United by Proteas - California 2025

Join us for an unforgettable experience! The XX International Protea Association Conference & XV International Protea Research Symposium ‘United by Proteas’ is slated for March 30 – April 4, 2025, in California.

Who Should Attend? Whether you're a farmer, researcher, educator or simply passionate about proteas, this Conference is designed for anyone eager to learn more about this amazing plant family and stay ahead in today's rapidly evolving floriculture industry.

Together, we’ll:

• Explore the latest trends in the protea industry from top experts.
• Connect with professionals and forge valuable partnerships. 
• Participate in interactive sessions to enhance your skills. 
• Gain insights and knowledge from IPA & ISHS experts from around the world.

Call for Speakers and Sponsors: We are currently accepting speaker proposals and sponsorship opportunities. Showcase your expertise or promote your brand to a global audience of professionals. For more information - https://www.ishs.org/sites/default/files/page-documents/onlinesubmissionauthorsguide.pdf

Ready to help shape the future of proteas?

Learn more about this event and secure your spot! 

Visit: proteaconference2025.org for details and updates.

See you at the Temecula Creek Inn!

Events: Farm Tours

Farm tours are a wonderful way to celebrate the spring!

This month, we had the pleasure to host two farm tours. These fun events provided us a welcome break from our normal day to day activities and give us the opportunity to make new friends.

We picked the perfect April mornings for both tours, blue skies and about 75 degrees. The tours started off by providing guests with a little ‘insider information’ on our farm and what we’re up to this time of the year. Then off to the greenhouse and nursery they went to see where everything begins, sprouts and develops its roots here on the farm. Next stop, the packing area for a quick peek inside the cooler and to watch our crew create bouquets and wreaths.

UCCE Master Gardeners of Riverside County - April 2nd

Public Farm Tour - April 13th

From sharing protea inspiration to shopping for plants for the garden, the tours served up the very best of the season, and here are a few of the highlights.

Farm Tour Day: Satisfying the Craving for Local

Did you know agriculture is the fourth largest industry in San Diego County? It is a two billion dollar industry - San Diego County has more farms than any other county in the United States. Most of our local farms are small ‘boutique farms’ growing ornamental shrubs and trees, house plants and of course, flowers.

More and more people who have never been on a farm have a growing interest in where their food and flowers comes from. In 2011 a National Grocers Association survey revealed that shoppers choose a grocery store based partly on whether it stocks produce from regional farmers. Top chefs in the United States say local foods are a top restaurant trend and a whopping 7000 American cities and towns have local farmers’ markets.

So, this year when the San Diego Farm Bureau asked us to open our gate and give tours during their 7th annual Farm Tour Day on September 17th, we rolled out the green carpet to over 400 adults, children and a few pets craving for local. Visitors toured the packing house, cooler, greenhouse and nursery. They even stopped by the office to enjoy a picnic lunch, pose with flowers on their heads and grab flowers and plant to enjoy at home.

It was a fun and educational day for our friends of farming. They left the tour inspired and learned that family farms are an American tradition. Every time they make a local purchase, they help support a family business.