Floral Design News

“J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom” Keeps Flowers Top of Mind with Public

“J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom” Keeps Flowers Top of Mind with Public

“It’s hard to believe we are at Season 5 already!” notes J Schwanke host and creator of the public television (PBS) TV show “J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom.” “I’ve been involved with flower education to the industry my entire life – extending that reach to…

Half a year’s gone by….

Half a year’s gone by….

See updates from AIFD® president Todd Sweeden AIFD

AIFD Foundation Perspective: Impact by Brenna Quan AIFD

AIFD Foundation Perspective: Impact by Brenna Quan AIFD

Perspective, by definition, is “a particular attitude toward, or way of, regarding something; a point of view.” The AIFD Foundation launched Perspectives as a virtual platform for designers to express, to expand thought, and to inspire. Each invited designer is offered the opportunity to select…

We’re GROWING With Our Partners!

We’re GROWING With Our Partners!

Our yearly symposium could not be produced without the generous support of our industry partners. As anticipation builds for us to be together this July in Chicago, we checked in with some of our partners to see what they have in store for us. We’ll…

We’re GROWING With Our Designers!

We’re GROWING With Our Designers!

Every year at our Symposium, attendees are treated to presentations, demonstrations and workshops by the best of the best in the world! This year, when we gather in Chicago, it’ll be no different. Get a preview of what’s to come from these dedicated designers and educators, before we see them in action.

The North East Region & The Philadelphia Flower Show

The North East Region & The Philadelphia Flower Show

Submitted by Laurie Lemek AIFD The Philadelphia Flower Show which has been described as the “country’s most prestigious celebration of Flowers” is, indeed, the oldest and largest indoor Flower Show in the world, attracting more than 500,000 people!  The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) was founded…

We’re GROWING With Our Partners!

We’re GROWING With Our Partners!

Our yearly symposium could not be produced without the generous support of our industry partners. As anticipation builds for us to be together this July in Chicago, we checked in with some of our partners to see what they have in store for us.

We’re GROWING With Our Workshops!

We’re GROWING With Our Workshops!

The workshops at our yearly Symposium are some of the highlights of the week! In Chicago, the classrooms will be filled with experts to teach you everything from design to business.  Get a preview of what’s to come from these dedicated designers and educators, before we see them in action.

New CFDs

New CFDs

Congratulations to our new CFDs from March 2023 – May 2023

We’re GROWING With Our Designers!

We’re GROWING With Our Designers!

Every year at our Symposium, attendees are treated to presentations, demonstrations and workshops by the best of the best in the world! Get a preview of what’s to come from these dedicated designers and educators, before we see them in action.