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Ask Marginpar: A Glimpse Behind The Petals  

Being a great floral designer is so much more than creating beautiful pieces.  Here at Learn Joseph Massie we care about where our flowers come from and are fascinated by every part of the process.

"Ask Marginpar” is a brand new video series from one of our favourite flower growers that gives you an insider’s look at the wonderful world of flowers! 

Join Marginpar's floral investigators, as they explore everything from new varieties of flowers to the science of cultivation.

  • Discover every part of the process from the soil to the packing room.
  • What makes a great quality flower?
  • How placing people at the heart of growing benefits the stems you get to design with.

Get ready to learn, be inspired, and experience the beauty of flowers like never before.

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Sustainability and the Everyday Florist Nov 06, 2025

Image - from Everyday Elevated


The word sustainability gets used a lot in floristry these days. You hear it everywhere, in conversations about mechanics, sourcing, packaging, marketing, and social media.  And while all of those things matter, I think there’s a bigger conversation we need to have ...

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Seasonal Styling: The Mini Pumpkin Arrangement Oct 18, 2024

Image - The mini Pumpkin Arrangement


Autumn is the season of transformation, not just in nature, but in our homes too. The crisp air, vibrant colours, and abundance of seasonal blooms offer the perfect inspiration for creating floral designs that bring warmth and charm to any space.

In our lates...

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Home Florals : Repurposing Old Containers Oct 04, 2024

Image - The Spring Candle Planters from Flower Class


Flowers in the home space, is such a passion project of ours.  Whilst I spend a great deal of my time in the professional arena of floristry, I fully enjoy encouraging creative projects for sheer joy, pleasure and passion at home too.

If you'd...

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3 Ways To Scale Sustainably Apr 15, 2024

 

Here at the Joseph Massie Studio, we have always dreamed bigger, gone for bigger and achieved bigger.  And our passion for sustainability has helped us do all of that just a little better too.  

If you struggle with GOING BIG - If you'r fearful of installations : luxe archways, floral clouds, ga...

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The Cyclamen Wreath Tutorial Dec 08, 2023

As a member of Flower Class, you’ll gain access to new lessons every month, business strategies, and live coaching calls - all designed to help you succeed with flowers.


It's the most wonderful time of the year...  A time when us floral designers are in demand as people dream to adorn their own f...

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Discovering Marginpar Aug 04, 2023

If you’ve ever felt unsure about where to begin, First Steps with Flowers was made for you. You’ll gain the skills to start creating with confidence from day one.


At Joseph Massie Studio, flowers hold a special place in our hearts; they are not just our business but also the source of our creativ...

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Ever wish someone would write all your emails for you so that you can get back to the things you love ...  LIKE FLOWERS?

Let me lighten your workload with this free collection of five essential email templates designed to help you efficiently tackle some of the most common - AND time consuming administrative tasks us floral designers get distracted by. In this helpful guide, I share with you the exact email templates I use within my own business to communicate professionally, keep my busy days better organised and claim back my precious time for a life filled with greater balance and ease.

Download five essential email templates for :

How To Apply For Freelance Work
How To Build Connections And Relationships
How To Book The Bride
How To Send A Winning Proposal
How To Keep The Door Open