NEW ISSUE
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
Rosaprima Bloom & Blossom Launch Event
Over the past six months, Rosaprima and Floraprima have introduced over 35 exquisite new varieties. As part of this exciting event, they invited floral designers to participate in the Bloom & Blossom Challenge, a creative contest designed to unleash their floral...
A Gift from BloomNation
Get up to $500 as an early gift for partnering with BloomNation by November 30th. BloomNation is the all-in-one solution for florists with custom websites, PoS, And marketing galore! A Message from BloomNation Winter holidays are...
Florists’ Review Visits the IFTF and Trade Fair Aalsmeer
By Nita Robertson AIFD Last week, Florists' Review embarked on an exciting trip to the Netherlands for two of the most highly anticipated events in the floral industry: the International Floriculture Trade Fair (IFTF) and the Trade Fair Aalsmeer . These annual...
Fall Floral Inspiration with Ball SB
Enjoy some fall inspiration from Ball SB. Fall into Floral Presented by Ball SB Embrace autumn’s vibrant symphony and celebrate natures most cozy months, where the season’s rich tapestry of colors come alive in every bloom. From the deep fiery reds, to the warm golden...
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Best in Blooms
Meet the winner and finalists in FR’s latest bimonthly flower design contest. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Florists’ Review is excited to present the finalists in our March “Best in Blooms” flower design contest. We received more than 45 entries from floral...
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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 throughout...
Lavish Traveling Centerpiece
Playing a bit of a trick on the eyes, floral designer Erik Witcraft, AIFD, creates a stunning oblong candle centerpiece for a wedding reception. While the lush design appears to be a collection of four individual arrangements, it is a single horizontal unit. Featuring Alexandra Farms’ spectacular peachy-pink ‘Miyabi’ Wabara Garden Roses, the design also comprises spray garden roses, ‘Green Ball’ Dianthus and pepperberry. READ MORE…
Post-Wedding Brunch
The day after a huge wedding, it’s nice for everyone to mingle and catch up with a post-celebratory brunch. Watch as Erik demonstrates how he created a showstopper brunch buffet arrangement featuring flowers from Rio Roses perfect for such an occasion.
Classic White Bridal Bouquet
Using wire rings, sparkling wired-crystal garland, the most incredible ‘Princess Miyuki’ garden roses from Alexandra farms and fragrant white peonies, Erik takes a classic style bridal bouquet and elevates it to a luscious modern sparkly bouquet.
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING
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 flower shop...
Growing Your Client List—and Their Loyalty
Five tips for attracting new customers and strengthening relationships with existing ones. By Shawn Michael Foley, AIFD, CFD, PFCI Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. Aside from taking out a loan or using credit cards, you need clients to have money...
Your Quick Guide To Freelancing
Tips for hiring a freelance floral designer as well as finding and accepting jobs as a freelancer. By Shawn Michael Foley, AIFD, CFD, PFCI Finding employees and freelancers, and building a balanced team, are an ongoing challenge in the floral industry. I have been...
Built by Family
A celebratory look at some of our floral industry compatriots who have been in business as long as—or longer than—us. By Andrew Joseph It’s fun as a parent to watch the kids grow up and become adults. For our purposes, it’s even more fun when they take over and grow...
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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION
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 jams. With...
Magnetic Attraction
Whether worn as a boutonnière or attached to a purse, the versatile flower design is more easily secured to a garment or accessory with magnets. Floral design, text and photos by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Sponsored by BoutStix™ Floral Magnets Wearable flowers are such...
Graduation Flower Trends
By Tonneli Grüetter Graduation season is quickly approaching. A sharp uptick in demand for flowers and décor is expected, with many students returning to in-person graduation ceremonies and parties. For many florists, capturing extra customers during graduation...
Crown the Graduate
Offer your customers a distinctive option for graduation flower gifts with this innovative mortarboard cap adornment. Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Graduations will begin in just a couple of months, and there are many ways to celebrate...
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