NEW ISSUE
Our October 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.
- What to Do with Broken Flowers
- Florists Spotlight
- Care and Handling of Cut Flowers: Fact of Fiction?
- World Cup 2025
- Hothouse Chic
- Fashion & Flora Design
- Crowning Glory Tutorial
- Rooted Remembrance Tutorial
- Evolving Tariffs
- Are You a Great Salesperson
- Cyber and Email Scams
- Coming Events
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LATEST NEWS
Agility Isn’t Optional
If there’s one thing the last few years have taught us in the floral industry, it’s this: agility isn’t optional. From navigating the pandemic to weathering global shipping chaos and now facing the ripple effect of government instability and tariff uncertainty,...
2025 R.I.S.E. to Support Fundraising Campaign Surpasses Goal
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is thrilled to announce that their annual fundraiser, R.I.S.E. to Support 2025, has surpassed its goal, raising over $130,000 for the floral industry. This remarkable achievement highlights the unwavering commitment and unity...
Using Cut Flowers to Improve Emotional Health
"For more than 5,000 years, people have been growing flowers, not only for their beauty, but also for their healing and symbolic value. For decades, various (behavioral) studies have shown that plants and flowers improve our emotional health. Rutgers University in the...
New Survey Reveals U.S. Floriculture Industry’s Push Toward Sustainability—and the Opportunities Ahead
For Immediate ReleaseAlexandria, Virginia - July 16, 2025 A newly released survey led by North Carolina State University (NCSU) and funded by the American Floral Endowment’s Sustainabloom program reveals promising trends in sustainability across the floral...
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Submission for the Florists’ Review BEST IN BLOOM 2024 Floral Design Contest
Enter the Florists' Review Best in Blooms Design Contest for a chance to be featured in Florists' Review magazine and win exciting prizes! One lucky winner will receive a $500 credit from Smithers-Oasis North America and 240 stunning garden roses from Alexandra Farms....
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FEATURES
55 Top Event Florists of 2024
By Tonneli Grüetter Florists’ Review is proud to share our “55 Top Event Florists of 2024,” selected from regions across America. These industry leaders represent the bright future of event florals. Standing on a level all their own, these talented designers blend...
Mother’s Day Success
Ideas and strategies for making the coming holiday your most efficient and profitable ever By Nita Robertson, AIFD Flowers and plants have long been the top gifts to express love and appreciation on Mother’s Day—cut flowers and arrangements, outdoor bedding and garden...
Women on the Flower Farm
Growth and opportunity in an evolving industry at Alexandra Farms By Teresa Schaffer For more than 60 years, the flower industry in Bogotá, Colombia, has empowered women to be independent, self-sufficient leaders in their communities and their homes. Before the 1960s,...
Influential Women in the Flower Industry
Meet seven exceptional women who have blazed trails in floristry, and learn from their inspiring stories. By Jill Brooke Look all around today, and you see so many women owning flower shops and floral design studios, as well as climbing the ladders in influence,...
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024
Your guide to marketing ideas, a social media template and other resources that you can use to generate enthusiasm—and sales—for this often under-promoted annual worldwide holiday honoring women and their contributions to society By Tonneli Grüetter International...
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TRENDS
Flower Hats: Blooming in Popularity
Get on board with these statement-making high-society-approved fashion accessories. By Jill Brooke...
2023 Wedding Dress Trends with Bouquet Styles to Match
By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Contributor: Angela Desveaux, founder and editor-in-chief of WedLuxe...
American Floral Trends Forecast 2023
It is with a sincere feeling of joy we share that “change” is in! Much like the dominant...
Got You Talking! Most Talked About Florists of 2022
The top 10 most-talked-about florists of 2022 in FR’s floral community. By Tonneli Grüetter No. 10...
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Blossoms and Butterflies
Add a playful touch to a lovely design. Floral design, text and photography by Nita Robertson, AIFD Floral design is more than arranging flowers; it's an opportunity to tell a story, evoke emotion and create a lasting impression. On these pages, I have crafted a composition...
Serpentine Memorial Arrangement
A graceful “S”-shaped design offers both symbolism and functionality Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD Presented by Smithers Oasis North America Designing flower arrangements to surround cremation urns is an increasingly common request for...
Settings in a Snap
An easy and versatile idea for creating fun yet effortless environments at weddings, parties and other events Floral design by Taylor Doyle, The Floral Eclectic located in Dallas Texas Photos by Opal & Onyx Photography, Haley Katherine Photography and Lexie Krug...
Lush Spring Tablescape
An unpretentious but verdant composite centerpiece with a spring spirit Floral design, photography and text by Cara Fitch Trille Floral Rothesay, N.B., Canada Presented by Rosaprima When I saw these stunning varieties of roses and Ranunculus from Rosaprima, I decided...
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING
Prom Season: A Blooming Opportunity for Florists
By Nita Robertson, AIFD Sponsored by Fitz Design Tips to Grow Your Prom Business For high school students, prom represents a magical night filled with excitement, style and self-expression. Prom season is about more than just a dance. It celebrates youth and...
Blossoming Leadership
Twelve tips for developing your management skills and managing your team effectively By Nita Robertson, AIFD Leading a floral team effectively involves balancing creativity with strong leadership skills. By setting a clear vision; fostering a positive work...
Mastering Floral Contracts
Secure Your Business’s Future By True Client Pro Why Contracts are Essential for Florists Contracts are essential for florists; they are the unseen heroes that protect both florists and their clients. While creating stunning arrangements is your passion, well-crafted...
Breaking the Glass Ceiling of Corporate Flower Contracts
By Tonneli Grüetter Within the flower industry, corporate floral services represent a lucrative and stable specialty. Flower businesses offering these services cater to the specific needs of businesses and organizations, offering finely orchestrated designs that...
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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION
“Best in Blooms”
Meet the winner and finalists in the “Certified American Grown” edition of FR’s flower design contest. By Nita Robertson, AIFD Sponsored by Certified American Grown Florists’ Review is delighted to present the winner and finalists in our annual “Best in Blooms” contest...
Valentine’s Day Inspiration
By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD For the upcoming Valentine’s Day, which, in 2024, will be on a Wednesday, we want to help inspire you to develop artistic unique designs that appeal to your customer base while giving that wow factor. For Florists' Reviews 2023 Valentine's...
Holiday Tables
Inspiring seasonal settings from florists around the country By Jill Brooke It is no secret that people entertain at home more during the Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas holidays. This becomes an opportunity for florists to customize experiences for their...
Laura Dowling’s Tips for Dazzling Wreaths
The former White House Chief Floral Designer shares inspiration for creating innovative holiday décor By Jill Brooke The custom of putting welcoming wreaths on doors dates back to the 16th century. Northern and Eastern Europeans ushered in the Germanic tradition of...
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