flower classroom: California allows flower shipments

Monday, March 23, 2020

California allows flower shipments

Corona Virus and the floral business

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48 stems of Garden Roses or more delivered to your door!

Dear Christina,

I would like to give you a brief update on things here at Florabundance. We are shipping flowers nationwide overnight via FedEx and GSO. Your box of flowers will be left at your door - no signature required.

I'm sharing with you part of the California Flower Growers & shippers email that went out.

The floral industry is considered "essential" and allowed to continue to operate - employees need to adhere to keeping social distance from one another. Flower farmers can continue to operate and Retail Florists can stay open with curbside and delivery services - again keeping a social distance from each other. Some have become very creative with sales and deliveries.

Please read our Governor's explanation page to the Department of Homeland Security Infrastructure designation.

Since it in unclear how long the coronavirus will continue to impact our state, we must treat important agriculture service industries with long-term goals in mind.

Governor Gavin Newsom and members of White House administration have stressed the responsibility employees have to continue important operations provided by industries considered essential. Food and Agricultural businesses, including cut flowers, are included under this status and exemptions for their employees to come to work are allowed.

"We know the Stay at Home Order in California presents some confusion and challenges for both employers and employees", said CSFA EVP Ann Quinn. "We are so thankful for the people who are continuing to serve the citizens of the state and country. We want to assure people that the California floral industry will continue to do our part".

At Florabundance the safety of our employees and customers is our top priority. We have limited our on hand staff and some are working remotely from home, but we are still shipping flowers daily! Our warehouse/office hours are currently 8am - 2pm and we are available by email almost anytime of the day.

Here is what you should know:

Because we are surrounded by many great flower farms we pick up flowers as needed. We are able to get locally grown flowers like we have been offering and the weather is great, so more local production is coming on. We just ask for your continued support to place orders of any size and please be flexible with substitutions if we have to make any. Let's hope things get better sooner rather than later and remember we ship FedEx and GSO in California. No signature required and we can ship to a home address if your business is closed.

We have posted this note on our website: and please follow our daily messages on Instagram.

We are still shipping fresh flowers nationwide overnight via Fedex Priority. Please be aware: due to disruptions as a result of controlling the COVID-19 virus spread, our cut flower availability may vary at time of shipping. We will contact you via email if your order is affected. If you have any questions, please email info@florabundance.com or your floral consultant directly. If you know of someone who is looking to source flowers please forward this news letter.

Please look on our website for the items that say California grown:

Locally grown flowers we offer and ship with a day or two notice:

Anemones

Large Cymbidiums stems

Stock
Snaps
Belladonna
Larkspur
Lisianthus
Green Trick Dianthus
Sweet William
Ranunculus
Waxflower
Eucs
Myrtle
Poppies
Lilies
Oriental lilies
Dusty miller
Scented Geranium
Olive
Sweet peas
Hellebores
Sage
Oregano
Mint
Dried Pampas
Bunny tail grass
Queen Anne's Lace
Orlaya
Bupleurum
Craspedia
Alstroemeria
Butterfly Ranunculus
Scabiosa
Sunflowers
Roses
Spray roses
Gerberas
Germinis
Ginestra
Genesta
Eriostemon
Foxglove
Fever Few
Sword Fern
Gardenias
Gardenia foliage
Bay leave
Camellia
Ivy
Cabbage
Garden roses
Garden sprays
Jasmine
Veronica
Cornflower
Nigella
Tweedia
Lilac
Foxtail
Curly willow
Date palm berries
Birds of paradise
Bird leaves

Please let us know what we can do for you and follow our posts on instagram and help spread the word about fresh flowers as part of our daily lives.

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns, we are here to help any way we can!

Our Holland Direct program is a great way to place last minute ( 3 days notice or more ) orders with many different flower varieties and spring bulbs are something to look at. Remember they are dealing with many challenges so when an order is placed and confirmed it can not be canceled. Delivery is included in the price and all orders are shipped via Fedex International to your door! If you have registered for this program in the past but never used this now is the time to do it. If you need assistance or a refresher on how the program works email us and we will email the instructions. Not signed up? Take a moment and fill out the Florabundance Holland Direct sign up form.

Place an order on Garden Roses Direct. Shipped directly from Columbia via UPS continue's . This is our farm direct program which ships 4 bunches of garden roses or more delivered to your door! If you would like to pick certain varieties put in a note with your order as long as David Austin roses are separately ordered from regular Garden Roses . Choose a Monday thru Saturday arrival. Delivery is included via UPS second day air. The garden rose prices are very competitive and the quality is super fresh! If you don't know what to buy choose assorted colors and use them in your fancier bouquets or vase arrangements.

We hope you, your staff and your family stay safe follow the social distancing instructions and we will get through this together and we are looking forward to a successful wedding and event season!

Thank You for your orders large or small our flower growers will appreciate it too!

Warm regards,
Joost Bongaerts
President/Owner

Florabundance, Inc.P.O. Box 12521296 Cravens Lane Carpinteria CA 93014

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3 Hour Fun Floral Experience for 2

Join the Beginner class that shares: How to design your flowers, keep your flowers FRESH longer, learn more about color combinations, and just " how we do it". You will go home with a beautiful floral design and 3 hours of fun with someone special. The class is by appointment for 2, Monday - Friday, some Saturdays at 10am or 3pm cost: $250.00 payable by Venmo or PayPal invoice use the contact form above to message me your appointment information text/phone 913-708-2988 see you soon! Christina

Floral Designer Training

Explore Floral Design

12 Days

10-6pm ( 1 hour for lunch)

84 hours hands on training

1 student -private training

by appointment....take the class 2-3 days in a row for 4-6 weeks, 12 consecutive days, or schedule 1 day for 12 months. We create together your time frame to learn floral design.

$4,800.00

A (re-fresh)new Products, containers, techniques & supplies to work and learn with. You will create a minimum of 45+ designs in these 12 days. All designs are yours daily to take home.

* Business Day add on day/class $ 150.00 ( good for students opening a home floral studio, flower shop, special event specialist).

( this class price is only for the EFD training)

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Christina Burton-Fox AIFD

floral artist & instructor

Raves & Reviews

I was looking for a refresher floral design class, where I could build on the skills I learned years ago and learn new skills, and that’s exactly what I found. Christina is a talented and knowledgeable floral artist and instructor who presents a well prepared curriculum. I was pleased with the abundance and variety of flowers we were given to work with, the tools we were given and the pleasantness of the classroom. The 12 day class I took is not an easy workshop style course. I was challenged and at times discouraged, but I learned so much and was delighted with many of the designs I was able to make with Christina’s instruction and guidance. She won’t let you off easy, and even asked a classmate to throw her design in the trash and start over(!) but I liked that, because I was there to learn and learn I did! She sometimes questioned my choices and placements when I was headed the wrong directions with a design but she didn’t give up on me or my designs. I also learned a great deal about the marketing and business side of the profession. I believe with hard work and ongoing practice this class could prepare a student like me to work in the floral industry. I have gained a connection with a world-known floral artist who is willing to offer ideas and advice in the future. I have benefited greatly from the resources Christina shared with us in the form of websites, email lists, floral design books and connections with wholesale houses. I would love to go back someday and take some of the specialized design classes she offers. The class was worth my time, effort and money. I would highly recommend it. Receiving my completion certificate at the end was very rewarding for me!
The flower classroom is a place to study serious floral design in a fun relaxed atmosphere. It is for those who want to become a professional florist to for those who just want to improve their designs for personal use. Tammy Ivy
Dear Miss Tina, I would like to tell you how much I enjoyed your class. It was such a wonderful experience. I had looked for such a long time to find a class where I could learn more about floral design. I could not have imagined a class such as yours! From flower processing to design elements; your teaching style allowed me to learn and understand so much more about this creative field. I am forever thankful to you. You have given me a great deal of insight into the floral industry, and opened my eyes to endless possibilities for myself. Thank you for sharing your gifts with others! Sincerely, Errica Parsons
Learning from Christina has been so helpful in so many ways. She is very willing to give good advice in order to help you achieve whatever your floral dream might be. After taking the 12 day basic floral design class I am happy to continue to invest in myself and take her 5 day advanced class also. At the end of the day, you go home with beautiful floral designs that you are also proud enough to give away. I feel blessed to have found her. Vicki Gayle
Anyone wanting to learn about floral design should enroll in the "explore floral design" series of classes. Christina's "Explore Floral Design " classes cover every aspect of floral design from the proper handling of fresh floral materials, the materials used in floral design,color and design theory,the mechanics of floral design as well as the "business of floral design. The course content is well organized. The studio setting is pleasant with more than adequate space and equipment. Christina supplies the clases with a wide variety of materials for studetn use. Group instruction is enhanced with a one-on-one guidance as needed. If you have an interest in floral design, you'll be glad you enrolled. Beth Ball
Christina knows flowers and the flower business! At the flower classroom she will teach you in an easy, laid back and practical style. Lee Ann
Christina I can't thank you enough for this wonderful experience with you at the flower classroom. I have grown so much professionally. I feel like a butterfly with new wings. :) I would love to continue to work with you and learn from you. You are the best! Lee Ann
Christina is an amazing instructor! What makes a great instructor? Competence in the subject , ingenuity & creativity, the ability to understand & work with people, the desire to share,give time & effort to support others in achieving high level skills. This defines Christina and the experience you will have as a student in her classroom's explore floral design class. Knowing nothing about handling fresh cut flowers,however I graduated after 10 weeks with a well-informed knowledge base, hours of practice at a newly acquired skill and a mentor for life!! Thank you, Christina from Sheryl Ewert (student)
Groupon/Awesome class. Will sign up for the next one soon!
Groupon/Great experience!
Groupon/It was worth the money just to take home your own arrangement of beautiful flowers.
Groupon/Christina M. Burton AIFD is an amazing instructor. Would consider further classes at flower classroom.
Groupon/Such a fun class. Beautiful flowers. Really learned alot about floral design and care for floral arrangements.
Groupon/Had a wonderful time with Christina, she is a great teacher and explains the art of arranging so I could understand. We all after her instructions were able to complete a beautiful bouquet to take home.
Groupon/The class was so educational and entertaining. Only 6 people can attend each session so you get hands on attention and instruction. The owner is very nice and is a great teacher. The project you leave with is beautiful.
Explore Floral Design class is a great way to learn the basics of floral design. Christina is an amazing teacher. I loved this class and am looking forward to taking her advanced classes. Shaina Jo Maag
Explore Floral Design class was wonderful. If you want to learn about designing flowers this class is a must. Christina breaks the content up into very managable pieces & continues to give suggestions on techniques to embelish your design. In the course you are exposed to all the greens and flowers that exist in the current market. Step out of the box and explore flower design. You will enjoy the class, Joyce Mc Mahon
What an exciting class. If you love flowers you will love this class and you will learn how to design flower arrangements. Christina is very helpful in showing you the "how to" to make beautiful flower arrangements that will please you and your friends. (explore floral design class) Mary Lou Heine
Christina, Thank you so much for being a part of this years Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Campaign. It's support like yours that makes our fight against blood cancers possible! The flowers were so beautiful!! Thanks again, Matt Seithel & Staff Man & Woman of the Year Event
I loved the Flower Classroom! I learned so much & had so much fun. She taught so many different designs and helped me understand deeper into the designs and that you can do so much with your designs. The class is above and beyond, I loved how many arrangments I took home with a vast array of flowers in them. Meagan McGarrah
Great Experience!! We were able to design with a wide selection of beautiful flowers, awesome opportunity. I'm very visual & loved watching you deign in demos to show how to add creative touches and take our design a step above. I learned much more than basic design, Thank you!! Cindy Heckman
Groupon/ The class was wonderful. I signed up with my mom and a friend with the intent of a ladies night out. The class was well structured, the establishment was very clean and the teacher was fantastic. I couldn't have asked for anything more.
Groupon/ Really enjoyed the class and would definitely visit the Flower Classroom again.
Groupon/ It was a wonderful class!! I had alot of fun, learned alot, and it ignited a desire to do more with FLOWERS.
Groupon/ Truly enjoyed my experience, learned much, and came home to redo my existing flower arrangements!! Definitely recommend the Classroom and the instructor!!

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