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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.
- International Design Stars
- Florist Spotlight: Glenn Arvor
- How Flowers Affect Our Mental Health
- The Power of Flower Arrangement Recipes
- How to Expand Your Business with Wedding Planning
- How Greenery Helps You Profit Artistically and Financially
- Creative Tutorials
- Coming Events and more!
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LATEST NEWS
Creative Ways to Use QR Codes for Gifting
Technology has opened up new ways to personalize and elevate the experience of giving and receiving gifts. Let’s explore five creative ways to use QR codes for gifting—whether it’s for birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, or to show appreciation. Full Article...
Mayesh Presents A Workshop Series with Sue McLeary
Join Sue as she shares her expertise, guiding you to push boundaries and transform flowers into sculptural masterpieces. Workshops run April–November across the U.S. at Mayesh Locations. Full Article Here Source: Mayesh Sculpting with Blooms: A Workshop Series...
NYBG Orchid Show 2025 – Ode to Mexico
From February 15 through April 27, 2025, The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism, the 22nd edition of the annual celebration of all things orchids at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), carries visitors to the vibrant setting of Mexico. Full Article Here Source:...
Asocolflores Environmental Consulting
Asocolflores, dedicated to enhancing environmental practices in the floriculture industry, offers Environmental Consulting—a service that helps member companies improve their environmental performance and comply with current national regulations. The Colombian...
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FEATURES
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...
Pets and Petals
By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Flowers aren’t just for humans; animals love them too! There is something so adorable about pets wearing flowers, especially for weddings and other special events. In FR’s second annual “Pets and Petals” contest, more than 30...
Red Twig Farms: Everyone’s Farm
Red Twig Farm located in New Albany, Ohio Red Twig Farms (RTF) is no longer just an Ohio flower farm; it is now “everyone’s farm.” Situated in New Albany, Ohio, on approximately 8 acres (just under 6 acres in production), Red Twig Farms specializes in tulips,...
International Design Stars
By Tonneli Grüetter We searched the world to bring you some of today's most creative and innovative floral artists. From Asia to Europe to Central America and beyond, these floral masters leave us in awe with their inspiration, ingenuity, and sheer originality. These...
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TRENDS
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…
How We’ve Survived COVID
Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada – Funky Petals Flower Shop, owner Laurie Trelenberg is a true craftsperson. Read about her creative, out of the box, ideas that have helped her business survive 2020 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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Garden Tablescape
How to create a beautifully curated coalescent composition Floral design, photography and text by Holly Heider Chapple Owner of Holly Chapple Flowers and Hope Flower Farm, Founder of Chapel Designers, Leesburg, Va. Presented by Alexandra Farms Working with such extraordinary...
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...
Awesome Air Plants
All the rage among consumers, these fascinating and versatile plants offer unlimited creative design opportunities. Floral design, photography and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Air plants (Tillandsia) are some of the most versatile, fascinating plants and...
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING
Valentine’s Day Success Guide
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. According...
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?...
Learning To Say No to a Zillion Requests for Free Flowers
By Jill Brooke On any given day, Joost Bongaerts, owner and CEO of Carpinteria, Calif.-based flower wholesaler Florabundance, juggles countless calls and requests. Aside from fulfilling thousands of orders for fresh cut flowers around the United States, the...
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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION
Valentine’s Day Inspiration
By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD For the upcoming Valentine’s Day, which, in 2024, will be on a Wednesday, we want to help inspire you to develop artistic unique designs that appeal to your customer base while giving that wow factor. For Florists' Reviews 2023 Valentine's Day...
Rose-colored Love
The family of new “taupe”-colored roses now have a connotation in the language of flowers. Red roses are getting some competition in the love department. Their new cultural rival? The new family of taupe-/sand-/tan-/beige-/toffee-/light-brown/earth-toned-colored...
Picture Perfect Weddings
Meet the winners of Florists’ Review’s 24th annual “Picture Perfect Weddings” contest. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD For 24 years, florists have eagerly sent submissions to our annual “Picture Perfect Weddings” contest. This year, once again, we received...
Oasis® Mache Products
The perfect forms for highlighting your creativity and design skills—and providing your clients with eye-catching works of art! Made with Deluxe OASIS® Floral Foam Maxlife and compostable Mache backings, OASIS® Mache Products are quality accessories for...
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