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Emerald Design

Evansville Event Florist and Flower Farm

A Year in Flowers

November 27, 2019 by Whitney Muncy

I listen to a lot of podcasts. During 2018, I was listening to my favorite podcasts (SLOW Flowers, for anyone interested) and the host and designer being interviewed were talking about a series of photo shoots she had designed at the same venue but during each season to show what flowers and foliages are available during a particular time. Seasonality can change the style of the event, even though everything was photographed at the same venue. I loved the idea and wondered how I could begin a similar project.

The designer interviewed in the podcast is committed to using American grown flowers. I have a love for local, seasonal ingredients. So, I set out to create an arrangement each month using only locally grown products.

I will admit that some months were easier than others. We are not blessed with a large number of flower farms in our region. I was able to choose from what I grow as well as two other local farms–Timberview Flower Farm in Evansville and Darnell School Road Farm in Mt Vernon.

I did my best to vary the look from month to month. I created a bouquet using evergreen foliage in January, so I couldn’t do the same thing in February. Things grow so abundantly here during the summer that I had the opposite problem and had to work to narrow things down and highlight something different than the month before.

January
February

I took the arrangement to Shillawna Ruffner of Shillawna Ruffner Photography each month and she photographed the flowers in many places and against many backdrops. Heather Vaught of Steadfast Media then put together the calendar. This project was grown, designed, photographed, and printed in southwestern Indiana.

March
April

The calendar turned out to be better than I ever expected. I am so proud of this project for the success and also our commitment to this year long project.

May
June

Calendars are available in two sizes. The smaller size focuses on detail shots of the flowers and the larger appointment calendar features the entire arrangement.

July
August

Calendars are being sold locally at Farm 57, River City Coffee + Goods, and Sweet Emotions Soaps. They are also available at the Timberview Flower Farm Holiday Open House on November 29th and 30th.

September
October

Does one season stand out to you? Do you prefer the pastels of spring or the bold summer colors? Maybe the muted winter tones?

November
December

Thank you for all of the positive feedback I have already received on this project. I hope you enjoy the beauty of nature in our area.

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  • "...Whitney and Pat are a dream to work with, both very friendly, knowledgable, and receptive to your needs. They took my vision and  created a variety of arrangements that were WAY beyond my expectations! They truly nailed it! I can't recommend them enough." Sarah
    Sarah
  • "Emerald Design was an absolute pleasure to work with! Whitney understood my vision and made everything more than I could have imagined! Sometimes when you have a vision, things do not always go as planned, but Whitney made sure this was possible in every way... I can’t thank Emerald Design enough for making me feel at ease during all of the planning and for the beautiful outcome!" Jayme
    Jayme
  • Emerald Design did a wonderful job on making our wedding ceremony and reception flowers absolutely beautiful. Their attention to detail and knowledge of their craft showed in their recommendations and the final products. I would trust Whitney and Pat with another large event in a heartbeat! Thank you for all your hard work!
    Audrey
  • Made my wedding day dreams come true! They were amazing, from consultation to wedding day, and executed everything I had envisioned. It could not have come together so seamlessly without the help of Whitney and Pat! So sweet! Beyond pleased! Definitely will recommend to all my friends and clientele!
    Hannah

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