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Delphinium
By Jill Brooke BOTANICAL AND COMMON NAMES • Delphinium elatum / Delphinium × cultorum (‘Guardian’ series, ‘Triton’ series, ‘Ariel’ series, etc.) Candle larkspur, English larkspur, Alpine Delphinium,...
Trends in Decorative Accessories
A look at what’s hot in 2022 in the world of home accents—trends that impact not only your giftware buying but also your floral design styling. By Andrew Joseph Accents. We’re not talking about twangs and drawls or whatever one calls the older Boston voice; no, we’re...
Houseplant Trends and Marketing Tips
Consumer interest in houseplants is at an all-time high, and it shows no sign of waning. Here are the latest info on today’s houseplant market, along with the hottest trends and most creative marketing ideas. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Houseplants not only improve...
“ROOTS” AIFD Symposium Recap
AIFD’s spectacular 2022 National Symposium By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Photo credit to AIFD® Official Photographer, Nico Alsemgeest “ROOTS,” the 2022 National Symposium of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD), took place July 4-8, at the Caesars...
Beware of the Silent Flower Killer
Ethylene, an odorless and colorless gas, is deadly to many cut flowers and potted plants. Here’s everything you need to know to protect your flowers and plants. By American Floral Endowment Ever heard of ethylene? No doubt, many of you have, but for those who haven’t,...
Florists’ Reviews Autumn Wedding Contest
Enter our latest contest by sharing your autumn wedding work According to The Knot and WeddingWire, October and September are the most popular months for weddings (No. 1 and No. 2, respectively), surpassing June (No. 3) for the past several years! So,...
Inflation Busters
Tips for protecting profits as costs rise. By Phillip M. Perry Abstract: Inflation. Retailers must deal with rapid cost increases by managing cash flow efficiently and communicating effectively with customers and suppliers. The benefits of inventory reduction must be...
COMING EVENTS
Floral industry happenings and gift markets through October 2022. NOTES: This information is current as of mid-July 2022; however, some organizations are still re-evaluating their live/in-person events. Before planning to attend any event, check the...
Designing for Profitability
Tips for buying, designing and selling flowers and arrangements that will improve your bottom line and cash flow. By Patience Pickner, AIFD, CFD, PFCI I love pretty much everything about this beautiful industry we are in: the flowers, the people and the emotions our...
Creating “That Flower Feeling”
A spectacular new marketing campaign, with the goal of increasing cut flower consumption in the U.S., provides assets that individual businesses in the flower industry can use in their own marketing efforts. In January of this year, CalFlowers, The...
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How To Make A Sculptural Flower Design
How to create a sculptural flower design using packaging and anthuriums.
Foraging with Hitomi!
Welcome to 'Foraging with Hitomi', a new series of videos where we go out in the wild (or roadside in today's case) and collect product to use in floral design! Lately I've ben thinking of ways we could be more sustainable in our practices. One product in particular...
Autumn Floral Pumpkin
Welcome to the Flower School.com video library. I'm Leanne Kesler, director of the Floral Design Institute. Today I'm here to share with you a fabulous arrangement in an autumn pumpkin. To begin, you want to determine where to cut the pumpkin. I measured ours. And...
Sunflower Centerpiece
@Leanne Kesler, director of the @Floral Design Institute,shows how to create a fabulous centerpiece based upon sunflowers but with a soft touch of blue.
HANDWOVEN MIDOLLINO BINDWIRE STRIPS / Creative Edge Tutorials
In today’s Tutorial, @Hitomi Gilliam AIFD shows how she made the Handwoven Midollino Bindwire Strips, as well as how she shaped those strips into the structure.
Foam Free Design with Tubes and Branches by Mike Boerma
During this video, Mike makes a Foam Free Flower Arrangement using tubes and branches.
How To Make A Pot Of Autumn Flowers With Pumpkin Detail
Well, it’s the end of the summer and I found these really cute little pumpkins in a local shop. They were the perfect decor for creating a fun autumnal design, so using my old damaged crock pot, we have made a design that would look great for a harvest festival or Halloween party!
How to Wrap a Rose Hand Bouquet || Korean Bouquet Wrapping Ideas
Korean Floral Wraps bring a bit of elegance to your designs. Learn how here!
Autumnal Altar Design
Place floral foam into an urn container, and secure the foam with waterproof tape.
AIFD Announces “Designs of the Decades” Competition
In celebration of its 60th anniversary, the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD), in collaboration with the AIFD Foundation, is thrilled to announce an exciting year-long floral design competition: the "Designs of the Decades Competition." This unique series...
Social Media Trends Every Florist Should Know
Social media plays a crucial role in your marketing strategy! Explore social media trends and tips on leveraging them to grow your business. Full Article Below Source Rio Roses FROM LIKES TO SALES: 6 SOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS EVERY FLORIST SHOULD KNOW JULY 18, 2024 RIO...
Leverage AI to Enhance Your Floral Business
Ferrer's presentation at the AIFD Annual Symposium offered invaluable insights into how AI can revolutionize the floral industry. She highlighted excellent resources, saving you the time and effort of researching various options. Read the article below for more...
Floral Ideas Beyond Centerpieces
With a vast array of developing trends, the role of floral design in event planning will only grow in significance. This brief overview of event décor trends is just the beginning. Full Article Here -Source Pioneer Wholesale Stunning Wedding Venues: Floral Ideas...
Expo Flor Ecuador 2024
By Nita Robertson AIFD From October 8 through 10, 2024, the vibrant city of Quito will transform into a floral paradise as it hosts this year’s Expo Flor Ecuador. Renowned for its rich diversity of stunning flowers and commitment to sustainability, this event is much...
AIFD Blooms Over Orlando
Repurposing Symposium Flowers to Brighten the Day of Local Residents By Nita Robertson AIFD Orlando, FL – The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) has once again demonstrated its commitment to community and compassion through its annual “Blooms Over”...
Gateway to the Americas International Floral Competition
By Nita Robertson AIFD Gus & Deborah De La Flor and MVC Flowers & Events will host the best floral designers in the world as they compete for the prestigious Gateway To The Americas Cup in beautiful Panama. The Gateway to the Americas International Floral...
Florabundance Celebrates 30 Years
Florabundance, a leading wholesale flower distributor, proudly announces its 30th anniversary with a community-focused celebration featuring large outdoor floral installations. The event, titled "Petals of Appreciation” will take place in high foot traffic...
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