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American Floral Trends Forecast 2023
Florist Spotlight: Mariela Mazzei
Studio Versus Store: Which is Right for You?
Realistic Pricing
Creative Tutorials
Coming Events and more!
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Industry News

Designing for the Holidays
By Nita Robertson AIFD The holiday season is a golden opportunity for florists...

New Catalog and Website for Ball Seed Cut Flowers
The 2025-2026 Cut Flowers catalog and updated website showcase the floral...

Pantone Unveils Mocha Mousse as the 2025 Color of the Year
Pantone has announced Mocha Mousse as its 2025 Color of the Year, a rich and...
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Starting a flower farm
What happens when an architect and a former Walt Disney imagineer...
Well Isn’t That Special
I hear talk about things “never being the same again” and how we...
So what business are you really in
A few years ago, while walking through a shopping mall in Calgary,...
Ethylene Damage in Flowers and Plants
When it comes to common ailments and injuries affecting cut flowers...
Flower Power: Farm-to-Vase Movement Takes Root on Chicago’s South and West Sides
Eco House’s Englewood farm site. (Patty Wetli / WTTW News)...
Feature Articles

The Age of Studio Floral Designers
"How the floral industry is changing, and what’s next for studio and retail designers" As the new year continues to take shape, it’s a good time to look at some of the trends that have begun to take root in our industry of late. One of the most interesting...

Success in 2019 Begins with You
"Finding time for yourself is key to creating a successful work/life balance in the new year." You’ve made it through another busy winter holiday season, and the beginning of 2019 is a great time to take a deep breath and relax before the hectic schedule surrounding...
Industry News

GRAMMYs Big on Blooms
Suntory Flowers showcased their beautiful flowers at the Grammys again this year. WE LOVE L.A. was the theme throughout the 67th Grammy Awards held in Los...

Introducing Redvolution: A New Era for Red Roses
A stunning new red rose has entered the market. Rosaprima is proud to welcome Redvolution to its collection. Source Rosaprima Introducing Redvolution: A New...

Tips to Reduce Waste and Maximize Inventory
By Nita Robertson AIFD Efficient inventory management and waste reduction are...

Wicked Director Planted 9 Million Tulips for the Movie
The popular new movie Wicked showcased millions of tulips in spectacular movie...

TPIE sneak peek
The Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE) is fast approaching. On January...
Contests

Test Start: Flower Business
Pop-up Stores Offer Many Options and Benefits By Jill Brooke Everyone finds their aha moment in unexpected places, and for Brenda LaManna, founder and president of Damselfly Flowers, which is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., and currently has seven...

Finishing Touches
Learn how to maximize your sales by upselling; your customers (and your bottom line) will be glad you did. By Andrew Joseph A customer has the flowers in hand and is happy with what he or she has. And so are you. But wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to...
Business and Marketing

The Psychology Of Pricing
Key Strategies for Pricing Flowers and Floral-Related Products. By Brenda Silva While innovative...

Blooming Sales With Wedding/Event Planning Software
Florist-specific software for planning weddings and events offers the potential for increased...

A CRISIS FOR THE FLORAL INDUSTRY
Attracting young workers to careers in the floral industry, and retaining them, is a growing...