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Big Flower Fight Judge Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht Wants to Get Back to the Dome

"It feels like you're stepping into the Secret Garden, " he says.

• On the show, teams of floral designers are challenged to create elaborate structures made of plants.
• In an interview with OprahMag.com, Griffith-VanderYacht opened up his career, the show, and what he really thinks of the contestants stealing flowers.

Mary Berry. Ru Paul . Simon Cowell. When it comes to reality competition shows, the judges, with their idiosyncratic personalities and catch-phrases, are as important as the talent. As judge of The Big Flower Figh t on Netflix, acclaimed florist Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht, 36, joins that lauded set—but only he knows how to construct a giant recreation of a miniature Schnauzer, made entirely of long grasses (watch the episode "Huge Hairy Beasts " to see the installation in all its glory).

"It's more than just shoving flowers into a vase," Griffith-VanderYacht, the owner of Seattle's Wild Bloom Florals , whose arrangements have been featured in celebrity weddings and on magazine covers, tells OprahMag.com of The Big Flower Fight .

That's an understatement. On The Big Flower Fight , 10 teams of two are challenged to create elaborate floral installations, ranging from life-size couture dresses made of cut flowers to super-sized insects crafted with living plants. Along with a guest judge, Griffith-VanderYacht crowns one winning team, and eliminates another.

Griffith-VanderYacht's involvement with The Big Flower Fight started with an Instagram DM. "It was probably the most nontraditional route a person could take to getting on television," Griffith-VanderYacht jokes.

The Seattle native was dropping his baby son off at daycare when he got a message on Instagram about a mysterious TV project. Griffith-Vanderyacht pulled into a Starbucks parking lot, "because they have that good WiFi, and you can't mess around with WiFi," and had a 10-minute video call with strangers.

"I didn't even know what I was auditioning for. Then I heard back maybe two weeks later, they're like, 'Okay, we would like you for this project.' And I was like, "Well, what's the project?" And they're like, 'It's for Netflix.' And then my wig blew off," Griffith-VanderYacht says.

While The Big Flower Fight came out of nowhere, Griffith-VanderYacht has been "planting the seeds" (sorry!) for a similar opportunity for years, thanks to his illustrious career in the floral industry.

According to Wild Bloom Floral's website , Griffth-VanderYacht's flowers have been in major publications across the US, including Martha Stewart Weddings , Traditional Home Magazine , and The Knot , and seen on Good Morning America and E! . His flowers for actress Julianne Hough's wedding were featured on the front cover of People .

Wild Bloom Floral is the culmination of Griffith-VanderYacht's lifelong love of flowers. Growing up in Detroit, he spent summers tending to his mother's garden in their large backyard. "I was like, yes, this is amazing! I get to play in the dirt, and pull stuff out. Little did I know it was manual labor," he says with a laugh.

While gardening, Griffith-VanderYacht says he feels "rooted in something very true to [himself]." In 2011, Griffith-VanderYacht took steps to turn his lifelong hobby into a career. "I had never really known anything about the professional side of floristry. So, I allowed myself to really just get into it and observe and read and research and play. That was probably the biggest gift I could have given myself... the opportunity to play with flowers, because through that, I discovered my own voice," he says.

As a judge, Griffith-VanderYacht hopes to be an example for other aspiring florists, especially those of color.

"I want it to be a really good representation, not just on the show, but in my everyday life, of Black excellence, and what it means to be a person of color that other little kids can look up to and say, 'Wow, I didn't know that it could be cool to be a florist!' I didn't get to have that as a little kid. It was something that I had to discover," he says.

There's one child that Griffith-VanderYacht thinks of, especially: His son Hugo, whom Griffith-VanderYacht and his husband, Aaron, adopted back in June 2019 .

"I take that role incredibly seriously, not only for myself, but also for my son. He has the rare and very singular opportunity to grow up having two parents of very different races and very different cultural backgrounds. And so I want him to experience and understand the richness and the dichotomy of both of those worlds," Griffith-VanderYacht says.

In addition to raising his son, Griffith-VanderYacht hopes to have more "flower babies" in the future, too. When asked about challenges that didn't make the season, he's reluctant to give them away.

"I'm not going to tell you because I'm hoping they'll be in season 2, if we get one," he says.

For now, The Big Flower Fight 's eight-episode first season is worth watching for Griffith-VanderYacht's jewel-toned suits, coordinated especially for the challenges, and for his commentary, which is as colorful as the flowers themselves. One particularly memorable zinger? Griffith-VanderYacht staring at the droopy face of a lion statue, and saying: "I asked for character . I did not ask for sloppy ."

While always honest, he tempers his pronouncements with kindness and genuine awe. Even now, he speaks of the contestants' accomplishments with pride. "I feel like those teams are all my babies. They're my flower children," he says.

With that sentiment in mind, he's a mentor first, and a judge second. As the teams build their structures, Griffith-VanderYacht gives restrained pointers (and occasional side-eye).

"When it was appropriate, I would give them advice. Other times, like any parent, you have to let your kids experience failure in order to learn. But it was tempting to go and help," he says.

From his position on the sidelines, Griffith-VanderYacht also bears witness to the small spats that put the "fight" in The Big Flower Fight , like when Irish team Eoghan and Declan stockpile all the tall grasses to prevent others from using it, or when Yan and Henck steal mirrors.

"Even the stealing is a little tongue in cheek. It doesn't even feel like, Ooh, I'm out to get you . It's more like, I'm just being competitive. It's all in good fun," he says.

Being an observer, not a participant, had another perk: While the participants sweated in the humid dome, where the installations were constructed, Griffith-VanderYacht could appreciate its beauty—then get fresh air.

"You can get transported walking into the dome. It feels like you're stepping into the Secret Garden. It's like you're going from black-and-white into Technicolor. You are Dorothy coming out of her house and walking into Oz," he says. He can't wait to get back to the dome—and neither can we.

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Elena Nicolaou is the former culture editor at Oprah Daily. 

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Kristen Griffith VanderYacht Gay, Husband, Family: The Big Flower Fight . Anyone of you looking forward to watching upcoming reality competition show, The Big Flower Fight, on Netflix? Yeah we are! The streaming service has been rocking it when it comes to its reality shows and we are keeping our fingers crossed that The Big Flower Fight will be a monster hit like The Circle and Love is Blind which, we are pretty sure, will be getting second seasons.

Apparently, Too Hot to Handle is also a hit but there’s something very unlikable about the characters on that show — we are looking at you Harry Jowsey and the Canadian girl who shall not be named because she is an embarrassment to the Great White North — so we ain’t hoping it will get a second season. Hehe.

Anyhoo, one of the cast members of The Big Flower Fight is famous florist Kristen Griffict VanderYacht who will serve as the head judge of the show. The New York City-based VanderYacht owns Wild Bloom (wildbloomfloral.com) and has been named by Harpers Bazaar as the Top Florist of the World in 2019 as well as 2020.

Kristen Griffith VanderYacht Husband and Family . For those who are wondering, Kristen is married to husband Aaron. The two tied the knot in 2013:

Here’s another photo of the twosome coosome which we grabbed from Kristen’s Insta (@kristengvy). Want more gay male celebrities ?

The couple are raising a boy named Hugo who officially became their son on 15 June 2019 when their adoption was finalized by the court.

Kristen tells us more about it on Instagram: “It’s finally here!!! ADOPTION DAY! I’d like to introduce you to Hugo Griffith-VanderYacht. My baby boy! My Son! We have been waiting 470 days to be able to call this little guy ours forever. And today it happened! Even though we have always been his Dad and Daddy, today it’s official. It will be our names on his birth certificate and our last name he learns how to spell (good luck, kiddo). And when the school calls to tell us you solved world hunger, cured cancer and stopped a scrunchie comeback it will be our job to make sure the world knows who to thank: ME! I’m so in love with you kid! You have already brought us so much joy. I’m so proud and lucky to be your Daddy. FOREVER.”

Awww! We are so happy for all three! You can follow Kristen, Aaron, and Hugo on their Instagram page @twodads. Any chance, we’ll be seeing them on The Big Flower Fight? It’s unlikely but we sure can hope, no?

Kristen Griffith VanderYacht Gay, Husband, Family: The Big Flower Fight . Last updated: May 6, 2020 at 5:49 am.

'The Big Flower Fight' Judge Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht Believes in Honesty

PUBLISHED May 18 2020, 3:41 p.m. ET

UPDATED May 18 2020, 3:43 p.m. ET

The Big Flower Fight sees 10 green-thumbed participants fight for the chance to have a display at London's one and only Kew Gardens. 

Akin to The Great British Baking Show and The Great British Sewing Bee, the eight-episode-long series celebrates the power of creativity — and the effort that goes into the magnificent designs. 

To decide which contestant is the most talented, judge Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht will be joined by various guests every week. 

So, who is Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht, the judge on 'The Big Flower Fight'?

As the founder of the cultic New-York-based brand, Wild Bloom, Kristen has created dazzling flower installations and wedding bouquets for some of the most exacting clients out there. 

Offering services that go far beyond those found at your average flower shop, he turns the simplest displays into a manifestation of artistry. 

In the past, Kristen's work was featured in Martha Stewart Wedding s, Traditional Home Magazine , The Knot, and many others. 

In addition to his long list of media appearances, Kristen also runs a studio for amateur florists and emerging professionals. 

It's perhaps reasonable to argue that this might make him the best for judging. As someone with vast experience in education and design, he is able to assess the creations and offer top-notch feedback. 

"I'm a very honest judge but I like to think that I'm encouraging, I'm not here to tear anyone down. I know that the creative energy they are putting into their creations is immense," Kristen explained in a previous interview with Radio Times . 

"At the same time, I believe in them, and if I can see that they're coasting through, then what's the point? I don't want you to come to this competition and show me something you've already done," he added. 

View this post on Instagram This is the face a Valentines Day survivor! We did it!! Big thanks to @westelm and @westelmbellevue for the amazing opportunity. I couldn’t have done it without my awesome team @stephanie_roseanne_design_ and @calebf07 we shine brighter together 🌟🌟🌟 #wildbloomfloral A post shared by Kristen Griffith VanderYacht (@kristengvy) on Feb 15, 2018 at 8:50am PST

Already hailed as "the new Mary Berry," Kristen is bound to amaze viewers with his level-headed and considerate approach. As Kristen explained in an interview with Good Housekeeping, The Big Flower Fight gave him an unmatched opportunity to champion flower design. 

"My mission is to help flowers finally get the respect they deserve. This isn't your basic bunch of blooms. This is the real deal. So buckle up and get your shovel ready for some farm fresh floral fantasy realness!" he said. 

As the owner and creative director of Wild Bloom, Kristen aims to utilize his vast knowledge of everything plant-related to create wonderful displays and rare marvels. It's likely that he will promote this ethos on the show as well, encouraging contestants to compose works that go far beyond the standards of floristry.

In addition to his incredible achievements in the world of design, Kristen also has an enviable family life. He and his husband adopted their first son, Hugo, in June 2019.

"I’m definitely my own person. I haven’t seen anyone on TV like me: a black, gay man with a baby who he adopted with his husband. I’ve had such an interesting journey and I want to bring all those experiences, and that authenticity, to my role as a judge," Kristen told Radio Times . 

"And I really want to inspire young people to live their lives with passion and chase their dreams. In order to do that, you have to take your craft seriously. But you can have a little cheek and fun along the way!" he added. 

The Big Flower Fight is available on Netflix now. 

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Flower power.

A conversation with Interlochen alumnus and “The Big Flower Fight” judge Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht.

Image courtesy Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht

As new fathers, alumnus Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht (IAA 00-01) and husband Aaron can’t help but share their love for the arts with their son, Hugo.

“Growing up in a house where everyone sings to you, it’s going to be a part of his identity,” Griffith-VanderYacht told Interlochen Center for the Arts during a recent interview.

“But we’re not actively pushing it on him,” Griffith-VanderYacht said, before adding with a laugh, “As soon as your parents tell you something is cool, you’re like, ‘Forget that.’”

As owner and creative director of  Wild Bloom —an internationally recognized Seattle-based floral design company—the arts are and continue to be an integral part of Griffith-VanderYacht’s life and career.

Known as a florist to the stars, his floral creations have been featured in People Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, and The Knot, and have been shown on E! Network and ABC’s  Good Morning America .

Those of us who have spent the past few months binge watching shows on our favorite streaming service might recognize Griffith-VanderYacht from his latest artistic endeavour: serving as the main judge on Netflix’s hit reality competition,  The Big Flower Fight .

Akin to the acclaimed cooking series  The Great British Bake Off ,  The Big Flower Fight  swaps flour for flowers as 10 teams are tasked with creating large, intricate, and impeccably designed floral installations.

Griffith-VanderYacht, with his bright smile and colorful suits, mentors each team and critiques their floral creations alongside series presenters Natasia Demetriou and Vic Reeves—until just one team remains.

As a lifelong performer, being in front of the camera came easy to Griffith-VanderYacht.

During his youth, he sang, danced, and acted around southeast Michigan as a member of the Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit. Griffith-VanderYacht always felt like an outsider, but in the arts he found a place to fit in.

“Art is supposed to give you opportunities. To either get you out of your current situation, or to enlighten you in that space,” Griffith-VanderYacht said. “It’s supposed to be transformational, regardless of the circumstances around it. What’s important is the spiritual and transformational impact while you’re in it.”

It was fellow Detroit Mosaic Youth Theatre member Dane Joseph (IAA 99-02, IAC 98-99) who introduced Griffith-VanderYacht to Interlochen Center for the Arts. At the time, Griffith-VanderYacht was looking for more, and when he heard that Joseph was heading up north, he began to research Interlochen Arts Academy.

“I was convinced that going to Interlochen was the ticket. This was the pathway to get me into really great colleges. Beyond colleges, this was a stepping stone to open new doors,” Griffith-VanderYacht said.

At Interlochen, Griffith-VanderYacht found kindred spirits in his classmates: Fellow outcasts, unicorns, and big-fish-in-small-ponds that made their way to northern Michigan.

Griffith-VanderYacht took full advantage of his time at Interlochen both on and off the stage. He performed or worked on nearly a dozen performances, including: stage crew for  As You Like It , starring in the One-Act Festival, dancing in drag in Aristophanes’  Lysistrata , and working alongside friend Dane Joseph to coordinate a Black History Month Presentation.

“Interlochen wasn’t just about the arts. It was about finding myself, and there’s power in that,” Griffith-VanderYacht said. “Sure, I wasn’t the lead, but everything I did was so enriching. Not feeling like an outcast was more important than anything else.”

Following Interlochen, Griffith-VanderYacht studied at the Boston Conservatory. Eventually, he relocated to New York to continue his acting career after being cast as the understudy/swing for Angel in the national tour of Jonathan Larson’s  RENT .

While with  RENT , Griffith-VanderYacht began taking online graduate courses in Psychology through Columbia University. This move was inspired by his interest in the healing power of the arts, and to him, felt like a natural transition into the next part of his life.

“I was reexamining what I wanted the rest of my life to look like,” Griffith-VanderYacht said. “In many ways when you’re on stage, you hold up a mirror for the audience. The same sort of process applies in therapy. I knew that whatever I ended up doing—I had to find a way to connect and inspire growth in people.”

After the tours, he split his days between his coursework and interning with the Brooklyn-based floral shop Sprout Home.

“That internship opened my eyes,” Griffith-VanderYacht said. “It solidified where I had to be. I can still do what I want. Inspire people, and help people through my art. If you’re lucky, someone else will see themselves in your art.”

Griffith-VanderYacht fell into flowers, and by 2011 the budding psychologist had bloomed into a world-class florist.

In 2016, he and husband Aaron relocated to Seattle, Washington, where they fostered and adopted son Hugo. Then one afternoon an Instagram DM (Direct Message) invited him to audition for  The Big Flower Fight , and the rest, as they say, is history.

But Griffith-VanderYacht doesn’t take any of it for granted. He knows how rare it is to see a Black, gay father and florist on television.

“There are so many opportunities out there, and I want little Black and Brown kids who see me on TV to know that those opportunities are out there for them, too,” Griffith-VanderYacht said.

But for all young artists struggling to find their way, he urges them to embrace their uniqueness.

“Magical unicorns are always going to stand out, and everyone is going to love a magical unicorn in a stable full of horses.”

The Big Flower Fight  is now streaming on Netflix. You can follow Kristen on Instagram at  @kristengvy .

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Pulling back the foliage of "Big Flower Fight," from the eye-popping designs to the fairy tale final

Kristen griffith-vanderyacht on personality through posies, his floral business, and the moment that made him cry, by ashlie d. stevens.

The following contains spoilers from the first season of "The Big Flower Fight," including that bloomin' finale.

"The Big Flower Fight" is Netflix's new floral sculpture competition, blossoming with eye-popping creations and a buoyant energy that's reminiscent of "The Great British Bake-Off." And in a time when people are largely homebound and may feel a little disconnected from the outside world, it's an easily bingeable series that showcases nature with a kind of whimsical halo. 

Over the course of eight challenges, 10 different teams of two race against the clock to craft an extravagant floral sculpture — each tied to a different theme, like "enormous insects," "green giants" or the spellbinding "fairytale finish" finale. 

Lead judge Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht — with his sunny outlook and sharp suits — is an immediate crowd favorite. He spoke with Salon about developing a rubric for judging contestants, the challenge outcome that made him cry, and how his own business is faring during the pandemic. 

What do you think some of the biggest misconceptions about florists or working with flowers are? Because I feel like this show is going to be a shock to people in a lot of ways. 

I think the biggest misconception that I've experienced in my professional career is how much time and energy it takes to make an arrangement that looks like it took no time at all. Because if you're dealing with flowers, it's a product of nature. So nature, but its own sort of origins, feels as though it just showed up. It feels as though it just miraculously came from the earth and appeared, so it feels easy. 

Really good floral design mimics that sort of relationship between nature and man, so a lot of that takes a lot of practice and that takes a lot of time and diligence. You know, people are like, "Oh, it's so pretty, it's so great," and then they think they can go home and do it themselves, which I do encourage. I always encourage exploring your creative side. But in reality, it took someone probably hours to make something that looks like it took no time at all. That is also the sign of a good floral designer — that effortless communication of an idea. 

I think that's such a great point, and it leads into another question I had. So obviously, floral competitions are well-established, but it's not something that people tune in to watch on television to watch super-often. I was curious how difficult it was for you, as a judge, to develop a rubric for what you wanted to see out of the competitor's designs?

It wasn't difficult at all, actually, because I worked very closely with the production team in order to get it down. So being able to have criteria that we were going to give to the teams allowed for me to already have a blueprint of what I was going to be looking for. Then on top of that, I think that what I'm also looking for is the teams to really take it further than what I had originally set out. I really wanted to see their personality, I really want to see their own creative prowess. It was really important for me, for them to be vulnerable as artists and as designers. I think the most successful pieces were by the designers who took risks, but also had the technical understanding to back it up. 

I wanted to touch on a couple really emotional moments from the show. One of them, which just made me completely tear up, was when Helen and Andi's crab structure fell. How did that make you feel?

I was devastated. It didn't make it into the show, but I was crying, too, because I knew how much work goes into these installations. I mean this from the bottom of my heart: when creative people put their work out there, they are baring a piece of their soul. And to have it sort of collapse and crumble in the way that it did, it was just so heartbreaking. 

Then there's another emotional moment that I think veers a little more heartwarming. Jim and his father Ralph constructed this "monster" that represented anxiety. And you actually crawl into the mouth of that monster with Jim and say to him, "You are not alone."  I think this touches on what a special team they were, Jim and Ralph. I was hoping you could talk a little bit about what it was like experiencing their relationship? 

Well, it was interesting because Jim, I believe, was the youngest contestant on the show. I mean, all the contestants on the show feel like my little flower babies, they feel like they're my kids. My goal is for them to go out into the world and create so we can make it a much better place. 

It was really special to be able to watch Jim, being the youngest, but also expressing himself in one of the most mature ways of all the contestants. So, I think in order to have that vulnerability, he had to be a very self-aware person, and I value that sort of introspection. I think it deepens and enriches a person's ability to connect with the world and that empathy I think we need right now. 

And so being able to see Jim have a moment, so publicly, in which he rips off that shame sticker, I thought it was so beautiful. I thought it was so adult of him. I thought it was, you know, so advanced in terms of his emotional intellect.

One of the things that I loved about "The Big Flower Fight" is that it was beautiful, not only aesthetically, but it was so incredibly emotional and inclusive. Was it important for you, as a judge, to exude inclusion and positivity on set? 

Absolutely. The way that I approach judging is sort of how I approach any sort of constructive role that I have, as a designer, as a business owner, as a father, as a husband as a friend. It's always to uplift other people. I think in order to uplift other people, you have to take the time to really see them. And so, you know, I really wanted every contestant to feel seen, even if it was an uncomfortable moment. I wanted them to feel like, "Okay, Kristen knows I tried. It may not have worked out, but at least he knows I give my all," right? I was never there to tear anyone down. It was always to guide and mentor and uplift. Because at the end of the day, our creative abilities far outweigh our bad traits. And I want people to focus on creating

And the level of creativity on this show was so impressive. You are obviously a veteran in this field, but I was curious if throughout filming you saw any techniques or materials used in ways that you were like, "Oh, you know what — that's something I'd like to steal moving forward"? 

Every day. Every, every day. I was 100% blown away. And I was like, "How'd you do that? What's going on over here? How'd you make that?" You know, because that's part of the fun of design is creating new techniques and developing new ways to get your idea out of your brain and into the real world. 

So all the contestants, I've stolen something from them. That's what, that's what you're supposed to be doing. I will always say that I am always learning. I continue to learn, I have not arrived. And I don't want anyone to ever think that I have arrived. Because if you arrive, then you're dead. Like, what are you doing? 

Maybe a silly question, but we had all these great designs. What happened to them after the challenges were over? 

I know that a lot of the materials are recycled and a lot of the plants were donated. I don't know of anything that was just wasted. The great thing about working with organic matter is that everything can be made into compost. You know, some of the structures were filmed in the heat and by the time we were done, they had been out in the sun so long, they're crispy and burnt. Whatever couldn't be revived ended up in a compost pile to continue that circle of life. 

One of the things I noticed people were responding to on Twitter with regards to the show were your suits. They were just so on point. Were they all yours? 

They are unfortunately not mine, but I had a very strong hand in picking everything that I wore, even down to my brooches. The wardrobe team was really fantastic. They were so accommodating of my style. I'm hoping for Season 2 — if we get one — that we can take it even further. 

So, outside the world of this show, you are a business owner. And while wedding season is typically in full bloom right now — pardon the pun — the pandemic has thrown everything off center. I was curious how your business, and businesses like yours, have been affected? 

Well, my business is all about gatherings, and nobody is gathering right now. So it's definitely taken a major hit. A lot of people have pushed the pause button on their weddings, on their events on their baby showers. And I don't have a retail location; that's not really part of my business model. 

But the good news is, we still have access to flowers, and I still have an opportunity to create and so that's a huge part of my own sanity, just getting my hands in nature and flowers. So, I think I've been to the nursery like six times since this happened. I'm wearing a hat and a mask and it's all outdoors. It's weird how that has shifted. 

But I think as long as you're able to stay creative, keep your skills up and keep them fresh, that is going to be so beneficial and so therapeutic for your soul. 

Final spoiler warning! In the "fairytale" finale challenge, how tough was it to make a decision on the winners, Andrew and Ryan? They did the dark Hansel and Gretel house and took a really big risk putting some of the more alluring elements on the inside of the house. 

It was really easy, actually, because I was so overwhelmed with emotion — even just talking about it now, I get chills and goosebumps up and down my arm. It was such an experience. Walking around that house, there was so much to take in, and there was such a clear story behind what they designed, you couldn't help but get emotional viewing it. 

It was a visceral reaction and my guest judge had it, too. We were both so blown away and it was obvious those two deserved to win. 

"The Big Flower Fight" is now streaming on Netflix.

Ashlie D. Stevens is Salon's food editor. She is also an award-winning radio producer, editor and features writer — with a special emphasis on food, culture and subculture. Her writing has appeared in and on The Atlantic, National Geographic’s “The Plate,” Eater, VICE, Slate, Salon, The Bitter Southerner and Chicago Magazine, while her audio work has appeared on NPR’s All Things Considered and Here & Now, as well as APM’s Marketplace. She is based in Chicago.

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On Netflix, a new show named “The Big Flower Fight” got released on 18 th May 2020. In this show, you will see stars like Natasia Demetriou, Vic Reeves, and obviously Kristen Griffith. In this show, you will see florists, sculptors, and garden designers competing to build a garden sculpture.

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One of the World’s top florists named Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht (age 29 years old as in the year 2019) took birth in New York, USA. He landed on the earth in the year 1990.

It is his first show where he will now describe himself and his career. Much of the data about his life is still missing which will be available in the near future on Wikicelebs.com.

He grew up in central NYC and here he attended a local private school. He is an artist and this started reflecting from his personality when he was in school. Just because of this he won many art competitions during that time.

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There many people who do not know but Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht is gay. He is married to his husband Aaron Griffith-VanderYacht.

They both met in New York back in the year 2011. They both are quite fond of each other and this is the reason why they both got married in the year 2013. Kristen and his partner are very open about their sexuality.

They both decided that they want to adopt a kid and this is the reason why they adopted a son in the year 2016.

The couple became his parents on 15 June in the same year. The name of their child is Hugo.

They say the kid will make their life more wonderful and they are nothing but happy to have him in their life.

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Some Lesser Known Facts about Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht

• Now that he will appear in the show it will be interesting to see how he works.
• But it will also be interesting to know how his career started and what he does in his life to earn his bread.
• Wikicelebs.com discovered that he has an interest in gardening from his teens.

• As he grew up he decided that he wants to be a florist. He wanted to be a professional one that is why he took professional training.
• Now he has his business in New York where he takes orders to provide flower decoration facilities.
• He is famous for his service and that is the reason why he is recognized as one of the bests in this field.
• Being a florist Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht is doing a good job and now he is appearing in a Netflix show. This show will be a leap in his career.
• The makers of the show brought a very new and different concept through which they will target the new segment of the audience.
• Her husband supports him in his business. As of 2020, his net worth is around $700 k and it seems like with the popularity of the show it will increase to a great extent.
• He loves to get clicked.
• Kristen has a big team who helps him in doing his work as the job that he does is not of a single person.
• His husband is also present on Insta but he has a private account by the name “aarongvy”.
• Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht loves to get dressed well and with his 5 ft 9 in tall (1.75 m) he looks impressive.

• More than 19 k people are Kristen’s followers on Instagram and this count is going up and up.
• In the show, he will appear as a judge and said that he will neither use a sugar-coated speech but will also not be harsh with words in his comments.
• The makers of the show “The Big Flower Fight” approached him through an Instagram DM.
• As Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht said he got interviewed for the show in a Starbucks café

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Kristen originally came on to Big Flower Fight as a highly successful florist in the industry. He offered contestants knowledge in plants and business

Big Flower Fight  is the newest reality competition that features seasoned artisans utilizing their honed crafts to create floral masterpieces. Likewise, the show recruited their own floral master sculptor, in Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht, to judge the rag tag group of flower connoisseurs who appeared on the show.

Kristen added to one of the many exuberant elements on the series. He emphasized to the contestants in each competition that he wanted to see colorful extravagance in their garden sculptures . The contestants learned quickly that what Kristen really was looking for is an exuberance of floral color exhibited within their designs. Being the master sculptor that he is, Griffith-VanderYacht was tasked to create the baseline example sculptures for each of the competitions. These projects ranged from a garden sculpture rendition of Kristen's dog to extravagant floral masterpieces , such as his purple flowered dress. With clear cut talent as a sculptor and florist, Kristen has a highly esteemed background in the industry.

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Kristen originally grew up in Detroit and honed his floristry craft tending to his mother's garden. While gardening, Kristen claims to feel   "rooted in something very true to [himself]."  In 2011, Kristen turned his passion for flowers into a wildly successful business. He currently runs the company Wild Bloom Floral which is based out of Seattle. Wild Bloom creates extravagant floral arrangements for weddings, events, and workshops. The company has even catered for the wedding of famous actress Julianne Hough.

Kristen was originally chosen as the show's lead judge due to his success in the floral industry. Originally, it is rumored that the show reached out to Kristen via Instagram direct messages. Kristen claims to have received the initial message to appear on the show while dropping off his adopted baby boy at day care. He states to have immediately pulled into a Starbucks parking lot,  "Because they have that good WiFi, and you can't mess around with WiFi. I didn't even know what I was auditioning for. Then I heard back maybe two weeks later, they're like, 'Okay, we would like you for this project.' And I was like, "Well, what's the project?" And they're like, 'It's for Netflix.' And then my wig blew off."  Much like his business Kristen's Instagram is a floral masterpiece and it's likely probably blew the producers "wigs off" as well. He posts frequently showing off beautiful floral arrangements and catered events of which his business has amplified.

Since appearing on the show, Kristen is now enjoying a celebrity status that has not only catapulted his fame in the florist industry but also his business. Kristen's flowers have been featured in major publications such as  Martha Stewart Weddings ,  The Knot ,  Traditional Home Magazine , and  Good Morning America . Most notably, his flowers for the Julianne Hough wedding were featured on the cover of  People Magazine . As a judge on the show he states that he hoped to set a good example for other upcoming florists hoping to make it in to the industry. Fans can check out more of Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht on the artistic, new gardening show  Big Flower Fight .

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Meet The Big Flower Fight judges: Kristen and the guests from every episode!

After months of anticipation, The Big Flower Fight has finally landed on Netflix on Monday, May 18th.

Like the floral answer to  The Great British Bake Off , this series sees ten teams of floral designers – amateurs and professionals – compete for a money-can’t-buy prize.

Instead of a huge lump sum, they are offered the chance to have their work installed in the Royal Botanic Garden at Kew.

The show is headed up by British comedians Vic Reeves and Natasia Demetriou, who are bound to bring much-needed laughter and light to the madness of the design series. But who are the judges on The Big Flower Fight? Find out about the respected industry pros here.

Who are The Big Flower Fight judges?

• Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht
• Humaira Ikram
• Simon Lycett
• James Alexander-Sinclair
• Melissa Richardson
• Sarah Eberle
• Sophie Walker

Meet Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht

Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht is a floral designer who leads as the main judge on The Big Flower Fight. Each episode, Kristen is joined by a team of guest judges who help him in his deliberations.

Kristen runs Wild Bloom, a florist which creates bespoke arrangements. His creations have featured in publications like Martha Stewart Weddings, Traditional Home Magazine, and The Knot. He also has some A-List clientele, having created flowers for actress and dancer Julianne Hough ( America’s Got Talent ) which featured on the front cover of People Magazine.

His success in the industry was cemented when he was named one of the top florists in the world by Harper’s Bazaar.

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Get to know the judges from each episode

The Big Flower Fight managed to rope in some of the top floral designers in the world, from royal garden designers to top landscape artists.

Episode 2 introduced viewers to Royal flower designer Simon Lycett. He is a favourite of Elizabeth II and royal palaces around the world.

James Alexander-Sinclar was introduced as episode 3’s guest judge, but returned to help Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht make the final decision in episode 8. He is a  garden and landscape designer, who also is one of the top judges at floral events around the world.

Sarah Eberle has won the gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 17 times! She is famed for using reclaimed materials in her garden designs. Sophie Walker’s sculptural gardens can be found all over the world from Japan to India, even to the Bahamas. So, a pretty tough judging team!

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The Dancing with the Stars judge married NHL star Brooks Laich on July 8 in a romantic, outdoor wedding on Lake Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where Hough spent summer holidays growing up. “When I introduced Brooks to the lake, he fell in love with this special spot, and we knew this was where we wanted to raise our family and grow old together,” Hough, 28, tells PEOPLE in this week’s exclusive cover story. “It just felt right to be married here.”

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More than 2,000 blooms were used to create the floral arrangements, all designed by Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht of Wild Bloom , including 100 flower boxes and at least 200 garden roses in the reception centerpieces. After the wedding, Hough and Laich donated all the flowers to The Full Bloom , a non-profit organization that repurposes gently used flowers into bouquets for patients in area hospitals, hospice care and other facilities.

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The Big Flower Fight is the show that hopes to do for garden sculptures what Bake Off did for cakes. Vic Reeves and Natasia Demetriou host as 10 teams of two compete to create the most impressive, outlandish and beautiful flower sculpture based on different themes all from a gorgeous countryside location .

It sounds a little mad at first, but did you ever think you'd get obsessed with soggy bottoms and buttery biscuit bases? We thought not.

It wouldn't be a good TV competition without judges though. Like them or loathe them, there's no point watching contestants go to all that effort if there isn't a Simon Cowell or a Paul Hollywood to win over at the end.

So who will be making the crucial decisions in the greenhouse?

Each week, two judges will decide which team should be named 'Best in Bloom' and which unlucky duo should be eliminated from the competition. One of them will be resident judge, gardener and florist to the stars, Kristen Griffith VanderYacht, and the other will be a guest judge - a different gardening expert every week.

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Behind that incredibly fancy name is a floral whizzkid who works for celebrity clients. His career began in New York, where he set up his own studio called Wild Bloom, named by Harpers Bazaar as the top wedding florist in the world in both 2019 and 2020. While he is a big name in his industry, this is his first major television project. He was approached by Netflix via Instagram and interviewed for the job in a Starbucks car park!

On being the lead judge in The Big Flower Fight he says: "My mission is to help flowers finally get the respect they deserve. This isn't your basic bunch of blooms. This is the real deal. So buckle up and get your shovel ready for some farm fresh floral fantasy realness!"

He also promises he won't be sugar coating any of his critiques, but isn't planning any unnecessary nastiness either. "I’m a very honest judge but I like to think that I’m encouraging, I’m not here to tear anyone down. I know that the creative energy they are putting into their creations is immense," he tells us. "At the same time, I believe in them, and if I can see that they’re coasting through, then what’s the point? I don’t want you to come to this competition and show me something you’ve already done.

"I’m definitely my own person. I haven’t seen anyone on TV like me: a black, gay man with a baby who he adopted with his husband. I’ve had such an interesting journey and I want to bring all those experiences, and that authenticity, to my role as a judge. And I really want to inspire young people to live their lives with passion and chase their dreams. In order to do that, you have to take your craft seriously. But you can have a little cheek and fun along the way!"

Who are the other judges?

Kristen's co-judges are all people who are well-respected in the world of horticultural design - bonafide experts rather than celebrities. The list includes Simon Lycett, James Wong, James Alexander-Sinclair, Sarah Eberle, Humaira Ikram and Sophie Walker.

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Kristen describes his design philosophy as a combination of editorial with a sensibility for distinctive and organic perspectives. He has an exquisite and rich design eye which has helped to transform the role that florals play in weddings and events. In addition to his extensive portfolio, his studio also provides private classes and workshops for emerging floral artists and enthusiasts.

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Mornings with Mayesh: Flower Love w/ Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht

Yesterday, I had so much fun delving into the world of floral design with Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht. Kristen is a renowned floral designer and author of the book " Flower Love ". He shares his journey in the industry, the challenges he faced, and the valuable lessons he learned along the way. Kristen also discusses his new book and dives into what readers can expect, how he selected the cover images out of the 45 designs showcased in the book, his philosophy on self-care and "it's just flowers, and how the book can inspire all designers of all levels. So let's dive in and explore the world of flowers with Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht.

P.S. Also, as mentioned during the show, be sure to check out the other books I have featured in past shows!

Below are the podcast, video replay, and show notes:

• Kristen, we are here today to talk about your new book, Flower Love. Can you tell us more about the book and what readers can expect?
• With 45 designs showcased in the book, how did you decide which one to feature on the cover?
• You mentioned self-care in your book. What role do you believe flowers play in enhancing our emotional well-being and connection with nature?
• Can you elaborate on the saying used in the book, “it’s just flowers”?
• In the middle of the book, you tell the story of your “big break”. You went into great detail, but I was hoping you could share a little about the story.
• How has your personal relationship with flowers evolved over the years, and how is it reflected in the book?
• What's next for you in your journey with flowers and creativity after the release of "Flower Love". 
• https://wildbloomfloral.com/flower-love-book
• https://www.instagram.com/kristengvy

Audience Questions & Comments:

• Malva & Moss Floral Studio Social media often showcases stories of success, and it's relatively rare to find experienced florists who are willing to openly share their failures. However, we are all human, and these experiences are often the most valuable, as they provide significant learning opportunities. Can you recount a time when you faced a significant setback, made a mistake, or encountered a challenge that ultimately taught you a valuable lesson and knowledge you'd like to share? Additionally, I truly appreciate your authenticity and openness! Please, continue to stay true to yourself, and never lose that quality!
• The Floral Cottage Do you suggest buying like a Mayesh Pull and put a bunch of arrangements together when your starting out to get pics and sales?
• rosemarysgardenflorals This book is such a great concept! It looks easy to understand the recipes, appreciate that ☺️
• flowersbybiancajade I’m self-taught and working off insta and FB , I’d like to grow my teeny tiny business but feel lost in how to!!!!
• rosemarysgardenflorals I would really love to learn more about how to connect with wedding planners! I feel like contacting them out of the blue is odd, but I really don't know what is common in the industry
• flowersbybiancajade And what programs and software did u start out with or do you recommend for a little biz starting out from an organizational, admin
• holidayhillevents I just want to hug you lol
• Holidayhillevents I always order extra for myself
• homestead_weddings_and_events Awww thanks for the words of wisdom! I needed to hear so many of things you mentioned today:)
• holidayhillevents How do you feel about styled shoots?
• anne_es_garden_fresh Love the free flowers on Monday idea!
• foresthillflowers Love all this flower power wisdom, Kristen!
• anne_es_garden_fresh “Inner saboteur” is a choice - aha!
• holidayhillevents I want the STORIES!
• florastories.sfbayarea Any advice on how to be more confident in pricing and getting higher end clients
• holidayhillevents Wisdom is when we can grow from other people's experiences. I love that you share yours.
• analuisavillalpando Thank you for sharing. Beautiful reminder of our worth.
• anne_es_garden_fresh Could “Stories” become a calendar?
• tlingitkiwi Any workshops coming up?
• anne_es_garden_fresh Your art work for “Wild Bloom” with the fruit, tendrils & flowers is gorgeous and tender and just the right wild for me.
• yblacker Flower therapy counts
• lauriemcoleman I think you are right. You have to learn to set reasonable expectations. Many creatives are perfectionists, which leads to terrible stress.

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Flower Love

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A playful, approachable guide to a rainbow of flower arrangements from the expert floral designer and host of Netflix’s The Big Flower Fight . Whether you are new to floristry or have been at it long enough to see carnations come in and out of fashion more times than the mullet, it’s easy to fall in love and stay in love with flowers. For Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht, flowers are everything—reminders of nature’s beauty, tools for building creative confidence, and a gateway to self-care. In Flower Love, Griffith-VanderYacht uses his effervescent sense of humor and sharp eye for design to bring accessible, sumptuous floral arrangements to flower lovers everywhere, from all walks of life. With stunning photography of forty-five arrangements, visual step-by-step instructions, and a unique, geometric approach to floral design, Flower Love is an empowering and joyful resource for anyone who wants to add fanciful floral whimsy to their everyday life. This book includes: • Step-by-step instructions for forty-five stunning floral arrangements • The Ten Floral Commandments • The elements of foolproof floral design • Helpful design hacks you won’t find anywhere else • A detailed flower glossary organized by color and season Learn to source and style lush floral arrangements with this primer on design. All you need are some flowers, scissors, and an appreciation for our planet’s ubiquitous natural beauty. So, pop on your favorite tunes and give yourself some Flower Love .

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Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht is a celebrity floral designer and the owner of floral design studio Wild Bloom in Seattle, Washington. Best known as the sassy head judge with a big heart on Netflix’s The Big Flower Fight, he’s been named a… More about Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht

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Episode 625: Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht designs a signature summer arrangement and introduces “Flower Love,” his new book

August 30th, 2023

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Today, we have a fun episode to share with you and the timing is perfect to welcome Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht to the Slow Flowers Podcast.

Kristen first appeared on the Podcast in July 2020 when he appeared on the small screen as head judge and Netflix’s breakout star on The Big Flower Fight . He is the owner of Seattle-based design studio Wild Bloom Floral , and is author of a brand-new, inspirational floral design book, called “Flower Love: Lush Floral Arrangements for the Heart and Home” – out on Tuesday, August 29 th .

I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy of the book and I invited Kristen to record an episode to talk about it and share with you. He recently came over to my home and garden. We recorded an interview about the book, and then Kristen grabbed his Fiskars clippers and harvested floral and foliage ingredients from the Slow Flowers Cutting Garden ~ what a treat for me to see what elements drew his attention and what he created with garden roses, dahlias, echinacea and cotinus –it is spectacular and reflects his aesthetic beautifully.

Kristen has been named a top floral designer by Harper’s Bazaar. He and his floral designs have been featured in Vogue, O Magazine, WWD, Town and Country, Traditional Home, New York magazine, People, Martha Stewart Weddings, and The Knot; his work has been seen on Good Morning America and E! Network.  

With stunning photography of forty-five arrangements, visual step-by-step instructions, and a unique, geometric approach to floral design, Kristen’s new book, “ Flower Love,”  is an empowering and joyful resource for anyone who wants to add fanciful floral whimsy to their everyday life.

Book Credits: “Flower Love” Copyright © 2023 by Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht. Photography copyright © 2023 by Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht. Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Random House.

Thanks so much for joining us today! If you’re local, check out details on Kristen’s Seattle book launch event on August 31st .

Thank you to our Sponsors

This show is brought to you by Slowflowers.com , the free, online directory to more than 850 florists, shops, and studios who design with local, seasonal and sustainable flowers and to the farms that grow those blooms. It’s the conscious choice for buying and sending flowers.

Thank you to our lead sponsor, Farmgirl Flowers . Farmgirl Flowers delivers iconic burlap-wrapped bouquets and lush, abundant arrangements to customers across the U.S., supporting U.S. flower farms by purchasing more than $10 million dollars of U.S.-grown fresh and seasonal flowers and foliage annually. Discover more at farmgirlflowers.com .

Thank you to Longfield Gardens , which provides home gardeners with high quality flower bulbs and perennials. Their online store offers plants for every region and every season, from tulips and daffodils to dahlias, caladiums and amaryllis. Check out the full catalog at Longfield Gardens at  longfield-gardens.com.

Thank you to Rooted Farmers . Rooted Farmers works exclusively with local growers to put the highest-quality specialty cut flowers in floral customers’ hands. When you partner with Rooted Farmers, you are investing in your community, and you can expect a commitment to excellence in return. Learn more at RootedFarmers.com .

Thank you to Johnny’s Selected Seeds , an employee-owned company that provides our industry the best flower, herb and vegetable seeds — supplied to farms large and small and even backyard cutting gardens like mine. Find the full catalog of flower seeds and bulbs at johnnysseeds.com .

News of the Week

Next week, we’ll resume our 10-year anniversary celebration of the award-winning Slow Flowers Podcast, featuring another past guest who originally appeared in year five. I can’t wait to share it with you!

I love all this floral goodness and I am so happy you joined me today! The  Slow Flowers Podcast  is a member-supported endeavor, downloaded more than one million times by listeners like you. Thank you for listening, commenting and sharing – it means so much. As our movement gains more supporters and more passionate participants who believe in the importance of our domestic cut flower industry, the momentum is contagious. I know you feel it, too. If you’re new to our weekly Show and our long-running Podcast, check out all of our resources at SlowFlowersSociety.com

I’m Debra Prinzing , host and producer of the Slow Flowers Show & Podcast . The  Slow Flowers Podcast  is engineered and edited by Andrew Brenlan. The content and opinions expressed here are either mine alone or those of my guests alone, independent of any podcast sponsor or other person, company or organization.  Next week, you’re invited to join me in putting more Slow Flowers on the table, one stem, one vase at a time. Thanks so much for joining us today and I’ll see you next week!

Music credits:

Town Market; Gaena by Blue Dot Sessions http://www.sessions.blue

Lovely by Tryad  http://tryad.bandcamp.com/album/instrumentals http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

In The Field audionautix.com

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This entry was posted on Wednesday, August 30th, 2023 at 5:45 am and is filed under American Grown , Blog Posts , Book reviews , Creativity , floral design , General . You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

One Response to “Episode 625: Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht designs a signature summer arrangement and introduces “Flower Love,” his new book”

Yay!!!! Congratulations to Kristen on getting the book published and thank you to the shout out to Seattle Wholesale Growers Market. Wonderful podcast, great conversation, really enjoyed seeing you both!

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