Design Star is Spreading the American Grown Flower Love Nationwide
Earning the designation of “Design Star” is no small feat in a nationwide community of talented floral designers. And when Christy Hulsey, owner and creative director of Colonial House of Flowers in...
View ArticleAmerican Grown Flowers Are Focus of National Geographic Coverage
Certified Farmer Andrea Gagnon Shares the Origin Matters Message, Wows With Her Flowers The November issue of the National Geographic features Certified American Grown flower farmers Andrea Gagnon of...
View ArticleField to Vase Dinner is Launch Pad For New Line of Floral Design Products
Longtime Dinner Tour Sponsor Syndicate Sales Unveils New Products on Chapple’s Farm The American Grown Field to Vase Dinner Tour tends to make news in the communities where it stops. But at a recent...
View Article‘The Grateful Table’ event to feature CA Grown flowers
Fundraiser supports wine country recovery efforts California flower farmers are joining agriculture and tourism industry partners to support a pop-up feast to benefit wine country wildfire recovery...
View ArticleCalifornia Growing | Nimble Nature Keeps Ocean View Flowers Growing
Over the next several weeks, the California Cut Flower Commission will be highlighting California flower farmers who are investing in the future and growing their farms through a series of blog posts...
View ArticleCalifornia Flower Farmers, Floral Designers, Contribute to The Grateful Table
Farmers Send Flowers to Honor, Thank First Responders at Wildfire Benefit Feast In early October, wildfires ripped through California’s renowned wine country, displacing more than 10,000 in Napa and...
View ArticleCCFC Names ‘2017 Flower Farm Champion’
Safeway’s Crystal Hedgpeth to be Honored for Blue Bucket Campaign Click image above to hear Crystal Hedgpeth share her team’s effort to showcase their support and dedication to providing Safeway...
View ArticleCCFC Supports Next Generation of Floral Designers
The California Cut Flower Commission (CCFC) recently sponsored the California State Floral Association’s 12th annual student design competition at CaliFlora 2017 held at the International Floral Trade...
View ArticleAmerica’s flower farmers are heading back to D.C.
Each year, a delegation of America’s flower farmers head to Washington, D.C. and join together to advocate, share the #originmatters message, connect with members of the Congressional Cut Flower Caucus...
View Article2017 Field To Vase Dinner Tour Ends With a Beautiful Sunset in Florida
The last stop on the 2017 American Grown Field to Vase Dinner Tour was not only the perfect finale, it was among the tour’s most unique destinations. Over 150 people attended the last American Grown...
View ArticleCalPoly, FTD and the Tournament of Roses Parade Motorcycles To Be Certified...
The motorcycles used during the Tournament of Roses parade by the Pasadena Police Department will be joining Cal Poly Universities and FTD as another certified CA Grown parade entry in 2018. This...
View ArticleFarm & Flower Guide Inspires Wholesaler to Increase American Grown Offerings
Andrea Grist, business manager for Florasource KC in Overland Park, Kansas, was preparing for a customer open house when she had a bright idea. Why not have some issues of Florists’ Review available...
View ArticleCCFC’s top 10 list for 2017
It’s a year-end tradition that helps us both remember where we’ve been and chart a successful path into the new year – the top 10 list, that is. And so as 2017 winds down, the California Cut Flower...
View ArticleFamers Star Alongside Flowers on Online Retailer’s Site
Customers who visit The Bouqs Company website might be surprised to see some smiling faces posted alongside the flowers and custom bouquets sold on the site. Just who are they? They’re the American...
View ArticleJune Van Wingerden Elected Chair of the California Cut Flower Commission
Co-Owner of Ocean Breeze Farms Has Long History of Service, Advocacy Past CCFC Chair Diana Roy of Resendiz Brothers Protea Growers, passes the gavel to June VanWingerden of Ocean Breeze Farms who was...
View ArticleEpiphany Plus Gut Check Has Renowned Florist Pondering Going All American Grown
Kelly Shore was the featured designer at the American Grown Field to Vase Dinner at Scenic Place Peonies in July last year. She taught a class prior to the event, encouraging the use and support for...
View Article2018 Tour Kicks Off In California
5 Breathtaking Stops Announced for the 2018 American Grown Field to Vase Dinner Tour The fourth season of the American Grown Field to Vase Dinner Tour is underway, and Certified American Grown wants...
View ArticleGet Gorgeous Help With Remaining On Trend
Check out the 2018-19 American Floral Trends Forecast Wrapped inside the pages of the January 2018 issue of Florist’s Review is the 2018-19 American Floral Trends Forecast. And it’s glorious! This...
View ArticleCalifornia Grown Flowers Star on Rose Parade Vehicles
It’s not just floats that glide down Colorado Boulevard during the annual Rose Parade. There’s also an incredible group of vintage and contemporary cars – and for the last 5 years, all were adorned in...
View ArticleRenowned Designers To Wow Guests at First Two Dinner Tour Stops
Rene Van Rems, Debi Lilly to Design Tablescapes at California Dinners We’re always excited when things really start coming together for each of the American Grown Field to Vase dinners, but this year,...
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