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Ask Marginpar: A Glimpse Behind The Petals Â
Being a great floral designer is so much more than creating beautiful pieces. Â 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!Â
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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TAKE THE FLORAL ARCHETYPE QUIZ
Do You Know Your Floristry Super Power?
It's time to discover your Floral Archetype!
What would you say if we told you in the next 90 seconds we could reveal your biggest Super Power? – The one thing that's going to make you stand out in the crowd and show you your ...
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
