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Register for Sustainabloom's Upcoming Webinar on March 25th!
Register for Sustainabloom's Upcoming Webinar on March 25th!

Register for Sustainabloom's Upcoming Webinar on March 25th! How Sustainability Shows Up in Everyday Floral Operations Sustainability is often discussed in broad terms, but what does it actually look like in the day-to-day operations of floral businesses? In this Sustainabloom webinar on... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted03/16/2026


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


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


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


AFE - Applications Now Open for Graduate Scholarships!
AFE - Applications Now Open for Graduate Scholarships!

Applications Now Open for Graduate Scholarships! For Immediate ReleaseThe American Floral Endowment (AFE) is excited to announce applications are now open for the Altman Family Scholarship and the Paul Ecke, Jr. Scholarship. These merit-based, prestigious scholarships... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted01/16/2026


Television Programmers Say YES to Season 8 of ‘Life In Bloom’
Television Programmers Say YES to Season 8 of ‘Life In Bloom’

A Season 8 Update from J: On Christmas Eve, I received the best news from our Public Television Distributor regarding Season 8, which will premiere starting April 1, 2026. Please let me set the stage with a little background for review… The presence of “J Schwanke’s... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted01/16/2026


2026 Membership Drive: Join Now, Save $100
2026 Membership Drive: Join Now, Save $100

At CalFlowers, we’re dedicated to fostering growth, collaboration, and success within the floral industry. Our 2026 Membership Drive, running from January 1 to March 31, offers a unique opportunity for floral professionals—growers, wholesalers, retailers, e-commerce, and service... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Richardson
Date posted01/1/2026


CalFlowers End-of-Year Report
CalFlowers End-of-Year Report

As we close out the year, CalFlowers is proud to share highlights in our End-of-Year Report, reflecting on key milestones and a strong foundation for the coming years. Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Richardson
Date posted12/18/2025