Having a blooming ballYvette

Having a blooming ball
Bloom College joined another premier Victorian destination for lovers of flowers and floristry on April 17 to teach enthusiasts the art of making pomanders – flower balls to the uninitiated. The Flower Dispensary in Geelong hosted a full workshop of enthusiastic clients who made a modern version of what was originally designed to be a room-deodorising ball of oranges and cloves! Whether they’re made of tissue paper, flowers, or fruits and berries, pomanders are certainly back as decorative items or arrangements for flower girls.
If you want us to put together a workshop for your Hen’s party, Mothers Day celebration or any other reason at your favourite studio, shop or venue, talk about your ideas with Yvette via email: enquiries@bloomcollege.com.au or 52298336

Flower basics courses starting
5-week Flower basics courses are beginning soon in Port Melbourne and, by demand, at the Geelong Flower Farm. Both courses run for 2.5 hours on Tuesday nights. Port Melbourne classes run from April 23 to May 21, the Flower Farm course from May 14 to June 18.
Book now for the Port Melbourne Flower basics course and you will go in the draw to win one of 2 complimentary passes to Better Homes and Garden LIVE, on at the Melbourne Showgrounds from May 3–5. For all bookings at Geelong Flower Farm please call 5229 8336 or email enquiries@bloomcollege.com.au

More April Tips
Senescence is the term used to describe the ageing process of flowers and other plant materials. As we enter autumn in Victoria and plants begin to noticeably ‘age’ from their summer glory, it’s timely to think about what can be done to delay the ageing of cut flowers.
Ethylene gas is nature’s hormonal ripening agent. It causes fruit to ripen and decay, vegetables and flowers to wilt. It can speed up senescence, so fresh cut flowers should be kept away from ripening fruit such as bananas, melons, apples and tomatoes.