The design to dream by or to party with, on this page is by Marco Appelfeller. He calls it a “richly coloured, garden style, vegetative arrangement in glass bottles with a frame of Midolini sticks set on a perspex tray.” Try it yourself on page 42.

Contents|September 2008

INSPIRATION

2 The top floral designers in Belgium gathered in an English Manor and gave it their ultra modern makeover.

10 STEP BY STEP LESSON: Murray Howell does a double take on Ivan Poelman's masterpiece.

12 Australiana: A procession of styes using Australian flora from Western Australian experts.

20 Hampton Court in London, England was the stage for floral design brilliance that has huge commercial potential.

tHE PROFITABLE FLORIST

24 In depth interview with Murray Howell, Te Puke Florist, New Zealand and a look around his new Tauranga florist shop, Greystreet Flower Company.

30 In depth interview with Lynne Miller of The Black Rose in Knutsford, UK and ideas from their display at the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park.

HAVE A GO!

36 Colin Straub adds another modern design for big spaces to your repertoire.

38 Trish Symons from Canada completes her final report on Ricardo Costa's visit to Toronto, Canada.

40 The class at Florrisant in Belgium make a floral design version of Dr. Dolittle's Pushmi Pullyu.

42 STEP BY STEP LESSON: German Master Florist, Marco Appelfeller is back with amazing mechanics that does require you to perhaps drink a lot of Vodka before you start!

44 STEP BY STEP LESSON: Dorothy Turner, from New Zealand, takes the classic horizontal design and gives it a very contemporary twist for you to try. Florist, Janet Rowe adds her own version with her interpretations.

REGULAR FEATURES

48 If you are quick, you still have time to win one of two Wedding books by UK Florists, Liz and Claire Cowling.

Back cover: 'The Profitable Wedding Florist' is your key to success and profit in the wedding industry.