High insurance costs, deep roots, jaw-dropping designs earn coverage.
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The American Institute of Floral Designers welcomed its new president, Walter Fedyshyn, AIFD, PFCI, and other officers during its 2008 National Symposium held over the Fourth of July weekend in Chicago. He succeeds Tom Simmons, AIFD, of Three Branch Palms Productions, Palm Springs, Calif.
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Move over Boyds bears, there's another paw in the plush cage. The company that owns The Boyds Collection, Our Name is Mud and Bob Olszewski's Gallery of Light gift brands recently bought GUND, the plush company known for its teddy bears.
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Staring at a computer all day can leave even the most idea-generating employees sputtering for inspiration. One remedy to get the creative juices flowing, recently discovered by AOL Health, is plants.
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All agricultural producers, including nursery and greenhouse growers, should be aware of a specific provision in the new farm bill with which they must comply to be eligible for any available disaster program assistance. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the provision July 11.
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In 2007, 1.8 million assaults occurred in American workplaces and the weapon of choice in most of them was the fist. Those sobering statistics come from Larry Barton, a crisis management and workplace violence expert who shared his insights at the recent National Retail Federation Loss Prevention Conference.
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Some thought the new double Oriental lily showcased at the Keukenhof Lily Show held in May was just too good to be true.
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Do you recycle your boxes? Use energy-efficient coolers? Your Mother Nature-pleasing actions don't just help the "Environment" with a capital "E" but also the environment right there in your shop. Research shows that "green" practices can increase employee retention.
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Be different but not for the sake of being different. That was the resounding call to action coming from this year's Seeley Conference at Cornell University.
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She won't be designing in a swimsuit, but former Sports Illustrated cover girl Kathy Ireland is hoping to make a splash and turn some heads with her latest brand extension into the flower business. The marketing and merchandising force of Kathy Ireland Worldwide that's put its signature on home furniture, lighting and even maternity wear is now partnering with Florabundance of Carpinteria, Calif.
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