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The Therapeutic Power of Petals
Do Flowers Actually Improve Mental Health? Yes, bringing fresh flowers into your living space or workspace directly correlates with improved mental health and reduced stress. As we champion the core value of health at Bloom College, we emphasize that floristry is not just about making things look pretty; it is about creating environments where peopleRead more
How Flower Arranging Feeds the Soul
Why is Flower Arranging So Relaxing? If you have ever lost track of time while trimming stems and placing blooms into a vase, you have experienced the soul-feeding magic of floristry. Flower arranging is more than just a creative hobby; it is an active meditation. In our fast-paced, screen-heavy world, stepping back to work withRead more
Watch Yvette’s interview on The True North Show
In this week’s episode of The True North Show, Megan sat down with Yvette, our of founder of Bloom College, to explore why flowers aren’t just decorative… they’re deeply restorative. With more than 30 years in the industry, Yvette has moved from apprentice to shop owner to an industry leader, and now helps people learnRead more
Emotional Impact of Flowers Study
Emotional Impact of Flowers Study – The Emotional Impact of Flowers Study was published in the April 2005 issue of Evolutionary Psychology. With today’s high-tech and fast-paced lifestyle taking its daily toll on our lives, experts advise exercise and other personal lifestyle changes to relieve stress. According to behavioral research conducted at Rutgers, The State UniversityRead more
Blooming Well: The Therapeutic Power of Flower Arranging
In our busy lives, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle and forget to take time for ourselves. But did you know that something as simple as arranging flowers can profoundly impact your mental, physical, and emotional well-being? Flower arranging, or ikebana as it’s known in Japan, is more than justRead more
Blooming Minds: How Flowers Foster Mental Well-being on World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day on October 10th is a global initiative that brings attention to the importance of mental health and well-being. While traditional approaches to mental health support include therapy and medication, there is growing recognition of the therapeutic benefits of nature and the outdoors. In this blog, we’ll explore the world of flowersRead more
The benefits of meditation: blooming a sense of peace through flower arranging
In the chaos of our fast-paced lives, finding those moments of peace and calm is essential for our health and well-being. Meditation offers a powerful path to find that connection to our inner selves and create a sense of tranquillity amidst whatever else is going on in our lives. But meditation doesn’t have to lookRead more
Autumn, Wind And The Correlating Effect Of Stress On Our Personal Growth
The element of autumn is wind. Although all elements are present in each season, the predominant season for wind is autumn. We need it for several things, one being to blow away the leftover leaves from summer so the light can shine down on us in winter. I used to get really annoyed whenRead more
Mother’s Day: How It Started & Why It Matters
Mother’s Day has been celebrated around the world for over a century now, with its origins dating back thousands of years. The holiday is a chance for families to celebrate the mothers in their lives, to show your mum just how much you appreciate and love her for everything she’s done for you. In thisRead more