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Realistic Pricing
Tips for pricing your flower arrangements so that they are affordable and appealing to your marketplace while generating a reasonable profit for your business. By Patience Pickner, AIFD, CFD, PFCI, SDCF When I present programs or create videos, I am often asked the...
In Season: Hellebores
By Tonneli Grüetter Hellebores are winter-blooming annuals that feature resilient deep-green foliage. Because of their winter bloom times, hellebores have earned the nickname “winter roses.” Despite this beloved moniker, hellebores (genus Helleborus) have no...
Valentine’s Day Contest Winners
Valentine’s Day will be celebrated on Tuesday February 14th 2023. Get inspired and create some unique designs for the upcoming holiday of love. Think outside of the box and be creative! To help inspire you for Valentine’s Day 2023, we invited floral designers to...
A Call for Entries for Florists’ Reviews Picture Perfect Wedding Contest
Florists' Review Presents our 24th 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 2022 in any or all of the categories below: • Bouquets • Reception Décor •...
Retail Forecast 2023
To weather the gathering clouds and growing turbulence in an economy that is predicted to continue to slow, retailers will have to track cash flow closely, invest selectively and hire prudently. By Phillip M. Perry After two years of frenetic activity and a...
The Most Profitable Flower Shop I Have Ever Seen
By Alex Frost As consultants to many of the top florists in the country, my colleagues at QuickFlora and I have had the privilege of seeing all types of retail flower operations over the last 20 years—the good, the bad and the ugly. One question we...
Stay Sharp
Your Guide to Floral Cutting Tools by Tonneli Grüetter SCISSORS Scissors are an excellent choice for beginning florists not yet ready to try the knife. Scissors are available in many styles and should be selected to suit the user’s dominant hand. We recommend keeping...
Valentine’s Day Profit Planner
Tips for an organized, efficient and supremely profitable holiday. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Blue Jasmine Floral It will soon be time to start (or continue, hopefully) planning for Valentine’s Day, the first big holiday of a brand-new year. In fact, Valentine’s Day...
Talking about FlowerTok
TikTok’s #flowertok provides an unmatched way to reach new flower-loving consumers while delivering more target audience, consumer trust and views than other social media apps. By Tonneli Grüetter From NYC to KC, it’s time for florists everywhere to start taking...
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 Yassi Taheri Yassi Taheri Floral Design Tehran, Iran yassitaheri.com @yassifloraldesign There is an undeniable joy every florist feels in seeing familiar materials used...
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Moroccan-inspired Boho Centerpiece
The rich golden yellow hues of Moroccan spices, such as saffron, turmeric and mustard, pair beautifully with mahogany foliage in this exotic Moorish-influenced centerpiece with a trendy bohemian touch designed by Erik Witcraft, AIFD, CFD. Learn more…
Fall Wreaths for Front Door
Create some fall inspired wreaths that you could use for your front door or even as accents to your tabletop decorations with @eddiezaratsian !
Classic Armature Vase Arrangement
Vase arrangements are often easier to create and flower placements are more secure when a designer uses an armature over the opening of the container. In this arrangement of glorious pink ‘Tsumugi’ Wabara Garden Roses from Alexandra Farms, floral designer Erik Witcraft, AIFD, creates an armature with Oasis Aluminum Wire and Oasis Beaded Wire that is both functional and decorative, READ MORE…
How to Make a Grouped Cushion Funeral Tribute
In this video, Debbie demonstrates how to make a grouped, textured cushion funeral tribute using a variety of different flower varieties in claret, greenery and reindeer moss, finished with hessian ribbon pleated edging.
A Winter’s Tale
@David Austin Roses takes us on a white winter wedding classic tale, and although Winter Weddings may be considered minimalist by some, it can be truly overflowing with style and character. Learn more…
Modern Monochromatic Bouquet
Building “architecture” into a bridal bouquet can help elevate a simple cascading bouquet into something truly spectacular and modern. @Erik Witcraft AIFD @Rio Roses
Responsible Pricing
Responsible Pricing: Today on Flower School Live Leanne resumes the discussion on pricing. There were so many questions and so much discussion during our last pricing program that we decided to continue the discussion.
Designing with an Idiot: Creating DIY Dried Flower Arrangements!
Fall is here, which brings out one of our all-time favorite things: dried flowers! Watch now as professional floral designer, Jessica, shows resident idiot, Stephanie, how to spruce up your holiday decor with some easy dried flower arrangements!
Butternut Squash Tutorial * Bouquets to Art *
In this video you will learn how to make a bouquet using a butternut squash, inspired by classic art pieces by Claude Monet. This is perfect for the Holidays and a great addition to your Thanksgiving table centerpiece!
Tips to Market Flowers for Boss’s Day
Make Boss’s Day a more significant holiday for your flower business. Help your customers show their appreciation meaningfully, and watch your fall sales grow. Full Article Here. Source: Rio Roses 7 Simple Yet Effective Tips to Market Flowers for Boss’s Day September...
Anthurium Named After Hitomi Gilliam
At last week’s Hawaii Floriculture & Nursery Association Fresh Look expo, a new variety of anthurium named Hitomi Gilliam was unveiled, honoring the renowned floral designer Hitomi Gilliam AIFD. This stunning light green, tulip-shaped anthurium features a unique...
HFNA 2024 Fresh Look Expo
By Nita Robertson HFNA 2024 Fresh Look Expo: Designing with Hawaii Grown Flowers The Hawaii Floriculture & Nursery Association (HFNA) successfully concluded its highly anticipated 2024 Fresh Look Expo in Hilo, Hawaii. Set against the lush backdrop of the islands,...
Balloons and Plush Toys for Any Occasion
burton + BURTON offers an extensive range of balloons and plush gifts perfect for any occasion. With a collection of new balloons and plush, burton + BURTON will be exhibiting at the upcoming IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta Oct. 17–19 in booth B2915....
Bicolor Kalanchoe Cut Flowers
The Queen Flowers R&D department is developing both potted plants and cut flowers. This has led to the two-colored kalanchoe cut flowers. Full Article Here Source Floraldaily.com Bicolour Kalanchoe cut flowers Queen® Flowers is known for their Kalanchoe...
Fun ‘N Sun 2024: A Blossoming Success
The Fun 'N Sun 2024 Floral Convention occurred on September 4-7 in Carlsbad, California. This convention provided a dynamic experience, striking the perfect balance between educational opportunities, a golf tournament, farm tours, and a lively trade fair. Full Press...
The Versatility of Preserved Flowers in Event Planning
By incorporating preserved flowers into your designs you introduce a unique element to your decor offerings. Full Article Here Source: SecondFlor The versatility of preserved flowers in event planning In the world of event planning, the choice of floral...
Study Explores Sustainable Floral Design Practices
The results from a new research study, "Perceptions of Environmentalism and the Use of Sustainable Floral Design Practices within the Floral Industry," are now released for floral businesses to utilize as they explore sustainable practices. Full Article Here Source:...
Flowers in the Air
Ceiling Installation Floristry By Molly Lucille As any florist knows, flowers possess the remarkable ability to elevate ordinary spaces into extraordinary ones. The experience of entering a room adorned with an abundance of blooms is truly enchanting, captivating the...
