By Ted Johnson In the early stages of flower exports from Colombia, flower quality generally was hit or miss with many of the growing and post- harvest processes still undefined or unused. One Colombian grower, Jardines de los Andes quickly became the “gold” standard of chrysanthemums and alstroemeria by providing a consistent superior product. Seeing... Continue Reading →
On a personal note from Ted Johnson
Yesterday one of my generation’s floral icons was laid to rest. I remember most every week, Lady Jane (Gallagher) would sweep into our Pennock facility on Stokley Street to inspect, select, critique the flowers for her shop and party work. Full of enthusiasm, and perpetually dramatic, I envied her design sense, personal style and what... Continue Reading →