EDINA, Minn. -- After a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic, locally-owned Bachman’s – the nation’s largest family-owned retail florist and garden center – revived its popular annual Floral Experience at the Galleria Shopping Center, here, March 27-April 10. The 15-day, self-guided tour event was free and open to the public.

“After a two-year absence due to the pandemic, we are delighted for the Floral Experience to return,” said Wendy Eisenberg, Galleria’s general manager. Galleria stores and restaurants joined in on the floral fun with special menus, merchandise, and events.

This year

Suntory Flowers delivered beautiful blooms to the red carpet once again with Tu Bloom of Bloom Designs, Inc., the official botanical artist for the GRAMMYs. The 64th Annual GRAMMY® Awards were held April 3rd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

This was the first time Suntory had bedding plants grown for the event. The original plan was to grow gallons of Senetti, when the show was going to be January 31st in Los Angeles, but the event was cancelled and rescheduled due to concerns with the COVID Omicron variant.

“Fortunately, there was time to switch crops with the change of venue

Now more than ever we as a community of flower and foliage lovers recognize that our friends and neighbors, our local businesses and homegrown products matter. That is to say, Origin Matters.  We want to ensure the freshest and best quality. We want to support our local businesses for long-term success. We want to have pride in American Grown and American Made. In sourcing your cut flowers and foliage, whether for celebrations, gifts or to beautify our homes and lives, there is no time like the present that we should all be seeking out and purchasing American Grown flowers. This idea should

This was my first experience with SAF CAD. I was not sure what I was in store for. What was awaiting me was an experience I will remember for a long time. SAF (Society of American Florists) is a national US trade association that represents the floral industry in the US. All are members, from retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers to growers, educators, and students. SAF CAD aims to provide marketing, government advocacy, industry information, and best practices for members of the US floral industry.

It was SAF’s 42nd congressional action day, and I had interviewed various representatives

Grand Rapids, MI, April 4, 2022 – Create TV celebrates the launch of Season 4 of J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom with marathons of episodes from seasons 1-3 in April as well as additional episodes in Prime Time at 9 and 9:30 pm EST, April 11-14. The times for the 5-hour marathons are as follows: Friday, April 8th, 9pm-2am EST; Saturday, April 9th, 10am-3pm EST; and Sunday, April 10th, 12pm-5pm. For night owls, there are additional airings at 2 and 2:30 am EST April 11-14. 

“As the new season of Life in Bloom premieres across the nation on public television in April and May, we are thrilled to

With the arrival of Spring, wedding consultations are beginning to pour in, signaling that this will be a busy wedding season! But how do you wow your prospective clients and distinguish yourself from the other florists they're considering? It's all about the details that will help you stand out the most! Here are some pointers to help you through the consultation process and wow your clients.

Presentation is Key
First impressions are everything. In the initial consultation, you sell your services to your prospective clients. Make sure to show off what you are known for! If you are doing