Every stem that doesn’t make it out your shop door in an arrangement represents lost money. From sourcing to storage, small missteps in care and...
When it comes to floral longevity and profitability, few investments pay off like a well-tuned cooler. At Penny’s by Plaza Flowers in Philadelphia,...
A trendy design is nothing without fresh flowers that have been properly cared for so the end customer can enjoy them for up to a week. And many...
One secret to capitalizing on the houseplant trend for retail florists? Make sure your care-and-handling game is on point. That’s advice from Terril...
There is no more iconic symbol of the Christmas season than holly — Ilex aquifolium, that is, sometimes called English or European holly. But today,...
Talk about tulips for long, and someone is sure to mention the 17th-century phenomenon known as Tulip Mania. It’s a good story — one that says a lot...
The owners of Chrysal International, Nordian Capital Partners, announced on Monday an agreement to sell Chrysal to OAT Agrio Japan Ltd., a...
A key plot point in the classic Disney fairy tale “Beauty and the Beast” involves a rose that blooms for more than a decade. In the run-up to the...
Here’s problem that’s long frustrated hydrangea growers, along with wholesalers and retailers who buy the increasingly popular cut flower: botrytis....
During the holiday season, shoppers head for colorful flowering plants and decorated foliage plants. In addition to traditional favorites, retailers...
According to The Wedding Report, the most popular months to tie the knot are June, July and August, which also happen to be the steamiest and...
Admit it. You’ve probably asked yourself this question: How long do wedding flowers really need to last? Two days? Three days, tops? While most...
Last weekend's blizzard, which blanketed much of the mid-Atlantic, including SAF’s headquarters, with two feet of snow, has us wishing we were at...