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Help Us Name This New CA Grown Rose!

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Kasey Cronquist

The CCFC is working hard to try and determine a name for this BRAND NEW rose varietal, only available in California! What should we call it? A) Star Struck B) Disco Queen C) Funfetti We need to know today! Leave … Continue reading →

Make Her Feel Extra Special, Buy American Grown

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Kasey Cronquist

Each year I am impressed at how much media attention the cut flower and floral industry receives for Valentine’s Day. Or maybe it’s that I’m actually more impressed at how little attention it gets, aside from our two big flower … Continue reading →

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2013: “The Year of Local,” So Says NRA

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Kasey Cronquist

If its true that floral follows the produce industry when it comes to consumer trends and demand, its welcome news to hear that the National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) survey of more than 1,800 American Culinary Federation chefs in October and … Continue reading →

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3 Reasons Why Florists Should Beat Wal-Mart to Market

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Kasey Cronquist

As a former Chamber of Commerce exec, I think I’ve pretty much heard all there is to say about Wal-Mart, the good, the bad and the ugly. I’ve served in communities where there has been a Wal-Mart and where there … Continue reading →

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“California Grown” Spray Roses Takes Best in Show!

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Kasey Cronquist

Locally grown California Flower Fans can take pride in this week’s first place finish by Eufloria Flowers of Nipomo, CA taking home the Society of American Florists (SAF) Outstanding Varieties Competition “Best in Show” award for its beautiful spray rose … Continue reading →

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