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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
Feed Your Soul: Why Flowers Help Us Feel Connected
‘Surround yourself with people who give you energy.’ – Dr. Tererai Trent I love this quote from Dr. Trent. It’s often said in self-help teachings that there are people in our lives who give us energy, and there are those who suck that energy right out of us. I certainly try to surround myselfRead more
How To Make A Flower Crown
Ah, flower crowns! These beauties are a versatile, popular go-to for every florist I know, because who doesn’t love a gorgeous crown of flowers? Flowers crowns have been used as a symbol of love, celebration and fertility for thousands of years, across different cultures and periods of history. In fact, we can date themRead more
Flower Therapy: What is it?
Flowers have a really high vibrational energy. It’s what makes us feel so good when we’re around them, and it’s why I love incorporating flowers and arranging into my meditation practice. What I refer to as flower therapy in my courses and books is actually referring to the act of meditation while flower arranging.Read more
How To Be A Florist By Christmas
So, you’ve had dreams of owning your own little florist shop, spending your days putting posies together, surrounded by the fragrance and colour of every season’s blooms? Well, what’s stopping you? This moment is the right time to get started, and if you follow my tips in this blog, you can be a fully-fledged floristRead more