This year was certainly different from other years but that didn’t dampen the success of American Grown Flowers Month. Actually, people more than ever were seeking out flowers to adorn their homes and lift their moods. In fact, we have heard from more than one retailer that this was their busiest July year to date and not just flowers overall but American Grown flowers!
United Supermarkets in Texas celebrated!
“We are supporting American Grown promotion. We need some positive vibes right now, and we are doing our best at bringing flowers and happiness to our guests.” – Bradley Gaines, Business Director of Floral for United Supermarkets.
In the Mid-West, SpartanNash set up displays in their 155 stores with patriotic boxes, big AGFM seals on sleeves and equally large AGFM buttons
“I know we will be repeating this promotion next year! With a few tweaks, we’ll be able to push it even more!! Thank you so much!” – Jennie Garbarek, Manager, Floral Merchandising SpartanNash Company
American Grown Flowers Month was celebrated across the country and across all distribution channels not just by retailers. Certified American Grown Wholesaler DV Flora ran a contest for free promotional materials.
John Burke, E-Commerce Project Manager for DVFlora in Sewell, NJ announces give away on Instagram.
Our farms have also been busy shipping out boxes directly to consumers or in partnerships with designers and doing farm to porch local deliveries.
A farm to porch delivery made by Lynnvale Studios in the Washington D.C. area; Boxes ready to ship out the last Alaskan peonies to The Floral Source (Kelly Shore) American Grown at Home Virtual Workshops.
As consumers were also seeking that connection for in person farm to porch delivery made by Lynnvale Studios in the Washington D.C. area; Boxes ready to ship out the last Alaskan peonies to The Floral Source (Kelly Shore) American Grown at Home Virtual Workshops.n and on the farm events, farms held workshops in the fields with plenty of space and fresh air in honor of American Grown Flowers Month.
The social distancing floral design workshop held by Destiny Hill Farm in Washington, PA for 45 participants on July 15th was a huge success. Owner Nancy Cameron educated the audience on American Grown flowers and incorporated Eufloria Flower’s roses.
In just a few months, we’ll begin planning for American Grown Flowers Month 2021! Retailers, Wholesalers, Florists and Farms – you don’t want to miss out on this unique way to drive sales and share the #americangrown message with customers!
Remember, promoting domestic flowers is not just for July, you can celebrate American Grown flowers and greens all year long!
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Donald Yim, AIFD,PFCI, was named the winner of the Society of American Florists’ (SAF) 51st Annual Sylvia Cup Design Competition held during the Society of American Florists 135th Annual Convention on Amelia Island, Florida, last week.
This category allows for wholesalers, brokers, cooperatives, and others to join the growing American Grown movement. Newly launched for 2023, the category responds to the call by many to be able to support the farmers of America’s cut flowers and fo...
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