Rio Roses: Wedding P.R.E.P.
The COVID-19 pandemic turned the wedding industry upside down. Weddings planned for the Spring and Summer were canceled or postponed, and florists have been reeling. Everything seems so up-in-the-air right now. …
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Flowers: A Positive Solution to the Effects of Social Distancing
A few months ago, the term “social distancing” was relatively unknown; now, it’s a permanent part of everyone’s vocabulary. Social distancing brings with it a host of mental, physical, and emotional effects, from fear and anxiety to boredom to anger and frustration. These feelings aren’t going away any time soon. Still, there is a way to help alleviate this “staying inside all day” fatigue: Flowers. …
Rio Roses’ Mother’s Day P.R.E.P
Well, here we are, in entirely new territory. While things may be getting a bit more “back to normal” by the time Mother’s Day rolls around, we don’t know that for sure. One thing we do know: People may very well be celebrating the biggest floral holiday of the year at a distance. Flowers could not be more critical at a time like this when we’re all feeling so isolated. …
A Growing Concern – an Interview With Victor Giorgini, Owner of Equiflor
When it comes to flower growers, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought some serious challenges around the world, including our farms in Ecuador, Colombia, and Costa Rica. We interviewed our President and CEO, R. Victor Giorgini, to discuss some of these challenges and how we are working to support our farms and workforce through these unprecedented times. …
Rio Roses Wholesaler Spotlight: Kennicott Brothers
Kennicott Brothers has been recognized as one of the oldest continuous businesses in Illinois. Their story began in 1836, when Dr. John A. Kennicott, founded The Grove Nursery and soon began selling rose bushes and other floral products in the Chicagoland area. …
