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NGB promotes the 2024 “Year of the” crops
National Garden Bureau (NGB) has created, and is making available, on-point marketing tools to help retailers promote the 2024 “Year of the” crops. These tools are designed to make life easier and allow all to... more »
ANDMORE’s Bob Maricich named trade show industry icon
ANDMORE chairman and CEO Bob Maricich received the Industry Icon Award from Trade Show News Network (TSNN) at its 2023 TSNN Awards on Oct. 28 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, Puerto... more »
AmericanHort warns of phishing scams
In an email, AmericanHort noted that it has been made aware of several new Cultivate’24 hotel and attendee list phishing scams. Official housing partner “We want to remind you that the official, exclusive housing partner... more »
SAF’s Next Gen LIVE! heads to San Diego in February
The Society of American Florists’ third annual Next Gen LIVE! conference will take place Feb. 25-27, 2024, in San Diego, California. The event is created by – and for – the up-and-coming generation of floral professionals,... more »
Winners’ circle: 14 award-winning varieties to stock your benches
Adding new varieties to your retail bench is critical for increased sales as new trends emerge and consumers’ wants and needs shift. Choosing new varieties that are tried and true can help you set your... more »
580 retailers participate in SAF’s Petal It Forward event
The Society of American Florists’ ninth annual Petal It Forward event on Oct. 18 drew in participants from 580 floral businesses in all 50 states (and seven countries) — all helping to spread the joy of flowers. The... more »
Submissions open for MANTS 2024 New Product Showcase
The Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) invites registered exhibitors to submit their latest products, varietals, services, and innovations for the 2024 Trade Show and New Product Media Showcase. With the opportunity to draw attention from... more »Judy Laushman to retire from ASCFG
The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG) has announced that Judy Laushman, executive director, will retire at the end of 2023. Along with Allan Armitage, Ph.D., Laushman co-founded the ASCFG in 1988. It grew... more »
TPIE Returns to Ft. Lauderdale
The Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE), which showcases the latest trends in foliage, floral and tropicals, returns Jan. 17-19, 2024, to the Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The trade show encompasses nearly... more »
2023 AAS Display Garden Landscape Design Challenge winners crowned
All-America Selections has announced the winners of its 2023 Landscape Design Challenge. The AAS Display Gardens were tasked with using their AAS-winning flowers and plants in and around a theme of “A Whimsical Garden!” and... more »SAF names president elect
Lori Wheat, AAF, CFO and marketing director of Lafayette Florist, Gift Shop and Garden Center in Lafayette, Colorado, will serve as the Society of American Florists' president-elect beginning in August 2024 at SAF’s annual convention.... more »
AIB announces National Award recipients at annual symposium
Top honors for the prestigious 2023 America in Bloom program were announced at the annual symposium and awards celebration held Sept. 28-30 in South Carolina. All participants were evaluated on seven criteria: community vitality, floral impact,... more »
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