The floral industry lost one of its most beloved leaders July 15, after Stanley F. Bachman died at the age of 93. Bachman, a member of the Society of the American Florists’ Floriculture Hall... Read more
Floral industry members around the country — and, really, the world — are saying farewell to Bobbi Ecker-Blatchford, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, the celebrated designer and mentor extraordinaire who di... Read more
An industry legend who poured his heart into his business and to the production and promotion of high quality flowers and plants died earlier this month surrounded by his loving family. Walt... Read more
A beloved floral industry member who overcame prejudice during World War II to serve his country and help build one of the longest-running family businesses ever to be honored by the Japanes... Read more
A beloved floral industry member, celebrated presenter and designer died March 13. Richard Seaboldt, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, entertained, educated and surprised audiences for five decades. A risk-t... Read more
Albert H. Felly, AAF, 90, died peacefully at his home in Green Valley, Wisconsin, on January 17, 2016. Felly, a member of the Society of American Florists’ Floriculture Hall of Fame, opened... Read more
James Boodley, professor emeritus of floriculture and ornamental horticulture at Cornell University and a recipient of the Society of American Florists’ Alex Laurie Award for Research and Ed... Read more