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COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 Resources

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2020 Philadelphia Flower Show

2020 Philadelphia Flower Show

The Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event and features stunning displays by the world’s premier floral and landscape designers.

Nashville Lawn and Garden Foundation Recognizes Joe Smith AIFD

Nashville Lawn and Garden Foundation Recognizes Joe Smith AIFD

Please join the AIFD Foundation in Nashville when the Nashville Lawn and Garden Foundation dedicates the Joe Smith Floral Design Gallery.

Message from the National President

Message from the National President

As your Board of Directors begins to finalize and implement the recommendations of the strategic planning meeting, inclusion was a major focus for the future of AIFD – inclusion in everything that we do and a clear vision for success.

Chris Norwood AIFD Named Honorary Member by Garden Club of America

Chris Norwood AIFD Named Honorary Member by Garden Club of America

The Garden Club of America (GCA) named Chris Norwood AIFD, vice president at Tipton & Hurst in Little Rock, AR, as one of it’s distinguished honorary members for 2020. Members are professionals with established reputations in gardening, botany, conservation, education and design, who contribute their efforts to the GCA.

City College of San Francisco AIR Program Featuring:   Jennifer Lato AIFD, CFD

City College of San Francisco AIR Program Featuring: Jennifer Lato AIFD, CFD

The students in the Environmental Horticulture and Floristry Department at City College of San Francisco were delighted to have alumni Jennifer Lato AIFD, CFD present for them. Jennifer inspired the students with her wedding, event and corporate designs.

AIFD® Announces Registration is Open for 2020  Symposium “Vision” in Chicago

AIFD® Announces Registration is Open for 2020 Symposium “Vision” in Chicago

We are excited for designers from around the world to join us as we explore AIFD® Symposium 2020 Vision for Artistic Floristry. We have assembled a diverse collection of floral designers to share their passion in advancing the art and business of floral design.

Society of Chinese Members of AIFD Spends Christmas in Shanghai

Society of Chinese Members of AIFD Spends Christmas in Shanghai

On Christmas day of 2019, Society of Chinese members of AIFD spent a joyful and warm holiday with their members in Shanghai.

Body Flowers Fashion Show by the Society of Chinese Members of AIFD

Body Flowers Fashion Show by the Society of Chinese Members of AIFD

The Society of the Chinese Members of AIFD from China hosted a Body Flower Fashion Show at the 2nd “Exhibition Cup” to showcase the creative flair of members.

My Experience Decorating the White House

My Experience Decorating the White House

It all started with a Google search, “Who decorates the White House for Christmas?” and the rest was history… well almost! Actually, my Google search led me to WhiteHouse.gov, which I had to do a bit of searching to find more information, before I eventually landed upon the application to apply as a volunteer to decorate the White House for the 2019 holiday season.