Classes starting October 3, 2011

The evening basic design class begins October 3, 2011 in the Learning Center at Koehler & Dramm's Institute of Floristry. The class is from 6:00 to 9:00 Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. There is an evening basic class twice a year, the next will be late spring in 2012. Call Cheryl at 612-362-3133

Floristry 2 week is October 3-7 from 7:00 am to 4:00pm. This advanced design class focuses on the techniques of design while centering in more closely on the principals, secondary principals and elements of design. Beyond the free standing and three sided arrangements. Care and handling of fresh flowers and foliage's continue, advancing into care and handling of speciality crops and tropicals. For more information contact Cheryl at 612-362-3133

North Dakota State Florist Convention (9/8/2011 - 9/11/2011)

North Dakota State Florist Association convention was held in Jamestown, North Dakota, September 8, 9 and 10. The convention is generally held in Minot, North Dakota, because of the devastation and flooding this spring/summer of 2011 it was relocated to Jamestown.

Jamestown is a delightful city located south central North Dakota. The prairies are filled with colorful wildflowers, not usual for this time of the year as it is so dry, not now. The fields and crops are growing with moisture and energy from the sun. It was a beautiful drive from Minneapolis.

Dave Anderson a delightful seasoned sales person from Koehler & Dramm was our driver, Bobby Bernstrom a new sales person was the navigator. Bobby has been in plants previously to fresh and order puller and supervisor of order pullers before that. Bobby has been with K&D for 6 1/2 years. I was the rider and owner of the GPS on my phone (Irene to the boys).

See K&D article and photos about the convention