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Local florist works through coronavirus outbreak setbacks, tries to bring happiness to city
Co-owners Ron and Cheryl Matthews have flowers ready to go Thursday afternoon. Flowers sit ready in vases, a cheerful respite in the outbreak. Johnson Greenhouses, like most small businesses, is making changes in the face of the coronavirus. The business owners hope...
Local Florist spreads joy through public arrangements in The Woodlands
Ann Engelbrecht, local florist and owner of Sprout Fine Floral Concepts, is spreading joy and creating smiles during a difficult time by installing beautiful floral arrangements in public areas around The Woodlands area. After Ann’s friend and fellow florist,...
Florists crippled by COVID-19 social restrictions
The Rose Shop owner karen kordzik takes inventory of surplus fresh flowers as events are being cancelled. On any normal Friday afternoon, Karen Kordzick, owner of The Rose Shop, would have been running low on fresh flowers for the week, but this wasn’t any...
FTD, LLC Announces Appointment of New CEO
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., March 26, 2020 - FTD, LLC, a leader in the floral industry for more than a century, today announced the appointment of Charlie Cole as its Chief Executive Officer "We are excited to have Charlie join FTD at this critical time,” said Jeff Clarke,...
Seeing 20/20: 2020 Gardening Trends
It’s here! Garden Media Group’s annual must-read report on trends in gardening and the green industry. Even if you don’t offer much in the way of gardening products or advice, read this report: It provides insights into societal megatrends that are impacting much more than just the lawn and garden industry but still will affect your business. Read more […]
International Floriculture Expo Rescheduled to August 17-19, 2020
Dear Floral Community, Diversified Communications has made the very difficult decision that, due to the magnitude of the unanticipated public health and safety issues posed by the rapidly escalating COVID-19 outbreaks and contagion, we have no choice but to postpone...
Netflix’s ‘The Big Flower Fight’ Sounds Like GBBO For Florists
If you loved The Great British Bake Off then hear us out, because we have a show we're sure you're going to be obsessed with. While you might not think that gardening is your thing, Netflix's The Big Flower Fight sounds just about as joyful, tense and quintessentially...
Amid the Spread of Coronavirus, Local Couples Face Wedding-Date Uncertainty
Weddings As vendors work to help brides and grooms salvage their plans, they worry about long-term industry impact. Photo via Getty Images/Shaw Photography Co. Stephanie Lopez and Steve Abellard’s wedding is a long time coming. The Brockton residents have been...
Paper roses? Arkansas florists create flower bouquets out of toilet paper
AIM for the Handicapped, Aley United Methodist Church, Ansonia First Church of God, Arcanum Faith United Methodist, Auglaize Industries, Be Hope Church, Beavercreek Senior Center, Belmont United Methodist Church, Bethel Christian Assembly of God, Bible Fellowship...