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Moss as a Floral Foam Substitute

Moss as a Floral Foam Substitute Florists are looking for alternatives to (single use plastic) floral foam.  Moss can be a great option in some cases; I find it especially helpful for […]


Tobey Nelson teaches a variety of foam-free floral mechanics at the Whidbey Flower Workshop

The 6 Biggest Problems with Floral Foam

Learn the many reasons why we choose to work without floral foam. Mainly, it is a petroleum based single use plastic that breaks down into microplastics, contributing to ocean pollution.


Foam free suspended installation at the Whidbey Flower Workshop

Whidbey Flower Workshop 2019 – a recap

The Whidbey Flower Workshop 2019 is a retreat style workshop designed to teach sustainable floristry business and techniques. Students learn to make foam-free centerpieces and large scale installations with foam free mechanics.