Flower Tutorials: Eco-friendly - Triangle Nursery Academy

Sustainable Flower Tutorials

Discover our resource library of hands-on demonstrations videos, photographs and guides to enjoy at your own pace on Eco-friendly Flower Arrangements. All of the tutorials demonstrate how to adapt your designs using eco-friendly techniques, mechanics and materials.

The videos will provide you with an insight into the style of teaching and industry knowledge of our tutors on the Academy of Flowers. Each month, new videos will be added to each library (discipline) on the website. Requests are welcome, please email info@trianglenurseryacademy.com or message through Facebook social media.

Weddings

Funerals

Corporate

Gifts

Techniques

Champagne Floral Bucket

Learn how to create this versatile flower arrangement using chicken wire as a mechanic with three flower varieties, including spray roses, carnations and astilbe.

Dried Meadow Box

Looking for a quirky and long-lasting design? Learn how to create a dried floral arrangement that could be used in a domestic setting, for a wedding for an aisle or in a corporate setting.

Creating a Summer Bridal Bouquet with a Spring-Inspired Palette

Learn how to create an elegant summer bridal bouquet in a lemon and cream palette, using asparagus fern and pittosporum as the foliage base. This fresh, spring-inspired colour combination is perfect for brides wanting a light, timeless look for their big day.

Everlasting Beauty: Creating a Dried Hydrangea Wreath

Learn how to create a dried hydrangea wreath on a straw base, perfect for preserving the beauty of hydrangeas after the season or from a special gift. This long-lasting design is ideal for home décor, gifting, or as a keepsake to treasure year-round.

Innovation Meets Tradition: Funeral Spray with Plant-Based Floral Foam

Discover how to create a single-ended funeral spray using the innovative Smithers-Oasis Plant-Based Renewal Foam. This sustainable alternative to traditional floral foam offers excellent flower support and hydration while reducing environmental impact.

Monochromatic Sheaf

This month’s tutorial shows you how to create a soft, eco-friendly funeral sheaf in a monochromatic palette of lilacs and light blues. Ideal as a farewell tribute, gift bouquet, or pew end for weddings, this front-facing design is full of versatility, seasonal beauty, and thoughtful details — all without floral foam.

Whimsical Garland

Learn how to create a whimsical foliage garland using asparagus fern, leatherleaf, and soft ruscus. Perfect for draping from beams, styling tablescapes, or weaving through venues, this versatile design adds natural elegance to any event. Ideal for weddings and summer celebrations!

Monochromatic Corporate Design

We’ll guide you through creating a bold and elegant corporate floral arrangement using a monochromatic palette of cerise pinks. You’ll learn how to work with eco-friendly fibre floral foam, establish clean linear lines, and combine striking blooms like anthuriums, roses, and Gerber to achieve a structured, professional design.

Rustic Cottage Garden Wedding Bouquet

Learn how to build a hand-tied bouquet full of natural charm, with tips on spiral techniques, seasonal blooms, and finishing touches. Perfect for weddings or anyone who loves that wildflower look!