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The Meaningful Language of Flowers
Show your customers how to say more than just “I love you” with their Valentine’s Day bouquets – and year-round, too. To learn more, read on […]
Retail Forecast 2020
Retailers face a challenging economic environment in 2020. Full employment, happy consumers, a robust housing market and low interest rates are supporting a decent economy. But what does that mean for the retail sector? Find out […]
Creativity: Olena Tcaci, AIFD, EMC
Thanks to a grandmother who worked with flowers, Olena Tcaci, AIFD, EMC, always wanted to be a florist. This is her story […]
Chart Your Course For The New Year
Setting a few new goals – even two or three – can influence your success in 2020. Here’s an easy way to do it […]
Biodegradable Valentine Floral-foam Designs
Lentils and mung beans sprout and grow roots into the floral foam anchoring these innovatively conceptual holiday compositions from Hitomi Gilliam. Learn how to make yours […]
Grandmas as flower girls and other inspired ideas from favorite Dallas weddings
Julia Bunch Fearis and Galen Fearis asked their grandmothers, who are longtime friends, to serve as flower girls. Photo by Rebecca Chesney The Bubble Tap Trailer greeted guests at LeeAnne Locken and Rich Emberlin's wedding reception. Photo by Jennefer Wilson An...
Ten Tips For Making 2020 Your Most Successful Year Ever
The new year is off to a fresh start, and with every new beginning comes opportunity. Learn how to make 2020 your best year ever […]
Floral design institute anniversary creative retreat
Floral Design Institute (FDI) celebrated its 50th anniversary with its FDI Creative Retreat offering creative rejuvenation to founders, attendees and instructors alike. To learn more, read on […]
Fresh eyes and designs at fleuramour
New floral designers attend Fleuramour show in Belgium and offer up fresh points of view. Learn more […]
Botanical Sourcing
As more florists choose flowers and greenery from local and domestic farms, the shift in sourcing practices has stimulated countless conversations that begin with “Where can I find?,” “Who is growing?” and “What’s in bloom now?” Writer and Slow Flowers guru Debra Prinzing discusses that and more at a Vermont-based education R&R-setting discussing domestic flowers. […]
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Certified American Grown Field to Vase Dinner Tour
Certified American Grown is excited to launch the 2023 award-winning Field to Vase dinner tour dates and locations. Source: Certified American Grown Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 16 January 2023 Certified American Grown Announces the 2023 Field...
Paid Internship Opportunities in Floriculture and Horticulture
Two of the American Floral Endowment internship programs are now open for applications. AFE places awarded students in a knowledgeable commercial production greenhouse, nursery, floral retail, wholesale, or allied industry company to train. Applications are due...
U.S. Tropicals market expected to increase again
At the Tropical Plant International Expo, vibes are positive, and according to several exhibitors, there are clear signs that the market will increase again. Full Article Below Source Positive vibes at TPIE US: Tropicals market expected to increase again The market...
Oasis® Mache Products
The perfect forms for highlighting your creativity and design skills—and providing your clients with eye-catching works of art! Made with Deluxe OASIS® Floral Foam Maxlife and compostable Mache backings, OASIS® Mache Products are quality accessories for...
Small-Business Trends: 6 Predictions for 2023
Entrepreneurs remain resilient and optimistic about the year ahead. NerdWallet’s small-business writers offer their predictions and advice as we begin the new year. Full Article Below Source Small-Business Trends: 6 Predictions for 2023 Randa Kriss. Jan 11, 2023 Since...
Retail Sleeve offers plastic-free alternative to pots
As a sustainable alternative to the plastic pot at retail, Blackmore Company has developed the Air Tray Technologies Retail system. At Blackmore Company, they have adopted a mindset that is focused on eliminating the plastics not needed, innovating to ensure that the...
Spray Roses Care and Handling Tips
Just like their classic cousins, spray roses offer all the elegance of a standard rose, but in miniature form. What spray roses lack in size, they make up for in number, and each stem holds multiple heads, so it doesn’t take many to make a big impact. Learn more about...
Designer Gary Schott is Remembered
In Memory of Gary Edward Schott - AIFD, CFD LIFE MEMBER & LAUREATE, AAF, PFCI, ABD After studying horticulture and art at the University of Missouri - Columbia, St. Louis native, Gary Schott, began his floral career in Webster Groves, Missouri and continued on to...
Flower Auction Royal FloraHolland Explained
Royal FloraHolland gives you a little background information on how your flowers get to your home and how the flower auctions work. Learn more about this exciting process. Full Article Below Source Flower Auction Royal FloraHolland Explained Royal FloraHolland gives...
