We conclude our four-part outdoor mini-series with special guest Canaan Marshall, a floral designer renowned for his breathtaking arrangements featured throughout Season 1 of HBO Max’s Full Bloom.
Canaan shares his journey into floral design, offering invaluable tips on shopping for plants, creating stunning arrangements from grocery store flowers, and effectively maintaining your garden. The discussion also touches on container gardening and decorating for social gatherings, offering practical advice for beautifying both indoor and outdoor spaces for your house guests.

IMAGE CREDITS: @canaanmarshall on Instagram
What You’ll Hear This Episode:
- 00:00 Introduction to the How to Decorate Podcast
- 01:05 Meet Canaan Marshall: Floral Designer Extraordinaire
- 02:42 The Art of Flower Arranging
- 04:48 Wedding Floral Trends and Tips
- 13:30 Grocery Store Flower Arrangements
- 17:04 Container Tips and Tricks
- 27:58 Tips for Cutting and Arranging Flowers
- 28:34 Using Different Flower Sizes and Containers
- 29:52 Reflexing and Enhancing Flower Appearance
- 32:32 Learning from the Show and Creative Process
- 33:29 Flower Arrangement Recipes and Mechanics
- 36:47 Handling Flower Arrangements for Events
- 47:39 Outdoor Entertaining and Container Gardens
- 52:54 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Mentioned This Episode:
- Ballard Designs | Shop Now
- canaanmarshall.com | Designer Website
- @canaanmarshall | Designer Instagram
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