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Using Cut Flowers to Improve Emotional Health
"For more than 5,000 years, people have been growing flowers, not only for their beauty, but also for their healing and symbolic value. For decades, various (behavioral) studies have shown that plants and flowers improve our emotional health. Rutgers University in the...
New Survey Reveals U.S. Floriculture Industry’s Push Toward Sustainability—and the Opportunities Ahead
For Immediate ReleaseAlexandria, Virginia - July 16, 2025 A newly released survey led by North Carolina State University (NCSU) and funded by the American Floral Endowment’s Sustainabloom program reveals promising trends in sustainability across the floral...
Rosaprima & Floraprima Announce the 2025 New Variety Launch
July 21st – August 3rd, 2025 | United States Nationwide at Participating Wholesalers Rosaprima and Floraprima, renowned leaders in the luxury florals, are proud to unveil their second edition of their highly anticipated New Variety Launch Event. Running from July 21st...
US: Rose of Sharon Floral Design Studio featured in Arkansas Museum exhibition
Althea Wiles, Northwest Arkansas floral designer and creative director of Rose of Sharon Floral Design Studio, participated in the 2025 Art in Bloom exhibit at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art for the sixth year. As one of the featured florists selected for...
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Enter Florists’ Reviews 2023 Valentine’s Day Contest
Enter for your chance to be featured in our upcoming December issue of Florists' Review We’ve created a contest where you can submit photos of your best Valentine's designs. Share your design inspiration for the upcoming love holiday with our floral...
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FEATURES
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...
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,...
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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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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.
FlowerSchool New York
Located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, FlowerSchool New York is where students are trained
DESIGN TUTORIALS
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Blooming Olive Tree
This tall, stately tree-based flower arrangement offers versatility for placement in homes and offices as well as at special events and occasions. Floral design, text and photography Nita Robertson, AIFD Presented by Ragon House Decorating with faux flowers and foliages has...
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
Color Theory
Tips for understanding how colors interact, to elevate not only your designs but also your professionalism Text and floral design by Amy Balsters The Floral Coach Alexandria, Va. Photo by Akbar Sayed Photography You can gingerly process and handle your flowers. You can...
WOW-factor Holiday Gift Baskets
Tips for creating and marketing a bespoke collection of enticing holiday gifts. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD With the holidays just around the corner, many consumers are already searching for (and buying!) perfect gifts for those on their shopping lists—especially...
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...
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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION
The Enchantment of Cut Flower Breeding
Insights into the lengthy, painstaking and expensive process of developing new flower varieties. By Nita Robertson, AIFD It all begins with the seed. Around the world, plant breeders are working in labs and greenhouses to develop better cut flowers for florists and their...
Enter Our July Best in Blooms Design Contest- American Grown Edition
Submission for the Florists' Review BEST IN BLOOMS July 2023 Contest Submit your entry below to become a semi-finalist in our BEST in Blooms July 2023 American Grown contest. Four semi-finalists will be chosen to compete in the finals, celebrating American Grown...
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...
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