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shops. The scent of Roses, Stock, Delphiniums, Sun owers, Snapdragons and Daisies lift my spirit and clear my head, like a very inexpensive form of therapy.
Sue Engle, the new owner of Flower Song Florist on Main Street in Sebastopol. The refreshed interior of the shop has a sophisticated London meets San Francisco vibe with the soothing accent of
a fountain that greets
you when you enter the shop. Sue came into this business in a roundabout journey via Manchester, England, where she grew
up; then jobs that took
her to London, New York
and Hollywood until nally settling happily in Sebastopol.
“Owning a long
established local
business, there’s a responsibility to nurture
and usher the business
along in a challenging
and changing market,” she told me. Sue clearly enjoys the creativity of developing Flower Song’s own designs and o ering ever changing seasonal products which bring pleasure to the recipients and comfort in times of di culty and sorrow.
more di cult than I had anticipated.
With the help of a great sta , Sue is committed to providing beautiful and endearing oral pieces, making sure the arrangement will remain fresh and hold their beauty to be enjoyed for days. Check out Flower Song on Facebook or take a stroll into the shop and meet the gifted and attentive orists. There is a charming bird on a large cage sculpture in front of the
principal orist and store manager) tip for creating a beautiful oral arrangement: “Have your vase greened properly as the rst step. Placing the stronger stems of mixed greens forms a supporting framework, so when you start easing your owers into the arrangement, they will stay where you put them, helping you move along without too much fussing. Also, keep in mind the form and structure, considering height, grouping and spacing, before you cut and insert each stem. Cutting the stems underwater will prevent air bubbles rising in the stems, lengthening the life of each piece.”
Flower Song Florist, 307 North Main Street, Sebastopol 707-829-1075 • flowersongflorist@gmail. com • flowersonflorist.com
I asked Sue about the challenge of running the business. “One of the greatest di culties.” she said, “is nding experienced oral designers to join the team.” I was given the opportunity to try my hand at creating a bouquet and even though I have done my own creations at home, it was
shop, so you won’t miss it.
Shawna Wood (Flower Songs’
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Thank you Sue for energizing Flower Song and bringing beauty to our lives.