Along with first-class education programs led by respected business leaders in and outside of the industry, the Society of American Florists’ annual...
Trio of High School Students Snags ‘Floral Chopped’ Honors
A trio of focused, talented young women from Vancouver, Washington, snagged first place honors during a high-spirited student design competition...
Design Pro to Talk Money-Making Mechanics in Portland
In design rooms across America, floral designers are experimenting with new mechanics— from dramatic of floral walls to delicate of ribbon-suspended...
74 Expert Speakers and Panelists to Share Strategies at SAF Palm Springs 2018
By Anne Holub The countdown is on. In just two weeks, 74 speakers and expert panelists will share strategies and tactics drawn from both the floral...
Industry Members Wear Hearts — and Brands — on Sleeves for Petal It Forward
By Christy O'Farrell When Judy Litzenberg headed to work at Louis Morgan Gifts and Pharmacy in Longview, Texas, one Wednesday morning last October,...
Florists in 36 States Plan to ‘Petal It Forward’ on Oct. 24
As of late August, florists in 36 states and the District of Columbia had notified the Society of American Florists of plans to hold Petal It...
Designers to Compete for Top Honors at Sylvia Cup in Palm Springs
The clock is ticking. The pressure is on. The competition for top honors is stiff. And the pay-off? Cheers, accolades, the admiration of your peers...
AAF to Induct Four Honorees in Palm Beach
The Society of American Florists will honor four professionals with induction into the American Academy of Floriculture (AAF) during the Stars of...
Get Strategies to Design and Market Flowers to Four Key Generations
Successful brands appeal to a multi-generational audience, but how do you market your floral designs to different ages groups? Get ideas and...
Steal Ideas for In-Store Events, Design Mechanics in Green Bay
Looking for ideas to drive more walk-in traffic to your brick-and-mortar shop? Are your floral design mechanics a little rusty? Could you and your...
Green Bay Profit Blast to Highlight Design Profitability, Online Selling
The Society of American Florists’ 1-Day Profit Blast is heading to the cool waters of Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Sunday, July 15. Sponsored by the...
Field to Vase Dinner, Design Demos Added to SAF Palm Springs 2018
A networking dinner that showcases American grown product, demos that connect florists with celebrated floral designers and mini-sessions that cover...
Growers Turn Outstanding Varieties into Marketing Gold
Seeing 5,000-plus stems of the best flowers and plants on the market is a special experience for those who wander through the Outstanding Varieties...
Florists Gear Up for Detroit Profit Blast
The Society of American Florists’ 1-Day Profit Blast heads to Detroit this Sunday, May 20. Sponsored by Nordlie and Kennicott Brothers Company, the...
New Jersey Florist Launches Wedding Planning Platform
When Alexa Maniaci started running Anna Rose Floral & Event Design in North Haledon, New Jersey, seven years ago, she thought the logistics of...