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The Art (and Algorithm) of Valentine’s Day 2026

How AI, sustainability and emotional design are transforming one of the industry’s biggest days. By Kat Castagnoli, AIFD With Valentine’s Day 2026 landing on a Saturday, florists nationwide are bracing for a complex mix of opportunity...

Guided by Nature

Korean floral design beckons tranquility in a hectic world. By Bianca Bina Spacious, balanced and natural. Grounded in foundational principles, Korean design is built on a simple yet intentional framework that embraces ethereal,...

2025 Holiday Trends

Big bows, bold blooms and vintage vibes capture the spotlight. By Kat Castagnoli, AIFD, CCF In a season brimming with velvet ribbons, oversized ornaments and cozy color palettes, this year’s holiday decor trends are all about curated...

Seed Breeding for Healthy Resistance

Take an inside look at how a leader in breed development delivers innovation to the flower industry. By Bianca Bina Every ruffle of a petal, every shade of a beloved hue, each delicate fragrance and all the unique qualities that make...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

26th Annual “Picture Perfect Weddings Contest”

By Nita Robertson, AIFD Sponsored by Alexandra Farms and Fitz Design For 26 years, florists have enthusiastically shared photos of their work for our annual “Picture Perfect Weddings Contest.” Each year, we are captivated by breathtaking...

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US: Rose of Sharon Floral Design Studio featured in Arkansas Museum exhibition

Althea Wiles, Northwest Arkansas floral designer and creative director of Rose...

Texas florists band together to help grieving families

"Texas florists are reminding the world that flowers do so much more than...

US: A New Orleans wedding florist making tariff arrangements

"There's so many amazing florists in New Orleans. If we're the first florist...

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Holiday Décor with Ribbon: What’s Trending

Sponsored by Reliant Ribbon Trending Uses for Ribbon in Holiday Decorating: Seasonal porch and patio pots are created 2–4 times a year, often using permanent botanicals (though fresh is also an option). These can be coordinated with door décor such as wreaths and...

A Florist’s Guide to Indian Weddings

The abundance of flowers—and business opportunities—in multi-day Indian nuptials. By Nita Robertson, AIFD Indian weddings are among the most visually spectacular and culturally rich celebrations in the world. Known for their grandeur, vibrant colors and elaborate...

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 this hectic time and feel like each wedding begins to blur together. We can fall into the trap of losing touch with the importance of the wedding ceremony. The ceremony...

The Value of Vessels

Making the case about the importance role containers play in creating the perfect floral designs By Jill Brooke At the recent Fleurs de Villes “ARTISTE” show in New York City’s Hudson Yards, florist Lorena Eni, owner of LEF/Lorena Eni Flowers in the borough of...

Embracing the Evolving Trends in Sympathy Flowers

By Nita Robertson, AIFD Presented by Smither-Oasis Sympathy flowers have long been a heartfelt way to express sorrow, love and support to grieving families. But as funeral traditions change and consumer preferences shift, florists are being called upon to adapt,...

Enter the latest Best in Blooms Design Contest

Submission for the Florists' Review BEST IN BLOOMS September 2022...

American Grown Flowers

Cut flowers produced in the U.S. are favored by a growing number of...

Floating Flowers

There are many ways to design “pool floats”; this one is fast, easy...

In Season:Dahlia

By Tonneli Grüetter Amanda Rodgers: Bouquet Atlanta The time to...

“Best in Blooms”

Meet the winner and finalists in the “American-grown” edition...

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Botanical Couture: Bridal

The five hottest trends in wearable flowers and interviews with two floral designers who created successful businesses in this arena. By Tonneli Grüetter From the fantastical to the practical, botanical couture is back. In the world of weddings, using flowers to...

International Design Stars

Our annual spotlight on floral design luminaries delivering innovative performances on the global stage. By Tonneli Grüetter It is with great excitement we share our curation of rising “International Design Stars” for 2023. Each year, we look forward to preparing this...

Preparing for Graduation Season

Tips for making the most of often overlooked sales opportunities. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Elementary, middle and high schools; vocational and technical schools; colleges and universities, offering multiple academic degrees—they all have them: graduation...

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Extending the Vase Life of Gerbera Flowers with Silver Nanoparticles

Aug 18, 2025 | Flower Growers

A team of researchers at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has discovered an innovative way to nearly double the vase life of gerbera flowers using...

Let’s Rally Together!

Aug 12, 2025 | Floral Event News

Your Chance to Win BIG & Support Our Industry! Your Chance to Win Big is Here! We're kicking off our exciting raffle, and your participation directly...

Dutch Lily Days 2025

From June 3 to 6, a total of 13 lily bulb exporters opened the doors of their...

The Flower Frog Revival

Flower frogs are making a comeback in modern design. As more florists seek...

Best Edible Flowers

Here's a look at using edible flowers that are both visually stunning and...

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Tutorial: Angel Wings

Create an exquisite bridal bouquet with a feather-like base. Floral design and text by...

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Pocket Boutonnières Made Easy

Dazzling Duo

Eco-Friendly Suspended Arrangement

Garden-inspired Memorial Tribute

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Using Gift and Home Markets to Enrich Your Flower Business

May 20, 2024

By ANDMORE (formerly International Market Centers) As you know, the flowers aren’t the only things that make an arrangement special. The vessel and accouterments add distinguishing qualities to a design. However, finding truly unique and unusual accents can be...

Creating Great Working Relationships with Wholesale Florists

Apr 24, 2024

Establishing successful partnerships with your suppliers is built on understanding, effective communication, trust, and a mutual commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Here are some insights on doing just that. Florabundance By Nita Robertson, AIFD Working...