OFA & ANLA To Offer Second Edition Of The New Vision Forum

In January 2013, OFA – The Association of Horticulture Professionals hosted the firstever New Vision Forum for garden center owners from the United States and Canada. Retail consultants John Stanley and Sid Raisch facilitated the event, and will lead the next edition on November 56, 2013 in Raleigh, North Carolina. As the foremost organizations providing education and market development for independent garden retailers, OFA and the American Nursery & Landscape Association (ANLA) will host the Forum in conjunction with OFA’s Grow & Sell for Profit Conference.

Greenleaf Wholesale Florist Open House, Austin, TX – Sept. 19th

September 10, 2013 Greenleaf Wholesale Florist

Come and meet our vendors, ask about standing orders and get 30% off supplies all day. A designer will be on stage showing off simple yet elegant wedding ideas. Free food and refreshments. 9:00 am until 3:00 pm at Greenleaf Austin. 2005 Wheless Lane, Austin, TX.

Scabiosa: Bright Wild Flower

September 9, 2013 PurE Seasonal Flowers

You can’t help but feel happy in a field of Scabiosa’s. Flowers on long stems, waving in the wind. The flower petals are fragile and lightly frilled, just like a summer dress. There are many different varieties of Scabiosa. The original colour is dark purple, but you can now get them in a range of colours such as white and light blue.
Scab or pincushion

Chain Of Life Network Debuts New Website

Chain of Life Network® has unveiled a new website that just went online, replacing the original version.

Sun Valley Group: Lily Talks Lilies

September 9, 2013 Sun Valley Group's Flower Talk

Our lilies are the rock stars of the flower world, sure they have an ego, sure they are flashy, but as Muhammad Ali said, “It’s not bragging if you can back it up.”