Hundreds of industry professionals and experts will gather next week in Florida for the Society of American Florists’ first convention since 2019....
Behind the Scenes of Plant Breeding at SAF Orlando 2021
Successful plant breeding can produce disease-resistant plants that have a longer shipping and vase life, all while providing retailers, wholesalers...
SAF Competition Highlights Outstanding Varieties
Growers are preparing to enter this year’s Outstanding Varieties Competition at SAF Orlando 2021, the Society of American Florists’ 136th annual...
Safety Protocols in Place for SAF Orlando 2021
The Society of American Florists announced safety protocols focused on keeping convention attendees healthy amid a surge in Covid cases. “The safety...
Turn Browsers Into Buyers at SAF Orlando 2021
Most online shoppers don’t make a purchase. So how can retail florists, who have increasingly relied on their websites during the pandemic, capture...
Learn How to Reel Back ‘Covid’ Customers at SAF Orlando 2021
The pandemic brought many florists scores of new customers who wanted to connect with loved ones they couldn’t physically see. Can you count on...
Sylvia Cup: Winners, Judges Share Tips
The Sylvia Cup Design Competition is a tradition that celebrates the art of floral design, creativity and the ability to work under pressure....
Look Into an Economist’s ‘Crystal Ball’ at SAF Orlando 2021
The only thing constant in life is change — a message the global pandemic drove home hard. Floriculture professionals adapted, reimagining...
Get Action Plan for More Streamlined Website at SAF Orlando 2021
Convinced your shop’s reputation is so amazing you can settle for an “okay” website? Think again. Overall e-commerce grew by a whopping 44 percent...
Google’s Search Chief Demystifies Machine Learning Advertising
Want to drive consumers to your website? You need to understand machine learning says Google Chief Search Evangelist Nicolas Darveau-Garneau, who...
Hire Fast, Hire High-Touch
If you thought attracting and retaining talent was a challenge pre-COVID, brace yourself for recruiting in a post-pandemic world, advises HR expert...
E-commerce, Talent, and Trends Focus of SAF Orlando 2021
During the pandemic, retailer Carma White says she relied on SAF’s virtual events and content to keep her business moving forward. So when she saw...
Connecting with Peers Pays Off
Jodi McShan, AAF, AIFD, CFD, PFCI, knows who has the best secrets for improving her business — her peers. And at SAF Orlando 2021, she plans to take...
New Learning Hub Features 5 New Courses
The Society of American Florists now curates high-quality training, created by the industry's top trainers, teachers, and floral pros in one central...
New Study Offers Insights on Today’s Floral Consumer
How have the habits and preferences of flower-buying consumers changed over the past year — and what can florists do to make the most of those...