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Sustainable Flower Growers in Victoria: Part 2
We love buying our flowers locally––it’s great for those of us who are environmentally conscious and love to support small business owners. It also forces us to slow down and enjoy the simple things in life, like how long lavender lasts in a vase on the coffee table (the answer is about three times longerRead more
Selecting Your Flowers: 4 Tips for Maximum Vase Life
We all know the frustration of getting home from the market with a fresh lot of blooms, only to find that they’ve dried out, closed up and died after a week. So annoying! But how do you know what to look for at the market? How do you pick the flowers that are going toRead more
Are locally grown flowers really better than imports?
Imported flowers are all too common here in Australia, and you’ve more than likely had a bunch in your vase at some point. The ABC reported that in the winter months, as much as 90% of cut flowers sold in Australia are imports. So why is this happening when we are surrounded by local flowerRead more
10 Sustainable Flower Growers in Victoria – Part 1
There has been a resurgence of sustainable, “slow flower” farmers across Australia recently. The benefits of buying locally and sustainably grown flowers are endless: lower emissions, supporting local farmers, zero toxic fumigation, and less time travelling––meaning the flowers have more time to look their best! It’s always worth googling for local growers in your area,Read more
How To Care For Tulips
Tulip season is upon us! As the weather turns a little drearier here in Melbourne, a bunch of vibrant tulips make the perfect gift for any friend or family member––and why wouldn’t they? Tulips are low maintenance, don’t have a strong scent (ideal for those who are sensitive to fragrances) and they’re stunning to lookRead more
BLOOM SPOTLIGHT: Bunny Tail Grass
Is there anything more adorable that Bunny Tail grass?! Lagurus ovatus, Bunny tail grass or Hare’s Tail grass, features small creamy white tuffs on top of quite pliable stems, with longer brown bristly spikes coming out of the fluff! Native to the Mediterranean but now found in all areas of Australia except theRead more
Bloom Spotlight: Black Bat Flower
BLOOM SPOTLIGHT: Have you ever seen a Black Bat flower?! Tacca Chantrieri or the Black Bat flower is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It has wide black petals that can reach up to 30cm in width and long black whiskers. The Black Bat flower seems to be somewhat of an enigma toRead more
Indoor Plant Care
Plants are the new pets! Many people are flocking to nurseries and florists to find new botanical friends to come home. Many people believe they must possess a keen green thumb in order to keep their plants alive, however following some general plant care tips will help your plants not only to survive, but thriveRead more
Chamomile
I’m absolutely crazy for these “wildflower” bouquets! Perfect for a country style or relaxed wedding vibe.⠀ ⠀ It’s so interesting to see Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila or Gyp) come back into fashion but I am loving the use of Chamomile as well! Not only does it make a tasty bed time tea but the flowers areRead more
Allium Giganteum
Spectacular photo of Allium giganteum, commonly called giant onion by @men0625⠀ ⠀ Happy Monday! May your dreams be as big as these alliums! Join us for our upcoming workshops! Click the link below to see what’s coming up!