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Rod on the Job: Florist at Geranium Lake Flowers

It's officially February and love is in the air. Rod Hill stopped by Geranium Lake Flowers to make his own "Hot Rod" flower arrangement.

PORTLAND, Ore. — “Rod On The Job” is feeling the love this February with Valentine's Day just around the corner. I tackle the artistic, beautiful and sometimes dangerous (sharp knives) job of being a florist at Geranium Lake Flowers.

My teacher, Kim Foren, tells me that being a good florist is all about having a great eye. It's about creativity and expression, arranging the perfect bouquet for someone's special moment.

I learn right away that cutting stems requires the use of a knife, which is not my forte, so I quickly move on to something more in my wheelhouse -- matching colors and greenery. The work is peaceful and uplifting, and I'm comforted with the thought that soon my labor will bring happiness to a loving couple or individual. My fellow florists tell me spreading happiness is the main reason they get so much satisfaction out of their job.

Kim says being a florist is all about spreading emotion through flowers and I couldn't agree more.

Of course, I learned a few important tips such as always water your flowers with warm or room temperature water, a fresh cut is vital each time murky water is changed out for fresh and purchasing the packet of flower food at the florist is a good idea to help your flowers look beautiful for five days or longer.

A big thank you to Kim Foren at Geranium Lake Flowers for teaching me my latest craft.

Rod Hill

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