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The Great Reset: Garden Trends Report

by Jules Lewis Gibson | April 26, 2021 | Main Theme Story | 0 Comments

Celebrating 20 years of spotting trends in the green industries, Garden Media Group (GMG), a boutique marketing and public relations firm based in Kennett Square, Pa., has unveiled its “2021 Garden Trends Report, ‘The Great Reset.’” The report oﬀers a peek into what...

Hottest Wedding Dress Trends and Bouquet Styles That Compliment Them

by Kat Castagnoli | April 26, 2021 | Floral Trends, Main Theme Story | 0 Comments

There’s no shortage of uber-chic bridal dresses in 2021 Whether your brides are planning micro weddings now or full-fledged affairs later this year, one thing’s for sure: There’s no shortage of uber-chic bridal dresses in 2021. From frothy ruﬄes and flirty capes to...

Only the Best Blooms for Mom

by Kat Castagnoli | March 24, 2021 | Floral Trends, Main Theme Story | 0 Comments

Article by Kat Castagnoli, AIFD, CFD, CCF Designs by Jaime Webber, The Floral Bar, Texas Anna Day, AIFD, CFD, Anna Day Designs, Arizona Alex Nutting, Aesme Floral Studio, London Katya Rusin, Lavka Flowers, New York Jen Lagedrost Cavender, NECTAR + BLOOM, California...

How the Global Flower Industry Has Adapted to the Pandemic

by Sharon Mulkilinski | February 6, 2021 | Main Theme Story | 0 Comments

While there are many common threads across the globe, there are also contrasting perspectives regarding how different areas have coped with the impact. Read observations and lessons learned from seven markets on different continents here…

Everlasting Beauty

by Kat Castagnoli | January 1, 2021 | Main Theme Story | 0 Comments

It used to be easy for florists to spot a “silk” flower a mile away. Not anymore. Permanent Botanicals are designed with such high quality that they not only look exactly like their fresh counterparts but also feel and, in some cases, smell just like them. Read more…

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Talking about FlowerTok

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Test Start: Flower Business

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Finishing Touches

Learn how to maximize your sales by upselling; your customers (and your bottom line) will be glad you did. By Andrew Joseph A customer has the flowers in hand and is happy with what he or she has. And so are you. But wouldn’t it be great if...

Avoiding Overtime Penalties

Retailers can incur costly penalties for violating the overtime regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Here’s what you need to know about wage-and-hour regulations, to keep your business safe from prosecution. By Phillip M. Perry...

Water Quality and Flower Longevity

Are you doing everything right, but your flowers still don’t last as long as they should? It could be your water. By Terril A. Nell, Ph.D., AAF Research Director, American Floral Endowment Flowers live or die based on the availability of water to...

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