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Sep 12, 20232 min read

Alexandra Farms Garden Roses Win Five Awards at SAF’s Annual Outstanding Varieties Competition

We are delighted to announce that Alexandra Farms has been awarded several ribbons in the 2023 Outstanding Varieties Competition! The...

Aug 23, 20231 min read

Meet Hettie, a Vibrant New Variety from David Austin Wedding Roses

Alexandra Farms, the world’s largest grower of fresh-cut garden roses, proudly announces the latest addition to our collections: Hettie™.

Aug 18, 20231 min read

Alexandra Farms Featured on 'Flower Hour with Florists’ Review' Podcast

Alexandra Farms President Jose R. Azout was a guest on "Flower Hour with Florists' Review," a new podcast launched this month.

Aug 4, 20234 min read

Alexandra Farms Expands Sustainability Efforts, Earns Carbon Neutral Certification

Alexandra Farms continues to make headway in cutting carbon emissions on our farms and seek new opportunities to mitigate any footprint.

Jan 31, 20231 min read

Alexandra Farms Announces Collaboration with True Client Pro

True Client Pro, a business management platform for florists, is excited to implement Alexandra Farms' varieties in their product library.

Sep 13, 20221 min read

Garden Rose Wins 'Best in Class' at SAF’s Outstanding Varieties Competition

We are thrilled to announce that Alexandra Farms received several awards – including the coveted ‘Best in Class’ – for three of our...

Sep 1, 20222 min read

Introducing the Winners of the 2022 Garden Rose Design Contest!

We are proud to announce the winners of our fifth annual Garden Rose Design Contest. Entries were accepted in two categories: Wedding...

Apr 25, 20222 min read

Alexandra Farms Introduces New Garden Rose Varieties to Our Diverse Collections

Alexandra Farms, the world’s largest grower of fresh-cut garden roses, proudly announces the latest additions to our collections. We...

Apr 12, 20221 min read

Become a Garden Rose Expert with the Alexandra Farms Certified Designer Program

Join Jose R. Azout and Holly Heider Chapple for a 12-part course that will teach you everything you need to know about garden roses.

Oct 12, 20211 min read

Garden Roses from Alexandra Farms Take Top Three Spots in Proflora Variety Contest

Three garden rose varieties grown by Alexandra Farms claimed the top awards in the Garden Rose category of the Producers Awards during Profl

Sep 20, 20213 min read

Timing Is Everything When It Comes to Harvesting Garden Roses

What makes garden roses so special? Nature, of course—but also nurture. Each garden rose variety grown at Alexandra Farms is heir to a...

Jun 29, 20211 min read

Listen to Joey Azout Talk Garden Roses on 'Viva La Flora Live' Podcast

Alexandra Farms President Jose R. Azout recently appeared on the 'Viva La Flora Live - The Art and Business of Flowers' podcast.

Jun 24, 20212 min read

A City Wedding with David Austin Wedding & Event Roses

A venue is often the starting point for your wedding planning. If you are considering a city backdrop, we’ve created a rose-filled...

Jun 9, 20215 min read

Garden Roses Make the Perfect Match: Three Takes on Pairing Flowers with Our Blooms for Weddings

Let’s start with the premise that a wedding must have garden roses! Maybe one particular variety has been selected as a signature flower,...

Oct 2, 20202 min read

Leonora: A New Wedding Favorite

Leonora (Auswagsy), a name meaning ‘light’ and ‘compassion.' She is one of David Austin's new varieties and is already a wedding...

May 12, 20201 min read

INTERVIEW: Alexandra Farms Talks with Flower Circus

Alexandra Farms President Joey Azout recently spoke with Flower Circus to talk about recent happenings at the farm and our company's story.

May 4, 20201 min read

INTERVIEW: Alexandra Farms Talks with Jet Fresh Flowers

Alexandra Farms President Jose "Joey" Azout recently spoke with Ashley Black from Jet Fresh Flowers for their "Fresh Take" interview...

Mar 18, 20203 min read

Growing Beauty That’s Kind to People and the Planet

Sustainability has always been a key part of the foundational philosophy at Alexandra Farms. It is valued for its own sake—but it turns out

Feb 27, 20201 min read

Floral Trends Forecast for 2020/2021 Features Garden Roses

We are proud to see our garden roses mentioned in the "Promenade" trend in the American Floral Trends Forecast for 2020/2021.

Feb 13, 20204 min read

Meet the Dedicated Plant Scientist Finding New Varieties, Growing the Best Roses at Alexandra Farms

Garden roses are all about beauty and romance, right? But it takes an expert biologist, working year-round with new varieties and growing...