Floral

Sharon McGukin AIFD, AAF, PFCI a freelance instructional designer and floral commentator from Carrollton, Ga. was installed as president of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) during the organization’s 2010 National Symposium held in Boston, Mass. (July 3-8). She succeeds Tina Stoecker AIFD, AAF, PFCI of Designs of the Times Florists in Melbourne, Fla. as the volunteer leader of the floral industry’s leading organization in design education. …

The University of Tennessee Gardens is offering its Flower Arrangement of the Month: Summer Vacation workshop, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. July 17. …

Most mistakes in relationships can be set right with a bunch of flowers. There is hard to find someone that does not like fresh flowers or a beautifully arranged bouquet from their loved ones. When it comes to ordering flowers, there cannot be a better place than Flower Places. Flower Places signs a fulfillment agreement with TeleFlora.com to enhance the speed of delivery of fresh flowers further. …

Laura Dowling was recently appointed to the position of First Florist for the white house, and in her time at the famed residence she has been making plenty of colorful arrangements for the first family and guests in Washington, according to The Washington Post. …

Lockers Florist, a Wauwatosa, WI favorite since 1911, has been recognized by Teleflora, a leading flower delivery service, as one of the top florists in the nation. Teleflora named Lockers to its Presidents Club, an honor extended to the top 1percent of its 18,000 member florists. …