Interview of Christon

It's been a long time since you've contributed to your blog. Where have you been?
School! I've been working hard at school, getting my grades up. My grades are good!

What's your favorite part of school?
Working on computers. I do math and geography on the computer.

Do you work on the computer when you are doing your flower stuff?
Yes. It is pretty fun. I make business cards and I made a business order form. I'd like to make some more fliers on the computer.

What are your goals for this summer?
I want to have fun. I have a money goal to get a computer to help me.

What has been your favorite part of flower arranging this spring?
Coming up with more ideas.

Katie is going to talk to people at other gardens to suggest that they start programs like the one you're involved in (making flower arrangements and learning about natural science), what would you like to say to them? Is this program good? Why?
Because it brings out the inner part of people and its fun. I think everybody should do it!

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Interview with Florist Christon:

What is your favorite type of arrangement? Size, colors, containers?
I prefer a small, blue, square container with roses, spider mums, baby's breath, and yarrow.

Do you have a business plan for the holidays?
If you buy one, you can get one free. Maybe I will also make wreaths.

If you could own your own business, what would it be, and where would you do it?
I would own my own business, which is a florist shop. It would be in Scotland Neck, NC.

What is your favorite part about making arrangements?
My favorite part is cutting the stems for the arrangement. Also, my favorite part is creating the arrangements.


You have a smile on your face in most of the pictures. Can we assume that doing flower arranging is something you like? Does it make you happy? How does it affect your time at the clinic? YES! It does make me happy. It affects me by doing arrangements faster.

Do you feel differently on flower days?
Yes.

What is different?
I get dirty. I talk to people more. I sleep less. Sometimes I smile more. Sometimes, I make money.


Anything else you want to say?

No.

Donation Drop Off

Last week, I made two arrangements for the Center for Integrative Medicine. We took the flowers to the lady [Dolores] who put them by the window. She said "thank you and come again! Here's a t-shirt for you. Oh they are beautiful!" I feel kind of shy because I dont know anybody over there, but it's a big place with good people.

I think my flowers are beautiful.

Power Flowers

My shop's name is Power Flowers. We use flowers to make people feel better and my flowers bring happiness.

Creating Arrangements

I have many parts to my creative process. Creating is very hard for me, but I try my best to use what I have. I like the challenge and I like to use my creative powers. My favorite part is the design. First I go to my happy place in my head. I figure out a pattern to be sure that it looks right. I start with the most beautiful flower I have. Then I make a pattern out of that color. Then I make a design and there you have it, your flower arrangement.

Watch me create!