Increase funding for floriculture research. Ensure cost savings on imports. Maintain the minimum wage. Preserve agriculture’s workforce. Forty-seven SAF members “zoomed in” to Washington, D.... Read more
2020’s plant babies are now growing into plant toddlers — and their plant parents show no signs of slowing their enthusiasm for all things plants. Last year saw an influx of people with an i... Read more
After a year-plus of re-engineering operations to adapt to social distancing, record high (or low) sales and skeleton crews – all amidst social isolation – many in the floral industry would... Read more
Looking ahead to Mother’s Day, the biggest worry for many florists is, “How can I be sure I will be able to get the fresh flowers and plants I need, at a price that I can work with?” Answers... Read more
Editor’s note: Advocating for the floral industry’s needs on Capitol Hill is a key priority for the Society of American Florists. What issues are most likely to impact you and your business... Read more
As a young professional living in New York City, Eliza Blank struggled to find plants that would survive and thrive in window-lacking, sub-optimal spaces often found in city living. And the... Read more
Editor’s note: Advocating for the floral industry’s needs on Capitol Hill is a key priority for the Society of American Florists. What issues are most likely to impact you and your business... Read more
Explaining the houseplant craze is as simple as A, B, C says plantfluencer Darryl Cheng—it’s all about aesthetics, biology and companionship. Cheng, author of ‘The New Plant Pare... Read more
SAF’s annual Congressional Action Days, April 13-14, is an all-virtual affair this year — but the advocacy will have real-world impact on floral research funding, access to fresh product, mi... Read more
As your team moves into the final crunch of Valentine’s Day this year, remember that messaging is everything. Remind your team that, especially during this last stretch, language tweaks can... Read more
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