President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will impose a 25% tariff on all Canadian and Mexican products starting Jan. 20 Tariffs are coming, and with them, predict some industry members, changes to global supply chains and costs of goods for floral businesses. ...
If composting services aren’t available in your locality, try reaching out to local garden clubs or partner with a local flower farmer who can pick up compostable waste. Florists are increasingly committed to sustainability, but many still face significant...
As florists around the country begin to prepare for Thanksgiving pre-orders, there’s another celebration on the calendar that’s growing in popularity and uses flowers in a big way: Diwali, often referred to as the Festival of Lights, celebrated this year Oct. 29...
When U.S. florists think of popular flower holidays, Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day logically come to mind. One cultural holiday that doesn’t get as much attention is Dia de los Muertos. Flowers play an important role in this fall festival. Learn more about it, how...
Findings from a recently released survey indicate most florists have incorporated sustainability into their business models — and are eager to do more. A lack of access to sustainable products and knowledge of sustainable floristry were identified as the biggest...
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