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About Gina Samarotto. asla, apld
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I am a former National Garden Accredited Judge of Design and Horticulture and ran a design business for many years. I am a certified Master Gardener, American Society of Landscape Architects and Association of Professional Landscape Designers accredited and have worked for more than ten years as a professional designer. My work has appeared in Better Homes and Gardens Magazine as well as other publications. I am the recipient of more than two dozen design awards. I will happily accept floral, horticultural, interior design and garden design questions.

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ALSA, APLD, NYS Certified Master Gardener, NGC Retired Judge

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Floral Arrangements - blooms in flight- flower show

Expert: Gina Samarotto. asla, apld - 10/27/2009

Question
I want to do a peacock in a mass arrangement do you have any suggestions. thanks

Answer
If this is for a flower show, be sure your schedule allows for the use of found objects. Often times in a "Tri Color" class, you can't use accessories unless the schedule specifically calls for them. You also can't use feathers in many instances. I would read the schedule carefully and then cross reference with the Handbook for Flower Shows to determine if your idea is "eligible".

Assuming it is, often times it is easier to use an object as part of a grouping, an accessory of sorts; rather than putting it physically into the arrangement. You could, however, borrow from the bold color palate of the peacock to make an aesthetic suggestion to it.

If you want to provide me with additional information I can try to give you a bit more direction.

Gina

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