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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

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A Flourishing Valentine’s Day for US Floral Industry

A Flourishing Valentine’s Day for US Floral Industry

Floral sales for Valentine’s Day 2025 showed strong demand, impulse buying, and last-minute surges. Full Article Here. Source- FloralDaily.com Strong demand, impulse buying, and last-minute surges A Flourishing Valentine’s Day for the US Floral Industry "Valentine's...

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Flower and Plant Exports Show Growth in 2025 versus 2024

Flower and Plant Exports Show Growth in 2025 versus 2024

The export value of flowers and plants showed a 7% growth in the first month of 2025 compared to 2024. Full Article Here. Source- FloralDaily.com NL: Flower and plant exports show growth in January 2025 compared to 2024 The export value of flowers and plants showed a...

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The Bloom Together Event

The Bloom Together Event

The Bloom Together Initiative returns to Doral on March 3rd, 2025, to celebrate its 5th anniversary! This exciting event will take place during the WFFSA Convention, bringing the floral industry together for a memorable celebration. Full Press Release Below The 5th...

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“Green” Weddings

These florists inspire us to adopt more eco-friendly and sustainable practices for wedding designs. By Kat Castagnoli, AIFD As floral designers know, flowers can have a huge impact on a wedding in the best way. But did you know those same gorgeous blooms can be a...

Beyond the Bouquet

How florists are breaking the boundaries of personal flowers. By Molly Lucille Bridal bouquets have adorned wedding parties throughout human history. Ancient brides carried bundles of symbolic herbs and blooms, such as dill, considered to be an aphrodisiac; rosemary...

Managing Mother’s Day

Make the most of this lucrative holiday. By Nita Robertson, AIFD Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Are you ready for it? This special holiday is a cornerstone for the flower industry, as flowers consistently rank among the top gifts chosen to honor the mothers...

Remarkable Women in Floristry

Join Us in Celebrating International Women’s Day By Molly Lucille Every International Women’s Day, Florists’ Review honors the influential women that help form the beautiful community that is our industry. Women are the backbone of floristry, with 87 percent...

26th Annual “Picture Perfect Weddings Contest”

By Nita Robertson, AIFD Sponsored by Alexandra Farms and Fitz Design For 26 years, florists have enthusiastically shared photos of their work for our annual “Picture Perfect Weddings Contest.” Each year, we are captivated by breathtaking designs that transform...

FEATURES

Flower Refrigeration 101

Flower Refrigeration 101

IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT MAKING THINGS COOL By Andrew Joseph The first clue we at Florists’ Review can give to those examining the concept of adding a cooler unit for their flower businesses—it’s right there in the headline: “Flower.”It can be a flower display refrigerator...

Trends and Forecasts For The Balloon Industry

Trends and Forecasts For The Balloon Industry

The outlook appears buoyant: Balloon designs and décor from the past are on trend again, and the pandemic has spawned a new appreciation for these inflatables by consumers. By Brenda Silva In today’s balloon industry, it seems the adage “Everything old is new again”...

The Great Tablescape

The Great Tablescape

By Nita Robertson AIFD, CFD Tablescapes are wonderful ways to decorate tables for any special occasion, especially the holidays. But exactly what are tablescapes? Tablescapes are artistic arrangements of multiple articles on a table to create a dramatic table décor...

Wreaths For Every Occasion

Wreaths For Every Occasion

With Interest in Wreaths Exploding, Discover the Latest Trends in this Category of Floral Design By Tonneli Grüetter The wreath business is big. But has your business fully tapped into this a booming niche? From easy-selling dried wreaths to the heartfelt floral...

July 2021 “Best in Blooms” Winner

July 2021 “Best in Blooms” Winner

Meet the winner and other finalists in FR's new bimonthly flower design contest. Florists’ Review is excited to present the finalists in the second installment of our new “Best in Blooms” contest series—the theme of which is “The Great Gatsby.” More than 70 floral...

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TRENDS

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A Florist’s Guide to Indian Weddings

The abundance of flowers—and business opportunities—in multi-day Indian nuptials. By Nita...

At the Altar, Down the Aisle: Ceremony Floral Trends

By Molly Lucille In the thick of wedding season, it can happen fast. We can lose ourselves during...

The Value of Vessels

Making the case about the importance role containers play in creating the perfect floral designs...
Plant Horoscope

Plant Horoscope

Houseplants are wonderful things. They can bring life to your living space and improve your physical and mental health. In fact, the research speaks for itself.

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FLORIST SPOTLIGHT

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Lori McNorton Blooms on Boswell

Lori McNorton Blooms on Boswell

Having worked as a designer in other flower shops for more than 30 years, Lori McNorton bought her own shop, Blooms on Boswell in Topeka, Kan., in Jan. 2019 This is her success story. Read more […]

Julio Freitas — The Flower Hat

Julio Freitas — The Flower Hat

Montana flower man Julio Freitas uses Instagram to build his business and a national reputation for himself. Learn how you can do the same! [Read more …]

Buying a Floral Business

Buying a Floral Business

What a story! Knowing nothing about flowers or the flower business, Janine and Francis Reynolds abandoned established careers in other fields to buy a flower shop less than two years ago. Check out how and why they did it and how they’re utilizing their expertise gained from other types of businesses to make the shop they bought an even greater success. [Read more …]

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DESIGN TUTORIALS

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Settings in a Snap

Settings in a Snap

An easy and versatile idea for creating fun yet effortless environments at weddings, parties and other events Floral design by Taylor Doyle, The Floral Eclectic located in Dallas Texas Photos by Opal & Onyx Photography, Haley Katherine Photography and Lexie Krug Photography...

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A Rainbow of Flowers

A Rainbow of Flowers

This polychromatic ombré composition would be splendid for virtually any spring and summer occasion, including “Pride Month” celebrations. Floral design and video by Alexandra Scholtz WildFlora Design Studio Studio City, Calif. Photos by Bex Falk Photography Los...

Lush Garden Design

Lush Garden Design

A lovely garden-style arrangement features decorative design elements from Smithers-Oasis—including black floral foam. Floral design, photos, video and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Presented by Smithers-Oasis North America This modern garden-style design...

Spring Vegetable Arrangement

Spring Vegetable Arrangement

An imaginative seasonal design inspired by—of all things—a boiling pot of soup. Floral design, photos and text by Iuliia Prokhorova, CFD, TMF I created this arrangement of vegetables to have a spring vibe, but you can create a similar design for any time of the year...

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BUSINESS AND MARKETING

Mastering Floral Contracts

Mastering Floral Contracts

Secure Your Business’s Future By True Client Pro Why Contracts are Essential for Florists Contracts are essential for florists; they are the unseen heroes that protect both florists and their clients. While creating stunning arrangements is your passion, well-crafted contracts...

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Private Labeling: Local, Personalized, Profitable

Private Labeling: Local, Personalized, Profitable

Discover how “private labeled” products can resonate with today’s consumers, expand your brand and generate greater sales. By Melinda R. Cordell How do I love thee, private-label products? Let me count the ways. 1. Private labeling allows you to add to your brand with...

Top Budget-friendly Flowers

Top Budget-friendly Flowers

Affordable “everyday” flowers offer great potential and possibilities for creative floral designers. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD There are many beautiful cut flower options are more budget friendly but still enable floral designers to achieve a modern look. The key...

Cyber Security for Your Flower Business 

Cyber Security for Your Flower Business 

How to counter fraud in a digital world. By Phillip M. Perry Businesses of all sizes face a growing risk of financial loss from fraudulent internet transactions. Here’s just one example: When the controller of a California business received an email from the CEO...

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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION

Proflora 2023

Proflora 2023

Highlights from Colombia’s international cut flower trade show By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Started in 1991, Proflora is a biennial international trade show for the cut flower industry organized by Asocolflores, the Association of Colombian Flower Exporters, to promote the...

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The Art of Gift Baskets

The Art of Gift Baskets

Gift baskets are a perfect gift line for flower shops that can bring in new customers and extra revenue all year long.  By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Gift baskets are fantastic gift choices, and they are a perfect fit for flower shops wanting to appeal to...

Autumn Weddings Design Contest

Autumn Weddings Design Contest

Meet the winners in FR’s annual seasonal design competition. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD If you do lots of weddings, you probably know that autumn is now the most popular season for weddings and that October is now the most popular month for weddings. In fact,...

Making Time for Holiday Workshops 

Making Time for Holiday Workshops 

No time for a break, get yourself geared for a holiday-themed workshop! By Andrew Joseph Although the fall season replaces summer this month, a florist’s work is never done, especially where the anticipation of offering holiday workshops in just a month or two is...

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