Florist Johanne Russell Smith to Demonstrate at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show

Melbourne, Australia (PRWEB) March 18, 2008 -- Johanne Russell-Smith, founder of MY ROSES and Box Hill Institute's 2007 Floristry Student of the Year will be demonstrating at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. Johanne will be showcasing her floral designs and sharing her tips for styling and caring for your roses.

"I am excited to be demonstrating at the Melbourne Flower Show, it's a first for me and it's a great chance to talk about boxed flowers. They are a very popular gift choice but some people are not sure what to do with the flowers when they receive them. Using a few of my designs, I will be showing people how to style their roses at home. We want people to enjoy MY ROSES," said Russell-Smith. "So if they are styled beautifully they will be enjoyed all the more."

Johanne Russell-Smith founder of MY ROSES was announced Box Hill Institute's Floristry Student of the Year. "I am delighted to have won this award. I have to say the highlight of my studies was seeing the beautiful arrangements created each day in the classroom. I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the course," said Russell-Smith.

MY ROSES, http://www.myroses.com.au is a recently launched online business created to fill a gap in the market for high quality flowers with a designer look and feel. MY ROSES specialises exclusively in roses and have designed their packaging and presentation to meet the high expectations of corporate gift givers and also those who want a little luxury in their lives. "There is nothing else available that even slightly compares to MY ROSES, the product is stunning!" says Russell-Smith.

* When:    Wednesday April 2 between 12 and 12:45 pm

* What:    Johanne will show you how to make beautiful arrangements with your delivery of boxed roses.

* Where: Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton

For further information please contact Johanne Russell-Smith

Email:    info @ myroses.com.au     

Mobile:    0404000304

About Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show:

The world renowned Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is entering its 13th year and is now regarded as the largest and most successful horticultural event in the Southern Hemisphere. The Show attracts quality and leading edge floral and landscape designers.

The venue, the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens, is unique and second to none in its ambiance, which sets the event apart from anything else in the country.

The event has the support and participation of key industry bodies including NGIV, Flowers Victoria, the LIAV and AILA, plus active participation from leading Horticultural colleges and universities throughout Victoria and Australia.

Ticket Information available at: www.melbflowershow.com.au/ticketing.asp.

About Box Hill Institute:

Box Hill Institute is one of Australia's premier, multipurpose TAFE institutes that prides itself on its ability to deliver a broad range of vocational education and training services.

The Institute has been acknowledged as Victoria's No. 1 TAFE Institute in 2004 and 2005. Box Hill Institute offers over 400 full-time and part-time courses covering a wide range of subject disciplines and delivery methods, as well as around 300 short courses. All courses provide students with a variety of pathways to employment, promotion and further tertiary study.

Further information available at: www.bhtafe.edu.au.

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