In its 50 years, the Public Broadcasting Service has introduced Americans young and old to a slew of educational topics, including the drama, science, history, food, and home improvement. Now, flowers have joined the list. “J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom” explores various ways and reasons to incorporate flowers into daily life. Fourth-generation florist J Schwanke, …
Earlier this month, federal prosecutors charged dozens of wealthy parents, including prominent figures in law, business and Hollywood, with bribing college coaches and testing administrators to help get their children admitted to elite colleges. The scandal introduced the wider world to some truly brazen examples of corruption, such as doctoring athletic photos to pass kids …
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For the first time since 1985, Interflora World Cup – an Olympic-like event held every four to six years – made its way to the western hemisphere. The rare opportunity to catch the prestigious competition live without partaking in overseas travel drew hundreds of North American floral professionals and enthusiasts to the City of Brotherly …
On Valentine’s Day, about 70 students at the University of Florida gathered to celebrate love — specifically, self-love. At the heart of their event, called “Love Yourself Night”? Plants.
The Super Bowl, arguably one of the biggest live television events of the year, should draw an estimated 111 million viewers on Sunday. Seizing on an occasion that draws people together (minus, perhaps, a few thousand Saints fans this year), the Memorial Day Flowers Foundation will share photos and names of fallen military heroes on …
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On Sunday, January 20, Botanical International Design Studio in Tampa, Fla., celebrated 30 years in business by showing off what the company does best: throwing one heck of a party.
When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, I’m typically very cliché. Like the masses, I always want to, well, “reduce in mass.” But at 22 weeks pregnant, I know weight loss is simply an absurd goal right now. Instead, I’m focusing on growing my brain. (And my baby — obviously.)
On Monday, December 17, most shops throughout New York City sported a very similar aesthetic: evergreen boughs, twinkling lights, shiny baubles, snowflakes, etc. But not Maison Gerard. The high-end furniture atelier and gallery featured a decidedly tropical vibe for “Passion, Petals, and Purpose,” an event hosted by Designer Cut Flowers, a Miami-based importer of premium …
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Earlier this month, thousands of fans of PBS star P. Allen Smith learned the value of fresh product for holiday decor, and how to transition designs from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Georgia-based floral educator Sharon McGukin, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, joined the gardening and lifestyle expert at his home, Moss Mountain Farm in Roland, Arkansas, for an …
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It’s easy to take for granted the beauty and interest of a flower shop’s operations when you experience it every day. For outsiders, your design room and cooler can seem pretty magical.
In its 10th year in business, Strider, the online marketing company founded by fifth-generation florist Ryan Freeman and his wife, Janis, continues to evolve. Last month, Strider became a certified automated marketing agency.
Were you among the throngs admiring the lush arches of greenery and garden roses at Meghan and Harry’s wedding last May? In late September, Tampa, Florist florist Ian Prosser, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, traveled across the pond to train with royal wedding florist Philippa Craddock and her assistants.
