Sunday, September 9, 2007

Resources for Local Florists


In addition to the sites linked on the right side of this blog, below I've listed some recommended resources for professional local flower shops.


The Society of American Florists - Trade association of retailers, growers, wholesalers and suppliers representing the US floral industry.
Flower Council of Holland - Product, design and trends information about Dutch flowers.
Flower Chat - The largest online community of professional retail florists discussing ongoing floral industry issues. Login required.
Flowers and Cents - Online community of growers, wholesalers, shippers and retailers of fresh flowers.
American Institute Of Floral Designers - Accrediting organization for professional floral designers in the US.

Human Flower Project - Blog focused on the social and economic impact of flowers in cultures from around the world.
Dirt - A Blog by Amy Stewart - From the author of New York Times Bestseller Flower Confidential.
The Florist Detectives - Describes misleading and deceptive marketing practices in the retail floral industry.

Happy reading!

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