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Is the Floral Industry Recession-Proof?
Are we entering into a recession? If you believe the media and politicians then yes, apparently so! With the recent bush fires, terrorist attacks and the outbreak of the Coronavirus many people are certainly feeling the fear. History shows us that during such times of recession and depressions, the few industries that survived and evenRead more
Ponderosa & Thyme Workshop
It is my pleasure to introduce today’s guest blogger & Bloom graduate ‘Liz Wise’. Liz was a recent participant at a Ponderosa & Thyme workshop in Suffolk England. Liz has kindly put her magical experience into words and images for us to enjoy. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I have, YvetteRead more
5 Ways That Flowers Can Improve Your Mental Wellbeing
Do flowers really make us happy? Studies conducted by Dr Jeanette Haviland at Rutgers University would suggest so. While it certainly is great to have the scientific evidence to back it, artists, poets, florists and gardeners have known this anecdotally for centuries. There are many creative, hands-on methods that are effective in helping those strivingRead 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
Big Bouquet workshop with Alyssa
Our Big Bouquets workshop with Alyssa in Collingwood is approaching fast! And we only have a few spots left! Running on July 4th, learn how to create a bouquet using larger blooms and foliage. Workshops are a great introduction to floristry if you haven’t created an arrangement before, and if you have, workshops are aRead more
Flowers and well being
Smelling floral scents puts us in a good mood and makes us feel less anxious. I love sweet pea for this reason! When choosing the colour scheme for your flowers, colours that are close to each on the colour wheel promote calmness. Colours on opposing sides of the colour wheel energise us! What flowers doRead more
Bloom Graduate: Effie Burns
We are absolutely blown away by Bloom Career Change Course graduate Effie from @atelierfleurau for all the hard work she has put into her fabulous St Kilda storefront and her stunning floral designs! Congratulations Effie on your graduation! Your talent and drive is going to take you far! Read more about Effie’s journey from lawyerRead 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
Bloom Graduate: Kirsten Moore
Absolutely stunning creation and beautiful photo by Bloom College Career Change Graduate Kirsten Moore of @mountjoycottage⠀ The last Career change Course for 2019 starts July 30 and there is still time to enroll if a career in floristry is your dream.⠀ Download the brochure through the link below and get in touch to find outRead more