NEW ISSUE
Our August 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.
- Instagram Star Feature
- 2025 Holiday Trends
- Decking the Halls for Profit
- Seed Breading for Healthy Resistance
- Handcrafted Paper Flowers
- Summer Citrus Garden Tutorial
- The Procrastinator’s Guide
- Boost Your Brand with Canva
- Protecting Your Floral Business
- Holiday Sales Boosters
- Coming Events and more!
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LATEST NEWS
New York Botanical Garden’s 2025 Orchid Dinner
This February, the New York Botanical Garden hosted an enchanting evening that beautifully blended floral artistry, a historic backdrop and a glamorous guest list. Full Article Here Source: Accent Decor Inside the New York Botanical Garden’s 2025 Orchid Dinner...
Strategies to Boost Your Administrative Professionals Day Sales
Administrative Professionals Day, on April 23 this year, is a great time to appreciate office staff. This article shares strategies to capitalize on this popular gift-giving occasion. Full Article Here Source: Rio Roses 7 Proven Strategies to Boost Your Sales for...
Sustainabloom Launches Inspiring New Video On Sustainability
This powerful short video brings to life Sustainabloom’s mission of educating and empowering the floral community on its journey toward a more sustainable future. Full Article Here Source: Sustainabloom Sustainabloom Launches Inspiring New Video On Sustainability in...
Details Flowers Software Celebrates 10 Years of Business
Details Flowers Software proudly marks its 10th anniversary on April 24, 2025. Since its founding in 2015, Details has revolutionized the way florists and event professionals manage their businesses, providing tools that enhance efficiency and spark creativity....
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Enter Florists’ Reviews Wreath Design Contest
We’ve created a contest where you can submit photos of your best wreath designs. All types of wreath designs are welcome—for example, fall, holiday, dried, and permanent. Share wreath design inspiration for the upcoming fall and winter holidays. Let's inspire each...
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FEATURES
Sustainable Floristry
What is it, and where do we start? The “FREESIA Challenge”! By Hitomi Gilliam, AIFD, CFD All floral designs are crested by Hitomi Gilliam and photographed by Colin Gilliam “We believe flowers and plants are essential to the well-being of humanity. We believe...
35 Under 35
Meet 35 of our industry’s brightest millennial and Gen Z stars. By Tonneli Grüetter Join us in celebrating the return of Florists’ Review’s “35 Under 35” acknowledgment of rising stars in the flower industry. On the following pages, we celebrate 35 of the top floral...
Florist Spotlight: Melissa Pack
Melissa Pack Anthera Floral Normandy Park (Seattle), Wash. Melissa Pack, our July " Best in Blooms" contest winner shares her floral journey and how she has turned tragedy into inspiration by following her heart with flowers. How did you get started in the floral...
Mother’s Day Survival Guide
Tips for making the coming holiday less stressful (maybe even fun!), more organized and efficient, and profitable beyond your wildest imagination. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD According to the Society of American Florists (SAF), Mother’s Day is the third-largest...
Cultivating Relationships with Flower Farmers
Tips for sourcing locally grown flowers for your shop or destination event. By Tonneli Grüetter What role do local farms play in your business? Increasingly consumers are driving demand for locally grown flowers. From ready-made bouquets to event work, customers...
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TRENDS
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…
’Tis the Season for Fresh Cut Flowers and Evergreens
This time of year, we see the world delightfully decked out in festive holiday fashion with fresh-cut flowers and evergreens. Here are a few simple pointers to help keep your seasonal flowers and greens vibrant…
Dazzling Delight
Upscaled designs comprising keepsake ornaments and containers offer profitable options for customers who want to send gifts that will be cherished long after the flowers have faded, See more…
10 Fun and Stylish Must-haves for This Holiday Season
Our editor’s picks for 10 items to compliment your Holiday arsenal!
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FLORIST SPOTLIGHT
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FlowerSchool New York
Located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, FlowerSchool New York is where students are trained
Jenny Thomasson, AIFD, PFCI, EMD; Jenny T Floristry; St. Louis, Mo.
Discover how floral artist extraordinaire Jenny Thomasson, AIFD, PFCI, EMC uses Instagram to promote her business and herself.
Donald Yim, AIFD, PFCI
Meet talented Canadian designer Donald Yim, AIFD, PFCI, and discover how it took only 30 years of hard work and perseverance to become an “overnight success!” [Read more …]
DESIGN TUTORIALS
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Summer Flower Fashion
For a garden party or wedding—or other outdoor celebration—this delicate composite flower necklace makes a dramatic style statement. Floral design and text by Molly LucilleDenver, Colo. Photos by J Hendricks PhotographyLas Vegas, Nev. This easy-to-wear composite flower...
Autumn Trios
A simple but sophisticated composite design celebrates the beauty of fall. Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Inspired by the fall season, I wanted to create an easy yet modern composite design that can would be appropriate for any autumn...
Life’s a Peach
An enchanting floral display inspired by one of summer’s most succulent fruits—a concept that provides myriad opportunities for creating festive fall and winter tablescapes. Floral design, photos and text by Paulina Nieliwocki Blue Jasmine Floral Berkeley Heights,...
Pleasingly Purple Flower Pillars
Featuring spectacular genetically modified “purple” flowers from Suntory Flowers, this flower installation is stunning for weddings and events of all kinds. Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Presented by Suntory Flowers Limited The broken...
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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...
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...
Safeguard Your Business: Insurance Secrets Every Florist Should Know
By Melinda R. Cordell Maybe insurance is the least sexiest topic ever. But that all changes when a stolen car crashes into your storefront. In July 2022, Native Poppy in South Park, San Diego, California, was coming out of the pandemic and getting back to...
Special Care for Summer Flowers
By Terril A. Nell, Ph.D., AAF Research Coordinator at the American Floral Endowment Professor Emeritus of Floriculture at the University of Florida Summer provides a host of seasonal cut flowers to expand the palette of flower colors and forms. Many summer flowers may...
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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION
Singular Sensations
A deep dive into the trend of monobotanical flower arrangements By Jill Brooke At New York Design Center’s recent home furnishings trade show, the Baker | McGuire showroom had distinctive flower arrangements placed throughout. These weren’t vases filled with a variety of...
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...
In Season: Hellebores
By Tonneli Grüetter Hellebores are winter-blooming annuals that feature resilient deep-green foliage. Because of their winter bloom times, hellebores have earned the nickname “winter roses.” Despite this beloved moniker, hellebores (genus Helleborus) have no...
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