Monthly Archives: January 2017

By Joseph Serna and Paige St. John The resort town of Phillips high in the Sierra Nevada has long been a barometer of California’s drought. Snow measuring station 3 in the El Dorado County town was where Gov. Jerry Brown came in April 2015 to announce major drought restrictions, using the dry, snow-less landscape as a stark backdrop.  On Tuesday, Frank …

I was honored and very pleased to be asked back to officiate the California Grown certification ceremonies for flowers on floats in this year’s Rose Parade.  You can’t help but get caught-up in the festive energy in Pasadena, and the stunning flowers on display add to a simply wonderful experience. FTD provided flowers for dignitaries’ cars that really showcased the …