Floral Design News

AIFD at The Great American Garden Party

AIFD at The Great American Garden Party

The 100th anniversary gala of the American Horticultural Society (AHS) was held in September 2022 at River Farms, a George Washington original farm, in Alexandria Virginia. AHS Is the oldest garden club in America. Over the past year, a handful of dedicated and committed leaders took it upon themselves to save River Farms from being developed into a townhome community, and after a long fight, they were successful in achieving this goal.

AIFD History

AIFD History

AIFD® history began in the mid-sixties, with creative floral designers coming together to watch programs featuring Buddy Benz, Tommy Bright and Sylvia Valencia. Education was limited to a group of accomplished designers reaching out for more.

East meets West

East meets West

You may be surprised to learn that painting and floral design have many striking similarities. Both art forms come in various genres and historical background in the design world.

Allen Beck: A GROWING JOURNEY

Allen Beck: A GROWING JOURNEY

Submitted by: Gerry Toh AIFD As an avid florist, Allen Beck started, as many of us did, at the bottom of the flower shop chain. As a driver, or flower processer. Hard work did not deter him and eventually, his love of flowers led him…

Spreading the Positivity of Flowers during the Pandemic Period

Spreading the Positivity of Flowers during the Pandemic Period

Dr. Solomon Leong, AIFD PFCI CFD and his team has been holding regular seasonal workshops with sunshine kids (cancer survivors) at the Children’s Cancer Foundations (CCF) since 2020 ranging from simple appreciation of flowers, basic floral skills, structure building and we have just completed the third program named “A touch of summer”.

Structural Difference Between the National and Regional Chapter Boards

Structural Difference Between the National and Regional Chapter Boards

Learn the differences in organizational structure between the AIFD® National Board of Directors and the Regional Chapter Board of Directors.

SAIFD Students Soar with Scholarships

SAIFD Students Soar with Scholarships

A PFDE Scholarship is awarded annually, by the AIFD Foundation, to recognize the incredible talent of the Overall Student Competition Winner. This scholarship covers the costs of PFDE up to $3,000. This year’s winner really knocked it out of the park! Kiara Benavides from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA was the well-deserving winner, thanks in part, to the guidance and leadership of her advisor Melinda Lynch AIFD.

Bring FFA to AIFD Virtual Workshop 2022 ‘Fun with Creativity’

Bring FFA to AIFD Virtual Workshop 2022 ‘Fun with Creativity’

For five FFA Teams from across the United States, the second “Bring FFA to AIFD Virtual Workshop,” hosted by the AIFD® Career Development Committee was a day to remember. The FFA chapters focused on this year’s theme of “Fun with Creativity” with design instructors, Lisa Belisle AIFD, Lesleighan Cravens AIFD, Sharon McGukin AIFD, and Julia Marie Schmitt AIFD.

Chapter Updates October 2022

Chapter Updates October 2022

See what the different chapters have been doing during the last few months and what is coming up next.

Arkansas’ Floral Association Celebrated with PASSION

Arkansas’ Floral Association Celebrated with PASSION

See some highlights from the Arkansas Floral Association’s 70th Annual Convention and Vendor Showcase. The theme was PASSION.