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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...
Pets and Petals
By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Flowers aren’t just for humans; animals love them too! There is something so adorable about pets wearing flowers, especially for weddings and other special events. In FR’s second annual “Pets and Petals” contest, more than 30...
Red Twig Farms: Everyone’s Farm
Red Twig Farm located in New Albany, Ohio Red Twig Farms (RTF) is no longer just an Ohio flower farm; it is now “everyone’s farm.” Situated in New Albany, Ohio, on approximately 8 acres (just under 6 acres in production), Red Twig Farms specializes in tulips,...
Growing the Houseplant Market: Part 1
FR presents the first 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” has...
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Beautiful Assymetric Floral Design Video
Whimsical Cocktail Party
Paint a picture-worthy tabletop by creating this fun and playful grouping of floral cocktails perfect for your clients’ next summertime parties!
Sunshine Floral Centerpiece
Today Leanne Kesler AIFD creates a bright, bold and beautiful floral arrangement filled with sunshine and designed to raise your spirits. Using a foam-free taped grid technique she mixes craspedia, freesia, ranunculus, brunia, spiral eucalyptus, seeded eucalyptus and hydrangea to create a fabulous design. Enjoy!
FLOWER PILLBOX HAT / Creative Edge Tutorials
A FULL Start-to-Finish tutorial featuring one of the designs from Hitomi Gilliam’s monthly Creative Edge article!
Sun Orange Inspired: How to Make a Wedding Flower Crown
Learn how to make a colourful and playful flower crown for a wedding, event or a special occasion.
How to make flower arrangement using orchids 2020
Vicky Jack shows us how to create a beautiful and very sellable flower arrangement using orchids.
CAUTERIZING FLOWERS FOR GLUING / Creative Edge Techniques
In the latest Hitomi Gilliam AIFD’s Creative Edge video, we get to learn her step-by-step process of cauterizing flowers to prepare them for use in long-lasting flowers to wear.
The Scalable Wedding Tablescape
Upselling to brides can be a challenging task. Join Erik Witcraft, AIFD, CFD, as he shares ideas for budget-conforming levels for beautiful wedding tablescapes.
Willow Crossley creates a flower arrangement for a summer table | House & Garden
Create Academy brings you this video of florist Willow Crossley demonstrating how to create a beautiful summer floral tablescape with lilacs, sweet peas and other lovely blooms.
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...
We Value Your Feedback!
Please take this survey to help improve technology for florists and planners by giving insights into the wedding and event industry. All respondents will be ENTERED into a drawing for a $150 Amazon gift card. Source True Client Pro Please take a few minutes to share...
J Schwanke Receives Distinguished Service to Floral Industry Award
The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD®) presented one of their highest honors to laureate member J Schwanke, creator of the public television show J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom, at their National Symposium in Orlando on July 3, 2024. Full Article Here Source...
Flower Math: Calculating Rose Petals
David Dahlson from Mayesh Wholesale provides valuable insights on estimating the quantity of rose bunches required for adorning wedding aisle petals. Full Article Here Source Mayesh FLOWER MATH: CALCULATING ROSE PETALS Ready for some fun flower math?! We're bringing...
AIFD Symposium Emerge
The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) successfully concluded its highly anticipated Emerge Symposium, held from July 2-6, 2024, at the Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida. The event attracted over 700 attendees from numerous...
Dutch Lily Days 2024
From June 4 to 7, thirteen lily bulb exporters opened their doors to the international lily trade, giving visitors insight into the quality and characteristics of the large number of diverse varieties. Full Article Below Source Impressive Dutch Lily Days 2024 From...
New Fund Established Honoring Kathleen Kennicott
In October of 2023, the Katie Kennicott Memorial Tribute was established, honoring Katie's life. Through months of continued contributions and additional funds from Katie's loving husband, Harrison "Red" Kennicott, the fund has grown from a tribute fund (under...
