Floral

The Fair Flowers Fair Plants certification system has seen some developments as of late: a number of growers and traders have left, while two new chains have also joined the accreditation program. Moreover, cooperation with other, similar, certifications has been undertaken and will soon result in an increase in participating producers and therefore products. …

The former Carleton Growers greenhouse business in Carp, Ontario is being transformed into Carp Acres, Canada's first pesticide free flower production facility, thanks to efforts of the Carp Ridge Learning Centre. The nursery business is currently producing a wide variety of cut flowers for sale commercially in the Ottawa area at both the Parkdale and Landsdowne markets. …

Many of the spring plants are starting to look a little worn out this time of year. Late-season perennials, however, are just hitting their stride, and make a big difference if you’ve made a point to include them in your garden. We’re familiar with mums, showy stonecrops (sedum), asters and ornamental grasses. Other options can be harder to find, but the extra effort is worthwhile. …

Bi-color sheets have long been proven to be a simple, elegant way to dress-up your bouquets and plants. The color combinations -some of them very vibrant- have inspired Koen Pack’s Product Development Team to use this concept for their latest sleeve design, “Miami.” …

The sixth Alaska Peony Growers Conference drew over 75 attendees from around the state and beyond to a three-day conference in Homer over the weekend. The group included buyers and other interested parties from California, Oregon, Michigan and elsewhere. …