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The Art (and Algorithm) of Valentine’s Day 2026

How AI, sustainability and emotional design are transforming one of the industry’s biggest days. By Kat Castagnoli, AIFD With Valentine’s Day 2026 landing on a Saturday, florists nationwide are bracing for a complex mix of opportunity...

Guided by Nature

Korean floral design beckons tranquility in a hectic world. By Bianca Bina Spacious, balanced and natural. Grounded in foundational principles, Korean design is built on a simple yet intentional framework that embraces ethereal,...

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...

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Proflora 2025: Where the World of Flowers Meet

Every two years, Bogotá becomes the epicenter of the global floral...

Rosaprima wins “Best in Show”

Rosaprima is proud to announce that they have won "Best in Show" at the 2025...

Florabundance Featured on National TV

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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,...

Picture Perfect Weddings

Meet the winners of Florists’ Review’s 24th...

Oasis® Mache Products

The perfect forms for highlighting your creativity and design...

In Season: Hellebores

By Tonneli Grüetter Hellebores are winter-blooming annuals that...

Stay Sharp

Your Guide to Floral Cutting Tools by Tonneli Grüetter SCISSORS...

Water Quality and Flower Longevity

Are you doing everything right, but your flowers still don’t last as...

Feature Articles

Women on the Flower Farm

Growth and opportunity in an evolving industry at Alexandra Farms By Teresa Schaffer For more than 60 years, the flower industry in Bogotá, Colombia, has empowered women to be independent, self-sufficient leaders in their communities and their homes. Before the 1960s,...

Influential Women in the Flower Industry

Meet seven exceptional women who have blazed trails in floristry, and learn from their inspiring stories. By Jill Brooke Look all around today, and you see so many women owning flower shops and floral design studios, as well as climbing the ladders in influence,...

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024

Your guide to marketing ideas, a social media template and other resources that you can use to generate enthusiasm—and sales—for this often under-promoted annual worldwide holiday honoring women and their contributions to society By Tonneli Grüetter International...

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Design Master Unveils New Global Website

Oct 13, 2025 | Industry News

Empowering floral designers to explore color and imagine new possibilities KENT, Ohio USA - 7 October 2025 - Design Master, a division of Smithers-Oasis and a...

AFE 2025-26 educational grants fueling growth

Sep 16, 2025 | creativity and education

September 10, 2025 Supporting education that inspires, informs and prepares the floral industry for a bright future is one of the American Floral...

Extending the Vase Life of Gerbera Flowers with Silver Nanoparticles

A team of researchers at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has...

Let’s Rally Together!

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The Beauty of the Black Dahlia

The Black Dahlia flower embodies a rare blend of beauty, depth, and story....

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Tutorial: Angel Wings

Create an exquisite bridal bouquet with a feather-like base. Floral design and text by...

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Balloon Trends

Dec 16, 2024

Exploring the latest advancements in balloon décor and development By Nita Robertson, AIFD The flower industry has long embraced various forms of complementary décor to enhance floral arrangements, and balloons have become an increasingly popular choice. Once...

Valentine’s Day Success Guide

Dec 9, 2024

Real-world strategies, tips and considerations for making the upcoming holiday your most successful ever By Nita Robertson, AIFD For florists, Valentine’s Day is the Super Bowl for sales, and the effort you put into preparation can significantly impact your success....