For most floral professionals, the name Pete Garcia, AAF, calls to mind any tool or accessory they could ever want. For those acquainted with the...
5 Tips to Save Time and Money for Petal It Forward
Don’t let labor shortages and the rising cost and availability of flowers deter you from participating in the Society of American Florists’ annual...
SAFPAC Fundraiser Breaks Record with $40,000 for Advocacy Efforts
The Society of American Florists’ annual fundraiser for its political action fund tallied more than $40,000 in contributions, pledges and...
‘Zelmira’ Wins Best in Show in SAF’s Outstanding Varieties Competition
‘Zelmira’, a salmon Oriental Hybrid lily presented by Oregon Flowers, charmed judges with its vibrant (and in demand) coloring, perfect foliage, and...
Iowa Designer Wins Sylvia Cup at SAF Orlando 2022
Kelsey Thompson, AIFD, owner and head designer at Bloom Floral & Home Studio in Algona, Iowa, won the 53rd annual Sylvia Cup Design Competition...
Maximize the Marketing Potential of Petal It Forward
The Society of American Florists' annual feel-good initiative, Petal It Forward, is a great marketing tool for floral businesses that helps...
3 Steps for a Successful Petal It Forward
The Society of American Florists’ annual feel-good initiative, Petal It Forward, is a chance for floral industry professionals to spread the power...
Jet Fresh Flower Distributors Wins SAF’s Marketer of the Year
A small, family-owned grower, importer and distributor that used employee-driven marketing, YouTube and other unconventional means to grow into an...
4 Tips for Dazzling Displays
Designing your shop’s displays takes time, creativity and inspiration. Becky Hillis, director of visual merchandising at Accent Decor, tackles...
Floral Industry Well-Positioned to Keep Flowers Top of Mind for Consumers
On the heels of two extraordinary years that brought double digit profits — as well as unprecedented challenges — a growing, fortified floral...
Hacks for Better Social Content
Your business’s social media channels offer a new way to sell to customers and build brand awareness with the next generation of customers...
Learn More With SAF’s On-Demand Webinars
Missing out on SAF Orlando 2022, the Society of American Florists’ 137th annual convention this week but craving some education? SAF has on-demand...
Sharpen Your Social Media Skills
Headed to SAF Orlando 2022 next week? Brush up on your social media skills with resources from the Society of American Florists so you can share the...
Green Career Week Calls on Industry to Showcase Jobs
Dozens of agriculture, floriculture and horticulture companies nationwide will connect with high school students in October to showcase careers...
CalFlowers’ Marketing Campaign Boasts Favorable Results
Encouraged by favorable results from CalFlowers’ marketing campaign, “Flowers. Self Care Made Easy,” which promoted the benefits of flowers, a...