3 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, Australia

Report and photography by Tricia Legg

The biggest coverage we could fit, to give you more than a passing glimpse of the floral displays and the educational opportunities at the show.

28 Canada in Bloom, Toronto

Report and photography by Trish Symons

Trish Symons has had her camera out to share the best from the Canadian floral designers.

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floral projects

38 Floral Takeaways with New Zealand florist Nina Healey.

44 Chrissie Harten has been visiting another UK supermarket to give you ideas for using a standard bunch of flowers.

46 From London, UK, Kazuhide Egawa demonstrates a technique for using Cinnamon sticks.

48 Melbourne florist, Ting Chen used Chili as a water source for a very modern twist.

50 Dorothy Turner from New Zealand has just been named the best floral designer in New Zealand in the national 'Designer of the Year' competitions. She shares with you a warming design using just a small amount of garden flowers and foliage.

52 Colleen Fernie is back to share another technique where she adapts complicated designs from the Masters to make them easier for beginners.

table settings

42 Fabulous Floral Feasts, Mexico

Report by Tricia Legg . Photography by Pepe Amiga

Pepe Amiga brings you two more of his floral masterpieces, both with an element of whimsy.

ikebana

54 Shredded Aspidistra leaves have an elegant flow, a technique explained by Australian Ikebana teacher, Lily Karmatz.

Designs, report and photography by Lily Karmatz

56 Emily Karanikolopoulos created a peaceful installation for the Melbourne Show.

Report and photography by Tricia Legg

regular features

58 New Zealand Flax, the contemporary approach, Part 5 , featuring the designs of Jan van de Klundert.

Report and photography by Tricia Legg

62 Foyer designs from Elizabeth Burt and Jocelyn Wright from the Waikato in New Zealand

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