1-800-FLOWERS.COM Teams Up With Pencils Of Promise To Launch Prom Program

April 18, 2013 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.

Just in time for prom season, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.(NASDAQ: FLWS), the world's leading florist and gift shop, announces their collaboration with Pencils of Promise, an award-winning non-profit organization that helps children in the developing world gain access to quality education. Focused on building strong structures and sustainable education programs, Pencils of Promise increases access to quality education and positively impacts students and communities throughout Laos, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Ghana.

Rococo New Guinea Impatiens – An Elegant Twist

April 17, 2013 Floragem

Rococo New Guinea Impatiens is the latest and greatest new plant to dress up shady gardens everywhere.  This beauty is known for both its lively range of colors that are available from bright lipstick red to a soft pink.  A unique feature about Rococo is the way the flowers start out and then how they look when they are open.  As the blooms are emerging they look just like rose buds!  Then, when they are fully open they have a ruffled beauty like no other.

Monrovia Unveils Three Fabulous New Berry Shrubs

April 17, 2013 Monrovia

Monrovia is pleased to partner with another outstanding breeder, Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, to grow three exciting selections from their new BrazelBerries™ Collection. This breeding program focuses on berry varieties that are easy to grow, with exquisite ornamental qualities and amazing fruit. Each selection has successfully passed rigorous trialing across many geographical regions and growing situations.

Interior Plantscapers Learn Cutting-Edge Techniques At OFA & PLANET Interior Plantscape Symposium

More than 130 interior plantscape professionals from across the country learned cutting-edge techniques and skills last week by participating in the OFA & PLANET Interior Plantscape Symposium.

Garden Gems Paper Planter Introduced By Walters Seed Company

April 16, 2013 Walters Seed Company

Walters Seed Company, LLC of Holland, MI, introduces its first retail product, the Garden Gems ™ Paper Planter Kit. The kit includes everything consumers need to start seedlings using the Biodegradable Planter Box. Consumers will delight in the assorted flowers available and home cooks will be inspired by the culinary herb varieties. Moms will especially like these treasures as party favors, teacher gifts and for use as craft projects for all ages.