Russ on Flowers Show #24 – Introducing Donna Theimer and Joliet Junior College Floral Design

Today, Russ Phillip Jr introduces a new member of the show, Donna Theimer.  Donna was on a previous show helping Russ introduce Flower Budi, an innovative do it yourself centerpiece design kit.  However, this week, Russ visits Donna in her lab and classroom environment at Joliet Junior College (JJC).

Donna or Professor T is a professor with the Horticulture Department at JJC.  JJC is proud to be the first Junior College established in the United States and has an Internationally renowned certificate and degree program for those interested in floral design, turf grass management, landscape design, greenhouse management, aboraculture, and agriculture.

We are looking forward to Donna joining the team and bringing a wealth of information, ideas and creativity to Russ on Flowers.  Please join us in welcoming her!

This week’s Flowers That Look Like People segment is the Blue Rose. Can you tell which celebrity looks like this unique colored flower?

And finally, here are the questions that Russ answers in this week’s segment of Russ on Flowers:

2) what does it mean when you send 11 roses?

3) what flowers are popular for a fall wedding bouquet?

4) how can we save money on flowers for a wedding?