Martin has been serving the Gaylord area since 1980. In 2005 Martin received the highest accreditation in the floral industry, AIFD: American Institute of Floral Designers, which is an international accreditation with only 3 florists in Northern Michigan. This accreditation required extensive testing in Seattle, WA. He was inducted the following year in Washington D.C. As a result, he has participated in many design events, such as a five-year stint on the Meadow Brook Christmas decor team at the Historic Dodge mansion in Rochester Hills, Michigan and as 5 seasons of woodland displays for Nature’s creative edge in Fruitport, Michigan. His creations were featured in Flora magazine. As an AIFD designer, Martin has been a design judge for student and professional design competitions. His premier design team is a huge part of his daily work. DJ Ehlert is Martin’s Store Manager/Event Coordinator. Also part of his part time team he has, Barb Van Til and Emma Arroyo, helping with day to day activities.
