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Industry News

New Flower Collection For Men Sparks Strong Buzz
In March 2025, Kvitkova Vanil, a Los Angeles floral studio, launched the...

AFE Named Funds Celebrate Special Anniversaries
In 2025, AFE recognizes eleven incredible anniversaries for our Named Funds...

Floral Solutions for Every Occasion with Smithers-Oasis
An informative recap from Details Flowers on their interview with Smithers...
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From Our Pages
“Best in Blooms” Winner and Finalists
Meet the winner and finalists in the “Certified American Grown”...
In Season: Protea
By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Botanical Name: Protea Common...
My Magical Trip to Alexandra Farms
by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD In March, I went to Colombia to...
Flower Books Blooming
Hot off the presses, these highly recommended titles will enthrall...
Top 10 Florist Education Opportunities in 2023
Invest in yourself this year by participating in one or more of...
Feature Articles

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...

Pets and Petals
By Nita Robertson, AIFD Welcome to the whimsical world where pets and petals intertwine! In our 2024 “Pets and Petals Design Contest,” nearly 60 talented floral designers showcased their creative and clever floral designs crafted specifically for animals. From elegant...
Industry News

Knock Out® Rose Celebrating it’s 25th Anniversary
Twenty-five years ago, a rose bloomed that would forever change how gardeners viewed America’s most iconic flower. Full Article Here Source Flowerpowerdaily...

New Flower Collection For Men Sparks Strong Buzz
In March 2025, Kvitkova Vanil, a Los Angeles floral studio, launched the Savage Bloom floral collection, designed specifically for men. The collection blends...

The Fresh Floral Trend Taking Over Fashion
Floral headwear is blooming in popularity, capturing attention with its...

That Flower Feeling is Taking Flight
After more than four years of vision, investment, and dedication, That...

Trending Pots and Planters
Caroline Woods , Product Design Manager from Accent Decor, shares her expert...
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Building a Brand
Tips for establishing an image and reputation that will attract likeminded customers and build loyalty and advocacy By Nita Robertson, AIFD Your brand identity is the foundation of your flower business, shaping everything from your logo and color scheme to your...

International Women’s Day 2025
Last year, more than 1,800 florists downloaded our materials to participate in International Women’s Day. Boost your sales with our new free eight-week IWD marketing campaign created specifically for florists. Our goal is to establish International Women's Day as a...
Business and Marketing

Blossoming Leadership
Twelve tips for developing your management skills and managing your team effectively By Nita...

Mastering Floral Contracts
Secure Your Business’s Future By True Client Pro Why Contracts are Essential for Florists...

Breaking the Glass Ceiling of Corporate Flower Contracts
By Tonneli Grüetter Within the flower industry, corporate floral services represent a lucrative...

Pricing for Profit
Tips and strategies for establishing retail pricing structures that will ensure your business’s...

The Value of Floral Accreditation and Certification
A look at the benefits of education programs offered by international, national, regional and...

The Life of a Traveling Freelance Floral Designer
Tips for sharing your vision and expectations with freelancers—enabling them to perform at peak...

Managing Online Reviews of Your Business
Tips for responding to comments posted about your business—both good and bad reviews By Andrew...

Step Up Your Game with Podcasts
Discover how flower industry podcasts can help you learn, grow, and create and build a business...