Flower Discoveries: Tips for Flower Family Kiddos

If you’ve been tuning in, you know that Jacelyn in on her way to becoming a cut flower grower. In this episode, you’ll hear her hard-learned lesson as she was using her moisture meter. You’ll also hear from Meagan and Janine about a couple of flower family activities for babies and toddlers. Kelly’s sharing a fun story from the beginning days of the TF team. Also, Amanda ate dahlias! Tune in to hear how they tasted!

Special Guest: Lacy Trunnell

Joining Kelly today is Lacy Trunnell. Lacy leads a small student run floral shop out of Red Bluff High School in Red Bluff, California. She offers both introductory and advanced floral design courses where students learn everything from the principles and elements of color theory to tools of the trade—and so many things in between. The advanced floral class even designs, markets, and prepares for local and school events throughout the school year!

Lacy is chatting about her special and unique teaching program and her amazing students! She’s training the next generation of floral designers and it is so exciting to hear about the work they’re doing. Hear from Lacy on what skills are necessary for beginning designers as well as the importance of duplication. You’ll learn how they’re navigating COVID as a school, and how you can participate! If you’re interested in joining Lacy in her endeavor to pour into the next generation, click the red chat button to inquire.

How to Become a Floral Designer

Okay, so what if you’re not a student in school and don’t have Lacy to teach you the ropes about becoming a floral designer? Myca is here to help! Myca is a Team Flower Member and owner of Whirly Girl Flowers, and she has several tips for anyone starting a floral business from the ground up.