2026-2027 Membership Directory Members, this is your FINAL opportunity to update your contact information and floral availability for the 2026-2027 Directory. Please log into your Member Compass or... Continue Reading
Dear CalFlowers Member, CalFlowers has always been about bringing people together to strengthen the floral industry. Our roots stretch back to 1941, when a group of flower growers and shippers came together to solve a simple but important problem: how to better coordinate the transportation of... Continue Reading
“We are so delighted to share - that we were notified by Podstatus, a leading podcast monitoring service - that our Behind the Bloom Podcast with J Schwanke and RJ Pole is ranking #127 - on Apple Podcasts in the last 30 days,” says J Schwanke. As a point of reference, Apple Podcasts... Continue Reading
Floral industry leaders to reconvene March 1–4, 2026, at the Doral Washington, DC – November 3, 2025 – The Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association (WFFSA) has officially opened registration for the 2026 Floral Distribution Conference (FDC), taking place March... Continue Reading
San Marcos, CA — November 5, 2025 — CalFlowers, one of the leading associations dedicated to promoting flower enjoyment and supporting the floral industry nationwide, is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Ortiz and John Louie to its Board of Directors. Both will serve... Continue Reading
Continental Floral Greens Announces Key Leadership Promotions and Career Growth Milestones Continental Floral Greens (CFG), a leader in the floral industry, is proud to announce several key promotions within its leadership team - a reflection of the company’s continued growth, internal... Continue Reading
Great Lakes Floral Foundation Inducts Bob Patterson CF into Hall of Fame! Haslett, MI (October 30, 2024) - On the evening of October 28, 2025, the Great Lakes Floral Foundation inducted Bob Patterson CF, owner of Patterson’s Flowers in Big Rapids, Reed City and Cadillac, MI into the... Continue Reading
For Immediate Release Alexandria, VA - October 27, 2025 The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has released a new video that highlights the organization’s long-standing commitment to strengthening and advancing the floral industry. With engaging visuals, the educational video illustrates... Continue Reading
The floral industry is evolving faster than ever. From advanced logistics and e-commerce growth to new consumer trends and global supply chain shifts. Floral professionals are leading innovation and shaping the future of the industry. To thrive, you need more than beautiful flowers, you need... Continue Reading
For Immediate Release Alexandria, VA - October 16, 2025 CalFlowers' long-standing scholarship through the American Floral Endowment(AFE) is being renamed to celebrate the life and legacy of one of its most influential members. The scholarship, which was originally established... Continue Reading
You already know about our top-tier shipping programs, but are you aware of the other amazing CalFlowers membership benefits? Join us for this 45-minute online event... Continue Reading
“Taking a season or a holiday and tailoring segments around it is always fun,” notes J Schwanke, creator of Life In Bloom. “Now seems like a good time to remind everyone about our Autumn (414), Halloween (714), and Día de los Muertos (610) episodes, all available to... Continue Reading
