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Celebrating, Promoting and Selling American-grown Flowers and Foliage
By Nita Robertson, AIFD Throughout the American countryside, there exists a community of cut flower farmers whose passion blooms as brightly as the petals they cultivate. Their dedication goes beyond just growing flowers; it’s about fostering a connection with the...
Unveiling the Beauty of Hydrangea
By Nita Robertson, AIFD Hydrangea, with voluminous blooms, a range of bloom types and a broad color palette, have long been cherished by florists for their versatility as mass flowers that add texture, stunning color and modern elegance to any design. With year-round...
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...
Faux Flowers Are Fabulous and Good for Business
Today’s ultra-realistic permanent botanicals are taking the world by storm, most notably trendy, high-end restaurants, hotels and fashion brands—and increasing numbers of flower businesses are working with faux flowers, foliages and plants almost exclusively By Jill...
Pets and Petals
By Nita Robertson, AIFD Welcome to the whimsical world where pets and petals intertwine! In our 2024 “Pets and Petals Design Contest,” nearly 60 talented floral designers showcased their creative and clever floral designs crafted specifically for animals. From elegant...
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...
Using Gift and Home Markets to Enrich Your Flower Business
By ANDMORE (formerly International Market Centers) As you know, the flowers aren’t the only things that make an arrangement special. The vessel and accouterments add distinguishing qualities to a design. However, finding truly unique and unusual accents can be...
International Floral Design Stars
Our annual spotlight on artists who are delivering innovative performances on the global stage with flowers. By Tonneli Grüetter It is with great excitement we share our curation of rising “International Design Stars” for 2024. Each year, we prepare this feature with...
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Creating Great Working Relationships with Wholesale Florists
Establishing successful partnerships with your suppliers is built on understanding, effective communication, trust, and a mutual commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Here are some insights on doing just that. Florabundance By Nita Robertson, AIFD Working...
Enter Florists’ Reviews Wreath Design Contest
We’ve created a contest where you can submit photos of your best wreath designs. All types of wreath designs are welcome—for example, fall, holiday, dried, and permanent. Share wreath design inspiration for the upcoming fall and winter holidays. Let's inspire each...
FR’s Show Your Pride Design Contest Winner and Finalists
Meet the winner and finalists in FR’s latest flower design contest. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD June is a month of celebrations: Since 1959, the month has been designated as “National Rose Month,” and in 2014, June was established as “Immigrant Heritage...
Alexandra Farms 2023 Garden Rose Design Contest
The 2023 “Alexandra Farms Garden Rose Design Contest” is your next opportunity to showcase your floral design creativity and mastery to the world. Floral designers are invited to share their best work using garden roses in our sixth annual contest, which...
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Awesome Air Plants
All the rage among consumers, these fascinating and versatile plants offer unlimited creative design opportunities. Floral design, photography and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Air plants (Tillandsia) are some of the most versatile, fascinating plants and...
Autumn Trios
A simple but sophisticated composite design celebrates the beauty of fall. Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Inspired by the fall season, I wanted to create an easy yet modern composite design that can would be appropriate for any autumn...
Life’s a Peach
An enchanting floral display inspired by one of summer’s most succulent fruits—a concept that provides myriad opportunities for creating festive fall and winter tablescapes. Floral design, photos and text by Paulina Nieliwocki Blue Jasmine Floral Berkeley Heights,...
Pleasingly Purple Flower Pillars
Featuring spectacular genetically modified “purple” flowers from Suntory Flowers, this flower installation is stunning for weddings and events of all kinds. Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Presented by Suntory Flowers Limited The broken...
Hand-tied Cascade Bridal Bouquet
How to design a cascade-style bouquet with a sustainable approach Floral design, photos, video and text by Beth O’Reilly, AIFD, CFD, TMF Presented by Alexandra Farms Design mechanics for hand-tied cascade-style bouquets can be tricky, especially when taking a...
Rhythmic Spring Bridal Bouquet
An exuberant hand-tied design created with a chicken-wire armature. Floral design, step-by-step photos and text by Shelayne Hammack, Twist Flowers located in Reno, Nev. Bouquet photos by Jessica Lillian, Jessica Lillian Photography,Reno, Nev. When developing a color...
A Modern Centerpiece
This moody, monochromatic masterpiece is a study in color and texture. Floral design and text by Ashley Overholser Primavera: Modern Floristry; Atlanta, Ga. Photos by Frank Piazza (“Frankie Zaza”); Atlanta, Ga. Floral design is living artwork, and as...
A Rainbow of Flowers
This polychromatic ombré composition would be splendid for virtually any spring and summer occasion, including “Pride Month” celebrations. Floral design and video by Alexandra Scholtz WildFlora Design Studio Studio City, Calif. Photos by Bex Falk Photography Los...
Lush Garden Design
A lovely garden-style arrangement features decorative design elements from Smithers-Oasis—including black floral foam. Floral design, photos, video and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Presented by Smithers-Oasis North America This modern garden-style design...
FloraCraft Team Members Give Back this Holiday Season
Each year, every FloraCraft team member is granted eight hours of paid volunteer time to dedicate to a local nonprofit. This initiative aims to inspire employees to support causes they care about while fostering personal growth, building connections, and making a...
Natuflor Introduces New Campaign Focused on Roses
With this digital campaign, which runs until March 2025, Natuflor aims to reach florists, wholesalers, retailers, and others who appreciate roses. Full article Here Source- Floradaily.com Viviana Alexandra Guanulema Marin, Natuflor “Never in the floral industry roses...
The Xlence® Journey: From Innovation to Icon
Redefining the traditional baby’s breath, XLENCE® by Danziger brings unmatched elegance, versatility, and sustainability to floral design. Read Full Article Here Source: Danziger THE XLENCE® JOURNEY: FROM INNOVATION TO ICON Nov 25, 2024 XLENCE® Gypsophila is not just...
Pricing Wedding Flowers
Learning to price wedding floral arrangements is crucial for florists to ensure profitability and avoid underpricing, which can lead to financial losses. Accurate pricing involves covering costs, meeting client expectations, and maintaining a healthy profit margin....
Transform Your Floral Business with QR Zipper
QR Zipper is transforming how businesses and consumers connect by embedding personalized, interactive digital content into physical products. One of the most exciting uses of QR codes is their ability to link physical items directly to digital content. For florists,...
Alexandra Farms Unveils Two New Wabara Rose Varieties
At this years IFTF show in November Alexandra Farms announced two new Wabara varieties that will be released in 2025. Introducing Issei and the Hana Spr to the Wabara collection. Full Article Below from Floraldaily.com Source Alexandra Farms unveils new varieties at...
Designing for the Holidays
By Nita Robertson AIFD The holiday season is a golden opportunity for florists to showcase their creativity and connect with customers looking to bring festive warmth into their homes and events. Whether you’re crafting centerpieces, wreaths, or unique gifts, staying...
New Catalog and Website for Ball Seed Cut Flowers
The 2025-2026 Cut Flowers catalog and updated website showcase the floral varieties that resonate with today’s consumers, backed by business support from the Ball Seed Cut Flowers team. Full Press Release Below Ball Seed Cut Flowers Sets Your Program Up for Success ...
Pantone Unveils Mocha Mousse as the 2025 Color of the Year
Pantone has announced Mocha Mousse as its 2025 Color of the Year, a rich and inviting shade that blends warmth, sophistication, and versatility. Inspired by nature this earthy tone sets the stage for a year of grounded yet modern design. Read the Full Article from...
