Flower Discoveries: Protecting Yourself While Processing Florals

We’re back with some flower discoveries! This week, Jesse is sharing a tip from Team Flower Member Jennifer Kosinski about the importance of wearing gloves when you process or design with flowers. (Jennifer wrote a blog about this, too! You can find it here.) You’ll even hear Kelly and Amanda’s go-to gloves—fox gloves and mud gloves, respectively. We’re also talking about recycling and sustainability—and how we can each practice this in small ways to make a big impact.

We don’t need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly. —Ann-Marie Bonneau

Guest Interview: Christin Geall

Christin Geall joins us on this episode! She is a Canadian floral designer, writer, gardener, photographer, and author of the book Cultivated: Elements of Floral Style (Princeton Architectural Press, 2020). Her writing and floral work focuses on the intersections of nature, culture, and horticulture.

We’re diving into the book with her today—from how she was inspired to what’s inside, and more! She’s also sharing some helpful professional tips on lighting and tools for photographing flowers. You’ll hear about the impact of the floral community on Christin’s life and what she believes makes the floral industry so special. Be sure to find Christin online @cultivatedbychristin.

How to Avoid Being Ghosted as a Floral Pro

Have you ever been ignored by a potential client? Shania is back on the podcast to tell us how to use floral client consultations to avoid being ghosted. You’ll get tips on conducting consultations, utilizing Pinterest, and so much more. Tune in to hear the key for avoiding “Ghost Brides!”