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Combining Real and Artificial Flowers
ByMary Crozier May 26, 2021June 3, 2021

Everyone probably already does this, but I am just recently discovering the flexibility one has with combining both real and artificial flowers in floral arrangements. When I think of all those years of being a purist on fresh flower arrangements, combining fresh and artificial really makes sense. Faux flower quality is significantly better than ever….

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Arranging Flowers
ByMary Crozier August 6, 2017August 6, 2017

When I was in 11th grade I worked over the Christmas holidays at our local florist, Johnson Flowers and Gifts in Norwich, Connecticut. In hindsight, I wish I had paid more attention to the ins and outs of flower arranging, but being 17, I’m sure I was more interested in boys vs. blossoms. Over the…

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Happy February!
ByMary Crozier February 1, 2017January 23, 2023

To celebrate the beginning of February, I decided to purchase some roses before the prices increase 3x for Valentine’s Day. It’s the Connecticut Yankee in me. I also bought some red carnations. I think carnations are considered inferior to other flower types, which is unfortunate. A few years ago I used roses and carnations…

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