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LATEST NEWS
Fall Floral Inspiration with Ball SB
Enjoy some fall inspiration from Ball SB. Fall into Floral Presented by Ball SB Embrace autumn’s vibrant symphony and celebrate natures most cozy months, where the season’s rich tapestry of colors come alive in every bloom. From the deep fiery reds, to the warm golden...
Mayesh Introduces Farm Direct BoxLots
Mayesh has introduced Farm Direct BoxLots, delivering premium, farm-fresh flowers to florists. Introducing Farm Direct BoxLots Source Mayesh On the hunt for flowers straight from the farm? Look no further! Our Farm Direct BoxLots program is...
Porta Nova introduces the rose with the lowest carbon footprint
At the Trade Fair Aalsmeer this week, Porta Nova will introduce the Red Naomi Futura. Based on the new European calculation method FloriPEFCR, it has the lowest carbon footprint of all roses available on the Dutch market: Source: PRESS RELEASE | 30 October 2024 |Porta...
Tips for Using Lisianthus in Wedding Bouquets
Lisianthus’s beauty makes it a popular choice for wedding bouquets, but without proper planning, overordering can lead to unnecessary expenses. Full Article Here. True Client Pro How to Use Lisianthus in Wedding Bouquets Lisianthus’s beauty makes it a popular choice...
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Florists’ Review’s Inaugural “40 Over 40”
Celebrating Our Best Vase Life By Tonneli Grüetter In the vibrant world of floristry, where creativity blossoms and every bouquet tells a story, Florists’ Review proudly presents its first-ever “40 Over 40” issue. This special edition celebrates the flower industry...
Florists’ Review’s “Autumn Weddings Design Contest”
Meet the winners of our annual seasonal design competition By Nita Robertson, AIFD Soon the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp. Autumn has become the most popular season for tying the knot. According to the “2023 Real Weddings Study” conducted by The Knot,...
Winter Holidays 2024
Your guide to product and design trends, marketing ideas, and need-to-know information for this year’s end-of-year religious and cultural celebrations. By Nita Robertson, AIFD The winter season of religious and cultural holidays—Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New...
The Therapeutic Power of Flowers
Stories of Nurturing Mental Health in America By Nita Robertson, AIFD In the hustle and bustle of modern American life, mental health is an increasingly prevalent concern. Stress, anxiety and depression affect millions of individuals, impacting their daily lives and...
Celebrating, Promoting and Selling American-grown Flowers and Foliage
By Nita Robertson, AIFD Throughout the American countryside, there exists a community of cut flower farmers whose passion blooms as brightly as the petals they cultivate. Their dedication goes beyond just growing flowers; it’s about fostering a connection with the...
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TRENDS
Flowers in the Air
Ceiling Installation Floristry By Molly Lucille As any florist knows, flowers possess the...
Faux Flowers Are Fabulous and Good for Business
Today’s ultra-realistic permanent botanicals are taking the world by storm, most notably trendy,...
European Floral Trends 2024
EMC identifies four trends in European floristry and advises how you can incorporate them to...
Elevating Petals and Pastries
The Art of Upselling a Moment Ideas for safely decorating wedding cakes and cake tables in keeping...
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Fantastical Fall Install
A dynamic suspended design for seasonal occasions and events Floral design, photos and text by Paulina Nieliwocki Blue Jasmine Floral Berkeley Heights, N.J. The soft curves and blended textures in this suspended floral design celebrate the autumn season’s bounty and beauty....
Blooming Olive Tree
This tall, stately tree-based flower arrangement offers versatility for placement in homes and offices as well as at special events and occasions. Floral design, text and photography Nita Robertson, AIFD Presented by Ragon House Decorating with faux flowers and...
A New Era for Wrist Corsages
BoutStix™ has become a go-to for many florists when making boutonnières. New to the BoutStix™ line is Wristix™, providing an exciting new option for the creation of wrist corsages. Presented by Boutstix Creating stunning wrist corsages has never been easier than now,...
Autumn Armature Bouquet
and Coordinating Boutonnière Farm-fresh cut flowers from Budzi inspire a vibrant floral designs ideal for fall nuptials. Floral design and photos by Beth O’Reilly, AIFD, TMF Presented by Budzi BUDZI is a grower, importer and wholesale distributor of fresh cut flowers,...
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING
Creating a Marketing Calendar for 2025
By Nita Robertson, AIFD An annual marketing calendar is an invaluable tool that enables business owners to strategically plan and organize promotional activities for their businesses throughout the year. It serves as a roadmap for marketing initiatives, ensuring that campaigns...
Blossoming Leadership
Twelve tips for developing your management skills and managing your team effectively By Nita Robertson, AIFD Leading a floral team effectively involves balancing creativity with strong leadership skills. By setting a clear vision; fostering a positive work...
Mastering Floral Contracts
Secure Your Business’s Future By True Client Pro Why Contracts are Essential for Florists Contracts are essential for florists; they are the unseen heroes that protect both florists and their clients. While creating stunning arrangements is your passion, well-crafted...
Breaking the Glass Ceiling of Corporate Flower Contracts
By Tonneli Grüetter Within the flower industry, corporate floral services represent a lucrative and stable specialty. Flower businesses offering these services cater to the specific needs of businesses and organizations, offering finely orchestrated designs that...
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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION
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 first-time...
“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”...
Unveiling the Beauty of Hydrangea
By Nita Robertson, AIFD Hydrangea, with voluminous blooms, a range of bloom types and a broad color palette, have long been cherished by florists for their versatility as mass flowers that add texture, stunning color and modern elegance to any design. With year-round...
The Enchantment of Cut Flower Breeding
Insights into the lengthy, painstaking and expensive process of developing new flower varieties. By Nita Robertson, AIFD It all begins with the seed. Around the world, plant breeders are working in labs and greenhouses to develop better cut flowers for florists and...