Welcome to the first episode of the Pick Ontario Newsletter!  We are pleased to offer all users of the PickOntario.ca website valuable information on floral care and trends as well as keeping everyone up to date on the goings-on of the Ontario cut flowers and potted plants industry.

On Tuesday June 24th, Queen's Park was transformed into a sea of "Local Freshness". Pick Ontario, partnered with Foodland Ontario rallied together in handing out cut flowers in support of buying local flowers and potted plants.  Thousands of flowers were handed out during the day.  A special recipient of Pick Ontario flowers was the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

Gerberas are long living, cheerful, decorative flowers that are part of the sunflower and daisy family. Having such a long vase life, Gerberas are widely used in the cut flower industry. Cut gerberas are the fifth most used cut flower in the world and a favorite of florists, just next to carnations and roses. Gerbera are also often used as a decorative garden plant. They vary greatly in shape and size. Ontario cut gerberas are available throughout the year and their colours vary from white, light to dark yellows, oranges, pinks, brilliant scarlettes, and deep reds. Often the same flower can have petals of several different colors. Gerberas are great flowers for adding colour to any room or garden. Although 'gerbs' are native to South Africa, we are successful in growing them right here in Ontario.

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