Mother's Day is behinds us, but now is not the time to sit back and relax. Spring and early summer are serious "Prime Time" for flower professionals. Women's Day, Easter, Administrative Professionals Day, Earth Day and Mother's Day are the big flower days on the spring calendar, however, now we move into the cultural traditions that aren't centered on a single day.

Senior and junior proms are happening all across the nation. Hope your fingers are ready for boutonniere and corsage work. This is many young adults' first experience with the beauty and power of flowers and fashion. Do you still have that picture of you and your date stuffed in the back of a year book somewhere?

Graduations, both high school and college, will be taking place in late May, through June. The image of a Grad with a bunch of tulips or a bouquet to match their gown or school colors is a classic. Flowers capture the essence of the accomplishments a Grad has achieved, and as friends and family gather to celebrate; fresh flowers are the best way to dress up a home or event space.

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