NEW ISSUE
Our December 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.
- Readers’ Choice Awards
- The Art and the Algorithm of Valentine’s Day
- Florist Spotlight
- Wired for Love
- For the Camera Shy
- Retail Forecast 2026
- Coming Events
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LATEST NEWS
Beauty Line introduces new Harmony variety
Beauty Line is introducing Harmony – a new Leucanthemum variety that captures natural purity and timeless beauty. This fresh and elegant variety will be available year-round. Beauty Line was the first to adopt Danziger's genetics. Located in Naivasha, Kenya, the...
Japan: An interview with lily grower Hiroaki Morita
This is an interview with Morita Hiroaki, who grew lilies in Kochi Prefecture. Morita talked about the joys he felt every day as a lily grower, especially when someone who received a gift was pleased with the lilies, and how Kochi's climate was extremely suitable for...
Dutch Lily Days 2025
From June 3 to 6, a total of 13 lily bulb exporters opened the doors of their test greenhouses to their customers from far and wide. The exporters test the properties and quality of their bulbs in these greenhouses. They also test the potential of different varieties...
The Flower Frog Revival
Flower frogs are making a comeback in modern design. As more florists seek sustainable practices, the flower frog has been rediscovered. Full Article Here Source Mayesh What's a Flower Frog? Join the eco-friendly movement with the Flower Frog! It's time to embrace a...
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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
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
Color My World
Systemic racism has become a topic of primary interest around the nation. As headlines blare news about racial disparities in the society at large, businesses everywhere are asking themselves two important questions: What inequities exist in our own organization, and how can we rectify them?
The Floral World is Changing
While the fundamentals to business success have not changed, the way people are shopping and buying fresh flowers has, and this has only accelerated in the current pandemic environment.
A Beautiful Education
Almost 15 years ago, I walked into Golden West Community College (GWC) in Huntington Beach, Calif., to try my hand at floral design in a basic class.
COVID-19’s Impact on Wholesale Florists
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted everyone, and the floral industry is no exception, with many in the field shuttering operations or facing uncertainty about the future.
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FLORIST SPOTLIGHT
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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 …]
Derek Woodruff, AIFD, PFCI, CF — Floral Underground
Discover how Derek Woodruff, AIFD, PFCI, CF, uses Instagram to promote his business, events and workshops — as well as everything else he does in the industry, including being a Main Stage presenter at the AIFD 2020 National Symposium, “Vision,” July 2-7 in Chicago. Read more […]
DESIGN TUTORIALS
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A New Era for Wrist Corsages
BoutStix™ has become a go-to for many florists when making boutonnières. New to the BoutStix™ line is Wristix™, providing an exciting new option for the creation of wrist corsages. Presented by Boutstix Creating stunning wrist corsages has never been easier than now, with the...
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...
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,...
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING
International Women’s Day 2025
Last year, more than 1,800 florists downloaded our materials to participate in International Women’s Day. Boost your sales with our new free eight-week IWD marketing campaign created specifically for florists. Our goal is to establish International Women's Day as a significant...
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
Bucket-list Floral Experiences
The top flower and garden shows, exhibitions, festivals and tours across the world that, once attended, will be among the highlights of one’s life. By Jill Brooke When thinking about bucket-list flower experiences, some obvious choices come to mind. However, there are others...
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...
Cut Rose Varieties You Should Try in 2023
By Tonneli Grüetter Believe it or not, winter is almost over. Florists everywhere can rejoice on March 20, the first day of spring 2023. As the days become longer, floral designers tune their focus to the distant sound of wedding bells, graduation marches and prom...
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...
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