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  • How To Make Money Working as a Florist

    Watch my free video where I evaluate florists’ revenue sources: how profitable, how difficult, barriers to entry, and more. Whether you are starting your business or looking to expand, this video will help you to decide what income streams are best for your florist enterprise.

  • My English Flower Adventure

    No country is more influential to horticulture than England. Come along for the adventure as I, an American florist, chronicle some floral highlights of my trip to the UK including the Columbia Road Flower Market, London flower shops, Kew Gardens and more!

  • Pro Tips To Make Your Flowers Last

    We all want our flowers to last as long as possible. The clock is ticking the moment the stem is cut. I have several pro tips to get the most out of your flowers! Download my free pdf to learn about sourcing, choosing varieties, and creating optimal conditions for floral longevity.

  • Summer Foliage

    Here is my list of top 10 summer foliages for bouquets. Foliage help to create the shape of the bouquet and create a natural appearance. Each include a picture and description of why they made the list.

  • Best Flowers for Drying

    I dry a lot of flowers in my shop for wreaths and bouquets. Not all flowers work dried. Pick the right blooms which hold their color and shape. Here is my list of my top 10 flowers to dry.

  • Large Urn Resources

    Join my newsletter to receive my breakdown of costs and materials to design a large urn. These materials were featured in my video - Design Your First Large Urn

  • Hairy Balls Zine

    Join my newsletter to receive my printable Harry Balls Zine. This single page, eight panel download has a fun and informative short story about the plant with images. There is also instruction with a link to a video demonstration on how to fold the document into a zine.

  • Cafe Au Lait Zine

    Join my newsletter to receive my printable Cafe Au Lait Zine. This single page, eight panel download has an fun and informative short story about the flower with images. There is also instruction with a link to a video demonstration on how to fold the document into a zine.

  • Carnivorous Plants Zine

    Join my newsletter to receive my printable Carnivorous Plants Zine. This single page, eight panel download has an fun and informative short story with images. There is also instruction with a link to a video demonstration on how to fold the document into a zine.

  • Fall Foliage

    Here is my list of top 10 fall foliages for bouquets. Foliage help to create the shape of the bouquet and create a natural appearance. Each include a picture and description of why they made the list.

  • Floral Genius Interview

    View my full interview with Stephanie from Floral Genius, the only American manufacturer of floral frogs. Stephanie talks about the origins and history of floral frogs in this flower fascinating discussion.

  • Guide to Foam Free Mechanics

    My guide to foam free mechanics describes eight tools and techniques to serve as a support structure for floral arrangements. In addition, this guide also addresses the hazards of floral foam and the benefits of alternatives.

  • How To Stop Overstuffing

    This free guide reveals simple tricks to create balanced floral designs that shine. Create arrangements that looked polished instead of packed. Download it now to master the art of creating more with less!

  • The Three H's of Mums

    The mums I use in my designs are nothing like the mass market sprays you'll find at a home improvement garden center. My farmers grow the three specialty H's. Read all about them in this guide.

  • Top 10 Grasses for Floral Design

    Grasses provide natural movement and unique textures for a dynamic element in my arrangements. Subscribe to get my top 10 grasses for floral design.

  • Top 10 Evergreens For Floral Design

    Evergreen foliage is key to my winter designs. Download my list of the best evergreens to add a variety of colors, textures and fragrances to your winter creations.