“Where flowers bloom,
so does hope.”
RECENT POSTS
Cut Rose Varieties You Should Try in 2023
By Tonneli Grüetter Believe it or not, winter is almost over. Florists everywhere can rejoice on March 20, the first day of spring 2023. As the days become longer, floral designers tune their focus to the distant sound of wedding bells, graduation marches and prom...
The Point of Point-of-Sale Systems
Having a POS system specific to your flower shop can help you save and make money while building customer satisfaction. By Andrew Joseph At one time, a point-of-sale (POS) system referred to the cash register within a retail shop. So, by that definition, pretty much...
A Day in the Life of a Retail Flower Shop Owner
Behind the scenes at Debbie’s Bloomers in El Paso, Texas, with Marisa Guerrero, AIFD, CFD. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Debbie’s Bloomers is El Paso, Texas’ one-stop-shop for beautiful flowers, gifts and home décor. Since 1985, its mission has been to provide...
Making the Most of Mother’s Day
Tips for planning and preparing for the third busiest holiday in a florist’s year, as well as merchandising, marketing and sales advice. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Neumann Lilies Although Mother’s Day this year falls as late on the calendar as the second Sunday in...
Engaged Employees
A great workplace, with staffers who enjoy their jobs, can drive both productivity and sales. By Phillip M. Perry “Hire motivated people who can help your business grow.” That popular mantra has always been easier said than done. And today, the challenge is tougher...
“Best in Blooms”
Meet the winner and finalists in FR’s latest flower design contest. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Sponsored by Melrose International Florists’ Review is excited to present the winner and top two finalists in our March 2023 “Best in Blooms” design...
Email Marketing Guide
Some consider it low-tech, but if it works (and it does—still), who cares? By Andrew Joseph Some people, when considering ways to market their flower enterprises, are old school—newspapers, magazines, billboards, fliers and pamphlets while others believe the more...
Prom 2023
Tips, hacks, advice, trends and more for making this prom season your most efficient and profitable ever. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Proms are important for florists for a couple of reasons. First, promoted well, they can generate hundreds or even thousands of...
The Perils and Pleasures of Transporting Flowers
Tips for getting your designs to their destinations safely and easily. By Jill Brooke Ask any florist the best part of his or her job, and the answer will be the same. It’s that time composing an arrangement and producing a symphony of color with lush roses, perky...
Rose-colored Love
The family of new “taupe”-colored roses now have a connotation in the language of flowers. Red roses are getting some competition in the love department. Their new cultural rival? The new family of taupe-/sand-/tan-/beige-/toffee-/light-brown/earth-toned-colored...
“Garden Rose Design Contest” Winners Showcase
"Alexandra Farms’ second-annual contest generated excitement around the world, drawing entries from more than 200 designers in 34 countries." Cheers to Alexandra Farms – the premier grower of premium garden roses in Colombia – for hosting its spectacular “Garden Rose...
‘Floral fusion’ the theme of 2018 Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show
Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not...
‘Floral fusion’ the theme of 2018 Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show
Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not...
Let’s get social! Join our social communities.
Autumn Pear Harvest
Learn techniques for adding fruit to an arrangement as she creates a beautiful round arrangement with Bosc pears, autumn chrysanthemums, dahlias and spray roses…
How To Create A Minimal Design With High Impact
How to create a minimal design with high impact featuring cane and ornithagolum ingredients using a low container, see more…
Floral Design Demo #4, Part 1: Handtied Bouquet on Upcycled Frame by Nicky Markslag
The first Flower Arranging livestream by Nicky Markslag! Nicky Markslag is an International Freelance Florist who has traveled the world to create flower arrangements…
How to Make a Contemporary Design with Cymbidium Orchids
This week Debbie is demonstrating how to make a contemporary flower arrangement using three simple materials, cymbidium orchids, steel grass and a tank vase. See more…
The Softer Side of Autumn
The spirit and ambiance of the autumn season can be communicated with more than the traditional seasonal flowers and colors, as demonstrated in this contemporary centerpiece by floral designer and business consultant @Frank Blanchard, AIFD, CFD. Learn More…
Formal Linear Floral Design Style
One of the more dramatic design styles is Formal Linear. In this impressive style of design the focus is on the lines of the arrangement, the accent area and use of negative space. The composition is of a relatively few, well organized materials emphasizing bold forms and clean lines.
Fall Centerpiece 2020
Fall Centerpiece created for general floral design class.
Fun Floral Creating with Kids
This video shows a fun activity to do in the Autumn, together with kids you can create these great leaf trees. All you need are some pretty autumn leaves, a pot and sticks and we show you how to make some great floral arrangements from this. This activity is great for kids from 5 years old and…
How to Make a Long, Low Table Centrepiece this Autumn
This week for our Colorstrology series, Debbie is demonstrating how to make a long and low table centrepiece for a dinner party in an autumnal colour palette, incorporating the claret red with orange and green. For arrangement details, click here…
Fall Floral Inspiration with Ball SB
Enjoy some fall inspiration from Ball SB. Fall into Floral Presented by Ball SB Embrace autumn’s vibrant symphony and celebrate natures most cozy months, where the season’s rich tapestry of colors come alive in every bloom. From the deep fiery reds, to the warm golden...
Mayesh Introduces Farm Direct BoxLots
Mayesh has introduced Farm Direct BoxLots, delivering premium, farm-fresh flowers to florists. Introducing Farm Direct BoxLots Source Mayesh On the hunt for flowers straight from the farm? Look no further! Our Farm Direct BoxLots program is...
Tips for Using Lisianthus in Wedding Bouquets
Lisianthus’s beauty makes it a popular choice for wedding bouquets, but without proper planning, overordering can lead to unnecessary expenses. Full Article Here. True Client Pro How to Use Lisianthus in Wedding Bouquets Lisianthus’s beauty makes it a popular choice...
Ecuadorian Talent Shines at Naranjo Roses
The Dare to Bloom floral competition made its debut in Ecuador at Naranjo Roses in Cumbayá, featuring five talented Ecuadorian florists working with the preserved roses of LULU. Full Press Release Below Dare to Bloom: Ecuadorian Talent Shines at Naranjo Roses Quito,...
The Allure of Marigolds
By Nita Robertson AIFD As we step into the heart of autumn, marigolds emerge as a vibrant and versatile choice for florists. These cheerful blooms, with their bold hues of orange, yellow, and even deep red, offer a unique charm that can elevate any arrangement. Let’s...
ASCFG Hosts Regional Conferences
The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG) has successfully wrapped up its 2024 regional conference series, achieving a major milestone in its ongoing dedication to education and community building within the cut flower industry. Press Release Below...
Prepare Your Floral Business for Thanksgiving Season
Rio Roses shares ten tips to help you boost your business this holiday season. Full Article Below Source Rio Roses Prepare Your Floral Business for a Bountiful Thanksgiving Season October 18, 2024 Rio Roses Thanksgiving, Holiday - P.R.E.P. Thanksgiving...
2024 Fresh Look Expo Webinar
Register for the upcoming HFNA webinar, "A Fresh Look at Floral Design Using Hawaii-Grown Tropical Flowers and Foliage," on November 1st to learn more about Hawaiian flowers and be inspired by amazing floral designers. Don't miss this amazing opportunity. Note from...
Expo Flor Ecuador
Floraldaily reports on the Expo Flor Ecuador show that took place in Quito last week. Full Article Here floraldaily.com The article below is by Floraldaily Photo report Expo Flor Ecuador Expo Flor Ecuador 2024 is a wrap. The third edition again took place in Quito...
