As a floral professional, Thanksgiving presents a unique opportunity to create and sell arrangements embodying the autumn season’s warmth and richness. Customers will be looking for bouquets and centerpieces to enhance their festive tables and convey the heartfelt messages symbolized by various blooms. Rio Roses dives into how to curate the perfect Thanksgiving arrangements and boost sales during this busy holiday season.

1. Use Seasonal Blooms that Resonate with Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving arrangements typically feature vibrant fall flowers such as mums, pom poms, sunflowers and snapdragons

Get ready to dive into the vibrant world of flowers, trends, economic impact and sustainability with the grand finale of the 2023 The Bloom Show Nov. 28, 2023, at 1 p.m. EST.

New Bloom Solutions is thrilled to announce special guests, Dr. Melina Knuth and Dr. Charlie Hall, who will join our host, Sahid Nahim of Above All Flowers and New Bloom Solutions. They will share the latest floral industry trends, economic impacts, pricing effects, and the role of sustainability in shaping the industry's future.

Meet the distinguished guests:

Dr. Charlie Hall, Chief economist for American Hort and a

On Oct. 3-4, breeders and distributors of pot and bedding plants united in Venlo for a two-day program packed with inspirational visits and informative presentations in both The Netherlands and Germany.

The first day of the event was dedicated to Energy and Research. Erik Bax from AAB provided an update on Energy Transition. In the near future, taxes will define the energy price instead of availability. Our industry needs to save energy and look for alternative sources to remain successful. The afternoon was spent at Signify in Eindhoven where Stefan van de Voort showed how vertical farming

The season of spice, enveloping scents of warmth and comfort, and cozy colors in hues of red, orange and rustic browns is upon us. Fall’s focus on restoration and reflection is undoubtedly an opportunity to create a space equally as welcoming by creating harmonized arrangements with neutrals, bright buds and delicate sprays.

When considering the traditional color combinations for the season, it’s hard to imagine anything but dark and emotionally deep colors to design an arrangement. In reality, a true autumnal mood can be emulated with combinations of all hues on the color spectrum. Here are

Danziger is proud to unveil its brand-new 2024-2025 cut flower catalog, presenting more than 100 high-quality new varieties!

With just a click, anyone can enter a bright new world of innovative products enabling growers to become pioneers and rapidly respond to market trends and needs. So check out the catalog to stay one step ahead!

Danziger is always committed to offering the high-grade cut flower varieties anyone needs to let businesses bloom. A few of its novelties will be on display at the upcoming Aalsmeer Trade Fair in the Netherlands. Join us at stand 2.18 from November 7 - 9, where

On the evening of Oct. 17, 2023, the Great Lakes Floral Foundation inducted Jerome Raska AAF, AIFD, CF, PFCI into the Hall of Fame. 

The event was held in the beautiful Vega room and Pavilion at The Vault in Holly, Michigan The evening started at 6 p.m. with a reception where over 100 attendees enjoyed appetizers, libations and good conversation.  At 7 p.m. sharp Foundation President and master of ceremonies Rodney Crittenden welcomed everyone and thanked the event sponsors.  He then informed the attendees that not only were we honor Jerome tonight, but that tomorrow was a very special