On the heels of a successful — yet challenging — December, almost half of the florists surveyed by the Society of American Florists say they are expecting Valentine’s Day sales to increase over last year — even in the face of ongoing concerns about weather,...
Supply issues, staffing shortages, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic — all these factors once again pushed florists to devise new strategies to handle the December holidays while simultaneously keeping businesses running smoothly and customers happy. Some of the lessons...
Saturday saw the return of floats elaborately decorated with an abundance of flowers as they traveled down Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California for the annual Tournament of Roses Parade. Dubbed “America’s New Year Celebration,” the parade has been an annual...
The pandemic brought with it different challenges for floral professionals from coast to coast. Florists — resilient, resourceful, and flexible — shared how their ingenuity not only got them through, but also redefined their business for the better, writes Janice...
Available in an assortment of colors, shapes, and sizes, ornamental berries complement almost any flower and foliage, writes Katie Vincent in the September/October issue of Floral Management. Berries also provide texture, which makes a design more intriguing and...
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