Paul A. Thomas, Ph.D., a renowned researcher, prolific speaker and champion of budding horticulturists, died Saturday, Sept. 14. He was 65. Thomas devoted his life to the study of horticulture. His numerous accomplishments included publishing more than 350...
Cotinus, a decorative foliage (also known as “Smokebush”) from The Sun Valley Group in Arcata, California, took top honors last week, winning Best in Show in the Outstanding Varieties Competition during the Society of American Florists’ 135th annual convention in...
Salvatore “Sam” Viviano, AAF, a lifelong florist famous for his insightful business ideas, no-nonsense attitude and eagerness to help his peers, died Monday, Sept. 2. He was 85. After working at his family’s eponymous shop in St. Clair Shoes, Michigan, Viviano moved...
Plants received a prominent plug last week when the Washington Post named them excellent stress busters. An article in the paper’s home and garden section offered 10 science-backed design tips to create serenity, including “bring nature indoors.” In the story, Dak...
SAF Amelia Island 2019, the Society of American Florists’ 135th annual convention, consists of dozens of educational programs leading up to the grand finale, Stars of the Industry Awards Ceremony and Afterglow Party. Before cutting loose, however, there’s one last...
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