Floral

A word to the wise this graduation season: Lei will be pricey because of the shortage of Thailand-grown orchids, not to mention the thousands of lei that are now being shipped to the mainland. …

Earn “favorite child status” this Mother’s Day by sending Mom a living, flowering bonsai tree from importer, distributor and retailer, Bonsai Outlet. Leave your siblings in the dust! Let the sibs give her short-lived cut flowers while you shine with a living, growing work of art. Share the love on Mother’s Day with a bonsai tree, the unexpected yet perfect gift.
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Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski’s (D-Fremont) bill to combat consumer deception in the floral industry passed the state Assembly today with strong bipartisan support on a 60-11 vote. The bill, AB 1581, requires floral retailers who use local phone numbers or local names to include their address and notice of their place of business in their advertisements. …

To promote early delivery, Teleflora is hosting a sweepstakes offering daily drawings of $1,000 cash plus a chance at winning hand-arranged, hand-delivered flowers for a year. …

The Platinum Coast Orchid Society 49th Annual Orchid Show and Sale features thousands of plants from a dozen commercial growers. In addition to the plants for sale, all the orchid paraphernalia — hangers, pots and growing media — will be available. The American Orchid Society sanctioned event also serves as a showcase for amateur exhibitors. …