Everywhere I look the term eco friendly is associated with some product. Food, clothing and skin care products have all been linked to the eco friendly trend. So it didn’t surprise me when reading the August issue of Floral Management that greenery (foliage) was considered a good fit for the eco friendly lifestyle.

According to the article foliage appeals to the increased interest in an organic look and an emphasis on things representing the environment. In fact, using greenery only to create a floral arrangement is becoming a trend. The use of assorted foliage can give you the same depth and high design style as cut flowers. Greenery is actually more diverse and colorful than one would think. Foliage comes in a variety of colors dark green, medium green, gray/blue toned, green/white variegated and green/burgundy tones as well as a variety of textures.

It is interesting that a seemingly secondary player in floral design has been pushed to main player status with this eco friendly trend. I wonder how each one of us can create something that follows the eco friendly trend while fulfilling the aesthetic demands of the floral industry.