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European-influenced Bridal Bouquet
Taking a cue from the international theme of this issue, this versatile design concept offers opportunities for myriad adaptations. Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Inspired by our amazing international floral-design community—many members...
Online Education Directory for Florists
A comprehensive list of organizations offering webinars or classes dealing specifically with flower design or flower business education, as well as accreditation opportunities. By Andrew Joseph There’s always room for improvement. It may have been a while since...
Enter Our July Best in Blooms Design Contest- American Grown Edition
Submission for the Florists' Review BEST IN BLOOMS July 2022 Contest Submit your entry below to become a semi-finalist in our BEST in Blooms July 2022 American Grown contest. Four semi-finalists will be chosen to compete in the finals, celebrating American Grown...
International Design Stars
By Tonneli Grüetter We searched the world to bring you some of today's most creative and innovative floral artists. From Asia to Europe to Central America and beyond, these floral masters leave us in awe with their inspiration, ingenuity, and sheer originality. These...
Flower Headdress
The mechanics used to create all manner of floral wearables are critical to their comfort and longevity. Here is one easy method for creating dramatic flowery headwear. Sponsored by BallSB Floral design and photos by Beth O’Reilly, AIFD, CFD, TMF Model: Eveline...
Maximize Your Margin with Gift and Home Merchandise Webinar May 18th
Maximizing the ROI on storefront location can be a make or break for florists. Join this lively one-hour webinar and find out how to use long shelf-life products – such as gifts and home décor – to increase your profit margins. A panel of experts will address: where...
Coming Events
Floral industry happenings and gift markets through July 2022. NOTES: This information is current as of mid-April 2022; however, some organizations are re-evaluating their live/in-person events. Before planning to attend any event, check the organization’s...
Best in Blooms
Meet the winner and finalists in FR’s latest bimonthly flower design contest. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Florists’ Review is excited to present the winner of and finalists in our May “Best in Blooms” flower design contest. We received more than 80 entries...
BloomNation Launches Promenade POS
Learn about the new BloomNation, powered by Promenade POS. BloomNation ecommerce websites are optimized to offer the easiest shopping experience for your customers while also ensuring your site and product pages rank high in search results. BloomNation Launches...
Branching Out
A glorious springtime bridal bouquet, designed to highlight flowering branches, can be reinterpreted for every season of the year. Floral design and Photography by Paulina Nieliwocki Capturing the glory of the spring season, this splendorous hand-tied...
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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.
From Seed to Bouquet: Cut Flower Farm // Linda Vater ?
We did an LVTV shoot here yesterday and I am now officially smitten by this charming family of suburban farmers.
How to Make a Flower Arrangement using Trug Basket
how to make a trug basket arrangement using blush pink, ivory and grey colour palette, brought to you by Triangle Nursery – Wholesale Flower Guides.
Floral Wall Hanging
In just a few simple steps, you can create trendy DIY wall art to hang in your room. To create floral wall decor like this, first you need to gather some basic supplies.
A Promising Future for the Floral Industry
The next generation of the floral industry is getting ready to kickstart their hands-on internships at top production and retail operations around the country through AFE’s Vic & Margaret Ball Intern Scholarship Program and Mosmiller Intern Scholarship Program. ...
Celebrate American Grown Flower & Foliage Month
New for this year, floral industry members can now access a comprehensive marketing TOOLKIT provided by Certified American Grown. By leveraging these resources, participants can enhance their promotional efforts, engage with their communities, and spread awareness...
Rosaprima Launches Newest Spray Rose Collection
Celebrate the launch of the newest spray rose collection from Rosaprima. In this exciting campaign delve into the rich palette of personalities embodied by each vibrant rose color. Full Article Below-Source: Rosaprima We are thrilled to celebrate the launch of our...
Tips for Promoting Sympathy Flowers
Sympathy flowers beautifully express love and respect during times of loss. They offer comfort to grieving families and add a touch of beauty to sorrowful moments. However, marketing these flowers requires a delicate and thoughtful approach. Rio Roses provides...
ANDMORE Launches Enhanced Market Planning Tools for Buyers
Get more out of your market experience at this summers gift markets. By signing into AtlantaMarket.com or LasVegasMarket.com, buyers can create a Market Plan that seamlessly connects with the @Market App – allowing them to take their plan on-the-go at Market. See Full...
Royer Family Fund Provides Travel Grants for Retail Florists
A new travel grant has been established through the American Floral Endowment (AFE) by a generous bequest from the estate of Ken and Jean Royer. Ken and Jean Royer Family Fund Provides Travel Grants for Retail Florists For Immediate Release Source AFE Alexandria, VA -...
SecondFlor’s Premium Preserved Flowers Now Available in the U.S.
SecondFlor.us is thrilled to continue its expansion into the US market, bringing American professional consumers the unparalleled convenience and enduring beauty of preserved flowers. Full press Release Below- Source Secondflor SecondFlor’s Premium Preserved Flowers...
Discover Tavola
Rosaprima announced the website launch of their sister brand, Tavola! Full Article Below Source Rosaprima June 2024 We are thrilled to announce the website launch of our sister brand, Tavola! Developed with the same commitment to excellence that has defined Rosaprima...
The Enchantment of Cut Flower Breeding
Insights into the lengthy, painstaking and expensive process of developing new flower varieties. By Nita Robertson, AIFD It all begins with the seed. Around the world, plant breeders are working in labs and greenhouses to develop better cut flowers for florists and...
