Floral

Overall, the total value of the countys agricultural sector fell to $149.2 million in 2009, an 8.3 percent slide compared to $162.7 million the previous year, the second straight year of decline for county farmers. …

Today Black & Decker introduced its new PlantSmart digital plant care sensor that provides expert advice for growing and maintaining all types of plants and flowers, both indoors and out. PlantSmart helps to put an end to the discouraging cycle of trial and error in gardening. With its easy-to-use technology and advice, PlantSmart creates a satisfying and productive gardening experience. …

Bices has a special offer for Fort Worth-area people tired of heat waves and recessions free roses, with only one small catch. Lucky recipients will be asked to keep one and give the rest away to others in a series of random acts of kindness. …

A Maryland company agreed Monday to pay $12.8 million to buy South Carolina’s troubled Park Seed, whose seed catalog has been a small source of warmth during long winters across the country for more than 140 years. …

The following PFDE candidates have been recognized by the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) as recipients of its coveted Certified Floral Designer (CFD) designation. They were granted this designation after successfully completing the Professional Floral Design Evaluation (PFDE) that took place July 1 immediately prior to the Institute’s National Symposium in Boston. …