Listening to Nature: A Florist's Guide

There’s a language in the world that doesn’t speak in words but in the hush of the wind, the rhythm of the rain, and the bloom of the first crocus. A florist who truly tunes in knows this language well. It’s not just about color or scent—it’s about feeling the rhythm of the earth, the subtle cues that guide when to plant, when to pick, and when to pause. Nature has its signs, and those signs, if read with care, become the florist's compass . In spring, the ground thaws and whispers of warmth emerge in the early morning air. The buds stretch slowly, tentatively, as if asking permission to begin. A seasoned florist notices this moment—not marked by a calendar date, but by the way the sun lingers just a little longer, or how the robins return with stories of renewal. In summer, the blossoms don’t just bloom, they celebrate. The colors deepen, the stems grow strong, and the pollinators dance from petal to petal, reminding us that beauty and life are intertwined. Autumn speaks more sof...