In the field of floral design, Bella Meyer has many admirers. This artist has chosen flowers as a medium for her artistic indeavors. Her website Fleurs Bella presents highlights of her work.

How does a website get to be the best all-around source for wreaths and dried flowers? Through hard work.

Paula Pryke enjoys an international reputation, and is best known for her innovative approach to the subject of floral design. She is author of "Flowers-the Complete Book of Floral Design" and many other titles.

Of all the blossoms commonly used for cut flowers, baby´s breath is perhaps hte most popular. The tiny, white, misty blooms seem to cover the stems, adding an airy look to floral designs. These can be grown in the cutting garden.

When we begin to get bored with the usual flowers and greenery, it´s time to consider using other materials. The supermarket may be just the place to go.

Some of the various kinds of foliage used in floral design have become staples in the trade. That´s been the cae with some ferns like leatherleaf, and also for salal.

Flowers, flowers everywhere. Yes, blossoms are gorgeous, but there are many other florals we can use. Take fruits, for example. These are sometimes neglected. Rose hips are an excellent floral.

When you want more than cookie cutter arrangements for events, Yukiko Neibert has the answer. Her studio is located in Kentfield, California.

There really is a lot more to floral design than just flowers. Look around in nature, and you´ll see all sorts of suitable materials. Notice the flowering heads of grass in particular.

For 2005, a number of new everlastings will be available from garden centers and nurseries for cutting gardens. In some cases, seeds and plants will also be available online.