“Ditch the flowers and chocolate and give a truly unique gift this Valentine’s Day – a Sweet Farm Animal Sponsorship in your loved one’s name.” This...
Congratulations, you survived another Valentine’s Day — on a Sunday, in the middle of a global pandemic, no less, and, most likely, while contending...
As Valentine’s Day approaches, some media outlets and companies promote their message or product by maligning flowers. The Society of American...
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...
To err is human, and we know that some of your customers might forget to order their Valentine’s Day flowers on time. Be ready to help them get back...
With the exception of a certain holiday in February, Nancy White generally anticipates a sluggish start to the year. “January is typically our...
First things first: Lafayette Florist, Gift Shop & Garden Center knows plants. Founded more than 70 years ago, the family business has long been...
Klazina Dobbe, of Holland America Flowers LLC, passed away peacefully on February 5. Wife of Benno Dobbe and mother of former SAF board member Ben...
As your team moves into the final crunch of Valentine’s Day this year, remember that messaging is everything. Remind your team that, especially...
When textile company Boll and Branch used “What’s better than flowers and chocolates?” as a marketing email subject line, the Society of American...
Fixing food supply disruptions due to COVID and addressing climate change are at the top of the Senate Agriculture Committee’s 2021 agenda. How does...
Having spent six years as a sales trainer with FloralStrategies, Samuel Bowles knows plenty of tactics to guide customers who order by phone to...
The Society of American Florists recognizes the industry’s best and brightest with a range of awards and professional designations acknowledging...
With a new president in the White House and shifting power dynamics on Capitol Hill, will long-standing floral industry issues including immigration...
Florists are gearing up for a busy Valentine’s Day on Sunday, Feb. 14. Feel like you could use a quick check-in with a financial pro about how your...