I did a quick visit to the Tropical Plant show in Fort Lauderdale and I am here to report that the plant business appears to be doing just fine. This…
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New York Flower Group
Leaping forward into new beginnings! As of January 1, 2020, we are excited to announce the merger of G. Page Wholesale Flowers, Dutch Flower Line and A Rose by Harvest,…
Read MoreIPM Essen 2020
Here is the first big show in Europe and it is huge. Too close to Valentines for most here in the US but worth a trip if you are into…
Read MoreValentines 2020 update
I have reached out to a number of Importers to get a feel for how this holiday is taking shape. Rather than me trying to consolidate this into a summary…
Read MoreTulips in bloom
The Dutch know how to make a scene Not sure if it is real or fake but sure it pretty.
Read MoreGreat Lakes Floral Association celebrates 100 years
Mike Suyeyasu passes
Special Announcement We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mike Suyeyasu. CalFlowers Board and Staff extend their heartfelt condolences to the Suyeyasu family during this difficult time.
Read More2020 Field to Vase Dinner Tour Launch Coming Soon!
Planning for the 2020 American Grown Field to Vase Dinner Tour is in the final stages, with stops planned for Certified American Grown Flower farms across the U.S. that grow a gorgeous…
Read MoreThings that make me wonder
Now that everyone has shared their holiday greetings and at least, thought about a New Years resolution, it is time to look forward into the new version of the Roaring…
Read MoreFloraculture Magazine
Here is the latest edition of this fine publication
Read MoreExpoFlor Ecuador 2020
EXPO FLOR ECUADOR 2020 PRESS RELEASE Quito.- Expo Flor Ecuador 2020 creates magic in the cut flower industry. It fulfills flower buyers with different colors, varieties and great moments. This…
Read MoreFlowersandcents.com presents top 100:
The top 100 Floral People and Companies in the America’s floral business. Back in 2014 I published a list of the top floral names in the America’s. I present my…
Read MoreLots of Fall Flower news
2019 signals the end to another decade so we can now move on to the 20’s and it should be a very interesting ride. A little review to add some…
Read MoreDavid Armellini wins at WFFSA
Leland T. Kinzele award. Congratulations, my Brother! https://wffsa.org/aws/WFFSA/pt/sp/education_ltkaward
Read MoreIFTF 2019 Holland and Trade Fair Aalsmeer
Wow!. These were fabulous shows and both just keep getting better. Amsterdam was a pleasant respite from the constant heat of Miami, where summer never ends. There was so much…
Read MoreGrower of the Year finalist
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has announced the finalists of the International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards 2020 which takes place on the 28th January 2020 at…
Read MoreDramm Echter Farms announces change.
Bay City Flower Company Closes.
Bill Doran and Bay State announce their merge
“Show Time”, Flowersandcents.com is off to IFTF and Royal Flora Holland shows in Amsterdam
Many things are going on in Floral next week. Wffsa (Wholesale Florist & Florist Suppliers of America), is coming back to Miami just in time to watch me leave for…
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