San Francisco’s Union Square was transformed into a floral wonderland Saturday, March 2, for American Tulip Day, a promotional event organized by...
1-Day Profit Blast Returns to Boston
Following a boot-scootin' good time last month in Nashville, the Society of American Florists next takes its popular 1-Day Profit Blast program to...
Political Journalist A.B. Stoddard to Speak at SAFPAC Dinner
Award-winning journalist A.B. Stoddard will headline the SAFPAC Reception and Dinner, Tuesday, March 12, offering her nonpartisan insight on the top...
Experts Bring Insight on New Tech, Profits, Service and More to Portland
Does the idea of learning new skills make you feel a little uncomfortable? You're not alone. In fact, a 2015 study from Chapman University found...
Wholesaler Marks Anniversary with Design Challenges, Throwbacks and Parties
Mayesh Wholesale Florist took a trip down memory lane throughout October in honor of the company’s 40th anniversary. Mayesh celebrated with several...
FTD Announces National Floral Design Competition
FTD is excited to announce FTD America’s Cup, a national floral design competition that will take place at the 2018 AIFD National Symposium. FTD is...
Pajama Party Kicks Off Holiday Shopping Season
Cold weather calls for nesting — preferably in warm, cozy duds. Mindful that people treasure personal comfort, the owners of Madeline’s Flowers in...
How to Design a Major Event with Ease and Flair
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...