The green foam product wasn't originally invented for flower arranging, but in the 1950s, Vernon Smithers of Smithers-Oasis patented it for this use.

As 4-H members, we grew and learned to arrange many kinds of flowers. It was so much fun to follow the "class" for a one-sided or mass arrangement and design to set specifications.

Arranging flowers for a church altar is quite different from what you would do for your dining room table. Take color, for instance. Using orange flowers, which can be easily seen from a distance, … ...

Here’s a flower arrangement you can make at home, courtesy the Flower Arranging Club at the Chrysler Museum in Norfolk. Remember, it’s a guideline; you can improvise in design and flower ...

Lillian's pro-tip for the 3-5-8 rule is to place the focal flowers toward the front, back, and sides of the arrangement. "You can also introduce one slightly taller flower, so it doesn't get lost ...