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Pesticides and Valentine’s Day Roses... And When the Facts Speak I decided to take a biological test carried out after Valentine’s Day to assess the potential presence of pesticide residues in my body.

Voices of the Industry Sustainability Floral Education

Mar 25 | 4 min read

Chemical and Biological Crop Protection in Floriculture – Understanding the Nuances As markets tighten residue limits and climate change reshapes pest pressure, the ‘spray and hope’ approach is no longer viable. It is replaced by a more pragmatic way of protecting crops, starting right in the soil.

Sustainability Floral Education

Mar 25 | 8 min read

Why Transparency, Not Polarization, Will Define Our Future A growing gap exists between public debate and the reality of greenhouse gases. How can transparency, measurable progress, and smarter regulation restore trust in modern horticulture?

Voices of the Industry Sustainability

Mar 20 | 5 min read

When Valentine’s Flowers Become a Media Punching Bag Every Valentine’s Day, flowers become a headline problem. Here is a personal perspective on residues, media framing, innovation, and why the global floral sector must lead with context instead of defensiveness.

Voices of the Industry Valentine Sustainability

Feb 16 | 6 min read

Media Narratives and the Need for Real Dialogue A critical reflection on how media narratives, sustainability debates, and industry silence intersect – and why floriculture needs less polarization and more real conversation.

Voices of the Industry Sustainability

Jan 13 | 4 min read

'Neonics' Are a Feat in Agricultural Pest Control, but Do They Have Hidden Costs? Unlike traditional insecticides that primarily worked through contact, these insecticides introduced a new approach: they are systemic.

Floral Education Sustainability

Jun 18 | 11 min read

Invasive Species Alert: Protect Your Garden by Combating the Spotted Lanternfly Learn effective strategies to safeguard your garden from the invasive spotted lanternfly's destructive impact.

Garden Plants Outdoor Plants

Oct 15 | 5 min read

A Guide to Sustainable Floristry Easy actions to start optimally honoring natural resources in the flower profession.

Sustainability How It Works Flowers

Jun 12 | 4 min read

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