Floral

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. …

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “2010 Worldwide Florists Stores Industry Report” report to their offering. The Worldwide Florists Stores Industry report, published annually, contains timely and accurate industry statistics, forecasts and demographics. …

Ball Horticultural Company announces the acquisition of the assets and manufacturing facilities of DP Foods LLC and the rights to market the Daniels brand of plant nutrition. DP Foods manufactures Daniels products, an industry leader in sustainable, organic and cost-effective plant food products for the professional grower, landscaper and home gardener. …

We called a few of you to discuss Valentines Day and realized how much you have to say! So this Valentines Day, we want to make our program yours! When our Design Directors Neville MacKay and Kevin Ylvisaker AIFD, PFCI, design the Valentines Day arrangements, we want to make what you will use! What type of arrangements would you like us to make, so that you can put the photos on your own website? …

Rocket Farms has partnered with Ecke Ranch, the industrys oldest and most respected poinsettia breeder, to create a comprehensive training program that will provide growers with the knowledge to grow superior poinsettias. Poinsettias are a highly technical crop, and given the lack of universal standards, there can be wide variations in quality. …