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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

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BloomNation Announces Launch of Partnership Program

BloomNation Announces Launch of Partnership Program

The program invites wholesalers, growers, floral suppliers, and individual affiliates to collaborate in supporting independent florists while benefiting from a rewards-based system. Full Article Here Source: BloomNation BloomNation Announces Launch of Partnership...

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Introducing the Mayesh Floral Clippers

Introducing the Mayesh Floral Clippers

Mayesh is thrilled to unveil their brand-new Mayesh Floral Clippers—the perfect combination of precision, comfort, and durability. Full Article Here Source- Mayesh Introducing the Mayesh Floral Clippers: A Florist’s New Favorite Tool At Mayesh, we know that the right...

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AFE 2025 Scholarship Applications Are Now Open

AFE 2025 Scholarship Applications Are Now Open

Applications are now open for the American Floral Endowment's 30+ Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships through the online scholarship platform!  Full Press Release Below- Source AFE 2025 Scholarship Applications Now Open!May 1 Deadline  Applications are now open...

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Valentine’s Day Success Guide

Valentine’s Day Success Guide

By Nita Robertson AIFD Wishing all a blooming Valentine's Day ahead! Valentines Day design by Beth O'Reilly Strategies for Success Set Sales Goals Estimate sales to guide your supply orders. Plan your inventory carefully to avoid shortages or overstocking. Analyze...

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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

Create with Intention

Create with Intention

  "Florists and designers share their proactive experiences and the effects on their businesses." When working in a creative field such as floral design, getting stuck in the occasional rut comes with the territory. Rather than let those ruts bring them down, many...

The Age of Studio Floral Designers

The Age of Studio Floral Designers

  "How the floral industry is changing, and what’s next for studio and retail designers" As the new year continues to take shape, it’s a good time to look at some of the trends that have begun to take root in our industry of late. One of the most interesting...

Success in 2019 Begins with You

Success in 2019 Begins with You

  "Finding time for yourself is key to creating a successful work/life balance in the new year." You’ve made it through another busy winter holiday season, and the beginning of 2019 is a great time to take a deep breath and relax before the hectic schedule surrounding...

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TRENDS

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Holiday Décor with Ribbon: What’s Trending

Sponsored by Reliant Ribbon Trending Uses for Ribbon in Holiday Decorating: Seasonal porch and...

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...

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DESIGN TUTORIALS

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Mother’s Day Brunch

Mother’s Day Brunch

A collection of component arrangements creates a tablescape for a celebratory family feast—a novel flower gifting idea for honoring Mom this year. Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD Presented by OASIS Floral Products/Smithers-Oasis North America For an...

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Flower Necklace

Flower Necklace

Comfortably wearable flower designs are a specialty at Miami’s Aniska Creations, and co-owner Ana Isabel Vivas shares her technique for creating her bespoke flower necklaces. Floral design, photos and text by Ana Isabel Vivas “I have a passion for floral...

Hat Box Arrangement

Hat Box Arrangement

Orlando’s The Floral Way Studio has established two branding “trademarks,” both of which have created a unique and instantly recognizable identity for the business and its design work. Floral design by Johnny Ramos Establishing a “signature style” for your flower...

Prom Corsage and Boutonniere

Prom Corsage and Boutonniere

This year, especially, prom-goers will want to make personalized statements and lasting impressions with their attire and their flowers, so be ready with plenty of beautiful ribbons and accessory options to create the perfect floral wearables for their all of their...

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BUSINESS AND MARKETING

Retail Forecast 2024

Retail Forecast 2024

High interest rates and slower economic growth are expected to put increasing pressure on retail profits this year, but, on the bright side, many economists expect inflation to decrease to desired levels by year-end By Phillip M. Perry Fasten your seat belts, and enjoy the...

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Can You See Me?

Can You See Me?

What’s Happening with Instagram By Tonneli Grutter On Monday, July 25, 2022, mega influencer Kylie Jenner said the magic words that thousands of florists and small-business owners have been feeling the crushing weight of for months: Make...

Florists’ 2023 Trends Report: Sneak Peek Webinar September 21st

Florists’ 2023 Trends Report: Sneak Peek Webinar September 21st

Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 21st at 2:30 pm EST for a Free Webinar Florists’ 2023 Trends Report: Sneak Peek Webinar Presented by BloomNation and Florists' Review  Join us for an invite-only sneak peek of the Florists’ 2023 Trends Report compiled by BloomNation....

Winning the War for Workers

Winning the War for Workers

How to recruit and retain in a candidate-driven market. By Phillip M. Perry Businesses large and small are having a tough time finding and keeping enough employees. It’s not only florists! Traditional top-down dynamics between employers and job-seekers no longer seem...

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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION

In Season: Protea

In Season: Protea

By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Botanical Name: Protea Common Name: Sugarbush Family: Proteaceae Pink Ice Resendiz Brothers The many species in the genus Protea are among the most fascinating flowers on the planet. The best-known genus in...

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Roselily® Series is the Gold Standard of Double Lilies

Roselily® Series is the Gold Standard of Double Lilies

With top-level features such as substantially more petals, pollen-free, mild fragrance, and longer vase life, Roselily is the superior choice of lilies Roselily® Series Is the Gold Standard  Lilies are among the most recognizable flowers on the market today....

The Evolution of the Garden Rose

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

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...

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