Helium-filled balloons have long been a reliable source of profit for many florists — a popular, affordable add-on, especially around major holidays such as Valentine’s Day. In recent years,... Read more
There is no more iconic symbol of the Christmas season than holly — Ilex aquifolium, that is, sometimes called English or European holly. But today, florists also have at their disposal a ne... Read more
A healthy rate of growth in the Colombian floriculture industry over recent years helped to foster an upbeat, lively mood at the international trade fair Proflora, held last week (October 2-... Read more
Ellen and Jim Ellison of Ellison’s Greenhouses in Brenham, Texas, are the 2019 inductees into SAF’s Floriculture Hall of Fame. The recognition, the floral industry’s highest honor, pays trib... Read more
When Hurricane Irma hit Florida in September 2017, the impact on local residents and businesses was devastating and immediate. The most powerful Atlantic hurricane on record, Irma flooded ci... Read more
“Tulips have something special: they make everything pretty”— even an old pitcher or a chipped vase, says international designer Pieter Landman of Blooming Vision BV in the Netherlands. But... Read more
Talk about tulips for long, and someone is sure to mention the 17th-century phenomenon known as Tulip Mania. It’s a good story — one that says a lot about flowers and money, and how the pass... Read more
What does Lane DeVries, president and CEO of The Sun Valley Group, have in common with Elizabeth Taylor, Freddie Mercury, Michelle Obama and Julia Child? All have flowers named after them. A... Read more
Exactly three years ago — on June 12, 2016 — a gunman opened fire in a gay nightclub, Pulse, in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 people and injuring 68 others. Today, survivors and sympathizers... Read more
Raising funds for a local charity and generating goodwill for the shop: these two worthy goals go hand-in-hand. Making the most of that synergy, however, means first getting the word out — a... Read more