Category: floral arrangements

Former HR Trainer Quits Corporate Job and Finds New Meaning in Life as a Floral Designer

Feeling lost during the pandemic, corporate human resources trainer Vivian Mak found flower preservation as a way to nourish her soul. What began as a stress-relieving hobby soon became her new life. Mak’s friends were shocked when they learned she quit her job, became a floral designer, and started a floral studio. “You were never…


Tribute to the Barberton Daisy | Fresh Cut

This film is only available in the US because of territorial licensing. In this week’s episode Jill pays tribute to the ever friendly Gerbera or Barberton Daisy. She starts her journey by visiting a Gerbera farm, then shares some tips and tricks on working with them and lastly teaches you to create two striking designs….


Special Occasions | Fresh Cut

This film is only available in the US because of territorial licensing. In this week’s episode it is all about occasions. Jill shares some advice on flowers received as a gift, teaches you how to design in unique shapes and shows you how to create a floral design using floral foam in numeral shapes. Fresh…


African Contemporary Theme | Fresh Cut

This film is only available in the US because of territorial licensing. In this week’s episode Jill meets the in-house floral stylist at The Westcliff hotel to find out more about working with an African contemporary theme. Jill also shares technicalities to consider when working within this theme and teaches you how to create an…


Flower Market | Fresh Cut

This film is only available in the US because of territorial licensing. In this week’s episode Jill visits the flower market to look at unique imports available locally. Using some of those unique imports Jill teaches you how to create contemporary arrangements using cylindrical vases! Fresh Cut is an inspiring floral show that takes viewers…


Flower Auction House | Fresh Cut

This film is only available in the US because of territorial licensing. In this week’s episode, floral communications expert Jill Manson gives you a behind the scenes look at the largest flower auction house in Africa, simplifies flower grading so you know what to look out for when buying flowers and creates the perfect gift…


Ready for Roses | Fresh Cut

This film is only available in the US because of territorial licensing. In this week’s episode Jill focuses on roses. Who better to speak to than the father of the SA rose industry Ludwig Taschner. Jill shares some advice on working with roses and shows you how to create two different arrangements using roses. Fresh…


Herbs and Succulents | Fresh Cut

This film is only available in the US because of territorial licensing. In this week’s episode of Fresh Cut Jill focuses on herbs and succulents – you might be surprised at how applicable these plants are for floral design. She pays a visit to the stunning Doonholm farm where you’ll learn about the variety of…


A Journey with Orchids | Fresh Cut

This film is only available in the US because of territorial licensing. This week Jill goes on a journey into orchids. She visits an orchid farm in North West province, talks technicalities of working with these delicate blooms and shows us a contemporary floral design. Fresh Cut is an inspiring floral show that takes viewers…


A Rooftop Garden | Fresh Cut

This film is only available in the US because of territorial licensing. This week we visit the spectacular rooftop garden at The Saxon in Johannesburg. Linda Galvad of Sought After Seedlings, takes us through some of the spectacular blooms in the edible garden, while Jill shows us how to create a floral arrangement using items…