NEW ISSUE
Our November 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.
- Proflora 2025
- Florists Spotlight
- Best in Bloom Contest
- Art in Bloom Museum Events
- Guided by Nature: Korean Design
- Angel Wings Tutorial
- Fungi Fusion Tutorial
- Arranging Your Future
- Build a Culture of Celebration
- Sympathy Business Marketing
- Coming Events
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LATEST NEWS
Government Shutdown Deepens Uncertainty for Young Farmers and Communities
Washington, D.C. — The ongoing federal government shutdown, now in Day 23, is having a devastating ripple effect across farm communities, small businesses, and families who depend on critical government programs. With many federal offices closed and funding halted,...
$7,500 in Therapeutic Garden Grants Awarded to Five Deserving Gardens
DOWNERS GROVE, IL — National Garden Bureau, along with program sponsors American Meadows, Ball Horticultural Company and Sakata Seed America are proud to announce the five therapeutic gardens receiving grants totaling more than $7,500. For more than 12...
20 Years at Alexandra Farms: From Humble Roots to a World in Full Bloom
By Alexandra Farms Alexandra Farms started as an experiment: to grow cut flowers that combined the practicality of standard varieties - a long vase life and the ability to withstand global transportation - with the romance of traditional garden roses. What began as an...
Fashion and Floral Design
Exploring the beauty of wearing blooms By Molly Lucille The flower industry has found endless paths to activation as collaboration between art mediums becomes part of the flower world’s zeitgeist. From runways to editorial shoots, high fashion has started to...
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Call for Submission for the Pets in Petals Contest
We invite you to showcase your finest creations in pet floral arrangements.We want to see your furry friends adorned with flowers. All type of animals are welcome. It's simple, submit images showcasing your finest floral designs on animals for an opportunity to...
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FEATURES
Winter Holidays 2024
Your guide to product and design trends, marketing ideas, and need-to-know information for this year’s end-of-year religious and cultural celebrations. By Nita Robertson, AIFD The winter season of religious and cultural holidays—Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New...
The Therapeutic Power of Flowers
Stories of Nurturing Mental Health in America By Nita Robertson, AIFD In the hustle and bustle of modern American life, mental health is an increasingly prevalent concern. Stress, anxiety and depression affect millions of individuals, impacting their daily lives and...
Celebrating, Promoting and Selling American-grown Flowers and Foliage
By Nita Robertson, AIFD Throughout the American countryside, there exists a community of cut flower farmers whose passion blooms as brightly as the petals they cultivate. Their dedication goes beyond just growing flowers; it’s about fostering a connection with the...
Pets and Petals
By Nita Robertson, AIFD Welcome to the whimsical world where pets and petals intertwine! In our 2024 “Pets and Petals Design Contest,” nearly 60 talented floral designers showcased their creative and clever floral designs crafted specifically for animals. From elegant...
International Floral Design Stars
Our annual spotlight on artists who are delivering innovative performances on the global stage with flowers. By Tonneli Grüetter It is with great excitement we share our curation of rising “International Design Stars” for 2024. Each year, we prepare this feature with...
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TRENDS
Prom 2024
Everything you need to know to engineer an efficient and profitable prom season—and create a...
American Floral Trends Forecast 2024
A study of five major trends influencing floral design this year Anthologized by Tonneli Grüetter...
The Beauty of Dried and Preserved Flowers
A crash-course on these once-again-fashionable botanicals By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Dried...
Holiday Trends 2023
Tips for decorating residential and commercial spaces in the latest styles. By Jill Brooke Holiday...
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A Vintage-inspired Wedding Bouquet
Roses in soft, romantic hues complement a beautiful antique silk ribbon. Presented by Alexandra Farms Floral design and text by Belinda Bennett, The Rose Thief Floral Studio, Hatfield, Mass. Photographer/Videographer: Rebecca Castonguay, Rebecca Castonguay Photography, West...
A New Era for Wrist Corsages
BoutStix™ has become a go-to for many florists when making boutonnières. New to the BoutStix™ line is Wristix™, providing an exciting new option for the creation of wrist corsages. Presented by Boutstix Creating stunning wrist corsages has never been easier than now,...
Autumn Armature Bouquet
and Coordinating Boutonnière Farm-fresh cut flowers from Budzi inspire a vibrant floral designs ideal for fall nuptials. Floral design and photos by Beth O’Reilly, AIFD, TMF Presented by Budzi BUDZI is a grower, importer and wholesale distributor of fresh cut flowers,...
Garden Tablescape
How to create a beautifully curated coalescent composition Floral design, photography and text by Holly Heider Chapple Owner of Holly Chapple Flowers and Hope Flower Farm, Founder of Chapel Designers, Leesburg, Va. Presented by Alexandra Farms Working with such...
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING
Clicking for profit
How to best manage your advertising on social media. By Andrew Joseph THE ADVANTAGES OF ADVERTISING ONLINE Certainly, you’re aware of the benefits of social media advertising for flower businesses. While there is no “easy” button to push to create the success you want, there...
International Women’s Day 2025
Last year, more than 1,800 florists downloaded our materials to participate in International Women’s Day. Boost your sales with our new free eight-week IWD marketing campaign created specifically for florists. Our goal is to establish International Women's Day as a...
Balloon Trends
Exploring the latest advancements in balloon décor and development By Nita Robertson, AIFD The flower industry has long embraced various forms of complementary décor to enhance floral arrangements, and balloons have become an increasingly popular choice. Once...
Valentine’s Day Success Guide
Real-world strategies, tips and considerations for making the upcoming holiday your most successful ever By Nita Robertson, AIFD For florists, Valentine’s Day is the Super Bowl for sales, and the effort you put into preparation can significantly impact your success....
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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION
Fashion and Floral Design
Exploring the beauty of wearing blooms By Molly Lucille The flower industry has found endless paths to activation as collaboration between art mediums becomes part of the flower world’s zeitgeist. From runways to editorial shoots, high fashion has started to fall in love...
The Enchantment of Cut Flower Breeding
Insights into the lengthy, painstaking and expensive process of developing new flower varieties. By Nita Robertson, AIFD It all begins with the seed. Around the world, plant breeders are working in labs and greenhouses to develop better cut flowers for florists and...
Bucket-list Floral Experiences
The top flower and garden shows, exhibitions, festivals and tours across the world that, once attended, will be among the highlights of one’s life. By Jill Brooke When thinking about bucket-list flower experiences, some obvious choices come to mind. However, there are...
Do You Have What It Takes for a Really Big Show?
Tips for creating an exhibit for the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, the largest horticultural event in the USA (this info also applies to participating in smaller flower shows in your area) By Jill Brooke It’s not a surprise that many florists dream about creating an...
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