Floral

Brian Krug, University of New Hampshire, Roberto Lopez, Purdue University, and Diane Camberato, formerly of Purdue University were named recipients of the OFA Alex Laurie Award during the 2013 OFA Short Course. …

Fewer people are buying lei, after taking a look at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual summary of Hawaii’s Flowers & Nursery Products — a $69.1 million market. …

A special CD-ROM set and Online Library can be purchased that features most of the 2013 OFA Short Course sessions recorded live, plus accompanying PowerPoint slides and/or handouts. …

One of the best parts of working in the floral industry is all the stories you hear about the flowers. Not just colors, varieties, shapes and sizes, but deep meanings, symbolic actions and thoughtful moments. While the Sun Valley team was down in Miami recently, I spoke with a fellow vendor named Hilliard. He works on the horticulture side of things and we've been booth neighbors at many a show over the years, his accent betrays his tanned skin and his demeanor makes me think of him as a classic British gentleman. …

Add lushness and traditional style to your summer porch, patio, or balcony with ferns. Versatile ferns offer shade- and sun-loving varieties that improve the view when hanging on a porch, combined with pots of colorful annuals, or displayed in classic wire plant stands. Here are 11 simple ways to add fantastic ferns to your garden, yard, and patio. Plus, check out our growing tips and fun facts about the three most popular fern varieties. …