Business Is Blooming

These are busy days and weeks for flower farmers. They share how to keep your bouquets looking great longer, what to expect this year when it comes to floral prices, more on bouquet subscriptions, floral designer trends, what happened to flower fragrance, and how to get the best deal. Sharing their expertise is Candice Hart, owner of Pollen & Pastry and President of the Illinois State Florists’ Association, and Stacey Shanks, owner of Locust Creek Flower Farm.