How to Make a Twisted Wire Wristlet for a Corsage
A twisted wire wristlet makes the wire part of the design instead of hiding it. A florist's guide to shaping the band, adding texture, and attaching flowers without overdoing it.
I'm the owner of Greenfield Flower Shop in Milwaukee, with more than 40 years of experience in the floral, wedding, and event business.
The Real Reason You Should Be Buying Flowers From A Florist
In today's marketplace, nearly everyone sells flowers. But here's the reason why you should be buying flowers from your local florist.
How to Build an Orchid Centerpiece That Lasts for Weeks
Build an orchid centerpiece around the whole plant instead of cut stems and it'll outlast the event by weeks. A florist's guide to hiding the pots, watering right, and choosing the vessel.
How to Get and Stay Connected to Greenfield Flower Shop
Social media is an important part of how we stay engaged with our customers, followers and friends. Learn the different ways you can stay connected with us online.
How to Make a Boho Cascade Bouquet That Actually Looks Wild (Not Messy)
A boho cascade bouquet looks effortlessly wild, but there's real structure underneath. Here's how to build one that holds up from the ceremony through the reception, using the right base material and flowers from the start.
Apply These Techniques To Improve Your Freeform Wedding Bouquet Designs
Freeform wedding bouquet design is a throwback to the oversized bouquets of the 1940's and 50's. And today it's back, bigger and better than ever. Designing bouquets like these is easy if you follow these tips.
Orchid Plants: Unusual Varieties That Are Super Easy To Grow
Orchid plants have exploded in popularity, Check out some of the more unusual, yet easy-to-grow orchids that are available today.
Do You Have What It Takes To Grow Houseplants Like A True Expert?
If you want to learn how to care for and grow houseplants, this video will turn you into a seasoned plant pro in no time. It's easy when you know these secrets.
Getting Married? Here’s Some Practical Money-Saving Wedding Advice You Can Use Now
If you are getting married and looking for some practical money-saving wedding advice you can immediately put to use (and who isn't), you might want to see this
Cyclamen Care – Easy Tips and Tricks You Can Use
Cyclamen are easy once you know what they're asking for: cool nights, water from below, and a real summer rest. A florist's guide to keeping one blooming year after year.
Blue Wedding Bouquet Ideas: Natural and Tinted Flowers That Actually Work
Finding naturally blue flowers is trickier than most brides expect. Here are my favorite natural and tinted options for building a blue wedding bouquet, from hydrangea and delphinium to dendrobium orchids.
Why the Future of Local Florists Remains Uncertain
As flower sales continue to slow down, does this signal the death of local florists?
How to Build an Orchid Terrarium That Actually Thrives
Standard orchids and regular potting soil are the two things that sink most DIY terrariums. Here's the florist's method for one that actually thrives, from bark to that all-important lid.
How to Build and Care for Open and Closed Terrariums
Terrariums confuse people because they treat every one the same way. A florist's guide to open versus closed terrariums, proper layering, and why less watering is almost always the right call.
Tulip Care: 7 Florist-Tested Steps for Longer Vase Life
Want to help your fresh-cut tulips last longer? Following these seven simple steps will do the trick.
How To Make A Cascading Calla Lily Bridal Bouquet
A step-by-step guide to making a cascading calla lily bridal bouquet, from wiring and taping stems to shaping the cascade. Includes flower selection, supplies, and tips from a working florist.
How to Make a Simple Lily Wedding Bouquet
Here's how to design a simple, yet stunning lily wedding bouquet. It's pretty easy once you know the secrets.
Are Blue Roses Real? What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Nearly every blue rose is a white rose that's been dyed. A florist's guide to how it's done, what to ask before you buy, and how long the color actually lasts.
Wedding Cost Estimator – A Free Planning Tool You Can Use
A free wedding cost estimator that pulls real local spending data by zip code, so you know what couples in your area actually paid before you start pricing anything out.
How To Arrange Calla Lilies in a Tall Cylinder Vase
Learn a dead-simple way to arrange calla lilies in a tall cylinder vase for a wedding or event centerpiece that looks far more expensive than it is.