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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
Floriography: a bouquet for every occasion
Using flowers to communicate messages or feelings has been happening for thousands of years. Formally known as floriography, the practice became very popular in Victorian England, where speaking feelings or expressing emotions was usually repressed in polite society. With there being so many different meanings for flower pairings, eventually “La langage des Fleurs,” was publishedRead more
What Are The Best Floral Foam Alternatives?
When floral foam was invented in the U.S. back in 1954, it quickly took over the floristry industry, becoming a florist’s best friend. A block of green, sponge-like foam that not only holds flowers in place but keeps them hydrated and easy to transport? It was a dream come true. Fast-track to the present day,Read more
How Do I Take Care of my Terrarium?
Terrariums are a great option for those of us that don’t have a whole lot of outside space to play with. They’re stunning to look at, fairly simple to take care of and will likely last you a long time. But every plant needs a little bit of TLC to thrive, and terrariums are noRead 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
Meet your Tutor – Georgie Stanton
Hi I’m Georgie, I am absolutely obsessed with blooms and I have been incredibly lucky to have surrounded myself with them for the last 30 years. I love sharing my passion and knowledge of flowers, it truly is therapeutic and medicinal and I liken it to open eye meditation….. I’ve held workshops in classrooms, onRead more
How to use the element of line when constructing a fresh flower wreath
Yvette shares with you a quick tip straight from the classroom on how to use the element of line when constructing a fresh flower wreath. Watch Now
Learn about how & why Bloom got started
Bloom College was created in September 2012 and launched in March 2013. The school has been through a number of changes since but one thing has stayed the course, the mission and intention remains the same. In this interview from 2017, Yvette is asked to share her purpose for founding Bloom College. Watch the Interview HereRead more
Graduate Profile – Judith Harvey
I completed the Bloom College career change course in 2019 in Alyssa’s Collingwood studio after enrolling in Yvette’s Flower Basics course earlier that year. After graduating, I placed an ad on Gumtree seeking work as a florist assistant and from this I was contacted by a business based in Brisbane that specialises in pop upRead more