Everything in my life has led me to becoming a florist. I often say my life story isn’t a pretty one, but it’s a good one. The spark came from a floral arranging class in a flower field, but the leap? That was all thanks to Victoria Beuth.

The PA Floral Academy classes truly changed my life. I was so well taught and so deeply grounded in inspiration that I realized the roots of this passion had been growing in me long before I knew the seed was planted. Vicki’s knowledge, her ability to connect, and her unshakable positivity were just the beginning. She taught me to respect what is unchangeable in nature, and to work—and play—with what is.

A flower, once cut from the earth, has a limited time whether admired or not. It doesn’t care. Few are lucky enough to be caretakers of its shape and form until it’s transformed through design into its final resting place. Seeds sprout, roots grow, leaves and petals form, blooms open—then the time comes to harvest their beauty. This cycle repeats endlessly, yet no two flowers are ever the same.

Each time, we collaborate with every stem to create something entirely unique—something that has never existed before and will never exist again. And the real beauty? We get to do it over and over and over again.

My experience taking floral classes with Vicki has undoubtedly been one of the best choices I have ever made. Her passion for this longstanding art form shines through in each lesson and she shares her gifts and talents with such enthusiasm. Her encouragement has made me a more confident artist and given me the courage to take more risks with my art and for that I will be forever grateful.

I would love to share how life-changing your class has been!
From start to finish, I loved every minute. You were gracious, kind, knowledgeable, and encouraging—making everything feel approachable, exciting, and fun.

Each week brought a new theme, season, or occasion. We worked with flowers, sticks, stones, wood, and whatever natural treasures fit the moment. You took the time to truly see each of our creations, helping us tap into creativity we didn’t know we had. You live—and inspire us to live—Big Magic.

The field trips, our magical visit to the floral shed, and the special lunch at your home made us all feel celebrated (and yes, you make the best tuna salad!). You even encouraged me to launch my own flower pop-up business and kept cheering me on until I did. I’m still at it—and loving every moment.

I’ll never forget that you helped me set up my very first event right after opening a brand-new shop for someone else on Valentine’s Day—while battling a cold! You’re amazing.

Your book will be a gift to anyone beginning their floral journey, filled with your wisdom, humor, and heart.
Thank you, Vicki, for introducing me to the beautiful, magical world of flowers.

Forever grateful,

Taking classes at PA Floral Academy with Vicki Beuth was an incredible experience. We learned everything from creating different types of arrangements and corsages to preserving and caring for flowers, working with plants, and incorporating accessories into our designs. We even went on field trips for a deeper look into the floral business.

Vicki’s passion for flowers and dedication to the industry came through in every lesson. She genuinely wants her students to succeed and even offered hands-on support when a few classmates started their own businesses.

I highly recommend these classes to anyone interested in floral design—or anyone who simply loves flowers, enjoys meeting others who do, and wants a fun, creative experience. I took the class during the winter, when everything outside was brown, snowy, and lifeless, and it brought color, creativity, and joy to the season.