Today, it’s just me here to encourage you in this season. Where ever you are, whether you’re covered up with brides and blooms or taking a season off, I want you to know that you’re valued, and that you are making a difference in your community. I have found that learning to breathe through any situation helps me focus and relax. So today, I encourage you to take a moment, close your eyes, and take a few deep, concentrated breaths. In….Out...In...Out. Now, go out there and deliver those beautiful bouquets and harvest those lovely blooms with dignity and grace -- and remember, we’re here for you, cheering you on! 

We will be taking off of our free content as we celebrate Independence Day here in America, but will be reposting some of our favorite podcasts each day. You’ll hear from Green and Gorgeous Flowers on Growing and Harvesting Practices, Incorporating Color Theory in Floral Design with Tinge Floral, Transitioning into a Floral Career with Kalin Scheick, and more! You can look for brand new free content beginning July 8! In the meantime, be sure to also check out the articles on How to Plant a Peony and Hanging Vines and Greenery on Any Surface on the Team Flower Blog. You also don’t want to miss the conversation with Suzanna Cameron of Stems Brooklyn as we talk about building and navigating team dynamics, or the discussion about sustainability in the floral industry with Ingrid of Tin Can Studios on Team Flower Podcast. You can also find video tutorials on creating a sculptural floral arrangement and core sustainable pricing philosophies.