REDEFINING FLORISTRY FOR TOMORROW

Offering sustainability-led floral design education, business mentoring, and a supportive community for florists and flower enthusiasts.

EDUCATION MENTORING COMMUNITY

A woman arranging a floral installation in a workshop

Welcome to Ivy Institute, where we understand the challenges you face as you strive to become a more sustainable designer, launch your own business, and navigate the journey of being a solo floral-preneur.

It's normal to feel unsure and stuck at times, but you're not alone. Here, you'll find the support, guidance, and community you've been searching for. Let us help you turn your Floral dreams into reality, empower you to embrace sustainability, and provide you with the tools and confidence to take that crucial step forward.

Welcome home to The Ivy Institute, where your floral aspirations find fertile ground to flourish.

Either way, I’m so glad you’ve found your way here!

Creating the sustainable standard in floral education

  • COURSES AND EVENTS

    UP-SKILL AND GET INSPIRED

    Join us throughout the year for our in-person workshops & online learning collections, covering all things design and business for the farmer florist, floral professionals, emerging florists, and flower fans.

    Learn with me

  • GREENHOUSE MEMBERSHIP

    JOIN THE COMMUNITY AND THRIVE

    The Greenhouse is our most popular offer of evergreen learning and mentorship. Gain access to our extensive library of video tutorials, discussions, and coaching sessions that empower you to create an earth-conscious, profitable business that aligns with your values.

    Become a member

  • BESPOKE MENTORING

    FOR BUDDING OR BLOOMING BUSINESS OWNERS

    Benefit from personalised one-on-one or limited-numbed group mentoring online, or join me for in-person private design sessions at my Ivy Greenhouse. Supporting you to create a thriving, earth-friendly business by your own design

    Book your free connection call

Are you craving clarity in your business?

The pressure to plan, set goals, and craft strategies can be overwhelming, leaving us lost in the fog of ‘all the ideas’ but uncertain how to action them.

My In-Sync Seasonal Plan mini course is designed especially for creative business owners - whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out on this creative life - it will help you get connected to your values and clear on your journey ahead.

Not sure if it’s for you? Get a peek into my process for free with my 3 steps to clarity.

Lovely words from our gorgeous floral community

It felt like such a safe space to share my ambitions, without any pressure to necessarily achieve them, but I felt I had a cheer squad behind me as I worked on the goals behind the scenes over the season of Winter. I can't wait to dive into another session this Spring.  The fact that it is a one time investment for ongoing seasonal support was the icing on the cake for me.

- Alison @alyssumalchemy [In-Sync Seasonal Plan]

I truly want to say how thankful I am for all the support and tips that have been such a benefit to me and my business.

From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU.

- Annette @flowersbyannette_f

The skills and knowledge shared by Nadine not just on the day, but the ongoing support and check-ins has made the whole experience a really positive one.
The day gave me the confidence to really practice sustainability in my shop.

- Neisha @thewildroseflorist

WELCOME, MY FLOWER FRIENDS

I am so thrilled you have found your way here.

After 30-plus years in this beautiful industry, I am more passionate than ever. As a proud Sustainable Floristry Ambassador, earth-conscious design & sustainable practices weave through all that I do. 

Sustainable thinking supports a healthy future - for people, businesses and our natural environment. For a nature-loving industry that relies on a healthy planet, we should be leading the way!

I love connecting with each of my students, members and mentees on a personal level to help them along their entrepreneurial floral pathway. I want you to know that you deserve to live a wonderfully creative life, and your love of nature is no coincidence. 

Let’s embark on this inspiring pathway with confidence & clarity together. 

Nadine Brown,

Educator, Floral Designer, Mentor and Founder - The Ivy Institute

Where to go from here

Excited by all this floral goodness but still trying to figure out what aligns with your needs?

Book a free connection call with me today. I’d love to guide you down your beautiful floral-filled path

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