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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...

American Floral Trends Forecast 2025

An exploration of five major trends that will influence floral design this year. Anthologized and written by Tonneli Grüetter and Molly Lucille The flower industry is poised for an exciting transformation in 2025, with five bold trends...

New Podcast Episode

Please join us for our latest episode of the Flower Hour with Florists Review. In this episode Florist’ Review talks with the talented floral designer Beth O'Reilly and Laura Walsh, marketing director at Smithers-Oasis NA. Guests: Floral...

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The Ultimate Eucalyptus Guide

Mayesh has created a free downloadable guide for florists on Eucalyptus....

Native Blooms: Growers & Exporters

Explore the story of Native Blooms, a distinguished flower farm based in...

Continental Floral Greens & Kendall Farms Announce Partnership

Continental Floral Greens (CFG) and Kendall Farms are proud to announce a new...

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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,...

Industry Leader Jose (Joey) Azout from Alexandra Farms

FR talks with the president of Alexandra Farms, a boutique...

European-influenced Bridal Bouquet

Taking a cue from the international theme of this issue, this...

Online Education Directory for Florists

A comprehensive list of organizations offering webinars or classes...

Enter Our July Best in Blooms Design Contest- American Grown Edition

Submission for the Florists' Review BEST IN BLOOMS July 2022 Contest...

International Design Stars

By Tonneli Grüetter We searched the world to bring you some of...

Feature Articles

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...

Permanent Botanicals

Tips for marketing, selling, buying and designing with faux flowers and plants—plus a few of the latest trends in this resurging category. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Patience Pickner, AIFD, CFD, PFCI, SDCF Today’s highest quality—and,...

Making Time for Holiday Workshops

No time for a break, get yourself geared for a holiday-themed workshop! By Andrew Joseph Although the fall season replaces summer this month, a florist’s work is never done, especially where the anticipation of offering holiday workshops in just a month or two is...

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New Flower Collection For Men Sparks Strong Buzz

May 9, 2025 | Florists News

In March 2025, Kvitkova Vanil, a Los Angeles floral studio, launched the Savage Bloom floral collection, designed specifically for men. The collection blends...

AFE Named Funds Celebrate Special Anniversaries

May 9, 2025 | Industry News

In 2025, AFE recognizes eleven incredible anniversaries for our Named Funds and programs, ranging from five years to over 50 years of impact. Full Article...

The impact of the U.S. tariffs on the floral industry

And the tariff conversation continues. Join Rodrigo Leiva of Esmeralda Farms...

U.S. Consumer Views on Sustainability in Floral Purchases

The Floral Marketing Fund’s recent study, U.S. Consumer Perceptions &...

The 12 Best “Jeopardy” Questions Inspired by Flowers

Fun trivia questions inspired by flowers. Full Article Here Source:...

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Sunshine and Zest

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Event Rentals

Mar 11, 2024

Diversifying your portfolio of services into the event-rentals segment can offer myriad opportunities for expanding your business and creating additional revenue streams. By Nita Robertson, AIFD Botanica International Design & Décor Studio Florists can diversify...

Retail Forecast 2024

Jan 29, 2024

High interest rates and slower economic growth are expected to put increasing pressure on retail profits this year, but, on the bright side, many economists expect inflation to decrease to desired levels by year-end By Phillip M. Perry Fasten your seat belts, and...