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A Day in the Life of a Retail Flower Shop Owner
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Florist Spotlight: Mariela Mazzei
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Florist Spotlight: Rodrigo “Varito” Vásquez, AIFD, CFD, FSMD, FPCF
Rodrigo “Varito” Vásquez, AIFD, CFD, FSMD, FPCF Floral director at The...
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Take an inside look at how a leader in breed development delivers innovation to the flower industry. By Bianca Bina Every ruffle of a petal, every shade of a beloved hue, each delicate fragrance and all the unique qualities that make every flower distinctively...
Decking the Halls for Profit: How Florists Can Build a Holiday Installation Business
Every year, offices, hotels, and retail spaces scramble to transform their interiors for the holidays. From lush garlands cascading over grand staircases to lobby trees twinkling with designer ornaments, holiday décor is no longer an afterthought—it’s a branding...
Holiday Décor with Ribbon: What’s Trending
Sponsored by Reliant Ribbon Trending Uses for Ribbon in Holiday Decorating: Seasonal porch and patio pots are created 2–4 times a year, often using permanent botanicals (though fresh is also an option). These can be coordinated with door décor such as wreaths and...
Eight Gift-worthy Books Your Store Needs
By Jill Brooke Summer’s heating up—and so is the book scene. While your customers are chasing sunshine, give them some hot-off-the-press reads to dive into. Check out some of our favorite new titles. Why not stock a few in your shop? Sustainable Floral Design: The...
Enter FR’s 2025 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...
Invest in Yourself to Up Your Business Savvy
Our comprehensive guide to business education features 25 incredible courses available for FREE. By Tonneli Grüetter Whether you’re looking to launch a new flower business or manage an established shop that’s hit a knowledge ceiling, you’re not alone. Every florist,...
Retail Revival
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The Power of Flower Arrangement Recipes
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Clicking for profit
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“Green” Weddings
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Submission for the Florists’ Review BEST IN BLOOM 2024 Floral Design Contest
Enter the Florists' Review Best in Blooms Design Contest for a chance to be featured in Florists' Review magazine and win exciting prizes! One lucky winner will receive a $500 credit from Smithers-Oasis North America and 240 stunning garden roses from Alexandra Farms....
Enter FR’s Autumn Wedding Contest
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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...
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Lush Spring Tablescape
An unpretentious but verdant composite centerpiece with a spring spirit Floral design, photography and text by Cara Fitch Trille Floral Rothesay, N.B., Canada Presented by Rosaprima When I saw these stunning varieties of roses and Ranunculus from Rosaprima, I decided...
Lush Natural Garden Arch
The luxuriant look of untamed growth captured in a sustainably designed floral structure Floral design, photography and text by Paulina Nieliwocki Blue Jasmine Floral, Berkeley Heights, N.J. Presented by Danziger Inspired by the enchanting beauty of Danziger’s new...
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...
FloraLife Unveils Ambitious Sustainability 2030 Plan
WALTERBORO, S.C. – FloraLife, a division of Smithers-Oasis Company and worldwide leader in postharvest solutions for the floral industry, has announced its new FloraLife Sustainability 2030 Plan, a comprehensive strategy that builds upon its 2025 achievements to...
CalFlowers Match Challenge 2026 Contributions
CARLSBAD, CA – That Flower Feeling is excited to announce the CalFlowers Match Challenge for 2026 contributions. For every $1.25 raised, CalFlowers will match $1.00, up to a total of $300,000, providing a major incentive for the floral industry to unite and support...
That Flower Feeling Appoints Debora Steier to Development Committee
Carlsbad, CA – That Flower Feeling has appointed Debora Steier to its Development Committee. The organization leads the national movement to inspire Americans to enjoy flowers daily, most notably through its newly released "Just Add Flowers" direct to consumer...
American Floral Endowment’s New Video Highlights the Power of Floral Community
Alexandria, VA - The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has released a new video that highlights the organization’s long-standing commitment to strengthening and advancing the floral industry. With engaging visuals, the educational video illustrates how the floral...
ANDMORE Launches “The Market Makers” Podcast
ATLANTA, GA – ANDMORE is proud to announce the launch of its new podcast, The Market Makers, a weekly series spotlighting the authentic journeys of creative and business leaders shaping the future of design, furniture, lifestyle and home. Hosted by ANDMORE’s CEO, Jon...
Government Shutdown Deepens Uncertainty for Young Farmers and Communities
Washington, D.C. — The ongoing federal government shutdown, now in Day 23, is having a devastating ripple effect across farm communities, small businesses, and families who depend on critical government programs. With many federal offices closed and funding halted,...
Crowning Glory: Explore the Art of Headpieces
Floral design and text by Julia Prokhorova, AIFD, CFD, TMF | Wild Veggie Bouquet | Corpus Christi, Texas Photos by Cora Johnson | Cora Johnson Photography | Corpus Christi, Texas There are so many reasons to wear a...
$7,500 in Therapeutic Garden Grants Awarded to Five Deserving Gardens
DOWNERS GROVE, IL — National Garden Bureau, along with program sponsors American Meadows, Ball Horticultural Company and Sakata Seed America are proud to announce the five therapeutic gardens receiving grants totaling more than $7,500. For more than 12...
20 Years at Alexandra Farms: From Humble Roots to a World in Full Bloom
By Alexandra Farms Alexandra Farms started as an experiment: to grow cut flowers that combined the practicality of standard varieties - a long vase life and the ability to withstand global transportation - with the romance of traditional garden roses. What began as an...
