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In Season: Protea
By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Botanical Name: Protea Common Name: Sugarbush Family: Proteaceae Pink Ice Resendiz Brothers The many species in the genus Protea are among the most fascinating flowers on the planet. The best-known genus in...
Enter Florists’ Reviews Wreath Design Contest
We’ve created a contest where you can submit photos of your best wreath designs. All types of wreath designs are welcome—for example, fall, holiday, dried, and permanent. Share wreath design inspiration for the upcoming fall and winter holidays. Let's inspire each...
My Magical Trip to Alexandra Farms
by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD In March, I went to Colombia to discover a piece of the country’s more than 8,000 hectares (approximately 20,000 acres) of land devoted to cut flower cultivation. Imagine you’re standing in a flower farm on a beautiful sunny day, with...
Flower Books Blooming
Hot off the presses, these highly recommended titles will enthrall floral designers and nonprofessional flower lovers alike. By Jill Brooke It’s springtime, and not only are the flowers blooming but so are the book titles about beautiful blooms. Here is a roundup of...
Private Labeling: Local, Personalized, Profitable
Discover how “private labeled” products can resonate with today’s consumers, expand your brand and generate greater sales. By Melinda R. Cordell How do I love thee, private-label products? Let me count the ways. 1. Private labeling allows you to add to your brand with...
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...
Top Budget-friendly Flowers
Affordable “everyday” flowers offer great potential and possibilities for creative floral designers. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD There are many beautiful cut flower options are more budget friendly but still enable floral designers to achieve a modern look. The key...
Florist Spotlight: Susan McLeary
Susan McLeary (a.k.a. Passionflower Sue) susanmcleary.com passionflowersue.com @passionflowersue Floral design educators have a special role in the industry nurturing new florists and helping experienced designers grow and become better. Not every floral designer is...
Cyber Security for Your Flower Business
How to counter fraud in a digital world. By Phillip M. Perry Businesses of all sizes face a growing risk of financial loss from fraudulent internet transactions. Here’s just one example: When the controller of a California business received an email from the CEO...
FR’s Show Your Pride Design Contest Winner and Finalists
Meet the winner and finalists in FR’s latest flower design contest. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD June is a month of celebrations: Since 1959, the month has been designated as “National Rose Month,” and in 2014, June was established as “Immigrant Heritage...
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CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2021 Picture Perfect Wedding Contest
Florists! Enter your favorite wedding for a chance to to be published in Florists’ Review Magazine’s April Spring & Summer Weddings Issue!!
The Business of Sympathy: How has it changed in the age of COVID-19?
Florists' across the country are reporting a very quickly changing landscape when it comes to sympathy work. Some are reporting a surge in business, others a decline. What have you discovered in your own business? How has sympathy work changed in terms of business and...
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Champagne Soirée
If the holiday season is a time for entertaining at your home and/or office, this dazzling design, by Erik Witcraft, AIFD, CFD, will make a dramatic and elegant statement for you! See more…
Christmas Compote
Leanne breaks from the traditional colors of red and green as she creates a beautiful muted color, antique look centerpiece, perfect for any elegant dining table. Enjoy…
Cranberry Christmas Flowers
Busy? This is a perfect arrangement for you! Flowers to enjoy…..the easy way! Watch now…
BALL ROAD SHOW
Ball SB – This year we have all been forced to change our way of working in many ways, but nothing has stopped us and we kept trying. Watch now…
Holiday flower shopping at Viviano Flower Shops on Live in the D
St. Clair Shores, MI – Holiday flower shopping at Viviano Flower Shops with Elizabeth Viviano and Angela Butorac. Watch Live in the D here…
Designing with an Idiot: Making Holiday Arrangements with Fresh Greens and Dried Flowers
Harmony Harvest Farm is decking the halls with fresh greenery and dried flowers with professional designer, Jessica, Watch now…
How To Make A Fun Christmas Sledge Design
Let your creative juices flow with our new video. Dahlias set the colour scheme in this design, but you could use roses or carnations – the choice is yours! Start your creative engines here…
Create a stress- free Christmas Wreath
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Holiday Tower
This dramatic vertical (and versatile) centerpiece will be a topic of conversation at any holiday party—could it possibly even overshadow the food! See more…
AFE 2025 Scholarship Applications Are Now Open
Applications are now open for the American Floral Endowment's 30+ Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships through the online scholarship platform! Full Press Release Below- Source AFE 2025 Scholarship Applications Now Open!May 1 Deadline Applications are now open...
Valentine’s Day Success Guide
By Nita Robertson AIFD Wishing all a blooming Valentine's Day ahead! Valentines Day design by Beth O'Reilly Strategies for Success Set Sales Goals Estimate sales to guide your supply orders. Plan your inventory carefully to avoid shortages or overstocking. Analyze...
The World’s Best Flower and Plant Trade Fairs and Festivals
There’s so much happening in the vibrant world of flowers and plants! Get ready for the upcoming exhibition season with this handy "to-do list by Thursd. Full Article Here Source: thursd.com The World's Best Flower and Plant Exhibitions, Trade Fairs, and Festivals You...
Luxurious Florals with Garden Roses to Elevate Trends
Learn about on-trend Garden Rose varieties from Alexandra Farms. Full Article Here Source Alexandra Farms Dec 27, 2024 Pantone Color of the Year 2025 Calls for Luxurious, Textural, Abundant Florals: Garden Roses to Explore and Elevate Trends "Mocha Mousse," a soft and...
Floral Refrigeration
Proper refrigeration is critical for florists to maintain the freshness and longevity of flowers, requiring precise temperature control, moderate to high humidity, and low airflow. Flot-Aire Refrigerators emphasizes the science behind floral refrigeration. Source:...
Just Got To Have It! Celebrates 25 years
National gifts and accessories industry leader Just Got 2 Have It! is celebrating its 25th anniversary and the addition of exciting new lines at the Atlanta Winter Market. Source- Just Got To Have it! Full press release below JUST GOT 2 HAVE IT! CELEBRATES 25TH...
The Value of Vessels
Making the case about the importance role containers play in creating the perfect floral designs By Jill Brooke At the recent Fleurs de Villes “ARTISTE” show in New York City’s Hudson Yards, florist Lorena Eni, owner of LEF/Lorena Eni Flowers in the borough of...
Creative Ways to Reuse Old Flowers
By Nita Robertson AIFD As a florist, you know that not every bloom gets sold or used in arrangements. But just because flowers are past their prime doesn’t mean they’re destined for the compost bin. Reusing old flowers not only reduces waste but also unlocks new...
From FFA to Floriculture
Randy Wooten AIFD, PFCI, CFD, GMF of RW Wholesale in Douglas, Georgia suggests an excellent way to get involved with increased floral industry training is by mentoring interested FFA students. Participating in FFA - Future Farmer of America events is a natural...
