Southern Oregon’s Specialty-Cut Flower Grower, Le Mera Gardens

February 23, 2011 Greg Stiles, Mail Tribune

The owner of Le Mera Gardens, a specialty-cut flower grower in the valley, found that being proud of what she does means good business.

McCain Urges U.S. To Restore Colombia Trade Benefits

“Colombian officials tell me without these trade preferences, their cut flower industry, which is one of the pillars of their economy, could contract by 15 to 20 percent in the coming weeks,” McCain said.

Miami Flower Classes In The Design District

February 22, 2011 Miami School of Flower Design

Classes will be held at the Miami School of Flower Design offering hands on design classes to beginners in floral design. Mike Gaffney who’s been seen recently on CBS The Early Show will give an insiders view into the design world. All classes include lots of flowers and fun as well as an understanding of all those beautiful images seen in floral and home decor magazines.

Sheer Guts Help Stamford Man Start Floral Empire

Steve Geruso had been in a flower shop only once before he decided this was going to be his life. One day a friend needed help in his florist shop in Stamford — and Steve fell in love with flowers. I had an instant passion, he says, smiling at the memory. I knew I wanted to start a business, says Steve, but I didnt know what it was going to be. Then I found flowers.

Whole Blossoms Now Offers Centerpiece Bouquets Directly From The Farm

February 22, 2011 Whole Blossoms

If you are passionate about decorating your rooms using centerpieces made of fresh flowers, then your favorite bulk flower supplier, Whole Blossoms have heard you. Whole Blossoms will now be shipping centerpiece bouquets directly from their farms to your rooms. You can also order flowers for wedding decoration as well as the centerpiece bouquets for dining tables.