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Why Daffodils Symbolize Hope for Princess Catherine

Why Daffodils Symbolize Hope for Princess Catherine

In front of a bed of daffodils, Kate Middleton sat on a bench and shared that her absence from public appearances was because she had cancer. Full Article Below Source Flowerpowerdaily Why Daffodils Symbolize Hope for Princess Catherine By Jill Brooke Oh how we all...

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Crafting a Wedding Contract for Success

Crafting a Wedding Contract for Success

Creating a solid wedding contract is essential for ensuring the longevity and success of your floral business.This article highlights essential elements to incorporate into your contract, providing transparency and assurance for your floral venture. Full Article Below...

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Floral Mechanics with Lea Romanowski

Floral Mechanics with Lea Romanowski

A great interview with Lea Romanowski as she shares her experience in the world of floral design. Source: Oasis Floral Products Blog Canadian florist Lea Romanowski CAFA, AIFD, CAFD emphasizes the importance of a strong foundation in any endeavor. With over 40 years...

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Administrative Professionals Day Marketing

Administrative Professionals Day Marketing

Administrative Professionals Day can be an excellent opportunity to market your flowers since this day recognizes the invaluable contributions of administrative staff in every workplace. Full Article Below Source 7 SIMPLE WAYS TO MARKET FLOWERS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE...

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Mother’s Day Success

Ideas and strategies for making the coming holiday your most efficient and profitable ever By Nita Robertson, AIFD Flowers and plants have long been the top gifts to express love and appreciation on Mother’s Day—cut flowers and arrangements, outdoor bedding and garden...

Women on the Flower Farm

Growth and opportunity in an evolving industry at Alexandra Farms By Teresa Schaffer For more than 60 years, the flower industry in Bogotá, Colombia, has empowered women to be independent, self-sufficient leaders in their communities and their homes. Before the 1960s,...

Influential Women in the Flower Industry

Meet seven exceptional women who have blazed trails in floristry, and learn from their inspiring stories. By Jill Brooke Look all around today, and you see so many women owning flower shops and floral design studios, as well as climbing the ladders in influence,...

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024

Your guide to marketing ideas, a social media template and other resources that you can use to generate enthusiasm—and sales—for this often under-promoted annual worldwide holiday honoring women and their contributions to society By Tonneli Grüetter International...

25th Annual “Picture Perfect Weddings Contest”

See the incredible floral creations that vied for Florists’ Review’s “silver jubilee” wedding design awards. By Nita Robertson, AIFD Sponsored by Alexandra Farms, Fitz Design, and True Client Pro A “picture-perfect wedding” refers to floral décor for a wedding...

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Women on the Flower Farm

Women on the Flower Farm

Growth and opportunity in an evolving industry at Alexandra Farms By Teresa Schaffer For more than 60 years, the flower industry in Bogotá, Colombia, has empowered women to be independent, self-sufficient leaders in their communities and their homes. Before the 1960s,...

Influential Women in the Flower Industry

Influential Women in the Flower Industry

Meet seven exceptional women who have blazed trails in floristry, and learn from their inspiring stories. By Jill Brooke Look all around today, and you see so many women owning flower shops and floral design studios, as well as climbing the ladders in influence,...

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024

Your guide to marketing ideas, a social media template and other resources that you can use to generate enthusiasm—and sales—for this often under-promoted annual worldwide holiday honoring women and their contributions to society By Tonneli Grüetter International...

25th Annual “Picture Perfect Weddings Contest”

25th Annual “Picture Perfect Weddings Contest”

See the incredible floral creations that vied for Florists’ Review’s “silver jubilee” wedding design awards. By Nita Robertson, AIFD Sponsored by Alexandra Farms, Fitz Design, and True Client Pro A “picture-perfect wedding” refers to floral décor for a wedding...

Free International Women’s Day Marketing Plan

Free International Women’s Day Marketing Plan

Our goal is to establish International Women’s Day as a significant occasion for honoring women through the tradition of giving flowers. March 8th, IWD, is an excellent opportunity to express our gratitude to mentors, teachers, friends, family, and all the...

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TRENDS

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“Eco-Optimism”

Garden Media Group’s “2024 Garden Trends Report” The 2024 report showcases seven trends for the...

Prom 2024

Everything you need to know to engineer an efficient and profitable prom season—and create a...

American Floral Trends Forecast 2024

A study of five major trends influencing floral design this year Anthologized by Tonneli Grüetter...

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DESIGN TUTORIALS

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Mother’s Day Brunch

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 For an...

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Pocket Boutonnières Made Easy

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...

Dazzling Duo

Dazzling Duo

Coordinating corsage and boutonnière for style-setting prom-goers Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD Presented by Reliant Ribbon The approaching prom season offers myriad opportunities for florists to show off their creativity and awareness of...

Eco-Friendly Suspended Arrangement

Eco-Friendly Suspended Arrangement

NYC floral designer Juan Villanueva shares a dramatic design idea that is considerate of the environment Floral design, photos and text by Juan M. Villanueva Villanueva Designs New York, N.Y. At Villanueva Designs, we often incorporate dramatic suspended floral...

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BUSINESS AND MARKETING

Event Rentals

Event Rentals

Diversifying your portfolio of services into the event-rentals segment can offer myriad opportunities for expanding your business and creating additional revenue streams. By Nita Robertson, AIFD Botanica International Design & Décor Studio Florists can diversify their...

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Retail Forecast 2024

Retail Forecast 2024

High interest rates and slower economic growth are expected to put increasing pressure on retail profits this year, but, on the bright side, many economists expect inflation to decrease to desired levels by year-end By Phillip M. Perry Fasten your seat belts, and...

Pricing for Profit

Pricing for Profit

Tips and strategies for establishing retail pricing structures that will ensure your business’s profitability and financial stability. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Effective pricing is essential for the success of your florist business. By understanding your costs,...

The Value of Floral Accreditation and Certification

The Value of Floral Accreditation and Certification

A look at the benefits of education programs offered by international, national, regional and state florist associations and organizations. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Education is a great pathway to advance in any career, and it is important for personal enrichment...

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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION

Bucket-list Floral Experiences

Bucket-list Floral Experiences

The top flower and garden shows, exhibitions, festivals and tours across the world that, once attended, will be among the highlights of one’s life. By Jill Brooke When thinking about bucket-list flower experiences, some obvious choices come to mind. However, there are others...

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Do You Have What It Takes for a Really Big Show?

Do You Have What It Takes for a Really Big Show?

Tips for creating an exhibit for the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, the largest horticultural event in the USA (this info also applies to participating in smaller flower shows in your area) By Jill Brooke It’s not a surprise that many florists dream about creating an...

Four Simple Steps for Long-lasting Valentine’s Day Roses

Four Simple Steps for Long-lasting Valentine’s Day Roses

By Terril A. Nell, Ph.D., AAF Research Coordinator at the American Floral Endowment (AFE) Professor Emeritus of Floriculture at the University of Florida Americans celebrate Valentine’s Day with gifts of flowers, candy, cards and more, creating the largest retail...

50 Must-attend Floral Events in 2024

50 Must-attend Floral Events in 2024

Education, inspiration, rejuvenation, relationship and connection building, exotic locales—national and international conventions and trade shows in 2024 offer something for everyone in the flower industry. The floral industry is blessed in many ways, and one of those...

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