Floral

FROM strategically placed mistletoe to a cheery red poinsettia and a classic holly wreath, there are many beautiful plants that help us celebrate the splendor of the holiday season. But my favorite of all is the massive, deep red, blooming Hippeastrum, commonly — and erroneously — known as Amaryllis. …

Shirley Pennimen’s job at a tech firm leaves her wanting for an analog hobby, something to get her out of the house and in contact with her surroundings. Mission College in Santa Clara gives Pennimen precisely that opportunity–and teaches her how to make money from it, too. Pennimen is one of about 90 students enrolled in the retail floristry program at Mission College, one of the only programs of its kind. …

You are reading this correctly! Peonies will be available directly from the greenhouses of the northern part of Israel. …

The Deep-Dive initiative was created to improve the quality of Poinsettia cutting production with particular attention to pest and disease control. One year after the start of the initiative, the time was ripe to revisit Kenya Cuttings to evaluate the first years progress and results. …

For companies in every industry, the efficiency with which activities can be carried out is determined for the most part by the availability of sufficient funds. FFP is no different from any other organization in having to deal with constantly increasing operational costs. …