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.
Popular Tags: under 10 minutes, 10-20 minutes, over 20 minutes, sustainability, Christmas
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!
Gift Bouquet in Peach and Buttermilk Cream
We’re creating a beautifully soft gift bouquet using a romantic palette of peach and buttermilk cream. This elegant combination feels both fresh and timeless — perfect as a heartfelt gift for birthdays, celebrations, or just because.
Foraging Foliage
3 mins: Explore the art of foraging greenery– a sustainable, creative, and cost-effective way to source foliage for your floral arrangements.
Domed Contemporary Hand-tie
Learn how to create a beautifully balanced domed hand-tied arrangement using classic carnations. Ideal for corporate or hospitality spaces, this simple yet striking design will help you build confidence with shape and structure.
Eco-friendly Aisle Arrangement with Moss
19 mins, 57 secs: Learn how to make a beautiful flower trough with moss roulade for a wedding.
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