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In Season:Dahlia
By Tonneli Grüetter Amanda Rodgers: Bouquet Atlanta The time to rejoice is here! Dahlia season has returned to the Northern Hemisphere (typically mid-July through early to mid-fall), delighting flower designers and consumers alike. Pulitzer Prize-winning...
“Best in Blooms”
Meet the winner and finalists in the “American-grown” edition of FR’s bimonthly flower design contest. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Florists’ Review is excited to present the winner and finalists in our latest “Best in Blooms” contest series. Nearly 40...
Peony
“The Queen of Flowers” by Carrie Wilcox, EMC BOTANICAL NAME Paeonia lactiflora COMMON NAMES Chinese peony Common garden peony When people are asked what their favorite spring flower is, many mention the peony. With romantic, fluffy, tissue-like petals, peonies can...
Aloha Love
Younger consumers are discovering—and loving—tropical flowers, and showing their versatility by arranging them in new ways and color harmonies is key to exciting this group. Design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Sponsored by Hawaii Floriculture and...
Growing the Houseplant Market: Part 2
FR presents the second in our exclusive three-part series examining the Floral Marketing Fund’s “Consumer Houseplant Purchasing Report 2021.” By Andrew Joseph Coordinated by the Floral Marketing Fund (FMF), the “Consumer Houseplant Purchasing Report 2021”...
Marketing to Gen Z
What you need to know to reach this next generation of consumers. By Andrew Joseph With each succeeding generation thinking it is the cat’s meow, it is important to realize that for your flower business to survive and thrive, you can’t simply have a marketing plan in...
Destination Weddings and Events
Tips for landing exciting design jobs—both big and small—outside of your market area. By Jill Brooke The sun! The sand! The glamour! The creative opportunities! The Instagram moments! Schaffer Designs, Philadelphia, PA Creating the floral décor for a destination...
Going Tropical
By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Colorful and exotic tropical cut flowers transport the admirer to a tropical place with blue skies, warm sand and bright sunshine. Because of their fascinating beauty and charm, tropical flowers hold a special place in the hearts of...
Roselily® Series is the Gold Standard of Double Lilies
With top-level features such as substantially more petals, pollen-free, mild fragrance, and longer vase life, Roselily is the superior choice of lilies Roselily® Series Is the Gold Standard Lilies are among the most recognizable flowers on the market today....
The Evolution of the Garden Rose
By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD With their incredible beauty and undeniable fragrance, garden roses are in a class of their own. The amazing cup shape, complex colors, petal count and formation, and fragrance set them apart from other roses and make them so...
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4 Ways to Reuse your Flower Boxes!
As florists, we deal with a lot of potential waste from the boxes and packaging that our product is delivered in. Learn from @Hitomi Gilliam AIFD how to reuse instead of throwing your boxes away!
Vibrant Late-season Bridal Bouquet
Loop flat cane into a circle, and staple. Create additional swirling circles, stapling each to attach to itself. Repeat with multiple pieces of flat cane until you have the desired amount.
Introduction to Colorstrology September Baja Blue
Our focus for the month is Baja Blue, the birth colour in September. We explore the meaning of the colour based on Colorstrology (by Michelle Bernhardt), along with different flower varieties in this colour palette. Baja Blue is discerning, artistic and divine. Are...
FRESH FROM THE FARMS INTO CASCADING BOUQUETS / Creative Edge September 2020 Video!
Welcome to the September 2020 CreativREAD THE FULL September 2020 Article on my website at https://www.hitomigilliam.com/creativeedge/september2020 There you'll find multiple images of all 3 bouquets, along with additional insight and a list of plant material and...
Introducing the “Sketch and Score Method”
A “surprise package” is a regular component of floral design competitions. It also can be part of the testing and evaluation process for earning professional credentials.
Fall And Winter Weddings
The David Austin Wedding Roses team took advantage of the September light, when they filmed An English Country Wedding. And, wow, did the roses respond! The natural light showcased their glorious colors and subtle tints, tones and shades, accentuated through the translucency of their many petals.
Crescent Design Form
To learn more, enroll in Basic Floral Design Online: https://www.floraldesigninstitute.com/new-basic-floral-design-online.html There are hundreds of recognized design forms and styles which go in and out of style over time. A design from currently gaining popularity...
MIDOLLINO TATAMI STRIPS / Tips & Techniques with Hitomi Gilliam
I’ve been making Midollino tatami strips for a number of years now…. and have enjoyed building beautiful and fluid Linear structures with them. One thing that has always bothered me though, is the exposed seams left when adding additional lengths. When previously...
PURE STYLE | Klaus Wagener Floral Design | BLOOM’s Floristik
Total Calm: The pale greyish-white stone dish appears to float, underscoring the calmness of its floral filling reduced to only a few elements. Inside the bowl, watered floral foam keeps the radiantly white flowers fresh, which despite the monochrome design give the...
New FloraLife® QuickMix Handheld Dosing System
FloraLife® QuickMix Handheld Dosing System is ideal for use by wholesalers, supermarkets, event planners and florists to avoid sub-optimal performance from hydration and feeding solutions. Full Article Below Source New FloraLife® QuickMix Handheld Dosing System...
Insights From Carl Bennett, Mastermind of David Austin Roses
Learn all about breeding innovations from a top breeder in the floral industry. An important segment of the garden rose story is that of David C.H. Austin (1926-2018), who, arguably, played the most fundamental role in transforming the world of roses. In the 1940s,...
The Alexandra Farms Garden Rose Design Contest Is Now Open!
The 7th annual Alexandra Farms garden rose design contest is now open! This contest welcomes floral designers worldwide to exhibit their finest creations using garden roses. Alexandra Farms invites entries featuring garden roses in the categories of Wedding Work and...
Pollen Talent Joins Forces with CalFlowers as a Preferred Partner
This strategic alliance marks a significant milestone, enabling CalFlowers members to leverage Pollen Talent's specialized recruiting services to attract top-tier talent and drive their businesses forward. Source: Calflowers Press Release See Full Article Below Pollen...
The Art of Nourishing with Colors Through Flowers
BallSB discovers this journey of connection with nature through the beauty of flowers and their power to convey emotions and feelings. Full Article Below Source Ball SB: "The art of nourishing with colors through flowers" "The connection between flowers and colors...
Samantha Bates AIFD Joins Prestigious FTD Education Team
FTD, a leading provider of floral-related products and services to retail florists and consumers, is pleased to announce the addition of Samantha Bates AIFD, CFD, CF to its FTD Education Team. Source:FTD Press Release Samantha Bates AIFD Joins Prestigious FTD...
The History of Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is a major event, particularly for the floral industry; after all, what better symbol than flowers to show love, gratitude, and appreciation for mothers? Learn more about the incredible history of Mother’s Day. Source: Rio Roses THE HISTORY OF MOTHER’S...
Danziger celebrates 70th anniversary
For seven decades, Danziger has been an integral part of the floriculture landscape. This year, they are celebrating their 70th anniversary! Congratulations Danziger! Source: Floraldaily.com Spring Festival by Danziger: Danziger celebrates 70th anniversary As spring...
A Tale of Romantic Rustic Elegance Using Danziger’s Enchanté™
Floral Designer Katya Huter from the Netherlands shares her recent design featuring Enchanté™ by Danziger. Drawing upon her expertise and creative vision, Huter recently curated a mesmerizing visual spectacle featuring Danziger's Enchanté™. Katya Huter shares: "The...
