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On the Theme – March 2020
And three become one! As Canadian Florist and Super Floral magazines merge with Florists’ Review. Every segment of the floral industry will have a singular trade publication with a broader, all-inclusive vision and message, serving the needs of everyone in the floral industry. Read more […]
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 […]
ON THE LEVEL WITH NEVILLE – Change Things Up a Bit
The always-entertaining Canadian floral designer, Neville MacKay, CAFA, PFCI, offers his hilarious musings on change and how we must keep up with it – or wither away! Read more […]
Beyond Plastic
Discover all the advancements being made in creating floral packaging materials with sustainable, eco-friendly materials. They could change the way we do business — for the better! Read more […]
Finishing Sprays
What’s the best way to make sure all that delicate handiwork you design for Easter, Mother’s Day, proms, graduations, recitals and weddings lasts as long as possible. The answer lies in finishing sprays. Here’s everything you need to know about the different types. Read more […]
Calendar of Events – March and April 2020
A complete listing of floral industry events, gift markets, and holidays in North America, Europe and beyond. [Read more …]
SLOW FLOWERS JOURNAL – Issue No. 32 – March 2020
Three stories in this issue of Slow Flowers journal:
1) How Jim Martin, EMC, owner of Compost in My Shoe in Charleston, S.C., integrates horticulture, farming and floristry
2) How Morgan Anderson, Ph.D., owner of The Flori.Culture in Scottsdale, Ariz., creates seasonal “collections” of floral designs
3) An interview with Susan McLeary about her new book, “The Art of Wearable Flowers, and how-to instructions for a floral bangle bracelet from the book.
Read more […]
Derek Woodruff, AIFD, PFCI, CF — Floral Underground
Discover how Derek Woodruff, AIFD, PFCI, CF, uses Instagram to promote his business, events and workshops — as well as everything else he does in the industry, including being a Main Stage presenter at the AIFD 2020 National Symposium, “Vision,” July 2-7 in Chicago. Read more […]
Blazing Their Own Trails
How do floral designers truly differentiate themselves in a sea of preferred vendors? Here are the stories of three florists who have found creative ways to expand their businesses. There might just be a tip here that you can utilize to grow your business. Read more […]
Kelly Cuadra — New Seasons Market; Portland, Ore.
Kelly Cuadra, the floral manager at New Seasons Market’s Williams store in Portland, Ore., has done it all: She started in a traditional flower shop, then moved on to a large event design company, and now she works in a supermarket floral department – which she loves! This is the story of her floral journey. Read more […]
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