What other people are saying about “The Frugal Florist” “Let your inner floral designer blossom with The Frugal Florist. John shares the secrets to floral design in an easy-to-follow format. By doing so, he hopes to inspire readers to learn about various ways to arrange flowers and develop their own personal styles.” Southern Living Magazine “I use fresh flowers that I grow and also flowers and greenery that I find growing wild on our grounds. After reading the hints given in The Frugal Florist, admiring the photos of the arrangements and studying the simplicity of the design patterns, I received new visions of the possibilities all around me. I found myself looser and doing more creative arrangements, Inspiring! Sister Rosemary Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN “The Frugal Florist offers a practical, no-nonsense approach to basic floral design. This type of work has been too long in coming. For the most part, publications available are directed to considerably higher dollar designs and more complex presentations. It is refreshing to have available an edition that addresses the needs of the new florist or hobbyist. Kudos to John for filling the void!” Ramon Garcia Pete Garcia Company FloraMart® Atlanta, GA “You rarely see someone receive a pretty bouquet of flowers that the comment isn’t ‘Oh how pretty, I wish I could do that!’ This book gives us an opportunity to explore doing just that.” Emily M. Belden Executive Vice President Carlstedts Wholesale Distributor Jacksonville, FL “I have recently had the very great pleasure of reading and working with “recipes” of The Frugal Florist. What a joyful, practical and completely user-friendly concept. Clear and Simple instructions, lovely illustrations, the best part was the “secret information”, the howonearthdotheydothat tips on how professional arrangements look the way they do. This marvelous book woke up my slumbering creativity, what a motivator, what a book! Molly Charland Director Libraries & Education The Society of the Four Arts Palm Beach, Florida “This well-designed paperback is colorfully illustrated with both photographs and sketches to help you go from a “bunch of flowers” to a beautiful arrangement. Klingel takes some very technical concepts and puts them in a conversational style that will have you sounding like an artist and certified florist in no time.” Dianne S. Fergusson, Ph.D. Book Review Committee The Gardeners of America Men’s Garden Clubs of America “Thank you so much for writing The Frugal Florist – a long overdue book that is sure to raise awareness of the intrinsic value of adding flowers to our lives. Flowers bring such joy and comfort to us and The Frugal Florist shows consumers how to work with flowers and add them to their environment on a regular basis. Your book helps people explore their creativity and fulfill their desire to express themselves on a deeper level. It is like walking through a garden and picking the perfect arrangement to express our emotions. I highly recommend “The Frugal Florist ~ Do it Yourself Flowers on a Budget” as a great starting point for anyone who would like to learn the art of floral design!” Heidi Richards, Eden Florist & Gift Baskets www.EdenFlorist.com Miramar, FL Recent studies from several well-known universities have shown that flowers have an enormous positive effect on human health, happiness and workplace productivity. These studies make it important to insure that consumers have the necessary tools to be able to maximize the enjoyment of their flowers. John Klingel's "The Frugal Florist" is one such tool that offers a practical, no-nonsense approach to basic floral design. The book focuses florists and consumers on affordable floral designs for the average person, rather than more expensive designs, without sacrificing or compromising on style. The Frugal Florist is a must read for anyone wanting to give their family the beauty and benefits of fresh flower designs that will be well within their budgets. Terry Johnson Horticultural Marketing Resources Mission Viejo, California Flowers add an important dimension to every home and celebration. When time and money are key components, "The Frugal Florist" can be your guide to creative designs for all occasions and abilities. As a Master Flower Show Judge I heartily recommend John Klingel's book to all lovers of beautiful floral designs. Emily Kane, NGC Master Judge Tequesta, FL “The Frugal Florist” was so easy to understand. Being in the bridal industry, I especially liked the bridal bouquets and table centerpieces. There were great ideas such as A Rose Dessert, simple and attractive. Keep more coming! Brides are searching for ideas like this, especially during these tough financial times. Premier Bride Deb Sadowski 1716 Milwaukee St. Delafield, WI 53018 262-646-3387 262-646-4037 fax deb@premierbride.com www.premierbride.com “The book is cleverly divided into 50 short chapters…most of them just 2 pages. This makes it easy to read in short bursts of time, and keeps it from overwhelming the reader.” “In chapters one through ten, Klingel gives the reader a sold foundation in all the basics…from identifying and selecting quality flowers to tying the perfect bow, picking foliages from the garden and the meaning of different rose colors.” “A must have for anyone who loves flowers!” Donn F. Flipse Chairman and CEO Field of Flowers Davie, Florida donnff@fieldofflowers.com "The Frugal Florist: Do it Yourself Flowers on a Budget" has been a great resource for me. Its simple format, easy-to-follow placement sketches, and great results whether you follow the budget plan to step up to the premium arrangements make it easy for me to recommend to people who want to learn how to arrange flowers or who are looking for inspiration for their next party. Barbara P. Horan, President Boca Raton Garden Club Boca Raton, Florida All above testimonials are from center for floral studies.(http://www.centerforfloralstudies.com/)