Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers

Ask an Expert: Gladioli as Cut Flowers
2026-10-19 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
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 flower colors, types, and dwarf varieties that make this classic plant perfect for modern uses. Learn how to optimize stem quality, manage pests and diseases, and plan successions for continuous bloom. Whether you’re adding gladiolus to diversify your offerings or scaling up an existing crop, this session provides practical insights to improve efficiency and profitability.
Zoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event. All Ask an Expert webinars are recorded.
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Ask an Expert: Partnering with a Friend for Increased Efficiency and Sales
2026-11-09 20:00 - 21:00
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 and thought partner, and help cover shortages when one of them oversells a product.
While larger cut flower collectives are an amazing opportunity, they aren’t feasible for everyone and the simplicity of working with just one or two other growers has some huge advantages. During this session, Maya Kosok of Hillen Homestead will share lessons learned, tips, what’s working well, challenges, and more about this arrangement in a way that others can adapt to their own needs.
Zoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event. All Ask an Expert webinars are recorded.
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