Flower business as a trade has been around for a long time and with all the changes in technology,culture and fashion,flower industry has also gone through great changes also.I remember when sun flowers were on the shop display,maybe about 30 years ago,it was a big deal.Over the years not only... Continue reading →

Around the bay area and specially near the coast,there are many flower farms and growers.Some of the cities that are often heard for growing flowers around the bay area are Half moon bay,Watsonville,Salinas.Petaluma and Pescadero and of course there are many more.Some of the grower names that I have become... Continue reading →

Spring is the best time of year almost anywhere in the world.Bay area has a unique climate and is almost always nice and that makes it special and very desirable to live in.Of all the cities in The Bay,Oakland probably has the nicest weather,always a little warmer than SF but... Continue reading →

The Flower World really shows off when the Spring Party begins and this is the funnest party with special guests such as Ranunculus,Anemones,Peonies ,Lilac and Hyacinthand the players that are already there such as Tulips,Freesias,Daffodils and snap dragons and many more makes for a really fun time and the weather... Continue reading →

For me Valentine's day has always been like a final exam,and I just passed it for the 33rd time.I think it is the ultimate challenge for a retail florist,as the volume can be 20 times a regular business day.Demand is so much higher and there is only so much of... Continue reading →

It is a heavenly feeling when you are in a flower garden and as you look at the beautiful flowers you get close to smell them ,and for some folks if it is their favorite scent,they feel light,love and full of beautiful feelings.Well that is my personal experience and I... Continue reading →

Time plays a huge role with flowers.As far as delivering the flowers to the recipient,if it is a birthday or anniversary,they should receive the flowers earlier in the day as it is their special day to be enjoyed all day and the flowers should be there with them.If it is... Continue reading →

Of course there are flowers that can be eaten and often they can be part of a great salad.But that is not what we are talking about here.Flowers can be the food for the soul through the eyes.They can bring hope and warmth to a sad situation and they can... Continue reading →

Almost everyone has some appreciation for flowers,but there are many that love flowers and have favorites.Some like certain colors like brights or pastels or mixed colors.Some like a certain shape like wild flower look or modern or compact or tall and big,some like simple flowers like daisies,some like tropicals.Some get... Continue reading →

For those of us that love and appreciate flowers,there is no better way to express your thoughts and feelings than giving flowers and sending a message along with it.The beauty of flowers brings joy and happiness to people's lives and love to the heart and soul of the recipient.They can... Continue reading →