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Flowers Canada Growers is the national trade association of the Canadian floral industry. Our members across Canada include greenhouse growers, distributors and importers/exporters all dealing with cut flowers, potted plants, bedding plants, cut greens and specialty suppliers and services to the industry.
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Canada Blooms 2015
Posted by Flowers Canada on February 24, 2015
Join Pick Ontario at Canada's largest flower and garden show [Read More]
Provincial Support for pickOntario - Choosing Local Flowers Just Got Easier!
Posted by Flowers Canada on November 26, 2014
November 25, 2014 Guelph, ON – Ontario’s Rural Economic Development program awards $772,500, over a two year term, to Flowers Canada (Ontario) Inc. (FCO) to improve marketing of Ontario-grown flowers and plants. Flowers and plants provide a… [Read More]
Grown Near You!
Posted by Flowers Canada on September 5, 2014
Flowers Canada Ontario Partners With Loblaw Companies Ltd. For ‘Grown Near You’ Campaign FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2014 Guelph, ON – Flowers Canada (Ontario) Inc. (FCO) is pleased to have… [Read More]
Why buy Local over Imports
Posted by Flowers Canada on July 31, 2014
Increasing numbers of people want to support their local economy by purchasingproducts grown in Ontario, yet our market research shows that one in five people don’tknow the origin of the flowers and potted plants they buy. Buying within 100 miles… [Read More]
Flowers for every Wedding Season
Posted by Flowers Canada on June 19, 2014
With the weather warming up and July finally here, it seems there is love in the air and wedding season is upon us in Ontario. For brides, a large part of wedding planning is choosing the flowers that they will carry, the flowers that will make… [Read More]
Toronto Flower Market
Posted by Flowers Canada on May 2, 2014
Toronto Flower Market returns on Saturday, May 10 Outdoor flower market sprouts up at brand new location, just in time for Mother’s Day April 14, 2014 – After a long grey winter, the Toronto Flower Market is back, bringing its stalls of bright… [Read More]
In 20 Days 'Express it with Flowers' 20 Ways!
Posted by Flowers Canada on April 24, 2014
April 22, 2014 Guelph, ON – Ontario is well known for producing high quality flowers! What inspires you to buy flowers? PickOntario, a marketing initiative funded by Flowers Canada (Ontario) Inc. launches “Express It With Flowers”, a consumer… [Read More]
Flowers Canada (Ontario) Inc.’s First Member Savings Symposium a Resounding Success
Posted by Flowers Canada on January 24, 2014
January 23, 2014 Guelph, ON – On January 9th, 2014, Flowers Canada (Ontario) Inc.(FCO) held its’ first ever Member Savings’ Symposium at the Beacon Harbourside Resort in Jordan Station with over 50 people in attendance. The Symposium… [Read More]
Christmas starts in July for Ontario Flower Grower
Posted by Flowers Canada on December 13, 2013
By Lilian Schaer(St. Catharines, Ontario) – July means the start of the Christmas season for Ron van der Zalm. He’s a greenhouse flower grower in St. Catharines and the height of summer is when he starts growing popular Christmas plants in his… [Read More]
Express Your Thanks with Flowers
Posted by Flowers Canada on October 1, 2013
This Thanksgiving, send flowers to someone that you are thankful for. When it comes to expressing gratitude, Ryan (of Random Acts of Kindness) believes flowers are one of the most meaningful gifts to share with important people in your life when… [Read More]