Urban Buds

Florists and wholesalers might have to pivot to homegrown alternatives as tariffs wreak havoc on the floral industry. Local growers say meeting the demand will be a challenge without federal support.

The Dutchtown florists are determined to make their industry less wasteful — and help home gardeners learn tips and tricks in the process.

The state of Missouri is again set to fund non-traditional and urban agriculture entrepreneurs like shrimp farmers, wine producers and beekeepers. Those…