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Call for Submission for the Pets in Petals Contest
We invite you to showcase your finest creations in pet floral arrangements.We want to see your furry friends adorned with flowers. All type of animals are welcome. It's simple, submit images showcasing your finest floral designs on animals for an opportunity to...
Beyond the Bouquet
How florists are breaking the boundaries of personal flowers. By Molly Lucille Bridal bouquets have adorned wedding parties throughout human history. Ancient brides carried bundles of symbolic herbs and blooms, such as dill, considered to be an aphrodisiac; rosemary...
Managing Mother’s Day
Make the most of this lucrative holiday. By Nita Robertson, AIFD Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Are you ready for it? This special holiday is a cornerstone for the flower industry, as flowers consistently rank among the top gifts chosen to honor the mothers...
Video Marketing: A Blooming Opportunity
By Nita Robertson, AIFD In today’s digital landscape, businesses across all industries rely on video marketing as an essential strategy. The flower industry is no exception. Video marketing helps businesses connect with their audience, showcase their products and...
Remarkable Women in Floristry
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Prom Season: A Blooming Opportunity for Florists
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Marketing International Women’s Day
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At the Altar, Down the Aisle: Ceremony Floral Trends
By Molly Lucille In the thick of wedding season, it can happen fast. We can lose ourselves during this hectic time and feel like each wedding begins to blur together. We can fall into the trap of losing touch with the importance of the wedding ceremony. The ceremony...
26th Annual “Picture Perfect Weddings Contest”
By Nita Robertson, AIFD Sponsored by Alexandra Farms and Fitz Design For 26 years, florists have enthusiastically shared photos of their work for our annual “Picture Perfect Weddings Contest.” Each year, we are captivated by breathtaking designs that transform...
Enter FR’s Autumn Wedding Contest
We are excited to see your most stunning fall wedding creations and share them with our readers! Let's make this autumn season the best one yet! Upload your photos today for a chance to showcase your winning design work to the floral world! You have the chance to win...
Enter our latest Best in Blooms Design Contest- American Grown Edition
Submit your entry below to become a semi-finalist in our Best in Blooms 2024 American Grown contest. Sponsored by Certified American Grown Submission for Florists' Reviews American Grown BEST IN BLOOMS Contest 2024 It's time to celebrate American grown flowers with...
Call for Submission for the Pets in Petals Contest
We invite you to showcase your finest creations in pet floral arrangements.We want to see your furry friends adorned with flowers. All type of animals are welcome. It's simple, submit images showcasing your finest floral designs on animals for an opportunity to...
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Mystic Crystals
Introducing extraordinary new products that will add an exciting new element to bridal bouquets and boutonnières this wedding season. Floral design and text by Patience Pickner, AIFD, PFCI Chamberlain, S.D. Photos by Tami Carda Photography Presented by Fitz Design...
Sustainably Designed Broken Arch
The right mechanics make designing spectacular wedding arches fast and easy. Floral design and text by Susan McLeary Photos by Patrick Kolts for Accent Décor Last year, I was asked by Accent Décor to collaborate on a number of solution-focused structures and vessels...
Grassy Winter Meadow
This flower design concept that can be utilized for myriad occasions, from photoshoots to weddings and events. Floral design and text by Molly Lucille (@fae.floral) Photos by Bud Kibby, TINYuproar My creative practice is deeply inspired by the wildness of nature. I...
Radiant Radial Lines
Radial-line arrangements captivate and engage viewers, and they are also popular choices among floral designers. Floral design and text by Tomas De Bruyne, EMC International (European Master Certification), Oostkamp (Brugge), Belgium Photos by Diana Toma, EMC, Atelier...
Rustic Armature
A grapevine structure not only adds movement and textural interest to a modern “everyday” arrangement but also makes it quick and easy to design Floral design, text and photography by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Armatures often serve both decorative and function...
Hand-tied Cascade Bouquet
An organically flowing design for all seasons. Floral design, photos and text by Maria Yamile Bulos Flores San José del Cabo (Los Cabos), Baja California Sur, Mexico For this cascade bouquet, I wanted to use flowers and colors that are available in any season, and...
Festive and Fruity
Flowers and fruits can create delicious compositions; this one has a tropical flavor. Floral design, text and photography by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Fresh fruits and/or vegetables always add great textural interest, form and color to floral designs. This...
Mother’s Day Brunch
A collection of component arrangements creates a tablescape for a celebratory family feast—a novel flower gifting idea for honoring Mom this year. Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD Presented by OASIS Floral Products/Smithers-Oasis North America...
Pocket Boutonnières Made Easy
Two methods for creating this new generation of boutonnières Floral design and text by Patience Pickner, AIFD, PFCI Photos by Photography by Scott Chamberlain, S.D. Presented by Fitz Design POCKET SQUARES I designed this pocket “boutonnière” for a customer who prefers...
Design Master Unveils New Global Website
Empowering floral designers to explore color and imagine new possibilities KENT, Ohio USA - 7 October 2025 - Design Master, a division of Smithers-Oasis and a leader in floral color sprays and dyes specially formulated for fresh flowers, introduces its newly...
Romantic Wedding Centerpiece Tutorial
DESIGN A DREAMY AND VERSATILE ARRANGEMENT FOR CEREMONIES AND RECEPTIONS. This wedding-style centerpiece features exquisite roses in pink as well as warm peach tones. For placement, the arrangement works well on a round table, long table or even on a bar. Footed...
AFE 2025-26 educational grants fueling growth
September 10, 2025 Supporting education that inspires, informs and prepares the floral industry for a bright future is one of the American Floral Endowment’s core funding programs. This year, 17 organizations were awarded educational grants totaling...
Hydrangea Decor for Fabulous Fall Tables
By Jill Brooke Photo: Flowerpowerdaily The Hampton Classic is always my go-to place to survey the best table scapes trends of the year. I was particularly impressed with how hydrangeas were used in a variety of tables to beautifully transition from summer to the...
THE PETE GARCIA COMPANY™ AND SEAMAN PAPER COMPANY JOIN FORCES
The Pete Garcia Company™ has entered into an exclusive agreement with Seaman Paper Company for the Wholesale Floral marketplace. We are pleased to launch together the SatinWrap® Floral line - across North America (U.S. & Canada), Hawaii, Mexico, Colombia, the...
2025 FTD Member Award Recipients
Chicago, IL – August 26, 2025 – In celebration of its 115th anniversary, FTD is proud to announce the recipients of the prestigious FTD Member Awards, honoring florists who exemplify excellence, service, and innovation in the floral industry. This year’s award...
Proflora 2025: Where the World of Flowers Meet
Every two years, Bogotá becomes the epicenter of the global floral industry—and in 2025, the energy will be stronger than ever. From October 1–3, Proflora returns to the Corferias Convention Center, bringing breeders, growers, exporters, florists, and floral...
Rosaprima wins “Best in Show”
Rosaprima is proud to announce that they have won "Best in Show" at the 2025 SAF Outstanding Varieties Competition.This award is a testament to the hard work and passion of the Rosaprima team. The Natura Moderna Dolce spray ranunculus from the new Floraprima...
Florabundance Featured on National TV
Carpinteria’s Florabundance Featured on National TV in World’s Greatest!... Carpinteria-based Florabundance, a cornerstone of the Central Coast’s floral industry, is proud to be featured in the national television series World’s Greatest!... (Season 24, Episode 398)....
