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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

The Allure of Marigolds
By Nita Robertson AIFD As we step into the heart of autumn, marigolds emerge as a vibrant and versatile choice for florists. These cheerful blooms, with their bold hues of orange, yellow, and even deep red, offer a unique charm that can elevate any arrangement. Let’s...

ASCFG Hosts Regional Conferences
The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG) has successfully wrapped up its 2024 regional conference series, achieving a major milestone in its ongoing dedication to education and community building within the cut flower industry. Press Release Below...

Prepare Your Floral Business for Thanksgiving Season
Rio Roses shares ten tips to help you boost your business this holiday season. Full Article Below Source Rio Roses Prepare Your Floral Business for a Bountiful Thanksgiving Season October 18, 2024 Rio Roses Thanksgiving, Holiday - P.R.E.P. Thanksgiving...

2024 Fresh Look Expo Webinar
Register for the upcoming HFNA webinar, "A Fresh Look at Floral Design Using Hawaii-Grown Tropical Flowers and Foliage," on November 1st to learn more about Hawaiian flowers and be inspired by amazing floral designers. Don't miss this amazing opportunity. Note from...
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Enter Florists’ Review’s March Best in Blooms Design Contest
Submission for the Florists' Review BEST IN BLOOMS March 2022 Contest Melrose International & Ball SB Edition Enter for your chance to be a semi-finalist and compete for the title. Win a Florist Spotlight feature in Florists' Review magazine and have...

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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 celebration or...

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.

Post-wedding Brunch Buffet Design
This innovative centerpiece idea offers beauty—and versatility—for buffet tables at all types of celebratory events. Created by Erik Witcraft, AIFD, CFD, and featuring flowers from Rio Roses/Equiflor, it’s perfect for any event, just imagine it for an Easter or Mother’s Day buffet!

Gathered Around Nature
Creating a captivating tablescape or in-store display starts with great components. Here, floral designer Erik Witcraft,AIFD, CFD, pulls together a stunning collection of decorative accessories which can be adjusted for any season, occasion or color scheme.
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING

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 Dutch-born...

American Floral Endowment: Your Partner for Success
From care and handling best practices to employee recruitment tools, AFE partners with florists to solve industry challenges and invest in future industry success—all of which helps their businesses thrive. By Julie Martens Forney Where do you find inspiration?...

Why Buy Local Flowers?
LocalFlowers.org is an easy-to-use website brought to you by the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG), a nonprofit trade association dedicated to uniting and educating growers of cut flowers. Searchable by city or ZIP...

Five Steps for Time Management Success
Simple tips for creative minds to get workloads under control and projects accomplished. By Shawn Michael Foley, AIFD, CFD, PFCI The topic of time always seems to be a touchy subject with florists, especially because there never seems to be enough of it. Whether...
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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION

Picture Perfect Weddings
Meet the winners of Florists’ Review’s 24th annual “Picture Perfect Weddings” contest. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD For 24 years, florists have eagerly sent submissions to our annual “Picture Perfect Weddings” contest. This year, once again, we received amazing and...

In Season: Amaryllis
By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Botanical/Scientific Name: Hippeastrum spp. Common Names: Amaryllis, Barbados lily Plant Family: Amaryllidaceae/Amaryllis Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) is a stunning bulbous plant. In the flower industry, it is sold...

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...

Flower Bulb Day is in Celebration of International Women’s Day
Tulip growers in the United States, together with their European flower bulbs suppliers are organizing another Flower Bulb Day to celebrate International Women’s Day. For more information go to FlowerBulbDay.com. A bouquet of tulips is the perfect way to honor the...