At Greenchoice Flowers, we’ve always believed that flowers are more than just stems and petals — they’re stories, connections, and opportunities waiting to bloom. Today, we are thrilled to share an exciting new chapter in our journey: our official partnership with Petals That Inspire, the Columbus, Ohio-based floral design studio and social enterprise founded by Amanda Lorenzetti.
Through this partnership, Greenchoice becomes the official floral sponsor of the FlourishED Program, a unique educational initiative designed to empower the next generation of floral designers with both creativity and confidence.
🌿 What Is the FlourishED Program?
FlourishED is more than a series of classes — it’s a movement. Created by Petals That Inspire, this program brings together young professionals, aspiring event florists, and creative dreamers in the Columbus community who want to learn the art (and business) of floristry.
Each multi-session workshop is carefully designed to cover the essentials of event floristry, including:
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Bouquet basics and advanced bouquet styles
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Personals like boutonnieres, corsages, and flower crowns
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Table designs from simple bud vases to dramatic raised centerpieces
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Large-scale event activations such as arches and floral installations
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Business foundations for aspiring floral entrepreneurs
Workshops are intentionally intimate — a maximum of six students per class — to provide personalized, hands-on training. Students don’t just leave with new skills, they leave with a community and the confidence to take their first steps in the floral industry.
How Greenchoice Flowers Supports FlourishED🌷
As the official sponsor, we will provide fresh, farm-direct flowers and greenery for FlourishED workshops, ensuring that every student works with the same premium quality products trusted by professional florists, planners, and designers across the United States.
This means students will not only learn techniques, but also gain exposure to the varieties, textures, and standards of excellence that define today’s floral industry. In addition, FlourishED participants receive exclusive access to Greenchoice Flowers with a special student discount, connecting their education to real-world resources.
🌎 Why This Partnership Matters
For us, this collaboration goes beyond flowers. It’s about investing in people and the future of the floral industry. By supporting FlourishED, we’re helping to close the gap in accessible floral education in Ohio — a state where opportunities for specialized floral training are limited outside of university courses
This partnership is also a celebration of what makes Greenchoice unique:
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🌿 Farm-direct quality straight from Ecuador.
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✨ Sustainability and responsibility in every stem we deliver.
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📦 Next-day shipping across the U.S. to empower professionals when they need it most.
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🌸 Commitment to community and growth, both locally in the U.S. and globally with our farm partners.
🌸 The Many Uses of Flowers
Flowers are not just a complement to life’s moments — they are central to creativity, celebration, and connection. With this partnership, FlourishED students will see firsthand the many ways flowers shape our world:
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Weddings & Events: from timeless bouquets to large-scale arches and installations.
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Corporate & Community Spaces: adding elegance, atmosphere, and inspiration.
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Workshops & Education: serving as tools of learning, creativity, and self-expression.
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Everyday Inspiration: flowers as a symbol of beauty and emotional connection
🚀 Looking Ahead
We’re excited to see what this partnership will grow into. For students in Columbus, this means access to flowers that meet professional standards, hands-on experience with real-world materials, and mentorship from one of the most inspiring educators in the floral community. For us, it’s a chance to plant seeds for a stronger, more connected floral industry.
Because when passion, purpose, and flowers come together — amazing things happen.
👉 Learn more about our journey and discover how you can be part of this growing community:
