Proteas, with their striking shapes and diverse textures, are symbolic of resilience and beauty. Native to the southern hemisphere, particularly South Africa and Australia, these extraordinary flowers thrive in conditions that are less than hospitable, making them a symbol of strength and resilience. By featuring them in our calendar, I aim to inspire not just an appreciation for their alluring qualities but also an admiration for their unwavering spirit in the face of adversity.
As we embark on this new year together, let's indulge in the beauty of nature and celebrate the spirit of proteas. Our 2025 Protea Calendar is more than just a way to mark the days; it’s a source of inspiration that encourages us to appreciate life’s delicate moments and the strength within us all. Join me in honoring these incredible flowers and start your journey into a year filled with beauty, creativity, and connection with the natural world.
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Sometimes good things come to an end, so that better and greater things can begin. Bring on 2025!
Discover the possibilities for this winter with our assemblage of floral creations. Featuring Proteas that indulge in the season’s warm color palettes, these unique designs will stir creativity and ignite holiday spirits well into the New Year.
A mix of lush pinks and subdued burgundy combined with forest greens create a quintessentially cheery holiday ambiance. To add more depth + dimension to a winter arrangement, showcase festive blooms, like Pink Minks and Bankisa menziesii.
Winter would not be complete without a wreath or two. Here, eucalyptus, Banksia intergrifolia and Grevillea Ivanhoe foliage set an idyllic base for textural eucalyptus pods, Leucadendron and colorful Protea, adding wonderful texture to complement the wreath's greenery.
Inspired by the season’s cold-weather hues, the crisp, whites and pale creams of Protea, Sugarbush + White Hawk and Leucadendron comprise an elegant winter palette in this wreath.
A gathering of bright, colorful Leucadendron Duet + Maui Sunset combined with warm neutral Protea obtusifolia + nitida create a radiant winter display.
Rich in texture and colors, Protea Cere and Brenda with burgundy lilies and chocolate callas. Stems of agonis, Leucadendron, Grevillea Flowers and peach blossoms add movement and a “spring feel” to this seasonal bouquet.
Winter jewel tones, like yellow citrine, emerald-green and turquoise, are the standout of this seasonal color scheme. The saturated hues and contrasting textures of the Protea, Leucospermum and feathery acacia further intensify the warmth of this display.
World events can certainly wreak havoc when it comes to our mood… and the speed and intensity of the Covid 19 virus, not to mention the global blow, feels like nothing we’ve dealt with before.
Times are hard and unparalleled, and it’s difficult to see the light at the end of this crisis. To feel better, we need to be taking positive and proactive action to keep our minds, bodies and businesses healthy. Having a positive mental attitude is number one, but the objects that surround us are critical too.
Studies have also confirmed that patients with flowers and plants in their rooms needed less pain medication, had lower blood pressure and pulse rates, were less anxious and generally were in a more positive state-of-mind than patients in rooms without flowers.
Another study conducted at Texas A&M University found that nature can also hold the secret to business success. The research demonstrates that workers’ idea generation, creative performance and problem-solving skills improve considerably in workplace environments that include flowers and plants. Even schoolrooms with flowers and plants in it have a bigger attendance span, and students show more creativity, free-thinking skills, and overall satisfaction.
Our kind of ‘Autumn Welcome’… Protea Wreaths! Clear skies and warm temperatures greeted guests here on the farm as they enjoyed a wreath making workshop, along with a tour of the nursery and a peek in the packing house at the dawn of this year’s fall equinox. Our favorite flower farmer, Mel, demonstrated the art of wreath making while participants eagerly contemplated what flowers and foliage they would select for their special wreath.
We’re beyond thrilled to share the news that Resendiz Brothers won the 2018 Marketer of the Year Award from the Society of American Florists’ (SAF) Floral Management magazine.
This prestigious award highlights forward-thinking SAF members who are creating new pathways to get ahead of the competition, to give them deserved kudos but also to offer everyone else some timely inspiration. “It recognizes businesses that see an opportunity, craft a solution and then work their tails off to succeed. Taken as a group, Marketer of the Year award winners show an industry brimming with entrepreneurs, risk-takers, out-of-the-box thinkers, and perhaps most important of all, people who are willing to share the “secrets” of their success for the benefit of others”, said Mary Westbrook, SAF’s Editor in Chief.
What made for Resendiz Brothers’ winning entry? We’ve since learned that Marketer of the Year judges were impressed with our ability to propel Proteas into the national spotlight and raise their profile among consumers, the media and industry professionals with dazzling results.
As the Marketer of the Year Award winner, Resendiz Brothers is the cover story on the October 2018 issue of Floral Management. [See the full story here.]
This recognition is truly an honor. And the attention it brings to the Protea Family – is absolutely Incredible!
