Quick Details Host: Claude Gauthier Address: 8645 rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Trois-Rivieres, Quebec Website: www.gauthierfj.qc.ca Date and Time: July 26, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to Noon Attendance Cap: Limited to 25 attendees. From the Host We have about 60,000 sq ft of field production and 3 hoops for cut flower production. We own a garden center and […]
Quick Details Host: Jennifer Marks Address: 654 Larue Road, Clifton Springs, New York Website: www.trademarksflowers.com Date and Time: August 8, 2023, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Attendance Cap: Limited to 100 attendees. From the Host Trademarks Flower Farm is a 22.5 acre farm, with approximately 1 acre in intensive cut flower production (zone 6a). We […]
A photograph speaks volumes to the viewer. A good photograph can boost sales, strengthen customer relationships (as they feel more a part of your farm with good images that tell an effective story), and increase the perceived value of your flower farm. A poor or non-existent photo can do the exact opposite. Learning to take […]
The Cut Flower Quarterly is the only periodical dedicated to informing growers about the production, postharvest care, and marketing of cut flowers. Are you contributing an article or a feature to the next issue? Or do you wish to purchase an advertisement or sponsor an event? All submissions for the Fall Issue are due on […]
Quick Details Hosts: Judd and Shannon Allen Address: 10475 Hoover Avenue NW, Uniontown, OH 44685 Website: www.bloomhillfarm.com Date and Time: August 15, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Attendance Cap: Limited to 75 attendees. From the Hosts We are Judd and Shannon Allen We have the honor and privilege of farming our land together […]
Quick Details Host: Shanti Rade Address: 21640 N. Juniper Ridge Road, Paulden, Arizona Website: www.whipstone.com Date and Time: September 7, 2023, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Attendance Cap: Limited to 75 attendees. From the Host "Come visit our farm! We have 15 acres in production spread over two farm locations where we grow a wide […]
Learn the basics of growing ranunculus in high tunnels, including high tunnel best practices, variety selection, the pre-sprouting process, transplanting, crop timing, spacing, pest and disease management, along with tips and tricks for producing ultra-high quality large blooms with long stems. Jenny Marks is owner of Trademarks Flower Farm, located in the Finger Lakes Region of […]
Drs. Becot and Inwood conducted a study about how farm families balance children and work. Having heard from over 860 farm families from 47 states, the authors are now generously presenting this webinar about their research results to the members of the ASCFG! Come hear about how farm families around the country are navigating taking […]
Join us for the October 2023 Ask an Expert presentation on branding and logo development! Jan Trent will share the basic steps flower farmers can take to develop and assess designs in order to develop a strong logo for their business. The steps would include how to prepare a creative brief, how to approach assessments […]
A Flower Farmer’s Guide to Growing Lilies For decades, lilies have been top-selling cut flowers thanks to their long-lasting blooms, year-round availability, and a wide variety of fantastic, vibrant colors. Today, their popularity among cut flower growers is on the rise too. Because lilies are an easy-to-grow, affordable crop that is not particularly labor-intensive. In this webinar, industry pro Henk Onings, […]
Save the Date! Celebrate the ASCFG's 35th Anniversary together in St. Louis! Program, speakers, and registration details are coming soon. Theme: Working Together into the Future Dates: Monday through Wednesday, November 6-8, 2023 Location: Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, St. Louis, MO
Join us for the November 2023 Ask an Expert session, taught by Alison Kutz of Sound Horticulture. Three major threats to flower production are Aphids, Thrips, and (especially in the East) the Japanese beetle. This presentation will cover early detection and treatment of these pests, and how to handle in the least toxic manner. Since […]
