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March |
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March in Bloom: Preparing, Practicing and Growing. March brings longer days, fresh energy and a full calendar as floral design classrooms balance certification exam prep, career development events and daily instruction. As spring encourages growth in both plants and people, we appreciate the dedication you bring to guiding students through one of the most important and demanding months of the year. |
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2026 Scholarship Applications are Open! |
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The Texas Floral Endowment Scholarships are now available, offering valuable financial support to individuals pursuing careers in the floral industry. These scholarships provide meaningful opportunities for you to advance your education, strengthen your skills and continue growing as a future floral professional. Each scholarship has its own specific eligibility criteria and application requirements, so applicants are encouraged to carefully review the guidelines of each.
The submission deadline is April 15. |
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Texas in Bloom - March 2026 |
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Did you know TSFA creates a monthly floral design magazine? It is printed and mailed to TSFA members, but it is available online for all.
A worksheet for this month's article, "Our Greatest Strength Is Community — The Vida en Flor Experience," is available on the TSFA Members Only Info Hub. |
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Texas Floral Expo — June 19-21, San Marcos |
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With more than a dozen educational sessions and four meals included in Everything Expo registration — plus the opportunity to select from eight optional hands-on workshops for an additional charge — this conference packs an incredible amount of floral design education and networking into a few short days.
Enjoy an early bird discouny of $100 when you register by June 5 — and save even more as a TSFA member! |
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Loading Now — Virtual Reality Enhanced Certification Training |
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Students will step into the future of floral education with TSFA's Floral VR Experience for certification candidates. This immersive program prepares users for the TSFA Level 1 Floral Certification Exam with guided virtual reality (VR) training and practice exams for the symmetrical triangle arrangement and boutonniere. Students will be able to learn by doing, gain instant feedback, build confidence and practice anytime in a realistic, virtual environment designed to align directly with TSFA certification standards.
This product is now available in the Meta Store and on the TSFA website. |
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Seed to STEM - Free Professional Development — Applications due March 6, 2026 |
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Hosted at the stunning Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania, Seed to STEM is a FREE, immersive program designed to connect educators with industry and strengthen pathways for students. Thirty selected teachers will participate in a blended virtual and in-person experience from May to July, with the in-person immersion taking place June 14–18. Educators receive a $750 travel stipend, and all meals, lodging, and on-site transportation are fully covered.
This year’s program focuses on horticulture and floriculture, offering behind-the-scenes access to nurseries, greenhouses, public gardens, the floral cold chain and more. Hosted by Longwood Gardens, a global leader in horticultural innovation, this experience showcases the plant professionals who inspire millions through extraordinary design, science, and education. |
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2026 In-Person Testing Dates |
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Students can test for their Level 1 and Level 2 certifications at one of TSFA’s testing events:
Registration due: March 6
Registration due: March 27
Registration due: April 10
Level 1 exams can also be taken virtually — learn more at tsfa.org. |
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Principle of the Month — Proportion |
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Proportion is the floral design principle that ensures all components—flowers, foliage and container—relate to one another in appropriate size relationships. It creates visual comfort and harmony, preventing designs from feeling awkward, such as oversized blooms in a small vase or stems that are too short for a tall container. A common guideline is that an arrangement should be approximately 1½ to 2 times the height or width of its container. The materials should be scaled appropriately to the container. By carefully considering visual weight, size relationships and overall space, designers achieve balanced, professional arrangements that feel intentional and aesthetically pleasing. A 24"x36" PDF poster, a worksheet and a printable of this visual are available on the TSFA Member's Only Info Hub. |
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Flower of the Month Club |
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March's Flower of the Month Club design is a vertical floral design. This arrangement displays an analogous color harmony. The recipe for this design is as follows:
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What's Budding at TSFA? |
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Texas State Florists' Association P.O. Box 859 Leander, TX 78646 512.528.0806 tsfaadmin@tsfa.org |