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Our September 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.
- The Cultural Code of Cut Flowers
- Regional Wedding Trends
- Autumn Wedding Contest Winners
- Modern and Modular
- Romantic Wedding Centerpiece
- How to Attract and Win High-end Wedding Clients
- New Prescriptions for Rising Health Costs
- Collaboration is Key
- Coming Events and More
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LATEST NEWS
Mellano & Company celebrates 100 years in business
To mark this milestone, Mellano & Company is embarking on a year-long celebration entitled 'Blooming into a New Era!' The celebration will highlight the generations of families and faces who have played an integral role in the company throughout the years while...
Preserved Flowers for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a golden opportunity for brick-and-mortar florists to captivate new customers and increase sales. By incorporating preserved flowers into your offerings, you’ll not only stand out, but also provide your customers with lasting memories. Full Article...
New York Fashion Week with Julia Rose
Learn more about the floral journey of Julia Rose and her experience at New York Fashion Week. Full Article Here Source- Oasis Floral Products Australian designer, Julia Rose, had a dream. It had taken hope, hard work, and outrageous creativity to make her ‘flowers on...
All About Carnations – January’s Flower
Hail the carnation, the humble flower of January. Full Article Here Source- Flowerpowerdaily.com All About Carnations – January’s Flower By Jill Brooke Photo Credit: Tularosa Flowers Hail the carnation, the humble flower of January. The carnation, the flower for...
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Enter FR’s Latest Best in Blooms Design Contest
Submission for the Florists' Review BEST IN BLOOMS November 2022 Contest Sponsored by Smithers Oasis and Alexandra Farms Enter our next round of Best in Blooms Design Contest today! Enter for your chance to win a Florist Spotlight feature in Florists'...
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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
"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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Pocket Boutonnières Made Easy
Two methods for creating this new generation of boutonnières Floral design and text by Patience Pickner, AIFD, PFCI Photos by Photography by Scott Chamberlain, S.D. Presented by Fitz Design POCKET SQUARES I designed this pocket “boutonnière” for a customer who prefers green and...
Green Garden Tablescape
With subtle touches of whimsy, this versatile component design idea is appropriate for virtually any occasion and any season of the year. Floral designs and text by Jasmine Corzo Bath Sponsored by Melrose International Event designers, the next time you meet with...
Contemporary Romance
This artful, modern and sophisticated flower heart design is sure to alter the mind-sets of flower-complacent consumers this Valentine’s Day. Floral design by Andrea Ancel, AIFD, CFD; FTD director of design Photos and videos by James Merri, FTD director of production...
Hanukkah Tablescape
Hanukkah Tablescape A contemporary composite centerpiece for the Jewish Festival of Lights. Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD The winter holidays are just around the corner, and I wanted to share some tips on creating a...
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING
Pricing for Profit
Tips and strategies for establishing retail pricing structures that will ensure your business’s profitability and financial stability. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Effective pricing is essential for the success of your florist business. By understanding your costs, the market...
Trends in Decorative Accessories
A look at what’s hot in 2022 in the world of home accents—trends that impact not only your giftware buying but also your floral design styling. By Andrew Joseph Accents. We’re not talking about twangs and drawls or whatever one calls the older Boston voice; no, we’re...
Houseplant Trends and Marketing Tips
Consumer interest in houseplants is at an all-time high, and it shows no sign of waning. Here are the latest info on today’s houseplant market, along with the hottest trends and most creative marketing ideas. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Houseplants not only improve...
Beware of the Silent Flower Killer
Ethylene, an odorless and colorless gas, is deadly to many cut flowers and potted plants. Here’s everything you need to know to protect your flowers and plants. By American Floral Endowment Ever heard of ethylene? No doubt, many of you have, but for those who haven’t,...
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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION
My Magical Trip to Alexandra Farms
by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD In March, I went to Colombia to discover a piece of the country’s more than 8,000 hectares (approximately 20,000 acres) of land devoted to cut flower cultivation. Imagine you’re standing in a flower farm on a beautiful sunny day, with a perfect...
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,...
The International Floral Industry
FR’s exclusive look at the journey of a cut flower from lab to farm to florist—and how the industry changes the lives of thousands of farm workers along the way. By Nita Robertson AIFD, CFD Keeping up with the world’s demand for cut flowers involves many moving parts,...
Industry Leader Jose (Joey) Azout from Alexandra Farms
FR talks with the president of Alexandra Farms, a boutique grower specializing in nostalgic, romantic, fresh cut garden roses in Bogotá, Colombia, about his amazing company, the floriculture industry in Colombia, and the soaring popularity and demand for garden...
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