<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Love Petals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Love Petals' mission is to prep, arrange & share arrangements to shelters, nursing homes, hospitals...keeping flowers from being destroyed. ]]></description><link>https://www.lovepetalshamptonroads.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:56:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.lovepetalshamptonroads.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Discover the Impact of Floral Waste Recycling Practices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Floral waste is everywhere. From big events to flower shops, tons of petals, stems, and leaves get tossed out daily. But what if we could turn that waste into something beautiful and useful? Floral waste recycling practices are changing the game! They help the environment, support communities, and bring joy to many. I’m excited to share how these practices work and why they matter so much. Why Floral Waste Recycling Practices Matter Floral waste might seem harmless, but it adds up fast. When...]]></description><link>https://www.lovepetalshamptonroads.org/post/discover-the-impact-of-floral-waste-recycling-practices</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a159ee53834ba6543d71134</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:45:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/89c856_87a9153d7e954cd88f907a7bfb18e617~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivory Morgan-Burton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recycling Floral Waste with Love Petals: A Blooming Eco-Friendly Movement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every day, tons of beautiful flowers are discarded after events, weddings, and wholesale deliveries. It’s heartbreaking to see such beauty go to waste. But what if we could turn that floral waste into something meaningful? That’s exactly what Love Petals is doing in Hampton Roads! They rescue floral waste and transform it into stunning arrangements that bring joy to many. I’m excited to share how this eco-friendly charity is making a difference and how you can get involved. Why Floral Waste...]]></description><link>https://www.lovepetalshamptonroads.org/post/recycling-floral-waste-with-love-petals-a-blooming-eco-friendly-movement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1332e1a2438924d1118aba</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 14:44:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/89c856_2ed62a490aad4ce8bf80b0b9109d389b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivory Morgan-Burton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apartment Guide Press Feature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Love Petals Norfolk was named an expert in an ApartmentGuide article!]]></description><link>https://www.lovepetalshamptonroads.org/post/apartment-guide-press-feature</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67549a9e53635f825088d0db</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Dec 2024 19:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/07ec99_dac1c8a0a50b477b8dda9baed67144a3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_780,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sharina Mendoza</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[1st Fun Floral For Kids Workshop - Recap]]></title><description><![CDATA[...about 20 families that came and created incredible floral arrangements. The children were provided with a Love Petals flower container...]]></description><link>https://www.lovepetalshamptonroads.org/post/1st-fun-floral-for-kids-workshop-recap</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64daaa36eb799fc0631e7001</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 22:58:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/07ec99_94b900edf65f4f76b0cb2648b216fb28~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_924,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sharina Mendoza</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>