That's how I started! By watching your "Back to basics" It gave me confidence to do the church floral arrangements when the previous person left. I've probably watched every single video! Thank you so much!
@felymessick72056 сағат бұрын
Thank you for your educational post.
@donnabauerofbrilliancebyde117811 сағат бұрын
Is your foam free of poisons? Here in the USA those flowers do not grow in the gardens at the same time. Do they in your country or are you buying from the store
@sharondower11 сағат бұрын
Hi there, thanks for watching one of my videos. Unfortunately no foams are free of toxins, not even the environmentally friendly versions. I'm in the UK and most of these flowers are from local supermarkets because the tutorial is to help arrangers learn floral design if they don't have access to a florist shop or don't grow their own. You'll find a range of educational videos here, explaining about all the different methods of construction, different foam, wire netting etc. you'll also find lots of information about sustainable arranging, locally grown and imported blooms. Great to see you on the channel and actively participating in the comments section.
@ctpingcrКүн бұрын
Sharon. I love it. Thank you for inspiring me how to use less flowers but still can make a big arrangement. And the tips to cover the oasis. ❤
@sharondowerКүн бұрын
You are so welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching
@josephinegould1720Күн бұрын
It’s too hot here to do anything much today so thought I’d see if there was anything new on your channel and this video was there to watch, missed it last year. What a fabulous design, love green and white, it’s made me feel nice and cool, and lucky me I have plenty of strelitzia leaves and aspidistra so will have a play with something like this. As always thank you for sharing your talent and knowledge.
@sharondowerКүн бұрын
I wish it was hot year!! No idea whats happened to our summer. Today is raining, pouring with high winds!!!
@Wrzeszczanka2 күн бұрын
Thank you Sharon. On retirement I am learning floristry and... English:) I have been watching these videos every day for a month. I am very pleased. And thank you very much for speaking so clearly. Greetings from Gdańsk (Poland)
@sharondowerКүн бұрын
Thank you very much, I did laugh!! I speak very quickly and with a welsh accent, so I'm impressed that you can understand. Thanks for watching and I'm glad you are enjoying. You can also use subtitiles if it helps.
@joanmuldrew38412 күн бұрын
Lovely. I see I will have to purchase a few new flowers. Great explanation 👌
@sharondowerКүн бұрын
Good luck
@L-wi1wq2 күн бұрын
Wonderful 😍😍
@sharondowerКүн бұрын
Thanks 🤗
@L-wi1wq2 күн бұрын
I ❤️u
@sharondower2 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching
@rosebutchers83823 күн бұрын
You didn't mention the pink one after the Lemonade Cosmos. Is it a Lisianthus?
@sharondower2 күн бұрын
No, it's a Hibiscus but it wasn't meant to be in the bucket. It's from my garden but not as easy one to grow
@rosebutchers83822 күн бұрын
@@sharondower Thanks for clearing that up for me. Either way, they are both beautiful flowers.
@JackieNussey-mh7og2 күн бұрын
Do you feed your. Flowers with any thing Sharon? Mine all seem to have small flower heads. I do have heavy clay though
@josephinegould17203 күн бұрын
Thank you Sharon, I’ve lost all my hebes, I know it’s a lot hotter here in Southern Spain but they are in the garden centres in the sun so I’m giving up on those which is a pity, I also need to move my Fatsia as that’s getting burnt each summer but it survives thank goodness.
@sharondower3 күн бұрын
@bottlegardenUK also said she'd lost of her Hebes, I've done a little research and if it was after 2022 winter, its because the temperatures were too low, although you aren't in the UK so not sure if your winters are cold enough! Definitely move that Fatsia, give it some dappled shade and it should preform better.
@janhenson2933 күн бұрын
I thought the first was one of yours Sharon, Beautiful Januk
@sharondower3 күн бұрын
Isn't it stunning? Gorgeous pieces of work, I was delighted to offer feedback
@BottlegardenUK3 күн бұрын
Great video, I have soooo much fatsia but the leaves are very pale green and look to insipid. I need to sort that out. Not sure if it needs more shade or food. All my Hebe died about 4 years ago and I wasn’t too surprised. But talking to a local garden centre apparently a lot of people had also lost theirs too. So I didn’t replace it in case it was a disease or virus. Maybe need to try again. I love my limelight hydrangeas, big heads just wait until it’s fully open before cutting. I used alum when I cut them, which is a pickling spice. I find my ferns are a godsend for foliage - I know you say people struggle to find foliage if they haven’t got a wholesale account, but a few ferns and hosta. They brighten up dark corners and are prolific.
@sharondower3 күн бұрын
I did a bit of research for my Fatsia that are also pale in colour, but I couldn't decide what the solution was as I've read to much conflicting information and then my husband accidentally stood on it when repairing the fence, so I don't need to worry anymore!!!😂
@carolc40163 күн бұрын
That’s so useful to know, thank you
@sharondower3 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@susansmithson-rh4mn3 күн бұрын
That was amazing a lot of information thank you.
@sharondower3 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@user-jm6xp4ru5y3 күн бұрын
Thank you Sharon, lots of useful information, I’m going to treat myself to that hydrangea,it’s gorgeous!
@sharondower3 күн бұрын
You are so welcome, I agree buy a Hydrangea
@susanpowell89664 күн бұрын
This is a great idea to have a channel for feedback on designs and I have really enjoyed looking at the three arrangements that were shown and to hear your thoughts. The designs featured were all lovely and different, so had a good range of different points to take on board. Thank you for the work you put in for these video's, I wait excitedly each week for the next one.
@sharondower3 күн бұрын
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching
@josephinegould17204 күн бұрын
Great arrangement Sharon, beautiful Acer, hope hubby didn’t notice. Good tip to use bark or stones to cover oasis in a modern design, I’ll remember that in future. Thank you.
@sharondower3 күн бұрын
I love bark as it gives such a lovely texture to arrangements and is really versatile
@BottlegardenUK4 күн бұрын
I’m two minutes in and my mouth is watering for a Black Forest gateaux!! I was deeply unprepared for this. 😆
@sharondower4 күн бұрын
The power of suggestion 🤣
@susansmithson-rh4mn4 күн бұрын
Very different love the textures
@sharondower3 күн бұрын
Thank you
@ilona_rose_florals4 күн бұрын
Really like this one Sharon , love the lines and space .
@sharondower3 күн бұрын
I think you would be great at this style, its like a larger version of your Ikebana inspired arrangements
@margaretmay79124 күн бұрын
Loved this contemporary design, I always grow sunflowers so will save ideas. Love the basket, so handy to transport.
@sharondower4 күн бұрын
This is a really handy shape because I can arrange in so many different shapes.
@madd4health1375 күн бұрын
❤
@sharondower4 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching
@joanmuldrew38415 күн бұрын
That's an interesting design Sharon. Whats the widest you can come out on either side and how do you know this, or rather how do you know when to stop? Interesting the way the flowers are slightly on their sides, and you don't get that visual impact, I guess this is only in Contemporary designs? I'm cautions about placing materials in on a slant as they often look as your design is falling over. I guess experiences is required for doing this. Thanks I really love this one. You have used your materials very well.
@sharondower4 күн бұрын
This is where you need to apply the 3:5:8 rule, find a measurement, for example the length of the basket and multiply by the number on the Fibonacci sequence. You don't need to face flowers forward in any type of arranging not just contemporary, Flowers in nature don't all face forward, we turn flowers to create less visual impact and to make your eye move through the arrangement from small to large. Hope that helps
@carolc40165 күн бұрын
Incredible how you create something so beautiful from so few flowers, those sunflowers without petals look like a solar eclipse
@sharondower4 күн бұрын
Thank you so much 😊Thats such a lovely complement
@user-hi8zg7yu7i5 күн бұрын
Teşekkürler sharon👍👏👋🌺
@sharondower4 күн бұрын
thank you too
@josephinegould17205 күн бұрын
Thank you Sharon and a big thank you and congratulations to the ladies who submitted designs. Margret May, I love your container but I do understand what you are saying Sharon. Sharon your critique was excellent, helpful and informative. I had hoped to submit a design the other week but sadly whilst doing the arrangement one of my five rose fell completely apart so the design didn’t work at all, I was very disappointed as they were table flowers for my husbands birthday. A great idea for a series of videos and I look forward to more. Thank you Sharon.
@sharondower4 күн бұрын
Thank you, this series was difficult to film without upsetting anyone !!
@josephinegould17204 күн бұрын
@@sharondower you did a brilliant job, well done.
@josephinegould17205 күн бұрын
Beautiful Sharon, love the colours. It’s always great to refresh design skills, and thanks for the tip about raising the Gerbera to allow water to pool, didn’t know that. Looking forward to the L shaped design.
@sharondower4 күн бұрын
I think we never stop learning and there is always something new that I can discuss or something new that I've discovered
@ellen851225 күн бұрын
Dear Sharon, Thank you so much for your wonderful information floral videos. They have helped me so much. I have found in my Balloon Decor business that. Clients request flowers to go along with balloon 😅designs. I tell them I don't know what I'm doing withflower, they let ask me to try! I am enjoying using ypur design concepts in designing my Balloon Decor. I have come to a problem. I have found that you've havent done a video on floral arch. I am trying apply your rules to the arch. It is an arch that is like a half arc. I Was going to make it wider at the base and get thinner as it goes up. I am unsure of where my focal point flowers should be? Should I put Larger flowers on bottom 1/3 and use smaller flowers going up? Or should I put Larger flowers in middle all the way up arc, but not in a straight line 😊 and smaller flowers on the outside. Do you have arch videos? This arch is for a wedding, it will be artificial flowers for ceremony and then reception. I have months to practice and get it correct. I am considering size, fit through doors, well built to handle transporting. If it looks good hopefully re-use to rent out in future. So nervous, I dont want to ruin anyones wedding. You are an awesome teacher. Hoping you have arch videos. Thank you! Ellen
@sharondower4 күн бұрын
Hi Ellen, I don't have an arch on the channel, I tend to keep proper commercial floristry off KZfaq as there is so much to learn and can't be taught in a short tutorial. I do online coaching if you want to book a one to one session but my advice would be to look at lots of other arches from different florists, there are so many different styles. Yes you can do larger at the bottom, this is the style I like but you can also spread out the flowers evenly from top to bottom with larger flowers in the centre and smaller to the outside. Don't underestimate how many flowers you will need as arches take a lot of flowers and foliage. Also consider will it be seen from the back and sides, as you may need extra flowers to cover the back.
@peggybogar30595 күн бұрын
I am happy for you to use floral foam and fibre or netting. My corn cobs take longer to decompose than my foam.
@sharondower4 күн бұрын
That's great!
@peggybogar30595 күн бұрын
So sorry you were unwell. Thank you for all you do for us
@sharondower4 күн бұрын
Thanks so much, all good now and back to normal
@michelleedwards6346 күн бұрын
Well done to the three ladies who submitted their lovely designs. Loved this video Sharon. I learnt lots of tips - a great way to teach your audience. Thank you for your time to share with us Sharon ❤
@sharondower6 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching
@roxcylobo55786 күн бұрын
Please show more European style design. Great one
@sharondower6 күн бұрын
That's a very broad selection of flower arrangements. Any particular examples?
@jeancampbell66416 күн бұрын
Sharon I’ve been watching you on utube . I love your videos . I’ve been puttering with flowers since I was young . The last year I’ve been making small silk flower arrangements . I’m now 76 and I find I need a hobby for winter . You explain everything so I can understand what your talking about . Your arrangements are spectacular. Thankyou for doing these videos . Jean Originally from Scotland now living in Canada .
@sharondower6 күн бұрын
Thank you for such a lovely comment, I m so glad you are finding the videos beneficial.
@AKOng-sh7wx7 күн бұрын
Gorgeous arrangement on an unusual receptacle .
@angelapalmer73267 күн бұрын
What a fabulous video! Thank you, Sharon. Thank you too to the ladies who had the confidence to share their lovely designs with you. Maybe one day I’ll be brave enough to send you a design😂. Hopefully, lots more will too as I think it’s another really useful learning tool. 🌸
@sharondower7 күн бұрын
Gone on, you can do it!
@ctpingcr7 күн бұрын
Sharon. I can’t believe my work was featured in your video. Thank you for your compliments and suggestions. You really spoke to me. I can’t bear to throw away any flower. I always try to make the most of everything by squeezing all the flowers in. So appreciate for your teaching. I learned everything from your videos. You’re the best teacher ever. ❤
@sharondower7 күн бұрын
It was a pleasure, I hope the feedback made sense and keep up the amazing work
@peggybogar30598 күн бұрын
I love that you are helping us this way Sharon, you are very kind and generous. I liked seeing the designs people sent in too.
@sharondower7 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, if no-one was watching I wouldn't keep providing tutorials.
@margaretmay79128 күн бұрын
Thank you, from Margaret May in Tasmanian, yes it’s winter. Loved your feedback, it’s been very helpful. Great idea to review our designs.
@sharondower7 күн бұрын
Sorry, I couldn't remember where you were from 🧐
@dolorescastaneda26738 күн бұрын
You are the BEST, I love all your work.
@sharondower7 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching and your lovely comments
@user-hi8zg7yu7i8 күн бұрын
Dizayn ayrı bir güzel çiçekleriniz ayrı bir güzel deycek söz bulamıyorum sadece mükemmelin ötesi teşekkürler sharon sizi fesbuğunuzdanda takip ediyor ve beğeni tuşuna basıyorum 👍👏😊🌺 Hülya
@sharondower7 күн бұрын
Thank you very much, I'm glad you are enjoying
@kevinbennett2488 күн бұрын
Thank you so informative and helpful. Really interesting to learn from others fabulous arrangements. Hopefully will have a photo soon of my own attempts Really looking forward to the next feedback session Thanks again ❤
@sharondower8 күн бұрын
Most definitely, send them over
@joanmuldrew38418 күн бұрын
That's really good so helpful. I will send you a photo after the summer months sometime for a future video. Thanks ❤
@sharondower8 күн бұрын
I look forward to it
@pamdavies25418 күн бұрын
Thanks
@fredericamaniacara86418 күн бұрын
Very nice arrangement.
@sharondower7 күн бұрын
Thanks for listening
@margaretmay79128 күн бұрын
Photinia here in Tasmania are eaten bare to the branches, must taste nice
@sharondower7 күн бұрын
Oh wow! Is its a mini-beast or something bigger like a rabbit?
@reflexedrose18799 күн бұрын
Oh Sharon, so happy you're back to the "basics". Some things never go out of style and always look good. I appreciate your keeping current with the newer styles, but I love this. I've been a floral designer since the 1980's and I never get tired of focusing on the good old standards. Everything old is new again. Thanks again. From NY, USA
@sharondower9 күн бұрын
Ohhh I like that saying 'everything old is new again'
@reflexedrose18799 күн бұрын
@@sharondower Hi Sharon. I can't take credit. It's a song by Peter Allen that was in the movie All That Jazz. It's a NYC thing to say it but it's true when it comes to floral design. I saw one of your recent videos where you said your friends ask you why you make these old arrangements. Nonsense. They are the classics. It's good to branch out, maybe do a Dutch Flemish type of thing but what you do and teach actually sells in a shop, for weddings and events. And as you know, that's crucial when studying this art form. I watch all your videos, I love your work, I love the way you teach, and I feel that I can always see something new in something I've done a million times before. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.