many years. Then in 2007, the couple decided to relocate to Ruffin Mill Road in Chesterfield and expand their business to accommodate the growing surge in the garden industry. With that expansion came a much larger property, including an impressive 33,000-square-foot facility, featuring open roof greenhouses, offices, a gift shop, a home décor/garden center and a café. Along with the couple’s two daughters, Casey Landa and Madison Landa Williams, the family grew their business, hiring more employees, adding inventory, enlarging plant selection and increasing the number of greenhouses. Boulevard Flower Gardens was blooming! But with this expansion came growing pains. The family began to discover that retail trends were changing, and the business was becoming overgrown. Some pruning was in their future. As the business diversified and grew, the couple realized the focus on their family’s heritage was becoming blurred. They agreed to take action and regroup. An offer from
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ith longer, warmer days upon us, you’ll surely want your best furry friend to accompany you on leisurely strolls and patio dining. I’ve picked a few places where both you and your four-legged friend will be welcomed. Dining on the patio at one of the county’s excellent restaurants is so much more enjoyable when Fido tags along. That certainly seems to be the sentiment of Elyse Diehl, the communications director at Burger Bach (101 Heaths Way Road, Midlothian), who tells me, “We believe it is important to bring your furry friend with you when dining for many reasons. It’s great to get your pups out and take them to places you can go. It’s nice to see happy faces and get a little extra attention. Some pups get lucky and their owners order a burger patty for them, too! We love seeing dogs on the patio and hope to even get their pictures to post on our Instagram.” If you agree that puppies and pizzas just seem to go together quite naturally, then you supply the puppy and let Magglios Pizza at 7220 Hancock Village Dr. in Midlothian provide the patio, as well as their delicious New York-style pizza. Jersey Mike’s Subs, just a short walk away at 7317 Hancock Village Drive also has a very pet friendly policy. Chow down with your Chow Chow or lounge with your Lab on the patio at I Don’t Know Sports Grille (1920 W. Hundred Road, Chester). As long as Toby is on his leash, he’ll be more than welcomed. You’ll enjoy the wings, pizza and maybe a sip or two of an ice cold beer. Whether your best friend is a Greek Hareshound or a German Shepherd, he or she will be welcomed at Bell Greek Authentic Grill at 11307 Polo Place, just off Huguenot Road. Perhaps your English Pointer can direct you to Stony Point Fashion Park (9200 Stony Point Parkway), which offers a delightful dog-friendly shopping environment, in a park-like atmosphere featuring beautiful fountains and local architectural features. There, you’ll find some of the most sought after retailers and restaurants in Metro Richmond. Wanna catch a ball game with your best pal? Head over to the Diamond on the Boulevard and root for the Flying Squirrels on one of their “Bark in the Park” nights during the season. Director of broadcasting, marketing and media, Jay Burnham says, “We’re thrilled to be able to provide a ‘FUNN’ safe space for all kinds of pups!” Every Monday home game is dedicated to dogs with giveaways and dog-friendly promotions. On any given Saturday morning you can find many of your retail and grocery needs at the super funky South of the James Market (SOJ) in Forest Hill Park. This producers-only market offers everything from fruits and vegetables to meat, dairy products and eggs. You and your Bordeaux may have to wait in line a bit to enjoy Mrs. Yoder’s freshly made sourdough doughnuts, a perennial favorite at SOJ. You and your furry friends can shop together for apparel, pottery, photography, jewelry and more ...all handmade by local artisans. Plus, enjoy coffee and breakfast? Sign me up. While you’re over by the park, take in the friendly crowds and the delightful tastes at Crossroads Coffee and Ice Cream at 3600 Forest Hill Avenue. Your best friend will be in good company on the patio at Crossroads as you enjoy a favorite beverage, a delicious sandwich or a homemade dessert. Finally, if you seek something special for your pup, you both can go shopping at the Lora Robins Gift Shop in the SPCA, located at 2519 Hermitage Road. The shop offers many wonderful gifts for pets and pet lovers. Your purchases directly benefit orphaned pets in their shelter. The SPCA Calendar of Events page at their website (RichmondSPCA.org) can keep you updated on pet-friendly events including local restaurant’s SPCA nights where a portion of the proceeds are donated to the shelter to keep all the animals in their care happy and healthy, and isn’t that exactly what both you and your furry friend really want?
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Dominion Energy Riverrock
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Memorial Day Wine and Cheese
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Following an 80-date North American run of sold out shows, Grammy Award winning superstars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are showing no signs of stopping as their critically-acclaimed Soul2Soul The World Tour 2017 extends into 2018 The performance has consistently stunned audiences across North America with its sharp production, deep catalog of hits, and McGraw and Hill’s palpable chemistry. 7:30p.m. / See website for ticket pricing or call (800)745-3000 / The Richmond Coliseum / RichmondColiseum.net
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