by LF | Jul 16, 2009 | Uncategorized
As announced by the Floral Industry and discussed in our previous post on Billy Balls, we are moving toward product and box barcodes on cut flower products by 2010. So let’s look at the first milestone and see what needs to be done to be ready. According to...
by LF | Jul 10, 2009 | Flower Colors
When you think about it, how many products do you buy that are guaranteed to become worthless in a week or two? Sure that steak you bought needs to be eaten soon – but you could freeze it. And yes, Christmas trees are not too valuable on December 26 th –...
by LF | Jun 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
The wholesale flower industry is joining the rest of the consumer products community with the latest initiative by the GS1-US to barcode cut flowers and their packaging. One of the last holdouts in the consumer products world, flower growers, importers, and...
by LF | Jun 19, 2009 | Fundraising Ideas
Carnations and roses are the most popular fundraising flower. Carnations are very inexpensive, easy to work with, and are last a week or more. They come in a variety of colors with red, white and pink being the most popular for fundraising. They can be purchased in...
by LF | Jun 19, 2009 | DIY Flowers: How To Tutorials, Flower Arrangement Ideas
Keep in mind that your guests will want to talk to teach other. Your flowers should not block their view. Centerpieces in low, square or round glass vases are very popular right now. Floral tape is placed over the top of the vase forming a supporting grid. The...
