Wedding season is in full swing, and for those of us in the floral industry, this time of year is equal parts thrilling and demanding. Since I began working at Green Mountain Floral Supply in 1983, I’ve had the privilege of supporting thousands of florists and designers as they bring couples’ dreams to life with […]
Behind the Scenes: Our Summer Buying Trip to Atlanta
Recently, Tom and I embarked on our twice-yearly buying trip to Atlanta – an important tradition that allows us to restock popular items for our showroom and discover new products to inspire the floral professionals in our community. Called Atlanta Market – Summer 2025, it runs from July 15-21 and is a premier trade destination […]
Tariffs, Pricing, and S.M.A.R.T. Planning
Global tariffs remain a fluid and evolving issue. Currently, Dutch tariffs have raised prices on flowers out of Holland, while South American pricing has stayed relatively stable. On the hard goods side, Accent Décor has implemented a temporary 5% tariff surcharge (effective June 9th), and other vendors are beginning to follow. While we can’t predict […]
