Easy Cash and Carry for your Stores! Contact your Dos Gringos BDM for more information!

Winter Sunflower Arrangements Brighten Up The Holiday Table!

Why Half Pallet Displays: ~Saves 33% in Freight ~Uses 42% less in cardboard ~Saves on setup time and labor ~Creates an instant impact display

Q: Fall is Calling is right. It’s still a little hot, but I’m with you. What’s going on at Dos Gringos? A. Well, the weather might be a whole lotta hot outside but it’s a whole lotta cool...

Q: Is it The Ornamental Chili Pepper time of the year already? A: It sure is AND what better way to Spice up the end of Summer in your floral departments than with some fun, Shopping Cart...

Q: I thought every day was National Sunflower Day at Dos Gringos. A: It most definitely is plus some. But there's an actual Day and it’s August 15th. We even used The Google to verify it...

Q: What's looking good in Gringoville this week? A: SUNFLOWERS of course! Shocking I know that we would suggest some additional indoor Summer Sunshine in The Summer.

Q: Wow! Is it already the 4th of July !?!? A: Almost! 4th of July weekend is right around the corner and we want to wish everyone a Happy, Healthy and Safe 4th of July! Q: Thank y...

Q: Who is this important team member you speak of? A: The one and only Jenny Butterfass! Jenny recently celebrated her 19th year with Dos Gringos. Q: Wow 19 years? How could someone po...

Q: Is it Peony time for Dos Gringos? A: It is. As you might remember, we added Pacific Flower Farms which is based in the Pacific Northwest to the Dg Family a few years ago. May and J...

Q: Is it Graduation Season already? It seems like it was just Valentine’s Day? A: Time flies when you’re in the sunflower business.

Q: Is it time for Summer Already? A: Yes, Summer is almost here and nothing (in our humble opinion) says Summer like The Sunflower.

Q: It’s Administrative Professionals Week! I bet you have something to say? A: You know it. Team Admin at Dg is our team behind the scenes that keeps our office and production running sm...

Q: Is it time for Summer Planning and Planting? A: Both! Before all the craziness for Mother’s Day starts we are busy ordering seed and getting the ground ready for a Summer Harvest.

Q: Is DG on Spring break vacay? A: Not quite. Maybe in late Spring aka after Mother’s Day. As the title of this weeks DG Dirt says we are Sprinting our way into Spring. We go back to back...

Q: Administrative professional Day! Thanks for the reminder. A: Our pleasure. It’s coming up quick. Wednesday April 27th will be here before we know it.

Globally, awareness of the association between sunflowers and Ukraine has grown since Feb. 24, the first day of the invasion, when the news outlet Ukraine World shared a video on Twitter sho...

Q: What's up with this weeks Dirt subject? Vitamin D for your eyes? A: Ok, maybe it’s a stretch, BUT, who doesn't love Sunshine on their face on a winter day? I know I do. So why not le...

Q: What's the scoop on Daffodils this season!? A: We are right on track and plan to start harvesting the first crop of small numbers next week and we should be ready for prime time by th...

Q: Are you in Super Bowl Mode already? A: Not yet, but were defiantly supporting and rooting for Team Dos Gringos And Team Flower Industry! It's been all hands on deck in every departmen...

Q: Are you hinting that there's still time to ship Dos Gringo's beautiful Sunflowers for Valentine's day AND Galentine's Day !?!? A: Yes, Yes, and YEP! We always plant extra to make sur...

Q: What's the difference between a Summer and Winter Sunflower variety? A: Glad you asked. We plant our winter Sunflower seeds in multiple unique microclimates in Southern mainland Mexic...

Q: Well it’s good to hear that spring is in the field, because it’s definitely not in the air! A: I hear you. However, the prospect of spring weather and all the usual spring flowers is...

Q: Out with the old. In with the new as they say. What have you been up to and what’s new in 2022? A: Our big focus right out of the gates is starting to book Sunflower promotions ...

Q: I’m guessing you had your Holiday Lunch this week? A: We did! We kept it a little on the lighter side (no tequila) and kept our tradition of our Luncheon and Raffle alive.

Q: What is new in Gringo-land? A: First, we are finally done sifting through the ashes of a busy Fall and Thanksgiving season. We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving both from a per...

Q: Isn’t the saying “Thinking outside the box?” A: I’ve never heard that one before, but I like it. In this issue we decided to think a little differently about our Holiday Décor ideas. ...

Q: Let Me guess. Too busy to write anything back this week? A: You nailed it. We’ll be back next week with some Winter Holiday design ideas with, you guessed it, SUNFLOWERS!!

Q: Let me guess. You’re knee deep in Thanksgiving production and shipping? A: That we are. We’re so knee deep that we’re going to keep this edition of The Dirt short and sweet. Q: ...

Q: Does Yellow Really work for December? Really? A: It’s the Cheeriest Color and December is one of the Cheeriest months. So…. Yes!

Q: Last week you dialed us in about Why Sunflowers. I’m guessing this week you’re going to tell us why Dos Gringos Sunflowers? A: You are so perceptive. It’s tough for us to toot our own ...

№ 364 Q and A - with - Dos Gringos  Q: I'm guessing you're going to tell us all about why we should always have sunflowers in our stores and homes?A: I think that's a great idea. Are you r...

Q: I’m guessing you’re going to show us how consumers are using DG flowers in their homes? A: How did you know!? Here are some of our fall favorites in action….

Q: What’s so Spooky about Spending? A: If you know Dg you know we love some good Data. We stumbled across the below and thought we’d pass it on. It’s good to people getting back into th...

Did You Know?

Our Team Mom Delia Mercado celebrates 17 years at Dos Gringos.

Q: Is it The Ornamental Chili Pepper time of the year already!? A: It sure is AND they are looking bountiful and beautiful.

Q: It’s the Marigold time of the year isn’t it? What can you tell us about them? A: It is definitely our Marigold crops time to shine. We like to grow things that Mother Nature approv...

Q: The Fall Season is a busy time of year for The Dos Gringos Team isn’t it? A: It sure is. Summer flew by. We tried to recharge our battery a bit over Labor Day Weekend to hit the gro...

Q: Is Dos Gringos making hot sauce now? A: Great idea. I like the way you think! Not yet, but I’ve added it to our “Someday Maybe” list. We just got an update that our Ornamental pepper...

Q and A with Dos Gringos

Q: I'm guessing you're going to show us some examples of how your Sunflowers Bring Smiles? A: Exactly. We believe that a business should have a reason for being beyond just making money....

Q: It’s 110 degrees where we are. Is Fall really in the air? A: Well, It might not be in the air, but it’s definitely on our minds. Q: Got it, but why are you mentioning Pumpkin Tree...

Q: What are Sunflower Stages? A: The “Stages” are how we grade our sunflowers at farm level and during bouquet production. Q: Why is this important? Doesn’t every client get the sam...

Q: Are Dos Gringos Sunflowers Religious? A: No, well…maybe!? Ok no. HOWEVER, we just had our HFU meeting (That’s Gringo Lingo for Harvest Forecast Update meeting.) AND we have a Holy am...

Q: I’m guessing you’re getting ready for a long weekend and want to keep this one short? A: Me? Never. It’s not like I’ll be tending to the BBQ and on the golf course all weekend. I ...

Did You Know?

Q and A - with - Dos Gringos

Sunflower fun Facts

Q: I’m guessing your subject line is referring to the filler flower in the picture? A: It sure is.

Q: Who’s the DG QC Crew? A: So very glad you asked!

Q: I'm guessing this week’s Dirt will be about flower donations? A: Kind of.

Q: Are you finally getting a chance to shower after the Mother’s Day rush? A: Yes, Finally!

Wishing all the moms out there a wonderful, safe, happy, and healthy Mother’s Day. You deserve it!

Q: What’s Gamebreaker? A: That’s our internal Gringo Lingo for 8 weeks of the year!

Q: I like the title of this weeks Dirt. I’m guessing Earth Day is the topic? A: Exactly.

Q: I thought Administration Professional Day is on the 21st? A: Yes, that is the Official Day during the Official Week.

Q: What’s The Dirt for this week? A: The Dirt for this week is a feature on our Ranunculus variety trial for the Spring 2022 season.

Looking for a simple centerpiece for this weekend??

Q: What is going on in Gringoville this week? A: As always, I am glad you asked.

Q: It’s hard to believe it’s been One Year since the official start of the Pandemic. I bet that’s what you want to talk about this week? A: In a roundabout way.

Q: It’s Friday morning which means it’s time for this weeks Dg Dirt. What’s new? A: We’ve spent some time this week re-visiting and touching up our Petite Bouquet program.

Q: Time for this week’s Dg Dirt isn’t it? A: You know it.

Q: It looks like you survived the Valentine’s Craziness. What’s going on in Gringoville this week? A: As always, I’m glad you asked.

Q: Why is Fall in the Air? A: Great question.

Q: What’s going on in DosGringosville this week? A: Oh, not much, just a little thing called Valentine’s Day production.

Q: What’s happening this week at DG? A: We’ve got our heads down and we’re working hard prepping for Valentine’s Day.

Q: In the First Edition of this year’s Dirt you mentioned it was the Year of the Sunflower. A: That’s right.

Q: Anything new you want to tell us about? A: Always!

Q: The Dg Dirt is back! Where have you been!? A: Goodness Gracious where have we Not Been is the question.

Q. This seems like a very important year to really celebrate Nurses Day/Week.

A. You know it.

Q. It’s been awhile since we’ve seen an edition of The Dirt.

A. It definitely has been awhile.

Q. Are you playing games?

A. You know the old saying…Nope! We are super busy.

Q. Okay, I’ll bite. What do they mean?

A. To us they mean: Appreciation and gratefulness to our team for the past year, courage for the present and hope for the future.

Q. What are you up to now?

A. We are a little pensive as we close out the year.

Q. How did Thanksgiving go?

A. Well, it’s still going on and it hasn’t been an easy one.

Q. What is?

A. The 2019 PMA Show!

Q. Are you selling hot peppers now?

A. Not exactly but our Ornamental Peppers and Pumpkin Trees are definitely hot right now.

Q. What’s going on next week?

A. This year PMA will kick off in Anaheim!

Q. I’m guessing you’re in the Full Fall Swing of things?

Q. Did you win something?

A. Kinda, sorta, maybe.

Q. So glad you asked!

A. July brings a great deal of planning and planting.

Q. With whom are you communicating and recognizing?

A. Our Gringo South team!

Q. I take it you made it through another Mother’s Day?

A. We did!

Q. How’s your Mother’s Day rush going?

A. It’s been a wild couple of weeks and we’re almost done!

Q. Are you talking about horse racing?

A. Yes and no.

Q. Is this a new bouquet called The Melting Pot?

A. No, but that’s a great idea!

Q. It sounds like the races is on?

A. That is very true.

Q. Well it’s good to hear that spring is in the field, because it’s definitely not in the air!

A. I hear you.

Q. I take it you are tired of all the rain?

A. Yes, although we need it, we have had torrential rains this winter.

I take it you are getting a lot of rain?

We have the largest grouping of storms hitting us right now.

We already hitting the ground running for 2019.

Happy Holidays!

Q. Are you making Chocolate Arrangements?

A. Not yet, but I like where you’re going with that.

Q. Very true. What are you thankful for?

A. Lots!

Q. Don’t tell me! Is this a Halloween re-cap?

A. You guessed it!

Q. How are things going?

A. Setting up and the pre-meetings are going well!

Q. Are you bicycling now?

A. Actually, that is P E T A L, not P E D A L. Trust me, I don't think you want to see me in a skin-tight bike outfit!

Q. What are you gossiping about now?

A. The Dirt! No gossip involved - just the facts about one of the most important elements of growing your flowers - our good, old fashion...

Q. Are you featured in a magazine with your Sunflowers?

A. Yes, in fact we are in this month's edition of SuperFloral magazine.

Q. Are you talking the horse races at “Old Del Mar?”

A. Yes. Friday, August 10th marked Dos Gringo’s Celebratory Day at the Del Mar races.

Q. Did you buy a new truck?

A. We sure did. We took possession of our 7th truck.

Q. What are you busy doing?

A. There is a lot going on this summer.

Q. I’m guessing Fall is in the air at Dg?

A. Bingo!

Q. Full Bloom! We love it. What’s New?

A. Where should we start…

Q. My, you are covering all clients, aren’t you?

A. Yes, we are.

Q. Let me guess…you're in Chicago at the International Floral Expo show ?

A. You got it!

Q. You are getting older, but you are not a senior yet, correct?

A. I think in flower years I’m definitely a senior!

Q. Come by where and when?

A. Chicago!

Q. Are you going to talk about Sunflowers…I’m shocked!?

A. A “different” kind of Sunflower. The Sunshine Scholarship!

Q. Was it a good one?

A. It was a good one. I’m proud of the team.

Q. Let me guess. Too busy to write anything this week?

A. You nailed it.

Q. What’s a Gamebreaker Week?

A. There are Six Gamebreaker Weeks each year at Dos Gringos.

Q. Is this your topic this week?

A. It sure is. It seems like a fitting topic on Administrative Professionals Week!

Q. Come on now…what is Anthophobia?

A. It is an affliction that 99 of 100 people
who walk through your grocery store door suffer from.

Q. What do you mean by that? Not another Dg Dirt on Sunflowers?

Q. Let me guess…ahhhh…With Flowers?

A. Bingo!

This edition of the dirt is specifically about one long-term teammate of mine who truly is a Super Star.

Q. What do you mean?

A. Well, it’s a super busy week for us as we ship the last of our Easter and Passover orders.

Q. Is that your topic this week?

A. You bet!

Q. Is Yoga your theme this week!?

A. Not quite.

Q. Nice subject line. Are you serious?

A. Well, you never know, not everyone speaks German.

Q. Did we know??

A. Did you know that we invented the first design ready greens and filler bunch in 1998 and...

Q. Ok, tell me more. How is Dos Gringos going to save me money?

A. As we prep for summer plantings, I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t remind you of our instant impact dis...

Q. What are you talking about?

A. We have some intel for you regarding Bells of Ireland and this is NOT fake news.

Q. Are you talking about the Olympics?

A. No but if there were an Olympics for Sunflowers we think we would be more than a contender.

Q. Are you harvesting Pumpkin Trees for Valentine’s Day?

A. Nope! BUT it’s time to start preparing the ground and getting your numbers.

Q. Oh boy. You’re starting off with the obvious. What are we talking about this week?

A. Our Spring Trio!

Q. Ok. What’s Brand New for Spring 2018?

A. I thought you’d never ask!

Q. Lisianthus is normally a summer crop for you gringos. What’s up?

A. Well, for the last couple of years we’ve been trialing Lissie in our winter time sunflower fields.

Q. Given the title I would guess that you’re planning something?

A. Boy, are we ever....

Q. So 2017 is going, going gone…What do you want to talk about for week 1 of the New Year?

A. Not so fast...

Q. What’s a Gringo Star? Any relation to Ringo?

A. Ha. No relation.

Q: Do you have a Stock tip for us?

A: Yes, buy it.

What is new in Gringo-land?

Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone...what’s next?

With the weather getting cooler, I would imagine Mother Nature can really impact your crops, right?

Q: Wow! Who knew that you even knew what poetry is! I’m impressed.

A: Ha…very funny…I love Fall and I love Flowers. This poem says it all for me! Our Fall Bouquet Line, Fall...

Q: What is?

A: The PMA Fresh Summit show is over for another year.

Q: Let me guess….This is about Halloween?

A: Halloween, Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and our spooky fall flowers and foliage!

Q: Are you going into show business?

A: In a way, yes. The largest show in which we participate in is just around the corner!

Q: If only what was just like the movies?

A: Many things but especially the weather.

Q: Okay, I’ll bite. Why would Charlie Brown be pleased?

A: Do you remember “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown?”

Q: Please don’t tell us that you have gone into the amphibian business!

A: Heck no but “rana” which means little frog, is the first part of the word Ranunculus which is our ...

Q: It’s only September. Why are we talking about Christmas!?

A: Great question. The Christmas season does not happen without lots of preparation.

Q: There’s a lot going on out there in the weather world. How is the weather affecting Dos Gringos?

A: You might say that we are weathering the storm. In the big picture, ...

Q: What do you mean now?

A: As you may know, we are asked for an incredible amount of floral donations. We try very hard to accommodate as many requests as possible provid...

Q: Don’t tell me. You are going to finish up the second portion of “how I spent my summer vacation” right?

A: Exactly right. This was definitely not a Lazy Summer for ...

Q: You mentioned last week that there was a second part to the Constant Improvement theme from last week. Care to elaborate?

A: Of course…. There’s a lot going on this yea...

Q: What are you taking about now?

A: One of our 5 Core Values is Constant Improvement. We try to get just a “Little” better each day and, if we do that, eventually those “...

Q: Wait What!? Flowers do more than bring smiles!? That’s all you ever talk about…..

A: I hear you and you know that it is no secret that our mission is to bring smiles ...

Q: Dos Gringos and Eucalyptus go way back don’t they?

A: We do. We started harvesting and selling bulk Eucalyptus to wholesalers back in the early 90’s.

Q: Meet the Tenors? Now what’s that all about? Are you starting a Dos Gringos Singing Group?

A: Ha… No, this week we are featuring the DG Teammates who have been with us 1...

Q: Last week you featured summer vacations. What are you up to this week?

A: Actually we are working hard planting our fall crops.

Q: I guess what you’re trying to say is that 4th of July marks the halfway point of summer? AND you’re not all work and no play at DG?
A: Exactly. Some of us have had a chance to ...

Q: What does Yo and Nosotros mean?

A: Well the translation from English to Spanish is as follows… Yo = I and Nosotros = We. BUT it means something more than that at Dos Gri...

Q: What’s up with this weeks subject line?

A: We were back in Chicago last week for the IFE show. Cubs fan will know what the subject line means. If not, below is a quick...

Q: So you think the Fathers of the world would like flowers over something a little more manly?

A: Ha… that reminds me of an awesome old SAF Ad that had a picture of a Manly M...

Q: Is that some sort of trick question!?

A: Not at all.

Q: Ok…I’ll bite….. A Half Pallet?
...

Q: Really!? Sunflowers are about to get Big?

A: Yes… as in Big….Bigger head size and thicker stems!

Q: Ahhh for a minute I thought you were letting all that dec...

Q: Is summer in the air at Dos Gringos?

A: Memorial Day Weekend starts today and summer is most definitely in the air.

Q: So it’s off to the beach for 3 months!?...

Q: So has the dust settled on Mother’s Day?

A: Well, let’s just say that it is settling.

Q: What does that mean?
...

Q: What have you guys been up to this week?

A: Not much, just shipping a couple million bouquets for the Moms of America.

Q: That’s a lot. Why so much this week...

Q: So what’s going on in Gringoville this week?

A: It’s Mother’s Day Maddness.

Q: What’s that like?
...

Q: It takes a village to do what?

A: It takes a village to bring smiles to millions of people and get our flowers from ranch to retail.

Q: Seems like this is a go...

Q: Uhhhh shouldn’t you guys be thinking about Mother’s Day?

A: We most definitely are. The Dg operations and sales support teams are in full planning and prepping mode.

Q: So what are you guys working on this Spring?

A: Well, each spring we trial new annuals that we think might work as either a stand-alone flower bunch or as an element inside a...

Q: What do you mean by "Go Big or Go Home"?

A: This quote and others adorned the walls of Chelsea King’s bedroom and she ­­­­­­­­­­lived her life to the fullest, embodying this ...

Q: Are you saying that you are growing Spray Sunflowers?

A: Why yes we are and we will be harvesting about 30,000 stems a SunSprays a week from now through October.

Bet you didn’t know that it’s almost time for us to buy our seed and prepare for the 2017 Marigold Season.

Q: Already!?

A: Yep… we’ll start collecting client...

Q: Is that so?

A: It sure is and we, at Dos Gringos’, love spring. Even though we live in a temperate climate we still enjoy shifting from winter to spring in many ways.

Q: What kind of Spanish Dialect is that!?

A: Ha! Maewyn Succat was St. Patrick’s real name and if he had not changed it that’s what we all would be saying on March 17th!

Q: So how did the Valentine's Day Bowl Game end up?

A: Well, I think we won.

Q: You don't know yet?

A: No, we won't know until the last flower shipmen...

Q: How’s it going out there in Gringoville?

Well, Super Bowl 51 will be played this Sunday, and our own Valentine’s Day Bowl is just wrapping up the first half.

A:...

Q: So what have you guys been up to this week Team Gringo?

Oh not too much. You know, the usual…
morning team yoga, coffee, two hour lunches, afternoon tea…

...

Hm... if these are for autumn arrangements, why would I need to think about this now?!
Thanks for asking!
We sow Pumpkin Tree seeds from late January (yup…starting now) throug...

What is a "Just Add" Bouquet, you ask?
Our "Just Add" flowers can be simple arrangements of mixed greens or mixed bunches with accent seasonal fillers. We have many pairings to choos...

After 213 monthly issues of "The Dirt"; that’s almost 18 years worth of monthly newsletters (!), we'd decided to put "The Dirt" on pause last year, for a spell. We have been busily working o...

Beat the doldrums and add some sunny vibes to your Winter display, with Sunflowers!

"One third of the women received flowers, one third got a fruit basket, and one third got a candle. These gifts had been pre-selected by a group of volunteers to have equivalent appeal, and ...

"Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings."  
- William Arthur Ward
As we head into the ...

Florida. Missouri. Texas. Georgia. California. The Dos Gringos team logged a lot of miles and covered a lot of ground this summer – for good reasons and for great clients!

Hola!
I hope the start of another school year has been a happy and stress-free time for all!  
As students of all ages settle into classrooms across the country, the team at Dos G...

Hola!
The students are back in school and at Dos Gringos, we are back to work in full force. We are enthusiastic about our fascinating fall line up and we want to help you put them in y...

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Mason jar merchandising is on our minds. Last month we launched The Dos Gringos Mason Jar Collection. These arrangements feature a simple, fuss-free bunches that let ou...

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A belated “Happy Independence Day” to all of our friends and partners.  I hope everyone enjoyed some summer sunshine, great food, fireworks and well-deserved rest and relaxation w...

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Holy June already!  We are half way through the year and Dos Gringos is diving head first into summer. School is ending, graduations are taking place, and summer projects are und...

Hola,
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms out there who are CEO and President of… EVERYTHING! If recent orders and shipments are any indication, you are indeed a popular, well-loved b...

That peaceful, easy Spring Break feeling is…gone!
After a brief lull – a calm before the storm, if you will – we are all systems go in anticipation of Administrative Professional's Week...

Dia Dhuit,
I’m deviating from my usual Spanish greeting this month to show off my Gaelic (which I don’t actually speak.)  However, being part Irish, I love this time of the year!

Hola,
The first two weeks of this month are all about Valentine’s Day! We are at your service and ready to do whatever it takes to make this as great a holiday as it should be. Smiles ...

Hola,
On behalf of the entire Dos Gringos family, we sincerely wish you a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!

How in the world did the year-end festivities arrive so quickly? Last Friday the DG Team gathered for our annual Holiday Festivities.  The Mariachis stole the show this year.

Thanksgiving prep is upon us, and I’m not talkin’ turkey!
With our usual “All hands on deck” approach, we are working fast and furious to ensure we can deliver as promised on Thanksgi...

School is back in session, and Dos Gringos is back on the hustle and bustle that is our fall season. Our travel-heavy schedules have eased a bit as we adopt an “All hands on deck” approach ....

Client visits to our Vista offices in July were fantastic.
We had a great time connecting one on one, and we really took advantage of the opportunity to brainstorm without boundaries!

Hola!
A belated “Happy Independence Day” to all.
The first week in July is always a great time to enjoy the sights and sounds of summer and stay up way too late too many nights in...

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Warm summer greetings to all! A number of client trade shows are getting our time and attention in June.  These are ideal opportunities for us to get one-on-one, face-to-face time...

Hola!I
I have always said that Dos Gringos is “a Mother’s Day kind of company”; so what does that mean exactly?

Hola,
Like many of you, at Dos Gringos we don’t see much of a distinction between Easter and the “other” spring holidays...

Hola!
So Valentine’s Day was a little fraught with hiccups – a three-week delay for our California crops and weather issues in the Northeast made for some unexpected excitement ...

Hola,
We are wrapping up Valentine’s Day; a very busy time! So, I’ll keep it short and sweet. California was hit hard with a cold snap ...

Hola,
On behalf of the entire Dos Gringos family, I wish all of our clients a happy, healthy, prosperous New Year!
Like many of you, I suspect, we head into 2013 with renewed pu...

Hola!
Feliz Navidad!
I hope this newsletter finds you enjoying the festivities of the season and the happy business success you’ve worked hard all year to create.

To all of our friends and colleagues who were in Hurricane Sandy’s path, please know that the Dos Gringos team is thinking of you and wishing you a swift recovery.

The news from Vista, CA this month is big and exciting! Lights are on, state-of-the-art refrigeration and production equipment is up and running...

This is it, gang.
It's go time. Fall is in the air, football’s on TV and DG begins to rally to put its best foot forward...

I hope this update finds you relishing the last weeks of summer and flat out ignoring the other “S” word that will be upon all of us soon enough!

As I mentioned in June, “Road Work Ahead” is our theme for the summer.
While some of us are boarding planes to build the partnerships critical to our business, others are refreshing a...

For years I’ve opened the June issue of our newsletter by sharing our excitement for the annual SuperFloral/IFE Show, in Miami.
I’d give a sneak peek at our plans and products, remind...

Hola!
...OK. Imagine you’re as busy as we are right now in preparation for Mother’s Day. Let's say interest in Sunflower bouquets and bunches is leading the charge – perhaps a little h...

Hola! 
Spring is ‘round the corner – and so are several new products from Dos Gringos!
Diversification is the name of our game right now. Clients seem to want a one-stop shop...

The first two weeks of February are a blur for all of us in the flower biz. Thank you for taking time to catch up on what’s up at Dos Gringos. In honor of your time and the upcoming holiday....

I truly hope everyone enjoyed a pleasant Thanksgiving filled with things that bring you joy and gratitude!

A belated Happy Halloween to all!
I hope your holiday fun was filled with more treats than tricks. It always seems to me that as soon as we turn off the porch lights and blo...

We did it again—together! By “we,” I mean all of us.
The greater Dos Gringos team; from grower to buyers and store-level staff all about this great country...

No, I haven’t lost my marbles (not all of them anyway), and I certainly am not one to rush the holidays. Although, frankly, a ski-weekend sounds pretty good to me any time of year! But...

Here at Dos Gringos we earnestly try to be the best company we can possibly be. We've been fortunate enough to receive some wonderful awards and recognition. We would like to say thank you, ...

I love everything about summer. I hope you are wringing as much enjoyment out of yours as I am from mine.
Morning runs before the temps rise, flowers, hikes in the mountains, flowers, ...

A belated “Happy Independence Day” to all!
We hope everyone enjoyed a nice, relaxing long weekend with family and friends. Looks like Mother Nature finally found th...

The excitement is building around here as we put the final touches on our displays for this month’s International Floriculture Expo., in Miami Beach. I’ll be in Booth #1933 with Creative Di...

As Mother’s Day mania hits us all this week (and the last three,) I want to thank all Dos Gringos clients for your business and support throughout April. Farming and assembly operations hav...

Can you smell it? Just a little? Sniff again. It’s there…fainter in some spots than others,but it’s there…
Thank goodness for spring and the renewal it brings! The sun is shining, bir...

Hola everyone!
We've got wonderfully green Sunflowers; fun and festive for this time of year.
Green is good...

Okay, so 2011 hasn’t come in exactly as we would have liked.
There’s no wildly positive movement in the economy. Our friends on the east coast can’t catch a break from the snow and th...

We are very excited about 2011 and a new opportunity to serve you.
Fresh, unique California flowers and foliage are different from the standard floral fare...

Sunflower variety is the spice of life! Here are just a few of the lovely varieties of fresh Sunflowers on offer...

Now that we’ve had our fill of turkey, stuffing and pie galore, it’s time to give – time to remember loved ones far and near and to reach out to friends and acquaintances in a special way.

What special event can’t be made better with a gorgeous bouquet of occasion-ready, farm-fresh flowers?
Yes, please...

Hola!
Something very exciting happened last week for all of us at Dos Gringos. It was so successful we hope to make it an annual affair, every fall season at Gringo Farms...

Hola!
Back-to-school time is such a great part of the year. New faces and places, endless potential—and, my personal favorite—the promise of renewed productivity...

The 2010 Dos Gringos fall collection of handcrafted bouquets were created for the celebration of all things autumn.
The colors are warm and rich and each bouquet has a texture and stor...

Hola,
This month it's all about the new and improved website. It’s been a fun three-month process, check 'er out here: dosgringos.com...

The care and feeding of your friendly Sunflower.
The first stage of the blooming cycle is called "tight" in industry parlance; when received in this semi-open state best practice is.....

From farm to you. ...Just some of the varieties of farm-fresh, fun and fabulous Sunflowers we offer.

Getting the best from your blooms!
Remove bottom leaves if present, re-cut stems and place into fresh water...

The booth at this month’s trade show (formerly known as SuperFloral) is about the half pallet. Our display is all about listening to our customers...

In the mad rush and juggling act that define Mother’s Day preparation and fulfillment, I am struck again by the freshness of our product and how it literally permeates everything we do.

Dora the Explorer! Explore super high floral sales in your department with Dora the Explorer bouquets! Dora the Explorer bouquets provide a unique opportunity to make floral sales in your ...

Seasonal Bouquet Catalogs
Your floral department will draw customers with unique Dos Gringos designs from our Creative Director René van Rems, AIFD.
Our seasonal catalogues feat...

Gettin' 'er done!
Strategically located between Los Angeles and San Diego, we offer three daily deliveries to San Diego International Airport!
We have two daily direct deliveri...

Ordering on-line
For your convenience and pleasure, Dos Gringos designs, packs, and ships a variety of fresh, contemporary bouquets for internet shopping! Please check us out online, ...

National Market Product Line
Beautiful Dos Gringos consumer bunches are available in grocery stores across the country.
We’ve had good success in this growing segment, and we con...

Wholesale customers put Dos Gringos on the map!
We are grateful for your loyalty and support, and we remain conscientiously committed to our growing family of wholesale peeps who mak...

We are still growing, but you should see our roots!

Spring, the time of new beginnings. A brand new year...

Spring holidays and special events?
You're good to go when you go with Dos Gringos!
Farm-fresh Sunflowers bursting from well-tended fields with quality control that never quits...

We Respect Your Privacy
Any and all information collected on this site will be kept strictly confidential and will not be sold, reused, rented, disclosed, or loaned!

Philanthropy is our middle name.
We've donated 1.7 Million flowers to date, and continuing in this effort!
Flowers! Beautifully simple, simply beautiful! A helpful, healthy alt...

We have many beautiful seasonal flower arrangements and year round bouquets for every occasion...

Dos Gringos
3260 Corporate View Dr.,
Vista, CA 92081
General Office Hours:
Mon - Fri 7:00am – 3:30pm
Ring: 760-477-7999
Fax: 760-727-0631
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Sunflowers are an American heritage bloom and have a reputation for bringing on the happy!
A top pick, with incredible growth in the bloom market, explore more about this exciting flo...

We appreciate your interest in Dos Gringos, a flower company striving to be Different by Design™. We aim to be a different kind of partner; a different kind of employer; a new breed of eco-...

Q: I’ll bet I know where this is going? Being in the flower business aren’t you asked for a lot of donations?

A: Yes, that’s true, and one of the great privileges of running D...

Q: What does the week after Valentine’s look like in Gringoville?

A: Well, first we start to recharge our battery after 21 days of straight organized chaos. Then, in the spirit ...

Q: What kind of Spanish Dialect is that!? A: Ha! Maewyn Succat was St. Patrick’s real name and if he had not changed it that’s what we all would be saying on March 17th! Q: So is this ...

Q: What kind of Spanish Dialect is that!?

A: Ha! Maewyn Succat was St. Patrick’s real name and if he had not changed it that’s what we all would be saying on March 17th!
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Q: Is that so?

A: It sure is and we, at Dos Gringos’, love spring. Even though we live in a temperate climate we still enjoy shifting from winter to spring in many ways.
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A: Bet you didn’t know that it’s almost time for us to buy our seed and prepare for the 2017 Marigold Season.

Q: Already!?

A: Yep… we’ll start collecting client’s ...

Q: Are you saying that you are growing Spray Sunflowers?

A: Why yes we are and we will be harvesting about 30,000 stems a SunSprays a week from now through October.

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