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Florist Spotlight: Yamile Bulos
Yamile Bulos San José del Cabo (Los Cabos), Baja California Sur, Mexico...
Florist Spotlight: The Bridgehampton Florist
Michael Grim and Jim Osburn The Bridgehampton Florist Bridgehampton, N.Y....
Florist Spotlight:Leah McLean
Leah McLean The Salted Image Pittsburgh, Pa. thesaltedimage.com...
Florist Spotlight: Susan McLeary
Susan McLeary (a.k.a. Passionflower Sue) susanmcleary.com...

Seed Breeding for Healthy Resistance
Take an inside look at how a leader in breed development delivers innovation to the flower industry. By Bianca Bina Every ruffle of a petal, every shade of a beloved hue, each delicate fragrance and all the unique qualities that make every flower distinctively...
Decking the Halls for Profit: How Florists Can Build a Holiday Installation Business
Every year, offices, hotels, and retail spaces scramble to transform their interiors for the holidays. From lush garlands cascading over grand staircases to lobby trees twinkling with designer ornaments, holiday décor is no longer an afterthought—it’s a branding...
Holiday Décor with Ribbon: What’s Trending
Sponsored by Reliant Ribbon Trending Uses for Ribbon in Holiday Decorating: Seasonal porch and patio pots are created 2–4 times a year, often using permanent botanicals (though fresh is also an option). These can be coordinated with door décor such as wreaths and...
Eight Gift-worthy Books Your Store Needs
By Jill Brooke Summer’s heating up—and so is the book scene. While your customers are chasing sunshine, give them some hot-off-the-press reads to dive into. Check out some of our favorite new titles. Why not stock a few in your shop? Sustainable Floral Design: The...
Enter FR’s 2025 Autumn Wedding Contest
We are excited to see your most stunning fall wedding creations and share them with our readers! Let's make this autumn season the best one yet! Upload your photos today for a chance to showcase your winning design work to the floral world! You have the chance to win...
Invest in Yourself to Up Your Business Savvy
Our comprehensive guide to business education features 25 incredible courses available for FREE. By Tonneli Grüetter Whether you’re looking to launch a new flower business or manage an established shop that’s hit a knowledge ceiling, you’re not alone. Every florist,...
Retail Revival
Is your flower shop in need of a makeover? By Kat Castagnoli, AIFD For florists, the shop space is more than just a storefront—it's a reflection of their creativity, brand identity and values. A well-designed floral studio invites customers in, enhances workflow and...
The Power of Flower Arrangement Recipes
Take the guesswork out of calculating your true costs and profit margins. By Nita Robertson, AIFD In the fast paced and ever evolving world of floristry, creativity and efficiency must go hand in hand. Whether designing for daily orders, weddings or large-scale...
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...
“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...

Enter FR’s 2025 Autumn Wedding Contest
We are excited to see your most stunning fall wedding creations and share them with our readers! Let's make this autumn season the best one yet! Upload your photos today for a chance to showcase your winning design work to the floral world! You have the chance to win...
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...
A Call for Entries for Florists’ Reviews Picture Perfect Wedding Contest
Florists' Review Presents our 26th Annual Picture Perfect Wedding Contest It's here! Our Annual Picture Perfect Wedding contest is here for you to submit your best wedding florals for 2024 in any or all of the categories below: • Bouquets • Reception Décor •...
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Sunshine and Zest
Create this lively and lovely tablescape for a springtime brunch. Floral design and text by Julia Prokhorova, CFD, TMF Wild Veggie Bouquet, Corpus Christi, Texas Photos and video by Cora Johnson Cora Johnson Photography, Corpus Christi, Texas Presented by Dümmen...
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...
Spectacular Spring Picnic
This cascading color-blocked creation makes a dazzling focal point. Floral design and text by Ana Vivas Aniska Creations, Miami, Florida Photos by Simon Ruiz and Aniska Creations Presented by Rosaprima Welcome to a vibrant and joyful floral design inspired by the...
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...
A Tablescape for Spring Events
Go bold with a polychromatic color scheme. Floral design, text and photos by Lea Romanowski, AIFD, CAFA, CFD Designing on the Edge Calgary, Alberta, Canada Presented by Oasis Floral Products My inspiration: my best friend, while lying in a meadow and looking outward,...
Prom Bouquet and Traditional Wrist Corsage
Elevate your flower design offerings with ribbon. Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD Presented by Reliant Ribbon company Prom season brings an exciting opportunity to showcase both timeless traditions and modern trends in flower design. While...
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...
Blooming Olive Tree
This tall, stately tree-based flower arrangement offers versatility for placement in homes and offices as well as at special events and occasions. Floral design, text and photography Nita Robertson, AIFD Presented by Ragon House Decorating with faux flowers and...
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,...

Proflora 2025: Where the World of Flowers Meet
Every two years, Bogotá becomes the epicenter of the global floral industry—and in 2025, the energy will be stronger than ever. From October 1–3, Proflora returns to the Corferias Convention Center, bringing breeders, growers, exporters, florists, and floral...
Rosaprima wins “Best in Show”
Rosaprima is proud to announce that they have won "Best in Show" at the 2025 SAF Outstanding Varieties Competition.This award is a testament to the hard work and passion of the Rosaprima team. The Natura Moderna Dolce spray ranunculus from the new Floraprima...
Florabundance Featured on National TV
Carpinteria’s Florabundance Featured on National TV in World’s Greatest!... Carpinteria-based Florabundance, a cornerstone of the Central Coast’s floral industry, is proud to be featured in the national television series World’s Greatest!... (Season 24, Episode 398)....
Two Alexandra Farms Garden Rose Varieties Earn Ribbons
Two Alexandra Farms Garden Rose Varieties Earn Ribbons at SAF's 2025 Outstanding Varieties Competition We are pleased to announce that Alexandra Farms won two awards in the Cut Garden Rose category at this year's Society of American Florists' (SAF)...
Roselily: A Double Bloom That Doubles Your Design Potential
For florists, innovation often begins with the flowers themselves. The Roselily—a groundbreaking hybrid developed in the Netherlands—has quickly become one of the most exciting additions to the professional flower market. With its pollen-free double blooms, extended...
Extending the Vase Life of Gerbera Flowers with Silver Nanoparticles
A team of researchers at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has discovered an innovative way to nearly double the vase life of gerbera flowers using eco-friendly silver nanoparticles derived from tea leaf extract. The study found that these nanoparticles...
Holiday Décor with Ribbon: What’s Trending
Sponsored by Reliant Ribbon Trending Uses for Ribbon in Holiday Decorating: Seasonal porch and patio pots are created 2–4 times a year, often using permanent botanicals (though fresh is also an option). These can be coordinated with door décor such as wreaths and...
Let’s Rally Together!
Your Chance to Win BIG & Support Our Industry! Your Chance to Win Big is Here! We're kicking off our exciting raffle, and your participation directly fuels our mission to promote flowers to consumers nationwide. Every ticket you buy helps us change perceptions...
The Beauty of the Black Dahlia
The Black Dahlia flower embodies a rare blend of beauty, depth, and story. Though no dahlia is truly black, these dark-toned blooms—ranging from deep burgundy to plum—create an almost-black illusion under certain light. Their velvety petals, strong form, and cultural...