Father’s Day Flowers for Dad
by Carol Caggiano on June 11, 2012 at 9:20 am
Gerbera, Lilies and Roses - Photo Courtesy Teleflora
As Father’s Day approaches I wonder how we ever got to the point where we assumed a gift of flowers or plants is more for women? When you think about it, most growers, florists, designers and gardeners are men. And even more interestingly, many men choose flower gardening and flower arranging as a hobby totally outside of their professional careers. I have been in the floral industry a long time, and I have never seen a man receive flowers where he did not break out in a big, face-consuming smile. I think sometimes the gift can be even more appreciated because it is unexpected. We automatically think of flowers for Mom on Mother’s Day, but it takes a creative thought to get to the same decision for Father’s Day. Read More
