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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

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AFE Named Funds Celebrate Special Anniversaries

AFE Named Funds Celebrate Special Anniversaries

In 2025, AFE recognizes eleven incredible anniversaries for our Named Funds and programs, ranging from five years to over 50 years of impact.  Full Article Here Source: American Floral Endowment 2025 Milestones: AFE Named Funds Celebrate Special...

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Floral Solutions for Every Occasion with Smithers-Oasis

Floral Solutions for Every Occasion with Smithers-Oasis

An informative recap from Details Flowers on their interview with Smithers Oasis Full Article Here Source: Details Flowers Floral Solutions for Every Occasion with Smithers-Oasis by Details Flowers ● 28 April ● News & Events This month, we had the...

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Lilygrass  Grown with care

Lilygrass Grown with care

In Costa Rica, you'll find the nursery Plantas de mi Tierra, where Felipe Vega and his dedicated team cultivate Lilygrass. Full Article Here Source: Floraidaily.com Felipe Vega, Plantas de mi Tierra: Costa Rica: "Our Lilygrass is grown with care, and it shows in every...

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Alexandra Farms Debuts Two New David Austin Roses

Alexandra Farms Debuts Two New David Austin Roses

Alexandra Farms proudly introduces Enid and Phoebe—two stunning new David Austin Wedding Roses. Full Article Here Source Alexandra Farms Two New English Garden Roses Introduced to Alexandra Farms' David Austin Wedding Roses Collection Alexandra Farms is thrilled to...

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“Green” Weddings

These florists inspire us to adopt more eco-friendly and sustainable practices for wedding designs. By Kat Castagnoli, AIFD As floral designers know, flowers can have a huge impact on a wedding in the best way. But did you know those same gorgeous blooms can be a...

Beyond the Bouquet

How florists are breaking the boundaries of personal flowers. By Molly Lucille Bridal bouquets have adorned wedding parties throughout human history. Ancient brides carried bundles of symbolic herbs and blooms, such as dill, considered to be an aphrodisiac; rosemary...

Managing Mother’s Day

Make the most of this lucrative holiday. By Nita Robertson, AIFD Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Are you ready for it? This special holiday is a cornerstone for the flower industry, as flowers consistently rank among the top gifts chosen to honor the mothers...

Remarkable Women in Floristry

Join Us in Celebrating International Women’s Day By Molly Lucille Every International Women’s Day, Florists’ Review honors the influential women that help form the beautiful community that is our industry. Women are the backbone of floristry, with 87 percent...

26th Annual “Picture Perfect Weddings Contest”

By Nita Robertson, AIFD Sponsored by Alexandra Farms and Fitz Design For 26 years, florists have enthusiastically shared photos of their work for our annual “Picture Perfect Weddings Contest.” Each year, we are captivated by breathtaking designs that transform...

FEATURES

Florists’ Review’s Wreath Design Contest

Florists’ Review’s Wreath Design Contest

By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD The wreath business is big business. But has your company fully tapped into this popular niche? Consumers are shopping for creative fresh, permanent and dried wreaths all year long, but especially for the fall and winter seasons. So, if...

Florists’ Review Acquires Flora Magazine

Florists’ Review Acquires Flora Magazine

We are thrilled to announce that Florists' Review Media Group has acquired Flora Magazine. We are excited to expand our passion for the floral industry with this amazing quarterly publication and expand our reach across the pond. “Someone’s sitting in the shade today...

The Flower Hour With Florists’ Review Podcast

The Flower Hour With Florists’ Review Podcast

By Nita Robertson AIFD, CFD Introducing The Flower Hour with Florists' Review podcast. If you are in the business of flowers, this show is for you. Join us for our new podcast hosted by Jules Lewis Gibson, president of Florists' Review along with myself, Nita...

A New Era of Sympathy Flowers

A New Era of Sympathy Flowers

By Tonneli Grüetter A vital part of many traditional flower businesses, sympathy flowers are floral designs or installations specifically commissioned to express condolences and offer comfort to those who have experienced a loss during their time of grief. These...

Botanical Couture: Bridal

Botanical Couture: Bridal

The five hottest trends in wearable flowers and interviews with two floral designers who created successful businesses in this arena. By Tonneli Grüetter From the fantastical to the practical, botanical couture is back. In the world of weddings, using flowers to...

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TRENDS

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Holiday Décor with Ribbon: What’s Trending

Sponsored by Reliant Ribbon Trending Uses for Ribbon in Holiday Decorating: Seasonal porch and...

A Florist’s Guide to Indian Weddings

The abundance of flowers—and business opportunities—in multi-day Indian nuptials. By Nita...

At the Altar, Down the Aisle: Ceremony Floral Trends

By Molly Lucille In the thick of wedding season, it can happen fast. We can lose ourselves during...

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FLORIST SPOTLIGHT

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Blue Ribbon Floral – Washington, D.C. Flower Truck

Blue Ribbon Floral – Washington, D.C. Flower Truck

Ali Chrisler, Ph.D., owner of Blue Ribbon Floral in Washington, D.C., cut her teeth in the floral industry while hanging out in her mother’s flower shop as a child. A third-generation florist, Chrisler was preceded in the industry by both her mother and grandmother, who were also florists. Inspired by her heritage, Chrisler named her business Blue Ribbon Floral, after her grandmother’s shop, Blue Ribbon Bouquets.

Up, Up and WAY Away

Up, Up and WAY Away

Describing herself as a “seasoned entrepreneur,” Desiree Ontiveros has more than a decade of experience in the luxury lifestyle and fashion worlds, has found success in the balloon design business. Find out more here…

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DESIGN TUTORIALS

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Fantastical Fall Install

Fantastical Fall Install

A dynamic suspended design for seasonal occasions and events Floral design, photos and text by Paulina Nieliwocki Blue Jasmine Floral Berkeley Heights, N.J. The soft curves and blended textures in this suspended floral design celebrate the autumn season’s bounty and beauty....

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Radiant Radial Lines

Radiant Radial Lines

Radial-line arrangements captivate and engage viewers, and they are also popular choices among floral designers. Floral design and text by Tomas De Bruyne, EMC International (European Master Certification), Oostkamp (Brugge), Belgium Photos by Diana Toma, EMC, Atelier...

Rustic Armature

Rustic Armature

A grapevine structure not only adds movement and textural interest to a modern “everyday” arrangement but also makes it quick and easy to design Floral design, text and photography by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Armatures often serve both decorative and function...

Hand-tied Cascade Bouquet

Hand-tied Cascade Bouquet

An organically flowing design for all seasons. Floral design, photos and text by Maria Yamile Bulos Flores San José del Cabo (Los Cabos), Baja California Sur, Mexico For this cascade bouquet, I wanted to use flowers and colors that are available in any season, and...

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BUSINESS AND MARKETING

Managing Stress During Busy Seasons

Managing Stress During Busy Seasons

Tips for achieving higher performance and a better balance by Christi Lopez, EMC The magic of what we, as florists, do often lies in how we bring beauty and emotions to life through flowers. Whether it’s a wedding, a funeral or a special celebration, we are there to create...

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Software for Wedding and Event Florists

Software for Wedding and Event Florists

A look at three companies that offer wedding and event planning software developed specifically for florists—by florists. By Andrew Joseph Until about 25 years ago, keeping track of one’s inventory, revenue and expenses was all done by hand, written on accounting...

AI and Your Flower Business

AI and Your Flower Business

Can artificial intelligence help your retail business? Let’s find out. By Andrew Joseph For the past few years, the initialism “AI”—artificial intelligence—has been played out across all media platforms. For most people, AI has been a part of pop-culture lore for...

Merchandising Ideas to Create Customer Experiences

Merchandising Ideas to Create Customer Experiences

Elevate your product displays with these modern and sales-enticing techniques By Tonneli Grüetter Native Poppy Native Poppy Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to keep one’s shop fresh and exciting for in-person shoppers is a challenge every florist has felt at some...

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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION

Bucket-list Floral Experiences

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 others...

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Dutch Lily Days 2023

Dutch Lily Days 2023

By Jules Lewis Gibson A visit to the Netherlands is a treat for any flower lover. From June 6 to 9, 14 lily bulb exporters opened their doors to visitors from around the globe for “Dutch Lily Days,” and I was invited to be one of those visitors It is the premier event...

Alfresco Flowers

Alfresco Flowers

Tips and tricks for executing beautiful outdoor floral décor By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Patience Pickner AIFD, Inspired Design Retreat Photo by Amy Oden Live floral décor for outdoor events enhances the natural beauty of the surroundings, beautifying any space and...

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