NEW ISSUE
Our August Issue
Welcome to our new edition of Florists’ Review! As always, we strive to provide our readers with the latest trends and insights in the world of floristry.
- Instagram Star Feature
- 2025 Holiday Trends
- Decking the Halls for Profit
- Seed Breading for Healthy Resistance
- Handcrafted Paper Flowers
- Summer Citrus Garden Tutorial
- The Procrastinator’s Guide
- Boost Your Brand with Canva
- Protecting Your Floral Business
- Holiday Sales Boosters
- Coming Events and more!
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LATEST NEWS

Proflora 2025: Where the World of Flowers Meet
Every two years, Bogotá becomes the epicenter of the global floral industry—and in 2025, the energy will be stronger than ever. From October 1–3, Proflora returns to the Corferias Convention Center, bringing breeders, growers, exporters, florists, and floral...

Rosaprima wins “Best in Show”
Rosaprima is proud to announce that they have won "Best in Show" at the 2025 SAF Outstanding Varieties Competition.This award is a testament to the hard work and passion of the Rosaprima team. The Natura Moderna Dolce spray ranunculus from the new Floraprima...

Florabundance Featured on National TV
Carpinteria’s Florabundance Featured on National TV in World’s Greatest!... Carpinteria-based Florabundance, a cornerstone of the Central Coast’s floral industry, is proud to be featured in the national television series World’s Greatest!... (Season 24, Episode 398)....

Two Alexandra Farms Garden Rose Varieties Earn Ribbons
Two Alexandra Farms Garden Rose Varieties Earn Ribbons at SAF's 2025 Outstanding Varieties Competition We are pleased to announce that Alexandra Farms won two awards in the Cut Garden Rose category at this year's Society of American Florists' (SAF)...
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Enter FR’s 2025 Autumn Wedding Contest
We are excited to see your most stunning fall wedding creations and share them with our readers! Let's make this autumn season the best one yet! Upload your photos today for a chance to showcase your winning design work to the floral world! You have the chance to win...

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FEATURES

Decking the Halls for Profit: How Florists Can Build a Holiday Installation Business
Every year, offices, hotels, and retail spaces scramble to transform their interiors for the holidays. From lush garlands cascading over grand staircases to lobby trees twinkling with designer ornaments, holiday décor is no longer an afterthought—it’s a branding...

“Green” Weddings
These florists inspire us to adopt more eco-friendly and sustainable practices for wedding designs. By Kat Castagnoli, AIFD As floral designers know, flowers can have a huge impact on a wedding in the best way. But did you know those same gorgeous blooms can be a...

Beyond the Bouquet
How florists are breaking the boundaries of personal flowers. By Molly Lucille Bridal bouquets have adorned wedding parties throughout human history. Ancient brides carried bundles of symbolic herbs and blooms, such as dill, considered to be an aphrodisiac; rosemary...

Managing Mother’s Day
Make the most of this lucrative holiday. By Nita Robertson, AIFD Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Are you ready for it? This special holiday is a cornerstone for the flower industry, as flowers consistently rank among the top gifts chosen to honor the mothers...

Remarkable Women in Floristry
Join Us in Celebrating International Women’s Day By Molly Lucille Every International Women’s Day, Florists’ Review honors the influential women that help form the beautiful community that is our industry. Women are the backbone of floristry, with 87 percent...
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TRENDS

A Florist’s Guide to Indian Weddings
The abundance of flowers—and business opportunities—in multi-day Indian nuptials. By Nita...

At the Altar, Down the Aisle: Ceremony Floral Trends
By Molly Lucille In the thick of wedding season, it can happen fast. We can lose ourselves during...

The Value of Vessels
Making the case about the importance role containers play in creating the perfect floral designs...

Embracing the Evolving Trends in Sympathy Flowers
By Nita Robertson, AIFD Presented by Smither-Oasis Sympathy flowers have long been a heartfelt way...
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FLORIST SPOTLIGHT
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DESIGN TUTORIALS
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Sunshine and Zest
Create this lively and lovely tablescape for a springtime brunch. Floral design and text by Julia Prokhorova, CFD, TMF Wild Veggie Bouquet, Corpus Christi, Texas Photos and video by Cora Johnson Cora Johnson Photography, Corpus Christi, Texas Presented by DĂĽmmen Orange...

A Vintage-inspired Wedding Bouquet
Roses in soft, romantic hues complement a beautiful antique silk ribbon. Presented by Alexandra Farms Floral design and text by Belinda Bennett, The Rose Thief Floral Studio, Hatfield, Mass. Photographer/Videographer: Rebecca Castonguay, Rebecca Castonguay...

Spectacular Spring Picnic
This cascading color-blocked creation makes a dazzling focal point. Floral design and text by Ana Vivas Aniska Creations, Miami, Florida Photos by Simon Ruiz and Aniska Creations Presented by Rosaprima Welcome to a vibrant and joyful floral design inspired by the...

Blossoms and Butterflies
Add a playful touch to a lovely design. Floral design, text and photography by Nita Robertson, AIFD Floral design is more than arranging flowers; it's an opportunity to tell a story, evoke emotion and create a lasting impression. On these pages, I have crafted a...
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING

Retail Revival
Is your flower shop in need of a makeover? By Kat Castagnoli, AIFD For florists, the shop space is more than just a storefront—it's a reflection of their creativity, brand identity and values. A well-designed floral studio invites customers in, enhances workflow and sets the...

The Power of Flower Arrangement Recipes
Take the guesswork out of calculating your true costs and profit margins. By Nita Robertson, AIFD In the fast paced and ever evolving world of floristry, creativity and efficiency must go hand in hand. Whether designing for daily orders, weddings or large-scale...

Clicking for profit
How to best manage your advertising on social media. By Andrew Joseph THE ADVANTAGES OF ADVERTISING ONLINE Certainly, you’re aware of the benefits of social media advertising for flower businesses. While there is no “easy” button to push to create the success you...

Video Marketing: A Blooming Opportunity
By Nita Robertson, AIFD In today’s digital landscape, businesses across all industries rely on video marketing as an essential strategy. The flower industry is no exception. Video marketing helps businesses connect with their audience, showcase their products and...
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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION

Eight Gift-worthy Books Your Store Needs
By Jill Brooke Summer’s heating up—and so is the book scene. While your customers are chasing sunshine, give them some hot-off-the-press reads to dive into. Check out some of our favorite new titles. Why not stock a few in your shop? Sustainable Floral Design: The Sustainable...

Invest in Yourself to Up Your Business Savvy
Our comprehensive guide to business education features 25 incredible courses available for FREE. By Tonneli Grüetter Whether you’re looking to launch a new flower business or manage an established shop that’s hit a knowledge ceiling, you’re not alone. Every florist,...

Winners of the Alexandra Farms Garden Rose Design Contest
Alexandra Farms Announces Winners of Its “2024 Garden Rose Design Contest” By Teresa Schafer It’s time to reveal the winners of Alexandra Farms’ “2024 Garden Rose Design Contest”! Again this year, we received hundreds of entries, and the judges have spoken. Four...

“Best in Blooms”
Meet the winner and finalists in the “Certified American Grown” edition of FR’s flower design contest. By Nita Robertson, AIFD Sponsored by Certified American Grown Florists’ Review is delighted to present the winner and finalists in our annual “Best in Blooms”...