Submitted by Laurie Lemek AIFD | Historian Committee Chair LOOKING AT OLD AIFD MEMORIABILIA? YOU MIGHT HAVE A TREASURE FOR US! The Historian Committee is in the process of creating an archive where our membership can store our information in an organized and accessible format…

Congratulations to all of the dedicated members taking office soon! They are about to embark on a new year of dedicated leadership to our institute!

The Nashville Lawn and Garden Show established the Joe Smith AIFD Floral Art Gallery in recognition of his years of service. In 2022, twenty-seven designers interpreted the theme of the show “Birds, Bees, Butterflies and Blooms.” AIFD Foundation Fund Development Chair Kevin Coble AIFD was in attendance to floral the entrance and participate in the festivities.

On the Symposium Main Stage we plan to celebrate and recognize some of the AIFD® educators who have inspired, encouraged, and nurtured some of our best designers. Please submit your story to help us select the AIFD® mentors who will be honored on stage at our celebration.  The future of floristry is dependent on the teachings of our finest AIFD® educators today.

The South Central Regional Chapter was beyond thrilled with the attendance at the Shining Through a Pandemic Event, held the weekend of March 12 – 13 2022. This was the first live and in person meeting in two years! 

The Hawaii Floriculture and Nursery Association (HFNA) recently joined the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources research and development program in creating a professional advisory team (PAT) made up of renowned floral designers from Canada, California and Hawaii.

Submitted by Gerard Toh AIFD CFD CCF A Designer’s point of view. It’s New Year’s Day 2022. I’m driving down a very dark Highway 61 on the way to Baton Rouge Airport at 4am in the morning. The plane’s taking me to meet with my…

Proms are back and wedding clients are requesting more unique floral adornments to wear. Find inspiration for these requests in this spread, featuring designs created by AIFD members from all regions!

On this trip to Las Vegas we are in a new hotel and new Symposium location. Read on for more information!

Have you heard the news?? The first 200 people registered for the ROOTS Symposium are going to receive one of the very popular ROOTS tattoos! Be one of the first 200 people to register for Symposium and receive an official ROOTS temporary tattoo! Join the…