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Our October Issue
Welcome to our new edition of Florists’ Review! As always, we strive to provide our readers with the latest trends and insights in the world of floristry.
- What to Do with Broken Flowers
- Florists Spotlight
- Care and Handling of Cut Flowers: Fact of Fiction?
- World Cup 2025
- Hothouse Chic
- Fashion & Flora Design
- Crowning Glory Tutorial
- Rooted Remembrance Tutorial
- Evolving Tariffs
- Are You a Great Salesperson
- Cyber and Email Scams
- Coming Events
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LATEST NEWS
Floral Solutions for Every Occasion with Smithers-Oasis
An informative recap from Details Flowers on their interview with Smithers Oasis Full Article Here Source: Details Flowers Floral Solutions for Every Occasion with Smithers-Oasis by Details Flowers ● 28 April ● News & Events This month, we had the...
Lilygrass Grown with care
In Costa Rica, you'll find the nursery Plantas de mi Tierra, where Felipe Vega and his dedicated team cultivate Lilygrass. Full Article Here Source: Floraidaily.com Felipe Vega, Plantas de mi Tierra: Costa Rica: "Our Lilygrass is grown with care, and it shows in every...
Alexandra Farms Debuts Two New David Austin Roses
Alexandra Farms proudly introduces Enid and Phoebe—two stunning new David Austin Wedding Roses. Full Article Here Source Alexandra Farms Two New English Garden Roses Introduced to Alexandra Farms' David Austin Wedding Roses Collection Alexandra Farms is thrilled to...
The Fresh Floral Trend Taking Over Fashion
Floral headwear is blooming in popularity, capturing attention with its natural beauty and artistic flair. From delicate headbands and floral crowns to bold hats and sculptural masterpieces, these designs celebrate flowers as the true focal point. Full Article at...
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Enter Our Latest Best in Blooms Design Contest
Sponsored by Alexandra Farms & Smithers-Oasis North America Submission for the Florists' Review BEST IN BLOOMS Fall 2023 Contest Enter Florists' Reviews Best in Blooms Design Contest today for your chance to win a Florist Spotlight feature...
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FEATURES
“ROOTS” AIFD Symposium Recap
AIFD’s spectacular 2022 National Symposium By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Photo credit to AIFD® Official Photographer, Nico Alsemgeest “ROOTS,” the 2022 National Symposium of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD), took place July 4-8, at the Caesars...
American Grown Flowers
Cut flowers produced in the U.S. are favored by a growing number of consumers. Discover more about the “American grown” flower industry and burgeoning movement in this exclusive FR report. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Fields at Sun Valley's Willow Creek Farm...
Destination Weddings and Events
Tips for landing exciting design jobs—both big and small—outside of your market area. By Jill Brooke The sun! The sand! The glamour! The creative opportunities! The Instagram moments! Schaffer Designs, Philadelphia, PA Creating the floral décor for a destination...
Going Tropical
By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Colorful and exotic tropical cut flowers transport the admirer to a tropical place with blue skies, warm sand and bright sunshine. Because of their fascinating beauty and charm, tropical flowers hold a special place in the hearts of...
The Evolution of the Garden Rose
By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD With their incredible beauty and undeniable fragrance, garden roses are in a class of their own. The amazing cup shape, complex colors, petal count and formation, and fragrance set them apart from other roses and make them so...
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TRENDS
The Colors of 2021: Illuminating the Year Ahead
Story and Design by Kat Castagnoli, AIFD, CFD Photography by Oana Foto If ever there was a time...
Social Media Trends for 2021
Talkwalker & HubSpot release a new report revealing how to be more successful with social media during—and following—the era of COVID. Now, more than ever, a sound social media approach can save a business in today’s COVID-19 climate. Read how…
The Art of Permanent Botanicals
For Danna DiElsi, founder of The Silk Touch in Norwalk, Conn., a long-term love affair with faux florals has grown only stronger over time. Read why…
Permanent Happy Hour
Like so many others, Robert Carroll was forced to close the doors to Felice Design Studio in mid-March due to COVID-19. “We decided to design a series of permanent floral arrangements to brighten homes during this dark time,” so Carroll created the “Happy Hour Collection”. Cheers and more info here…
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FLORIST SPOTLIGHT
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Happy Canyon Florist
Whoever said “It takes a village” must have had Happy Canyon Flowers in Denver, Colo., in mind. This unique gift store boutique is a successful niche business model founded on out-of-the-box retail
Instagrammer of the month – May
He’s been the mayor of the small town of Clayton, N.C., since 2003. But Jody McLeod, AIFD, NCCPF, is also a longtime florist who’s been in the retail floral industry as a shop owner
Bart Hassam Respecting the Flower
In the floral industry, many of our “rock stars” are internationally renowned designers and “World Cup” champions. When we are in their presence, there is a sense of awe and hero worship.
DESIGN TUTORIALS
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Autumn Armature Bouquet
and Coordinating Boutonnière Farm-fresh cut flowers from Budzi inspire a vibrant floral designs ideal for fall nuptials. Floral design and photos by Beth O’Reilly, AIFD, TMF Presented by Budzi BUDZI is a grower, importer and wholesale distributor of fresh cut flowers, such as...
Diaphanous Bridal Tapestry
An artistic collage of blooms for a contemporary bride. Floral design by Yassi Taheri Yassi Taheri Floral Design Tehran, Iran Photos by Karu Solutions For weddings and other special events, Iranian floral designer Yassi Taheri is often inspired by the elegance of...
Young-at-heart Roses
A modern and youthful approach to arranging a dozen red roses for Valentine’s Day Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Wow your customers this Valentine’s Day with a creative approach to an arrangement of a dozen roses. Many consumers don’t know...
Harvest-season Centerpiece
Created for Thanksgiving Day celebrations, this table decoration honors holiday traditions while incorporating modern influences. Floral design, photography and text by Nita Robertson AIFD, CFD “Thanksgivings”—celebrations of the harvest and other blessings received...
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING
Balloon Trends
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 considered a...
Marketing for the Holidays
Practical ideas for making the coming holiday season your busiest and most profitable ever. By Andrew Joseph One of the biggest mistakes any florist can make is not making any special marketing plans for the fall and winter holidays. The first thing to do is determine...
Logistics for Success in Your Holiday Decorating Business
By Tonneli Grüetter The winter season is right around the corner ready to welcome a healthy dose of holly jolly holiday profits for florists, especially those offering professional decorating services. Adding professional winter holiday decorating services to your...
Smart Mentoring
Tips for passing along the skills and knowledge of your top employees to other staff members By Phillip M. Perry You’ve spent good money attracting, hiring and training great employees. But what happens when your skilled workers retire or move on to other pursuits?...
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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION
Four Simple Steps for Long-lasting Valentine’s Day Roses
By Terril A. Nell, Ph.D., AAF Research Coordinator at the American Floral Endowment (AFE) Professor Emeritus of Floriculture at the University of Florida Americans celebrate Valentine’s Day with gifts of flowers, candy, cards and more, creating the largest retail sales day of...
Ikebana: Having Its Moment
By Jill Brooke Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging that emphasizes form and balance and dates back to the 7th century, seems to be having a moment. The style, which translates as “way of flowers,” instructs its devoted practitioners to follow strict rules:...
In Season: Ranunculus
By Tonneli Grüetter Ranunculus is just one of about 50 genera in the Ranunculaceae family (a.k.a. buttercup or crowfoot family), which comprises between 1,700 and 2,000 known species of herbs and, sometimes, shrubs (the number varies depending on source). Common...
How to Impress Event Planners
By Jill Brooke In many ways, an event planner is a casting director. It’s not only lights, camera, action but also the ability to have a list of characters to perform different roles in the production. After all, some clients are looking for a boho chic wedding while...
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