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“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...

2024 “Reader’s Choice Awards”

Celebrating Your Favorites FR’s second annual recognition of our readers’ favorite designers—and more—of the year By Molly Lucille As 2024 winds to a close, we’re thrilled to announce the return of our second annual “Reader’s Choice...

Australia’s Floral Revolution

A look at the trend-setting florists on the continent down under—and their floral design aesthetics By Tonneli Grüetter Move over demure pastels and mindful greenery; Australia’s flower scene is having a major moment, and it’s anything...

“Best in Blooms”

Celebrating Creativity and Innovation in Floral Design Meet the winner and finalists in FR’s latest flower design contest By Nita Robertson, AIFD Sponsored by Alexandra Farms and OASIS Floral Products Florists’ Review is excited to...

Industry News

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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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,...

Eco-friendly and Sustainable Floral Products To Love

By Jill Brooke Those who live in the floral world are people who care about nature. After all, florists willingly enter a profession that requires insatiable demands of physical labor, mechanical expertise and time. It also requires creative talent and a deep...

The Art of Gift Baskets

Gift baskets are a perfect gift line for flower shops that can bring...

Autumn Weddings Design Contest

Meet the winners in FR’s annual seasonal design competition. By...

Making Time for Holiday Workshops

No time for a break, get yourself geared for a holiday-themed...

Holiday Feature

By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD As we enjoy the last weeks of summer,...

In Season Chrysanthemum

Cover Photo design by Lea...

Feature Articles

How Important is Being Sustainable for Your Business? VERY!

By Jill Brooke It is becoming not only a feeling but also a certified fact that caring about sustainability practices as a florist is good for business—as well as the world. Let’s start with the results from a recent consumer research study titled “U.S. Consumer...

Houseplants for Profit

The latest info on today’s houseplant market, along with the hottest trends and marketing ideas. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Selling plants can be profitable; however, choosing the right niche is critical. That niche can include green houseplants, flowering plants,...

“Best in Blooms” Winner and Finalists

Sponsored by Alexandra Farms and Smithers-Oasis North America. Meet the winner and finalists in FR’s latest flower design contest. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Florists’ Review is delighted to present the winner and finalists in our November “Best in Blooms” flower...

Bart Hassam Respecting the Flower

FlowerSchool New York

Jenny Thomasson, AIFD, PFCI, EMD; Jenny T Floristry; St. Louis, Mo.

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Trending Pots and Planters

May 1, 2025 | creativity and education

Caroline Woods , Product Design Manager from Accent Decor, shares her expert take on the top four trend elements that influenced the new Accent Decor pots and...

Vase to Venue Delivery Solutions with Christine Foley

Apr 24, 2025 | creativity and education

Veteran Florist, Christine Foley, applied her 40+ years of experience to solving a delivery dilemma. She invented The Flower Caddy - a game changing...

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

Create this lively and lovely tablescape for a springtime brunch. Floral design and text...

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Sustainably Designed Broken Arch

Grassy Winter Meadow

Radiant Radial Lines

Rustic Armature

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Contests

Submission for the Florists’ Review BEST IN BLOOM 2024 Floral Design Contest

Sep 3, 2024

Enter the Florists' Review Best in Blooms Design Contest for a chance to be featured in Florists' Review magazine and win exciting prizes! One lucky winner will receive a $500 credit from Smithers-Oasis North America and 240 stunning garden roses from Alexandra Farms....

Breaking the Glass Ceiling of Corporate Flower Contracts

Aug 19, 2024

By Tonneli Grüetter Within the flower industry, corporate floral services represent a lucrative and stable specialty. Flower businesses offering these services cater to the specific needs of businesses and organizations, offering finely orchestrated designs that...