Floral

New this spring, the My Garden Designer mobile design tool helps novice gardeners plan and plant creative flower gardens. It is designed to take the guesswork out of flower color, height and compatibility, creating "recipes" for easily planted containers or flowerbeds. …

Whereas, The Michigan Floriculture Growers Council represents the collective business interests of the floriculture sector of Michigan’s economy; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare June 9, 2012, as Michigan Flower Planting Day in the state of Michigan. We recognize this date as a day when residents who have yet to beautify their yards and patios with flowers are encouraged to do so. This not only improves the great appearance of our state and the quality of life for gardeners and their neighbors, but also supports Michigan’s vibrant floriculture industry. …

Roses are an important part of your sales and business. Roses come in many sizes, colours, land of origins and qualities. And to bring the Dutch Roses in the spotlights, Flower Update, in collaboration with Hamifleurs, presented 25 vases by various growers who are members of Flower Update. …

Ecke's new 2012 Interactive Poinsettia Catalog, is available now and is filled with videos, links to technical documents, search capability, and much more.

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Face to face contact with you is very important for us. Nevertheless, we want to go new ways and seize the opportunities given by Social Media. For Trixi® – our successful programme of mixed baskets – we therefore started a Facebook page this month. …