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New Benefit: 10% Off SAF Membership
New Benefit: 10% Off SAF Membership

CalFlowers and the Society of American Florists Partner for Exclusive Membership Savings CalFlowers is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Society of American Florists (SAF), bringing our members an exciting opportunity to save on SAF membership. This collaboration underscores our... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Richardson
Date posted01/13/2025


Back to the Future: 2025 WUMFA Annual Convention Update
Back to the Future: 2025 WUMFA Annual Convention Update

Letter from Convention Chair Spencer Whitehouse–Seim We’re in the thick of it again, my dear fellow florists. It begins as corsage orders for Homecoming. Then, as soon as you’re back in the groove, you get hit by Thanksgiving centerpieces. And then who-knows-what: poinsettias,... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted01/13/2025


Ignite Your Passion at the 2025 Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo!
Ignite Your Passion at the 2025 Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo!

Calling all florists, event planners, and floral enthusiasts! The wait is over! Mark your calendars for the 2025 Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo (GLFEE), happening Friday, February 28th through Sunday, March 2nd at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This year's theme, "Ignite &... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted01/13/2025


2025 Membership Drive: Join Now, Save $100
2025 Membership Drive: Join Now, Save $100

At CalFlowers, we’re dedicated to fostering growth, collaboration, and success within the floral industry. Our 2025 Membership Drive, running from January 1 to March 31, offers a unique opportunity for floral professionals—growers, wholesalers, retailers, e-commerce, and service... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Richardson
Date posted12/31/2024


"Self-Care, New You" Challenge
"Self-Care, New You" Challenge

Let’s start the New Year by celebrating the incredible power of flowers and self-care! On January 2nd, That Flower Feeling is launching the Self-Care, New You Challenge, a month-long social media campaign to inspire consumers to embrace flowers as part of their self-care... Continue Reading

Postedby Madison Greene
Date posted12/30/2024


San Francisco Flower Market bids farewell to its home of 58 years — but it’s not moving far
San Francisco Flower Market bids farewell to its home of 58 years — but it’s not moving far

San Francisco Flower Market bids farewell to its home of 58 years — but it’s not moving far Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted12/20/2024


CalFlowers Annual Recap
CalFlowers Annual Recap

2024 A Year in Review   As 2024 comes to a close, we look back on a year marked by collaboration and shared achievements... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Richardson
Date posted12/19/2024


New Marketing Assistance Now Available for Specialty Crop Producers
New Marketing Assistance Now Available for Specialty Crop Producers

New Marketing Assistance Now Available for Specialty Crop Producers Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted12/19/2024


December 2024 Newsletter
December 2024 Newsletter

Read the December Newsletter here. Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Richardson
Date posted12/11/2024


Adapting Hiring Strategies for Success in the Evolving Floral Industry
Adapting Hiring Strategies for Success in the Evolving Floral Industry

The floral industry is undergoing rapid changes, from advances in technology and sustainability to shifting consumer preferences and workforce dynamics. For flower growers, shippers, wholesalers, importers, specialty non-ornamental growers, hard goods and packaging manufacturers,... Continue Reading

Postedby Pam Lopez
Date posted12/10/2024


Member Spotlight: Cake Bloom
Member Spotlight: Cake Bloom

Nestled in the heart of Charlottesville, Virginia, Cake Bloom is redefining how we view flowers and celebrations. This sister-owned and operated small business opened its doors in September 2021 with a heartfelt mission: to make every occasion extraordinary. At Cake Bloom, florals take center... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Richardson
Date posted12/9/2024


CaliFlora 2024 – Rekindle Your Imagination – A Huge Success!
CaliFlora 2024 – Rekindle Your Imagination – A Huge Success!

The California State Floral Association (CSFA) proudly hosted its annual event, CaliFlora 2024 – Rekindle Your Imagination, on November 8–10, 2024, at Cal Expo in Sacramento. This year’s convention brought together floral enthusiasts, students, and industry professionals for... Continue Reading

Postedby Monnaie C. Pepin
Date posted12/9/2024