“Where flowers bloom,
so does hope.”
Mother’s Day Survival Guide
Tips for making the coming holiday less stressful (maybe even fun!), more organized and efficient, and profitable beyond your wildest imagination. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD According to the Society of American Florists (SAF), Mother’s Day is the third-largest...
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 finalists in our March “Best in Blooms” flower design contest. We received more than 45 entries from floral...
Growing Your Client List—and Their Loyalty
Five tips for attracting new customers and strengthening relationships with existing ones. By Shawn Michael Foley, AIFD, CFD, PFCI Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. Aside from taking out a loan or using credit cards, you need clients to have money...
Flower Necklace
Comfortably wearable flower designs are a specialty at Miami’s Aniska Creations, and co-owner Ana Isabel Vivas shares her technique for creating her bespoke flower necklaces. Floral design, photos and text by Ana Isabel Vivas “I have a passion for floral...
Your Quick Guide To Freelancing
Tips for hiring a freelance floral designer as well as finding and accepting jobs as a freelancer. By Shawn Michael Foley, AIFD, CFD, PFCI Finding employees and freelancers, and building a balanced team, are an ongoing challenge in the floral industry. I have been...
In Season: Amaryllis
By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Botanical/Scientific Name: Hippeastrum spp. Common Names: Amaryllis, Barbados lily Plant Family: Amaryllidaceae/Amaryllis Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) is a stunning bulbous plant. In the flower industry, it is sold...
Hat Box Arrangement
Orlando’s The Floral Way Studio has established two branding “trademarks,” both of which have created a unique and instantly recognizable identity for the business and its design work. Floral design by Johnny Ramos Establishing a “signature style” for your flower...
Flower Bulb Day is in Celebration of International Women’s Day
Tulip growers in the United States, together with their European flower bulbs suppliers are organizing another Flower Bulb Day to celebrate International Women’s Day. For more information go to FlowerBulbDay.com. A bouquet of tulips is the perfect way to honor the...
Book Review: Strange Bright Blooms
Strange Bright Blooms A History of Cut Flowers This just-released book explores the social ramifications of cut flowers and the floriculture industry throughout history. At a whopping 324 pages, comprising 90 stunning color plates and 20 halftones, Strange Bright...
Built by Family
A celebratory look at some of our floral industry compatriots who have been in business as long as—or longer than—us. By Andrew Joseph It’s fun as a parent to watch the kids grow up and become adults. For our purposes, it’s even more fun when they take over and grow...
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Spring in the Forest
Feast your eyes on this magnificent spring woodlands centerpiece, which showcases the trendy Japanese plant-growing art of kokedama. Designed by Erik Witcraft, AIFD. Read more […]
Tropical Nouveau Blending
Watch as Hitomi Gilliam, AIFD, discusses three stunning contemporary floral designs that beautifully illustrate the “Tropical Nouveau” style — blending tropical and temperate flowers. Read more […]
Rose Hedgerow
Check out this nature-inspired arrangement of Suntory’s magnificent ‘Applause’ roses, designed in a hedgerow style. Illinois floral designer John Regan, M.F.A., Ph.D. wows us again! [Read more …]
Playing for Keeps
Still a customer favorite, baby’s-breath can be much more than a filler or accent flower. See how floral designer Lori McNorton utilizes baby’s-breath as a feature flower in this enchanting Valentine’s Day design. [Read more …]
Creative Edge with Hitomi Gilliam, AIFD
Another way to transition plant-loving consumers into flower-arrangement lovers is to incorporate cut plant materials — many of which will root — into floral designs. Watch as Hitomi Gilliam, AIFD, creates three spectacular contemporary floral designs utilizing stems, rosettes and leaves cut from potted plants.
Sexy Sophistication
From the creative “flower-noir” mind of John Regan,M .F. A ., Ph.D., owner of Twisted Stem Floral Design in Crystal Lake – learn how-to construct your own modern alternative to the traditional Valentine’s day dozen-roses arrangement […]
Promenade: Romantic Garden Rose Bouquet How-to
In this video, sponsored by Design Master Color Tool and based on the "Promenade" American Floral Trend, floral designer Erik Witcraft, AIFD, demonstrates how botanical materials and containers and be color enhanced to create one-of-a-kind designs. Here, he...
Dreamy Balloon Wand Design Tutorial
Help your customers celebrate the magic of occasions and holidays year-round with this clever air-filled “fairy wand” idea from burton + BURTON. To learn how, read on and watch the video!
Lavender Rose Vertical Design FlowerBox Design How-to Video
In this Florists’ Review How-To Video sponsored by Royal Flowers Group, Erik Witcraft, AIFD, is back again with another great idea incorporating a lavender cube FlowerBox container. Using lavender roses placed with floral foam, and scrumptious nandina foliage and vibrant blue sea holly, he creates a top-to-down eye-catching design with colorful impact! Watch the video to learn how you can create your own display!
European Floral Trends 2024
EMC identifies four trends in European floristry and advises how you can incorporate them to elevate your floral designs and business. By EMC International (European Master Certification) How can trends help you unleash your creativity and grow your business? EMC...
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 showcased innovative garden designs and exceptional horticultural exhibits. Highlights included: Children’s Participation: Harry Holding collaborated with children from Sulivan School to create a child-centric garden, emphasizing fun...
Calculating Labor Costs for Wedding Services
When it comes to charging for weddings, make sure you have your labor costs calculated so that your business is profitable. Full Article Below Source Rio Roses HOW TO CALCULATE LABOR COSTS FOR PROFITABLE WEDDING SERVICES MAY 17, 2024 RIO ROSES FLORAL...
Danziger’s Newest Innovation, Enchante™
Prepare to elevate your experience with Danziger's newest innovation, Enchante™. Combining elegance and functionality, Enchante™ offers unmatched benefits that redefine your experience. Full Article Below: Source Danziger SHINING ON ITS OWN, STUNNING AS A WIX Prepare...
Scent Components of Lisianthus Flowers
The National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO) has conducted groundbreaking research to identify the scent components of lisianthus flowers, which were previously considered scentless. This breakthrough is the first of its kind globally and lays the...
Euroflora 2025 Designer Competition is Open
Euroflora 2025 returns to the heart of the city of Genoa showcasing an enchanting exhibition dedicated to flowers and plants. Innovation and creativity in landscape architecture and design will take center stage at the Show. The event will feature a themed...
Best Sellers From April High Point Market
Read on to discover the best-selling wholesale decor that captured the attention of interior designers, leading brands and editors at the April 2024 High Point Market Accent Decor showroom. Source: Accent Decor Blog Best-Sellers From April High Point Market...
Discover the Magic of Skagit
Nestled between the rugged Cascade Mountains and the Salish Sea, Skagit Valley is a thriving farming community just an hour north of Seattle, WA offering amazing activities during all four seasons. Renowned for incredibly fertile and productive farmland, Skagit Valley...
Jeff Leatham Creates Epic Flower World for Genesis House
Genesis House wisely partnered with celebrity florist Jeff Leatham to create a New York immersive floral world. Full Article Below Source Jeff Leatham Creates Epic Flower World for Genesis House By Jill Brooke Since flowers are catnip to everyone, Genesis House wisely...



































