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I learned yesterday that Heather Lockwood is joining the staff at Bay Bouquet Floral Studio in Tampa, Florida. A Florist with Heather’s comprehensive AIFD floral training and extensive list of florist awards will compliment the philosophy held by Tony Swick and J. Thomas, who believe in creating only high quality unique fresh flowers arrangements.
Located in the Hyde Park area of Tampa Florida, Bay Bouquet Floral Studio clientele Read the rest of this entry »
Funeral services are taking on a very different tone these days while the desire for funeral flowers remains constant. Funeral services today, though not always religious in nature, reflect the long-held traditions of many religious memorial services that celebrate the life of the deceased moreso than mourn a passing.
The family of my sister’s boyfriend recently celebrated ten years in the funeral home industry. My sister’s boyfriend Josh and I stumbled across a recent Ramblin’ Jan blog Read the rest of this entry »
Ask the Expert: Why aren’t my Casablanca lilies blooming?
I have Casablanca lilies in my garden, they are about four feet high and are staked
in full sunlight all day. Last year it seems that they were in bloom by now. About a month ago they did develop the buds and looked like they were going to start growing but they never got more than and inch or inch and a half big. Now they look like they are drooping. This is their second year. Any ideas??? Brenda
Celebrate July with a bang! The fabulous flower for the month of July is the larkspur which is the common name for several varieties of flowers from the Delphinium and Consolida genera. Beautifully complex, the intricate spikes of Larkspur plants bloom in colors ranging from white to blue and violet to pink, making Larkspur an attractive addition to gardens, homes or inside flower arrangements. The long, stemming Larkspur plant adds a very desirable height and visual appeal to flower arrangements. This touch of distinction keeps Larkspur the popular choice for florists desiring a little extra for a truly stunning arrangement.
Celebrate your independence from unoriginal, boring gift ideas this July. The uncommonly appealing blossom of the larkspur can be used to Read the rest of this entry »
The Networker, a quarterly publication, from Flower Shop Network was recently launched “as one more way to help the local florist in marketing their business effectively both online and offline,” says Brock Atwill, president of Flower Shop Network.
Most successful businesses have one thing in common and that is great communication skills. Communicating with your peers and your customers is essential to achieving a higher bottom line. Communication is the basis for The Networker.
Floral trends, marketing insights, new features, new products, design techniques, informational tidbits and how to market your business are a few of the features found in the publication which will be mailed to Flower Shop Network members.
“Creating a presence for Flower Shop Network’s local florists online is something we strive for” says Loranne Atwill, FSN Vice-President. “Our marketing services for flower shops includes holiday email campaigns, marketing posters, and information resources like the Bloomin’ Blog and now The Networker.”
Creating tools that help local florists reach and provide quality services for their customers is the goal of Flower Shop Network. If you would like to learn more about this publication or other marketing services offered by Flower Shop Network you can call (870) 215-5444 or go online to Flower Shop Network Florists Only.
Read the first edition of The Networker online now - PDF download. (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
The Ohio Florists Association will host their annual OFA Short Course floriculture convention from July 12-15, 2008. Slated as the “PREMIER educational and trade show experience serving the floriculture industry,” the OFA convention will be a valuable experience for member and Read the rest of this entry »
Ask the Expert: Lucky Bamboo Plant
The tips of the leaves are turning brown. Is there anything I can do to prevent
this? To cure? Can the tips be cut off? Will tht prevent the leaves from growing?
Thank you.
Join Flower Shop Network’s network coordinators at the Texas State Florists Association Convention hosted this year at the South Shore Resort and Convention Center in League City, Texas. Florists have a great opportunity to meet and network during this convention. Taking place July 11-13, 2008, the TSFA Convention is sure to be a great time full of education, networking and Read the rest of this entry »
Florists, designers and gift shop managers should get excited as the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market is set to take place once again from July 8-16, 2008. Make plans to attend as the Read the rest of this entry »
The American Institute of Floral Design will be hosting the AIFD Symposium July 3-7, 2008 at the Chicago Hilton and Towers in Chicago, Illinois. Florists and floral designers can enjoy a few fun-filled days of Read the rest of this entry »
