Join Petal It Foward 2016!
The Society of American Florists (SAF) is having their annual feel-good floral event, Petal It Forward, next week. The goal? To spread happiness, two bouquets at a time.Petal It Forward in New YorkOn Wednesday, October 19th, SAF and florists nationwide will randomly present two bouquets each to people on the street in more than 200 cities in 47 states (see map of participating cities...
Top Five Stylish Halloween Flowers
I love Halloween. Not only is it full of mischief and fun, it has a style all its own. As one of the first "events" of the 2016 fall season, Halloween is full of changing color, mystery, and delight. Today, we're talking flowers with a focus on FIVE of the best seasonal blooms for all your spooky arrangements.Orange Art Tango LilyOrange Art Tango Lily bouquet featured in Flowers&am...
The Connection Between Fall Equinox and Farmers
The Fall Equinox of 2016 is this Thursday, September 22nd, and is one of the most significant days of the year for the farmer. Everything about the Fall Equinox revolves around farmers and their bounty. It makes sense doesn't it? Our ancestors' survival absolutely depended upon their crops, and their winter survival was determined by their fall-season harvest.
These agricultur...
Fall Tulips are Here
In celebration of the arrival of our Fall Tulips, please enjoy this short, educational photo show about how we grow tulips all year long.
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LA Hybrids: Bred To Please Consumers
Our own Bill Prescott recently contributed an article to the Produce News highlighting LA Hybrids for fall. These amazing lilies are coming in strong on our farm. - LilyPeople buy cut flowers to enjoy their full splendor, yet it is intrinsic in the very nature of flowers that they bloom, and then the blooms fade. When I talk to consumers about flowers, the one phrase I hear again and ...
Flowers are all about Experience
“Where the most beautiful wild flowers grow, there mans spirit is fed and poets grow.” -Henry David ThoreauWorking with flowers all day we sometimes forget the magic they possess. It only takes a child‘s wonder to remind you.Last week a neighbor handed down an outdated digital camera to our 6 year o...