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Give The Gift Of Flowers This Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner (I know, where has 2022 gone!?), it’s about this time we start thinking about what to give the loved ones in our lives. I find that, more often than not, people are more thrilled to receive a gorgeous floral arrangement than an expensive gift they may or may notRead more
4 Must-Have Christmas Gifts for Flower Lovers
Not sure what to get the flower lover in your life? Whether your loved one is a fully-fledged florist or just has a passing interest in hobby arranging, we’ve got something for everyone this Christmas. Keep scrolling to check out some of our top picks for giving Bloom this festive season! Feed YourRead more
A Florist’s Guide to Styling November Flowers
November is late spring here in Australia, when our most fragrant and bright flowers are in full bloom and in high demand! And while I always implore florists to follow their intuition when it comes to styling, there are a few ways I like to style these November blooms for maximum impact. Bouvardia BouvardiaRead more
How To Care For Cut Banksias
We love our banksias down here in Australia. These beautiful, native spring flowers bloom in August all the way through to sunny December, making them a stunning addition to any spring arrangement. Banksias are a symbol of rebirth and new beginnings, which makes sense considering they’ve become a popular wedding flower. These flowersRead more
Floristry 101: The Do’s And Don’ts Of Caring For Fresh Stock
When it comes to fresh flowers, I like to compare the preparation of fresh stock to a room being painted. When painting, the preparation of the walls often takes longer than the actual painting of the room itself; however, this results in a far superior finish. Therefore, by taking the time to prepare your bloomsRead more
How To Care For Cut Roses
I adore using roses in my bouquets – I know, no surprises there! They come in a wide array of colours and varieties, and they hold such beautiful meanings, ranging from passion and admiration to a deep romantic love. Roses are quite literally the most popular flower in the world in terms of growing and giving,Read more
How To Care For Cut Anemones
It’s hard to resist the temptation of anemones, with their gorgeous colours and long vase life. But these flowers definitely need more than the usual amount of TLC to keep them looking their best for as long as possible. This is because often, anemones continue to grow once they’ve been cut and they change aRead more
3 Tips For Picking The Right Flowers At The Market
It’s always fun walking through the flower market and picking a few handfuls of blooms for my weekend vase arrangements, but it’s important to know what to look for. After all, you don’t want to end up with a beautiful bouquet that only lasts a few days! All flowers have different characteristics that willRead more
10 Super Easy Ways To Positively Impact Your Mental Health
If you’ve been around Bloom for any length of time, you’ll know how seriously I take mental health. After suffering through periods of intense struggle with my own mental health, I found the meditative state that flower arranging created to be a way for me to heal on my own terms. But it wasn’t justRead more