F.J. Trzuskowski

Continental Floral Greens

F.J. Trzuskowski has held the position of VP of Sales for Continental Floral Greens, cfgreens.com, for the past 9 years.

He is a member of the IFPA Floral Council, SAF Board of Directors and Certified American Grown Council.  F.J. began his floral career in the early 90’s in Holland working for Zurel bv. He continued his career with Esmeralda Farms , Florimex Worldwide and Teleflora’s Stems and Bunches along with consulting work with Hallmark.  F.J. has an undergraduate degree in Botany from Duke University and a Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from North Carolina State University.

Show Notes

  1. Order Early! Discuss your needs with your wholesaler, local grower, or wherever you source your foliages for this season.

  2. Temperature, humidity, and sunlight are the most influential factors on any greens.

  3. Watch the placement and use of greenery and choose foliage appropriate for the space and even you’re creating.

  4. When greenery arrives get it in water and a cooler as quickly as possible. Keep an eye on product with buds and take out of the cooler  when needed to bloom.

  5. Communicate with your wholesaler about supply inventory, best time to buy, delivery schedule, and possibly storing if needed.

  6. If you’re growing foliages, remember just like flowers, it’s about business and what makes financial sense. Most foliage requires a great amount of time from planting them to harvest.

  7. Be curious. Try things out of your comfort zone. Again communicate with your wholesaler or growers and peruse those coolers and leave with just one thing maybe you haven’t used before.