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. Kelly […]
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 […]
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 […]
Presented by Laura Barth, American Floral Endowment Research Coordinator Stay tuned for more information soon! Zoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event. All Ask an Expert Webinars are recorded. Sponsored by:
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 […]
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 […]
Join Dee Hall Goodwin, farmer-florist and founder of Mermaid City Flowers, for an inspiring session on creating expressive, garden-forward floral designs. Dee will share her signature approach to working with seasonal, field-grown blooms, including color storytelling, intuitive arranging, and designing with movement and texture. Whether you’re a new florist or an experienced designer looking to reconnect […]
Host: Steve and Mandy O’Shea 3 Porch Farm 135 Francis Hill Rd, Comer, GA 30629 Limited to 50 attendees. Registration: Coming soon! Event Overview: 3 Porch Farm is a small, sustainable flower farm in Comer, Georgia, cultivating seasonal cut flowers with eco-friendly practices. Guided by the motto “Principles before Profit,” owners Steve and Mandy O’Shea emphasize organic […]
Petal Pickers Flower Co. Host: Daniel Schavey Petal Pickers Flower Co. 95 Big Survey Rd., Piedmont, SC 29673 Limited to 50 attendees. Registration: Coming soon! Event Overview: Petal Pickers Flower Co., founded in 2017 and based near Greenville/Piedmont, South Carolina, is a vibrant specialty‑cut flower farm that embraces heirloom varieties, fragrance, and seasonal drama. Farm‑owner Daniel Schavey and his team […]
Gladiolus are a high-impact addition to any cut flower program, offering vibrant color, vertical form, and strong market appeal. This webinar by expert Dr. Neil Anderson of the University of Minnesota covers the essentials of growing gladiolus for commercial cut flower production—from corm selection and planting schedules to harvest timing and postharvest handling. Discover novel […]
Two Boots Farm and Hillen Homestead run almost the entirety of their florist sales and deliveries together (with a total of over $300k in sales), sharing the cost of a delivery driver and van. By working together, these two farms offer a lot more variety and volume for their collective customers, have a sounding board […]