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Industry News
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...
Florist Jokes That Bloom with Humor
Here are some fun, florist-friendly jokes to brighten your workday. 🌸 Why do...
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Roselily® Series is the Gold Standard of Double Lilies
With top-level features such as substantially more petals,...
The Evolution of the Garden Rose
By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD With their incredible beauty and...
Pets and Petals
By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Flowers aren’t just for humans; animals...
Red Twig Farms: Everyone’s Farm
Red Twig Farm located in New Albany, Ohio Red Twig Farms...
The International Floral Industry
FR’s exclusive look at the journey of a cut flower from lab to farm...
Feature Articles
Valentine’s Day Profit Planner
Tips for an organized, efficient and supremely profitable holiday. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Blue Jasmine Floral It will soon be time to start (or continue, hopefully) planning for Valentine’s Day, the first big holiday of a brand-new year. In fact, Valentine’s Day...
Balloon Mania
Balloons are popping up everywhere in event décor, so here are a few current trends and décor tips to help your balloon business bloom. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Celebrations and balloons have always gone hand in hand, but they have become extremely trendy again in...
The Art of Gift Baskets
Gift baskets are a perfect gift line for flower shops that can bring in new customers and extra revenue all year long. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Gift baskets are fantastic gift choices, and they are a perfect fit for flower shops wanting to appeal to...
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That Flower Feeling Appoints New Board Members
San Marcos, CA – That Flower Feeling, the digital-first marketing association dedicated to making flowers an essential part of everyday self-care, is thrilled...
Agility Isn’t Optional
If there’s one thing the last few years have taught us in the floral industry, it’s this: agility isn’t optional. From navigating the pandemic to...
Breaking the Marigold’s autumn-only reputation
With a growing trend toward vibrant and diverse floral color palettes, there's...
BloomNation Achieves Record-Breaking Mother’s Day
Despite economic uncertainty, BloomNation saw steady performance across its...
Knock Out® Rose Celebrating it’s 25th Anniversary
Twenty-five years ago, a rose bloomed that would forever change how gardeners...
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AI and Your Flower Business
Can artificial intelligence help your retail business? Let’s find out. By Andrew Joseph For the past few years, the initialism “AI”—artificial intelligence—has been played out across all media platforms. For most people, AI has been a part of pop-culture lore for...
Merchandising Ideas to Create Customer Experiences
Elevate your product displays with these modern and sales-enticing techniques By Tonneli Grüetter Native Poppy Native Poppy Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to keep one’s shop fresh and exciting for in-person shoppers is a challenge every florist has felt at some...
Business and Marketing
Cyber Security for Your Flower Business
How to counter fraud in a digital world. By Phillip M. Perry Businesses of all sizes face a...
How To Provide “Five-star” Customer Service
Tips and inspiration for elevating the experiences that customers will have with your business to...
Buy Local, Sell Local
Offering locally and regionally crafted and grown products in your retail shop can have many...
Inflation Busters
Tips for protecting profits as costs rise. By Phillip M. Perry Abstract: Inflation. Retailers must...
Designing for Profitability
Tips for buying, designing and selling flowers and arrangements that will improve your bottom line...
Website Development for the Floral Industry
A list of industry-serving website developers and software systems to bring ecommerce...
Delivery Systems, Tips and Tricks
The importance of transporting your floral products and getting them to their destination safely...
Giftware Ideas for 2022 Holiday Sales
Notable items discovered at recent gift markets are sure to boost your customers’ excitement this...




















