2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers
Join Mike Black and Fernando "The Fern Show" Ortega as they dive into the floral industry's hot topics. Always bringing you the good, the bad, and the ugly about flowers. Each episode is filled with flower topics, jokes, and knowledgeable guests. This podcast is always entertaining and sometimes educational. The goal is to enjoy a conversation and meet the people behind the flowers.
2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers
Ep. 151 - James François-Pijuan, Author of NYC Historic Floral District.
Welcome back Fatty Gang, in this week's episode join Fern, Mike, Mimi, Ryan, and Joel as they welcome James François-Pijuan, a long-time floral designer passionate about revitalizing the NYC Historic Floral District. A NYC native, James shares his journey from Parsons College of Design to showcasing floral artistry at the MET Opera House, fast forward to now and his efforts to preserve 28th Street Flower Market district's legacy.
Discover the rich history of the district, dating back to the 1870s when vendors first traded flowers from Long Island, and learn about James's initiatives, including a community block party and his book, NYC Historic Floral District, celebrating 175 years of floral excellence.
Tune in for an episode packed with floral history, industry insights, and James's vision for the future!