Floral

Sidi Limehouse has collected hydrangeas since digging up some from his grandmother’s yard 20 years ago. In two decades, he has collected more than 3,000 plants. He hesitates when asked to choose a favorite, simply saying that he likes them all. …

The 2009 wholesale value of floriculture crops is down 7 percent from the revised 2008 valuation. The total crop value at wholesale for the 15-state program for all growers with $10,000 or more in sales is estimated at $3.83 billion for 2009, compared with $4.11 billion for 2008. …

The Iberiada also known as the 17th Latin American Congress of Florists particularly aims to demonstrate the talent and passion of the local participants in the floral trade, with special showcases by the international students as well as the professors of the Latin American School of Floral Art (EIAF), which also hosts the event. …

Bountiful Gardens, anchored by two commercial-size greenhouses with peeling paint and missing windows, operates primarily as a wholesale supplier for Burkard Nurseries and Lincoln Avenue Nursery in Pasadena. But they’ve also started selling retail by appointment to a growing number of in-the-know landscape professionals and home gardeners. …

Northwestern State Universitys Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will offer classes in floral design, florist exam preparation. …