ASCFG Events Calendar

  • Digging Deep: Five Best Things to Manage Soil Health for Cut Flower Farmers

    Zoom

    Dr. Robert Schindelbeck, Extension Associate Director of the Soil Health Lab, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University March 17, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Eastern Healthy soil is the foundation of every successful flower farm. In this webinar, we’ll explore five proven strategies to build and maintain soil health for long-term productivity and plant resilience. Learn […]

  • Selling Wholesale: Is that Right for Your Farm?

    Zoom

    Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Noon EST Presented by Erin McMullen of Rain Drops Farm Selling to wholesale customers, whether they’re florists, designers, or resellers, requires a clear understanding of their needs and expectations. Join the fabulous Erin McMullen of Rain Drop Farms as she offers a practical introduction to building successful wholesale relationships and preparing […]

  • Increasing Profitability in Tough Times

    Zoom

    Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Noon EST Presented by Jenny Marks of Trademarks Farm Unusual economic conditions are putting new pressure on flower farmers and floral businesses. Join Jenny Marks from Trademarks Flower Farm as she provides practical guidance on how to track profitability—and how to make smart operational adjustments when the numbers call for change. […]

  • Ask an Expert: Farming and Social Justice: Practices to Add to Your Farm Today

    Join Bo Dennis of Dandy Ram Farm, an LGBTQ+ flower farm and floral design studio based in rural Maine, for an interactive webinar about farming your values. Dandy Ram grows florals for wedding design services, retail, and wholesale. They have a robust shipping program as well, designing and shipping evergreen wreaths and plant dyed fabrics […]

  • Farm Tour: Little State Flower Co.

    Little State Flower Co. 487 E Rd, Tiverton, RI, United States

    Hosts: Anna Jane Kocon and Bradley Fesmire Little State Flower Farm Co. 487 E Rd, Tiverton, RI 02878 (401) 424-1331 Limited to 50 attendees. Registration Fee: Coming soon! Event Overview: Little State Flower Co. is a five‑acre specialty‑cut flower farm based in Tiverton, Rhode Island, dedicated to sustainable, locally grown blooms tailored for weddings, events and […]

  • Ask an Expert: All about Chrysanthemums

    Zoom

    Chrysanthemums are stunning, resilient, and full of possibility, but growing heirloom varieties often comes with more questions than answers. In this Ask an Expert session, Jessica Hall of Harmony Harvest Farm will dig into the nitty-gritty of mum production, from propagation and spacing to harvest and storage. Since 2014, Jessica has been trialing heirloom mums […]

  • Ask an Expert: Starting Ranunculus from Seed

    Zoom

    While ranunculus can be grown from corms, seed propagation offers an affordable and scalable way to diversify genetics, extend production windows, and experiment with unique varieties. This session takes a deep dive into the technical aspects of starting ranunculus from seed, with an emphasis on efficiency, uniformity, and transplant quality for cut flower production. Scott […]

  • Ask an Expert: Protecting Your Blooms: Frost Management for Cut Flower Farms

    Zoom

    Frost can devastate even the most carefully planned flower crops. In this practical, hour-long webinar, Grace Lam will discuss the proven frost-prevention techniques she uses at Fivefork Farms. Topics include understanding your own microclimate, selecting and deploying effective row covers, strategically using innovative heat sources, assessing potential vulnerabilities, and planning ahead. Participants will walk away […]

  • Farm Tour: Roots Cut Flower Farm

    Roots Cut Flower Farm 2428 Walnut Bottom Rd, Carlisle, PA, United States

    Hosts: Michelle Elston Roots Cut Flower Farm 2428 Walnut Bottom Rd Carlisle, PA 17015 Limited to 75 attendees. Registration Fee: Coming soon! Event Overview: Roots Cut Flower Farm, home of ASCFG Treasurer Michelle Elston, is a sustainable cut-flower farm in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, growing seasonal blooms for bouquets, bulk “party buckets,” and subscription services. They focus […]

  • Farm Tour: Ganden Gardens

    Ganden Gardens 1416 Rodney Ln, Winchester, Ontario, United States

    Host: Nancy Jordan and Katrina Jordan Ganden Gardens 1416 Rodney Ln Winchester, ON K0C 2K0, Canada Limited to 75 attendees. Registration Fee: Coming soon! Event Overview: Ganden Gardens is a family-owned, mother-daughter operated flower farm in Winchester, Ontario, Canada, cultivating specialty cut flowers across five acres of their thirty-acre property. With a focus on sustainability […]

  • Farm Tour: Charles Little & Company

    Charles Little & Company 34573 Seavey Loop Rd, Eugene, OR, United States

    Host: Charles and Bethany Little Charles Little & Co. 34573 Seavey Loop Rd, Eugene, OR 97405 (541) 517-4171 Limited to 60 attendees. Registration Fee: Coming soon! Event Overview: Join a guided farm tour at Charles Little & Company in Eugene, Oregon, where you’ll walk through acres of specialty‑cut flowers, foliage, and ornamental crops grown in […]