Chain of Life Network

The Chain of Life Network website features information on the scientific care and handling of cut flowers, flowering plants, bedding plants, and other floral crops, and focuses on improvement of quality and longevity of the floral product.

Florists' Review

The oldest and largest trade publication in the floral industry, and the industry’s only independent monthly magazine for the retail, design, and wholesale markets.

Oasis Floral Products

Online ordering from Smithers Oasis factory in Nuevo Laredo. Large selection of floral products at wholesale prices plus shipping.

Flowers &

A beautiful monthly magazine featuring inspiring floral design and news on the latest floral products.

Mexico's Flower Power

An indispensable resource for anyone interested in the flower growing business in Mexico. Interesting fact: Mexico only imports 2% of its marketable flowers.

Accent Décor

Great for inspiration. Features design focused vessels for the Floral, Event Planning, and Home Décor industries. Great “How-To” videos by professional designers.

Miscellaneous Resources

Learn more about floral design through these general and local resources.

My Modern Met

Nine artists who transform flowers into visually satisfying art arrangements.

Resources on YouTube

For the best YouTube videos by professional floral designers, look for...

• Hitomi Gilliam

• Kevin Ylvisaker (also does Oasis videos)

• Sharon McGukin (also does Oasis videos)

• J. Schwanke

• Accent Décor T2 (All videos are by professional designers)

• Paula Pryke

• Rene van Rems

Recommended Books

• The AIFD Guide to Floral Design

• Paula Prykes Floral School, by Paula Prykes

• Rene’s Bouquets, by Rene van Rems

• Fall and Winter Arrangements, by Ralph Null

• Sensational Bouquets, by Christian Tortu

• Living With The Seasons, by Bonnie Trust Dahan

• Christmas With Victoria, by Victoria Magazine

• Design School, by Florists Review Magazine

• Flower Arranging, by Teresa P. Lanker

• Modern Flower Arranging, by Talmage McLauren & Tersea Lanker

• Flowers For The Table, by Florists Review Magazine

• Flower Styling by Florists Review Magazine

• Jubilation Sympathy Flowers, by Randy Wooten​

• Floral Tributes by Florists Review Magazine