Agreements In D.C. Forged Over Beef And BBQ – A Great Mix

Beef was represented as an official product sponsor in regional Giant stores during the weeks leading up to and including the two-day 25th Annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle. It was held in the heart of Washington, D.C., June 24-25. Attendees were invited to visit the beef booth for recipes, samples, games, giveaways and more to learn why beef makes every cookout a summertime favorite.

Florists Wave The Flag For American Flowers Week

Here's something colorful and patriotic to celebrate: In June and July, every state in the U.S. is producing flowers, from anemones to zinnias, and some, the quintessentially American Shasta Daisy.

OK State Workshop To Focus On Challenges In Floriculture

“This conference has been designed for the green industry professional, as well as the advanced hobbyist/gardening enthusiast,” Mike Schnelle, OSU Cooperative Extension floriculture specialist said. “Everyone who attends will go home with many new ideas regarding greenhouse gardening and plant materials. We’ve got several Extension and industry specialists who will be on hand to share their expertise in a variety of topics.”

King George Tulip Grower Is Branching Out

Bloomia’s King George location, formerly FreshTulips USA, is known mainly for its tulips. It ships more than 1 million stems a week from the greenhouse complex to grocery chains such as Wegmans, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. But Bloomia is branching out.

Costco Introduces A New Food Court Burger

The bulk-seller has a new burger offer at their food counter. And if they're anywhere as good as the store's $1.50 hot dogs, everybody wins.