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Life in Bloom Marathon on Create TV Reaches 116.8 Million U.S. Households
Life in Bloom Marathon on Create TV Reaches 116.8 Million U.S. Households

Grand Rapids, MI, March 10, 2026 – What would spring be without flowers? Celebrate the start of spring and National Flower Day with ten back-to-back episodes of J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom on Create TV March 20, 21, and 22, and welcome the beauty of flowers into your home. “Our... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted03/10/2026


SF Flower Mart To Bring Eileen Gu "Firehorse" To Life
SF Flower Mart To Bring Eileen Gu "Firehorse" To Life

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, March 9, 2026Contact: Jeanne Taggart Boes(415) 637-8817 SFFM Floral Designers Transform Olympian Eileen Gu’s Grand Marshal Mustang with Bold Red & Gold Blooms San Francisco, CA — The 2026 Chinese New Year Parade celebrates the rare “Year of the... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted03/9/2026


Member Spotlight: Outlook Flower & Bulb
Member Spotlight: Outlook Flower & Bulb

With more than 75 years of farming history in Outlook, Washington, Outlook Flower & Bulb is building on a strong agricultural legacy with a fresh vision for the floral industry. Formed in 2026, the company combines generations of growing expertise with a forward-thinking approach to... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Richardson
Date posted03/5/2026


Member Spotlight: Pacific Tradeworks
Member Spotlight: Pacific Tradeworks

Meeting the floral industry’s need for reliable, year-round premium greens, Pacific Tradeworks delivers consistent supply, exceptional quality, and dependable service to customers across the country and around the world.Based in Western Washington State, Pacific Tradeworks connects floral... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Richardson
Date posted03/3/2026


What Gen Z Wants from Flowers: New National Consumer Research
What Gen Z Wants from Flowers: New National Consumer Research

What Gen Z Wants from Flowers: New National Consumer Research Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted03/2/2026


Workshop: 5 Tips for an AMAZING Mother's Day
Workshop: 5 Tips for an AMAZING Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and CalFlowers is bringing you two power-packed webinars designed specifically for retailers and wholesalers with Tim Huckabee. During these 30-minute workshops Tim Huckabee, The Profitable Florist, will share real-world strategies backed by his... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Richardson
Date posted02/26/2026


February 2026 Newsletter
February 2026 Newsletter

  President's Message With Valentine’s Day behind us, I hope and trust that you experienced a good and satisfactory holiday. In the coming weeks, the flower industry is gearing up for a series of floral conventions and gatherings,... Continue Reading

Date posted02/18/2026


Valentine’s Day 2026 Industry Snapshot
Valentine’s Day 2026 Industry Snapshot

Steady Sales, Tighter Margins — Saturday Had Limited Impact Valentine’s Day 2026 brought a great deal of uncertainty heading into the season. The holiday fell on a Saturday.Freight costs remained elevated.Labor expenses continued to rise.Tariff discussions added pricing... Continue Reading

Postedby Joost Bongaerts
Date posted02/17/2026


2026 Tradewinds International Floral Show
2026 Tradewinds International Floral Show

Tradewinds International is bringing its most anticipated Farm Direct Floral Show to Las Vegas, Nevada, joining together leading growers and breeders in 80+ booths with flower buyers seeking the latest and highest-quality cut flowers available on the market today. Designed to deliver full-service... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted02/11/2026


“Life In Bloom” News Round Up from J Schwanke
“Life In Bloom” News Round Up from J Schwanke

“Life In Bloom” News Round Up from J Schwanke Behind the Bloom Podcast, with Lane DeVries airs Monday February 16, 2026 I’m so excited for the NEW Behind the Bloom podcast with myself and RJ Pole, with our very first guest, Lane DeVries! I hope you’ll give it a listen!... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted02/9/2026


AFE Marks 65 Years of Investing in the Floral Industry’s Future
AFE Marks 65 Years of Investing in the Floral Industry’s Future

For Immediate Release Alexandria, VA - January 27, 2026 For 65 years, the American Floral Endowment (AFE) has stood at the heart of the floral industry’s progress, funding research, education, and professional development that has fueled progress and helped the floral community grow,... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted01/28/2026


Updated Member Types to Better Serve You
Updated Member Types to Better Serve You

For more than 80 years, CalFlowers has brought the floral industry together—from our early days as a group of California growers and shippers to today’s thriving national community of over 885 members. Now, we’re taking another step forward.In case you missed it, CalFlowers... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Richardson
Date posted01/28/2026