The Flower Lovers' Podcast

Wanna join FLOWERSCHOOL? CLICK HERE to enroll.     Ep. 7: 10 People Who Would Really Like FLOWERSCHOOL, + All The FLOWERSCHOOL Details The following is the actual PODCAST SCRIPT. Hey there friends and welcome to Episode 7, all about Flowerschool and whether or not it’s right for you. Today you’ll learn: -Who I’ve created this flowerschool for and why  -The Flowerschool Details, how it works, when it starts, the investment, how you can purchase it, + how you can find out more about it -The names of all the modules and their corresponding lessons…keep in mind that a module is like a topic or section of learning…and the lessons fall under that so we stay organized with submodule or lessons.   -What you can expect in each lesson  -How a Materials List with Live Links can save you time and energy and help you get through your flower school lessons with ease  -What’s included along with the price  -How I see people using this online resource  -What flowercoaching is and how you can get some for a great price  -By the end of this, you will be able to determine whether or not flowerschool is for you now   Let’s begin!!!    Who I’ve created this flowerschool for and why   Who is this for? Could it be you? This school is for those of you who want to learn how to create floral designs for home, family, parties or special events, dances, or even the office. It’s for people who want to use flowers somewhat regularly at their home. I made a list of some specific situations that prospective students might be in.    This class is for: The creative person who wants to master another craft. In general, creative people like to get good at many creative things….like cooking, and knitting, and scrapbooking, and making jewelry, and painting….and add flowers to that list. If you are a self-identified creative and you are ready to get really good at flowers…come on board. This class is for you. The crafty, helpful, volunteer mom or dad who wants to know how to create cute floral bouquets for teachers, or make the kids corsages and bouts for dances. This is the person that often donates their time and talents to others…whether it’s your kids school activities, or in a church group…or some place like that. You have the time and energy to be that person…the one who makes everything just a little bit better with your positive energy, attitude, and talents. You want to make centerpieces for the teacher’s thank you dinner, or you want to host a church or school fundraiser at your house where everyone makes floral bouquets to take home. If that’s you, this is an awesome place for you.  The person that doesn’t feel creative or crafty, but wants to learn HOW TO choose flower combinations for their home…the person who wants to awaken the creative part of them that maybe hasn’t been awake for awhile. And you know why I say that??? Because flowers and plants are for everyone. They are a gift…and everyone is invited to have them. EVEN IF YOU DON’T FEEL CREATIVE. You are invited to be here and I’m just gonna love you up with creative, can-do energy.  This online flowerschool is for the party host that loves flowers, and loves to have flowers at their events. Maybe you host book club, or bible study, or the Pampered Chef party. Or maybe you host “Make-Up Artist Night” or maybe you host your neighborhoods gourmet dinner club, or maybe it’s your Sunday Night Family Gathering. Whatever your hosting…if you love having flowers at your party…and you want it to get a little bit easier, and you want to learn more about the HOW, this is SO the place for you.  Now…some of you are wondering…is this class for actual florists? Or soon to be florists? Or people that want to work in a flower shop? And my answer is this: It could be. The things I am teaching in this particular set of flower classes are many of the same skills I needed to open my own flower shop when I was 27 years old. I had attended an in-person flower school before I started my shop….and after that, I was so inspired to create for my shop. Many of the design techniques I teach in this online flower school are the design techniques I used to start and run my flower shop. So…if you are a beginner florist, and you want some inspiration…this could be a place for you. But it’s not geared towards you. It’s geared towards the everyday consumer of flowers.  If you are a brand new employee or want to get hired at a flower shop, this course might be really helpful. It’s not formal. Meaning, I’m not teaching the principles of design in a formal manner. Additionally, I’ll be teaching a bit about how to incorporate flowers into home decor. Like the module on “Styling your Spring/Summer Cloche”. If you work at a shop that has that style…that uses Cloches (which is a bell shaped glass) that might be helpful to you, especially if you will be working in a shop to create vignettes. Kind of like….This flowerschool is for the 15 year old who wants to get a job at a flower shop…and wants to get a little training before they apply!!!   One thing I’ve been asked is Hey…would this be a good course for my crafty creative teenager….And yes…this course, at least the corsage and boutonniere portion, might be perfect for your creative teenager that wants to make their own corsages and boutonnieres for dances or parties. It’s one reason I offer the corsage and boutonniere module as a separate class for single purchase. Ok then…what about a DIY wedding? What if I wanted to do a DIY wedding?  Well…this course would be a good first step. DIY wedding is pretty big decision. I rarely suggest the family do their own flowers so this question is pretty loaded. I have a lot more to say about this. So yes, the things in this class would set you up with the techniques to do a certain type of wedding bouquet, specifically a European Hand-Tied Bouquet…but do I recommend doing your own wedding flowers? Not so much….It really depends.  Another group of people that might like this course is Interior Designers. Now..the work we do here is smaller scale, but if you are an interior designer and you want a beginner design course full of ideas, inspiration, and lots of HOW-TO…you might like it inside FLOWERSCHOOL. I think you’d especially like the modules on Hand-Tied Bouquets, Styling a Cloche, Creating Your Own Signature Design, Crate Design, Hana-Kubari Design…and all the detailed learning in the middle. Most often interior designers are so good at scale, and combinations, and knowing your favorite products and what they do for you and your clients. The flowers are usually frosting on the very delicious cake you baked….so if you want to learn a little more about flowers…join us. I think interior designers who want to learn more about flowers would find this really helpful. Fair warning…this is not big scale. It’s kind of 101. At some point, if there is interest, I would create a course specifically for interior designers with some bigger scale pieces. But for now, if you just need a starter flower course, you might like this one. Lastly, this course is for the person who just wants entertaining to be a bit easier. We’ll talk about ideas and give ideas for entertaining, especially as we get closer to the Holiday Season. If that’s you, this might be a good course for you.   Ok…did you find yourself in any of those places? I hope so!   One thing I want to mention is about plants. If you are a plant lover out there and you’re wondering if this is a solidly "planty" course, I’ll say this.   I love plants, and am currently in plant collection mode. I use them in design work often. Most modules and lessons include the use of 1-2 plants, and some modules include more than that. But this course is not about growing indoor or outdoor plants. It does include USING them well and outfitting your home plant collection with plants that will serve you well in your floral design projects…whether we’re talking corsages and bouts, or centerpieces, or crates, or holiday tablescape design, or creating your signature design style. Plants are used in all of these…and we will talk about and suggest plants that would be great for your collection, but this is not a plant class focused on growing plants. That being said, in module one, corsages and boutonnieres, I did use 7 different plants in that module. And plants are definitely part of the discussion in this course. So...this online flowerschool has been brewing for awhile now. During Covid, I did lots of online teaching in the form of a membership where students would show up live online every first Wednesday of the month. I would do a pre-determined floral design or project, students would watch, ask questions, have discussion, and then go make their own. They would occasionally share their work in our FB group, where we could chat and share about all things floral.  It was lovely.  Being able to connect during Covid online, around flowers was awesome.  It felt so good to share, talk, design, connect and help people who wanted to know more about floral design. That membership lasted for about 18 months, at which time we had some kid health stuff here and my energy was required elsewhere for a bit.  Since then, many of the people from the flower membership, then called “Flowers at Home” membership have contacted me to share what they now feel confident making. They send images of centerpieces, and party flowers they have done for special occasions and events…they are proud of what they’ve done. It reminded me how awesome it feels to get a little bit of momentum on a creative project and execute it. Most people just want a bit of help…they don’t need a ton. It’s likely that most of you listening have a love for flowers and/or plants and want a little inspiration…and the how to. The how to is really powerful.   Many of them have said, if you ever do any other flower teaching, please contact me. I’m sure some of them will join us for this course.   So…when does this start?   The first day official day flowerscho

Hello Flower Friends! Welcome to Episode 6. The May Flower Report + Cute Shop Highlight: Duluth Studio Market 🌸 The purpose of this episode is to let you know which flower stems and plants are out there…what’s available now, what you can find and where, what to look for and why. I'm also going to tell you about a pretty little shop in Duluth, MN called Duluth Studio Market. They carry locally handmade pots, plants, vases, dried flowers, art, jewelry, home decor, and more. In this episode you'll learn: The latest flowers you can find out there in the floral universe, what I purchased and why. What I believe about flowers that are "IN" and flowers that are "OUT". What Star-of-Bethlehem Plant is and why you might like it. About my calla lily plant experiment. Why I got dried lavender. 💜 Why the topic seems to be corsages + boutonnieres.  Why I don't currently use a floral wholesale warehouse. A cute North Shore Shop worth the drive when you visit Duluth, MN. Which flowers and plants currently available work well for corsages + boutonnieres. (Hint: Mini-phalaenopsis orchid plants 💕)   And a bonus: If you're a florist, I've got a simple idea that could improve your bottom line. 💰   That's all flower friends! Enjoy! 🎧🎧🎧   Links to Places Mentioned in this Episode: Duluth Studio Market, Duluth, Mn Instagram: @duluthmarket Moonmarket, Duluth, Mn Instagram: @themoonmarket Wild Hollow Farm, WI Instagram: @wildhollowfarm Gildersleeve Pottery (no public link or website) Birch Tree Pottery Mount Royal Market, Duluth, Mn Cub Foods, Duluth, Mn Trader Joes, Multiple Locations, Mn Hobby Lobby, Duluth, Mn _____________________________________________  Rate and Review: Help Other Flower People Find This Podcast If this episode was helpful, please rate + review the podcast at Apple Podcasts. It makes a big difference when we receive 5-Star ratings and written reviews. Thank you!

Ok, gang, Welcome to Episode 5. The April Flower Report + Spring Behind The Scenes 🌸 The purpose of this episode is to let you know which flower stems and plants are out there…what’s available now, what you can find and where, what to look for and why.  I’m also going to let you in on the behind the scenes “what’s happening at my house”...because I'm always thinking ahead and preparing for the next floral project. It might help you think ahead too!   Today’s episode has a very special kind of cheat sheet…and it’s for my creative loves out there. The ones who love to doodle and sketch and write when they learn.  There is TREMENDOUS value in writing and doodling while you learn or receive scientific information. It's a cheat sheet/doodle page. You can find it at: www.angstocke.com/episode5doodlesheet People who doodle or take "visual notes" remember more, are more able to focus on the topics at hand and generally enjoy the lesson more. So there you go!!! ENJOY! (Yes, I was a science teacher. ✏️)   In this episode you'll learn: Which bowl of flowers will last you from now until OCTOBER! Which specialty orchid you might want to purchase now to start your orchid collection Which 3 flowers you want to find in the next 6 weeks so they don't go "out of season" Which cute bulb flower is a must have, at least once, this spring  Which common fresh cut stem is starting to show up "differently" these days, and how you can use it in a fresh, new way  You'll also hear: Where I got the cutest nest EVER The number of floral and plant places I've been to in the last month The 8 items I'm gathering for my Spring Porch Pots 2 simple organizing projects to get ready for "flower season"  That's all flower friends! Enjoy! 🎧🎧🎧   Links to Places Mentioned in this Episode: Trader Joes, Edina, Mn Bachman's, Bloomington, Mn Harvest Home, Wayzata, Mn Tonkadale Greenhouse, Minnetonka, Mn Hobby Lobby, Duluth, Mn www.orchidweb.com   Rate and Review If this episode was helpful, please rate + review the podcast at Apple Podcasts.  It makes a big difference when we receive 5-Star ratings and written reviews. Thank you!             

Welcome to Episode 4, Three Flower "Things" I Really Want You to Know How to Do!!  (For a Good + Flowery Life) In this episode I share my HOPES and DREAMS for you as a flower community. 🌸 There are 3 things I want you to easily know how to do. All 3 involve flowers. All 3 will help you BE better at flowers. Here they are: 1. I want you to have your very own SIGNATURE DESIGN, that you get really good at, can do over and over, and are set up to create easily. ✂️🌷 2. I want you to know how to make a EUROPEAN HAND-TIED BOUQUET. It's an absolute staple for flower people. And even if you don't yet feel like a flower person, but you want to be a flower person....this is for you. If you learned just one thing, this would be my suggestion. ❤️ 3. I want you to GET REALLY GOOD AT DESIGNING TRAYS with multiple fresh/dried/home decor elements for table centerpieces. You can use trays for many things...including solving some design challenges you might have in your home. Trays are one of my "secret" tricks for seasonal decor with florals. It's an economical way to create a new feeling centerpiece each season.🌱 Episode 4 also includes some signature design homework + tray homework. From beginner to advanced...there is homework for everyone! ✏️ Enjoy!❤️ Note: I mention my upcoming F L O W E R S C H O O L in this episode. Doors open Spring, 2023. Stay tuned!

Welcome to Episode 3: Prom Corsages + Boutonnieres: Can I Just Do Them Myself? In this episode, Ang gives you all the info you need to decide if now is the time to start doing your own corsages and boutonnieres. Whether for Prom, or Sweetheart, an anniversary, or a friend's big day. Hear a little bit more about what actually goes into making corsages + boutonnieres, so you can decide if it's time for your to be the resident corsage + bout maker!  You'll learn 10 different flowers, and 5 different greens that work well for corsages + bouts.  You'll learn what steps actually need to be taken, in order, to do a great job at corsages + bouts. You'll learn when NOT to offer to do the corsages + bouts. You'll leave this episode with a good handle on whether or not making corsages + bouts is the right next DIY flower project for you. Grab your cheatsheet below ⬇️ for Episode 3 and let's figure out if this DIY flower project is right for you!    Episode 3 Cheatsheet/Flowerguide ---> Click here for the most beautiful cheatsheet you ever did see!   BONUS Links to DIY Corsage Making Tools + Products Need some materials? Here's a slick list to some things you might need. Floral Knife (Ang's FAVE hook knife...cuts like BUTTAH) Ribbon Scissor (Also, cuts like BUTTAH) Fiskars 2 pack Flower Snips (cuts flowers) Wristlets (Inexpensive Elastic) Wristlets (Snap Bracelet) Wristlets (Fancy Rhinestone!) Corsage + Bout Making Combo Pack with Wires, Pins, Tape, + More Corsage + Bout Boxes (With Cute Scalloped Edge!) Lastly...it's kind of boring but you do want a Corsage and Tape Heavy Duty WIRE CUTTER. 🤷‍♀️ There you go, lovelies.  Get yourselves to the fabric store to pick out your ribbon...they have lots there. Or, find your fave flower shop!!! They have GREAT corsage + bout ribbon.    A very FAQ: (A VERY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION) If your question is: "Hey Ang, is it cheaper for me to do these myself?" My answer is: Ummmmm...if time is money to you...NO. It really depends how many you are making and what you flowers/greens/tools you already have. Making one set...(one corsage and one bout) will likely not save you much money unless you already have all the tools, have a lot of time on your hands, and absolutely love this stuff. If you're making 5 sets...maybe. You need time, you need tools, you need to be willing + you need some good flower energy. If that's you...you'll probs save some money. 💰💰💰 But the DIY peeps aren't usually here to save the money. You lovelies are here because you LOVE it. It brings you JOY to create, make, build and design. If that's you, go for it. Enjoy. Have fun.  And maybe do a couple practice ones, just for fun. ✂️💃  GOOD LUCK, LOVELIES!!! 🌸   Note: As an Amazon Affiliate, I may receive a small commission should you choose to purchase products from any Amazon Links I’ve provided.   

Hey there flower people. Welcome back to The Flower Lover’s Podcast, or if this is your first episode, just WELCOME IN!   Episode 2: The March Vase Episode: Two Vases + One Grey Stone Rabbit Planter You’ll learn: -That moving forward, we’ll have shorter episodes so you can get focused and stay on track. (It’s possible the first episode was fairly ambitious!) -My 3 step process you can use now to set the stage for getting good at vases -About 2 vases I really like for Spring flowers now + all about each vase -Where you can take a fun, easy, casual flower class (filmed right in my own kitchen!) (Hint: It’s right here→www.angstocke.com/tuliptraining)   And, you’ll learn about one darling rabbit planter.    You’ll hear: -How easy and do-able creating in these vases can be. -5-6 reason why I like each one, and why YOU will like each one -Why you might want to plan a Spring Brunch for your Besties -Specific ideas for what to do with these containers at your own home. -4 reasons I really love that grey stone rabbit   You’ll want to:  -Get these vases and start doing your floral designs right now!  -Leave work early and get to the tulip store! -Host a spring brunch for your favorite people, complete with florals! -See the images at @angtheflowerteacher on Instagram for visuals + inspo.   You’ll also learn: How to use the ALL AROUND SMALL CLEAR GLASS CUTIE vase in spring: 5 tulips.  Blooming plants at your house…cut a couple blooms. Hellebore. Jasmine.  3 roses with seeded eucalyptus One sitting gerber daisy. 3 gerber daisies. And a simple one….filled with mini-mums or blue thistle to create a tiny texture ball.   How’s that?  You’ll learn 2 vases. ✅✅ You’ll fall in love with one rabbit.❤️   LINKS Mentioned in Episode 2 Clear Glass Cute Chubby Cylinder→ https://amzn.to/40b8qXP All Around Small Clear Glass Cutie Vase from JoAnn Fabrics → https://www.joann.com/bloom-room-3x3-glass-vase/17385436.html Grey Stone Rabbit Planter→https://amzn.to/3ySteaP Also available at Michael’s (but sold out there at the time of this recording!)   Gently suggested flower homework: ✏️ For the people who are here for simple inspiration and are already floral experts….I’m thinking your homework is figuring out what’s the best date for the spring ladies brunch. And deciding what you’re going to serve! And deciding what color tulips to get. For the people who are a little newer to the flower world, you want to start practicing…and you wan’t to get better at vases, and this probably sounds do-able. So for you guys…your gently suggested homework is to get one of the vases I’ve discussed above and just begin. And it doesn’t have to be perfect. Mostly, I want you to get the cylinders as inexpensively as you can, and then get 2 bunches of tulips. Then…if you really want to feel like you’ve gotten some teaching…watch the tulip training. I’ve mentioned it before. It’s at www.angstocke.com/tuliptraining. It’s casual. It’s for the everyday flower lover.    I feel like I’m sending you all off into the world right now to go make the flowers. And if that’s what’s happening, have fun everyone!!! And be gentle with yourselves if this is new for you. We want this to feel good. We want this to be healing and helpful. This is a no stress zone…so whatever level you want this flower learning To be at…have it be there. Do what feels good to you. JUST BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!    Until next time, happy flowering!!!! 🌸   Tune in next week for more flower goodness and learning. If this podcast was helpful to you, and you know someone else who would benefit from the flower learning that’s happening, please SHARE this podcast with them. You can send them the link to this episode right from your phone!   Note: As an Amazon Affiliate, I may receive a small commission should you choose to purchase products from any Amazon Links I’ve provided. I am not currently a JoAnn Fabrics Affiliate. 

Welcome to The Flower Lovers' Podcast! This is Episode One: Introduction + March Flower Report I'm so happy you're here!! If you're looking for fresh flower inspiration, hints, tips, and some basic flower instruction...you're in the right place. This podcast has been designed with the everyday flower lover in mind. If that's you, read on. Here's what you'll learn in today's episode: What the podcast will be all about, and how it will be organized Why a florist with 23 years of floral experience is sharing all the back room flower secrets right here! 10 different fresh spring flowers that I recommend to all my friends, where you can get them, why I like them and what they can do for you (so you can get really good at Spring flowers!) 5 different plants to buy now, and why.  I teach the basics fore each plant, shares why I like them, and describe multiple ways you can use each one. Tricks for keeping your flowers fresher, longer (Including what to do when your hydrangea stems "deflate").  Design ideas + inspiration + can-do flower energy!!! One of my favorite vases, why it's a favorite, and where to get it now How to be efficient, organized so you can design with ease    Get the Free Cheat Sheet for this episode now: www.angstocke.com/flowersepisode1   LINKS mentioned in Episode 1: Free tulip class online → www.angstocke.com/tuliptraining Clear Glass 5x5 Cylinder from Amazon --> Click here Clear Glass 5x5 Cylinder also from Amazon --> Click here Cute tiny vase → https://www.joann.com/bloom-room-3x3-glass-vase/17385436.html Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/angtheflowerteacher/ Trader Joes → www.traderjoes.com  Plant care → www.thespruce.com What would you like to learn? What floral questions would you like me to answer? Send me a note.Ang’s Email —>hello@angstocke.com   **This page contains Amazon Affiliate links, meaning I receive a small commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no cost to you.