There is still time to encourage your customers to hop on over to your shop and pick up flowers for their Easter celebrations. Use the Society of...
Economic Outlook: Inflation, Supply Chain Expected to Improve
Inflation, supply chain stagnation and other negative effects of ongoing global crises are expected to abate, but the floral industry will likely...
Member Spotlight: Abe VanWingerden of Metrolina Greenhouses in Huntersville, North Carolina
The Society of American Florists’ membership includes all segments of the industry — and that community is the heart of SAF. This bi-weekly feature...
It’s Time to Build Back APW, Corporate Sales
Flowers are scientifically proven to help create a moment of calm, according to research from the University of North Florida’s Department of Public...
Register Now: SAF’s Next Gen LIVE! and SAF Orlando 2022
Retailers, wholesalers and suppliers looking for a place to connect under one roof have an additional option this year from the Society of American...
Communication Is Key To Avoid ‘Cringe Moments’
Every employee — from owner to the delivery driver — is an extension of a floral business, making clear communication both within and outside the...
Floral Pros Gather in D.C. to Press Legislators for Action
Nearly 70 members of Congress and their staffs heard from floral professionals in Washington D.C. on March 29 about the industry’s need for...
Share Your Flowers’ Sustainability Story
How were your flowers grown? Your customers would like to know. Surveys reveal that consumers care deeply about the environment and are willing to...
D.C. Scavenger Hunt Boosts SAFPAC Funds
With just 90 minutes to solve 14 riddles planted across a five-block radius, about 20 retailers, wholesalers, and growers raced through Washington...
Obituary: Donald E. Hook 1930-2022
Donald E. Hook, AAF, former president of the Society of American Florists and long-time owner of Pittsburgh Cut Flower, died March 20. He was 92....
CalFlowers Brings ‘That Flower Feeling’ to ‘Life in Bloom’
He’s back! J Schwanke, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, returned to national television earlier this month with the fourth season of his award-winning PBS...
Create Care Sheets to Help New Plant Parents Succeed
Year after year, houseplants have a growing mass appeal. But when it comes to caring for them, many people are clueless. In the latest issue of...
Use SAF Tools to Promote Stress Awareness Month
April is Stress Awareness Month and the media will be focused on all things stress-related, including how to stress less. Join that messaging by...
Florists Find Inspiration and Growth Strategies in Albany
Mary Jones’ two younger employees have sought to expand their education through college classes and with training at other flower shops. “I thought,...
Save Time and Boost Business with Email Automation
Between juggling supply chain and staffing issues and the daily logistical challenges of selling a perishable product, many floral professionals...