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Mother’s Day 2019

Along with Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day is a very important day on the florist’s calendar.

Celebrated on the second Sunday in May (May 12th this year), the modern incantation of Mother’s Day as we know it, began in the early 20th Century, when American, Anna Jarvis, held a memorial to honour her late mother in 1908. After campaigning to make Mother’s Day a national holiday, in 1914, president Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating Mother’s Day as a national holiday to honour all mothers.

Because flowers are often a symbol of fertility & life, flowers have become a traditional gift for Mother’s Day.

So show your mum how much you appreciate her this Mother Day’s by giving her the gift of flowers!

Bloom College offers gift vouchers for our workshops and courses, so your mum can learn the art of flower arranging for herself!

Bloom Spotlight: Blushing Bride

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As the name suggests, Blushing Bride is an extremely popular wedding flower!

Part of the protea family.⁣ ⁣ Most commonly found in creams & whites with a pale pink centre, these beautiful yet robust blooms also come in shades of pink and green.⁣ ⁣

Coming into bloom now, they are seasonal in Australia from May to September and hold up well even after being cut, which makes them perfect for bouquets and buttonholes.⁣ ⁣

Historically, it is reported, that a man would wear a blushing bride bloom if his intent was to ask for his loves hand in marriage! 😍⁣

Career Change Course – 3 Days per week

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Our 3 Day Career Change Course is fast approaching – starting July 30.⁣ ⁣

If you’re curious about beginning a new career in floristry come along to our Career Change Course INFO Session, on May 16th at our Port Melbourne classroom.⁣ ⁣

Meet the teachers, find out what you’ll learn in this course, ask as many questions as you like, and see if floristry may be right for you!⁣ ⁣

Career Change Information Session

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Some of the feedback we have received from our previous 3 Day Career Change students has been that you can fully immerse yourself in your study and in the art of flower arranging.⁣

By studying 3 days per week, you will complete your course within 10 weeks and become a confident florist for the upcoming wedding season.⁣

Join us at the Career Change Course Information Session on May 16th to see what doors floristry can open in your life and your future career.⁣

It’s free to register and could change your life forever. ⁣

Bloom of the Month – Protea

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Protea’s really are deserving of the title “King”, as they are as beautiful, as they are grand.

Native to South Africa, these floristry favourite’s can be found all over the world and grow particularly well in Australia & South America. The King Protea is the national flower of South Africa.

They come in a wide variety of colours and sizes and because of this, their name was derived from the Greek god Proteus, who was able to change form at will. Due to this mythology, the Protea has become a symbol of change & diversity.

Protea’s are believe to be one of the oldest species of flower on the planet, with fossils dating back millions of years. Their survival may be due to their robust nature, with the ability to survive in extreme environments. & even survive wild fires!

They are very long lasting cut flowers and this makes them perfect for floristry. In recent years they have become extremely popular in wedding bouquets, and because of their show stopping beauty, we know why!

Pink ice, repens and Leucadendron discolor are available from now through to August/September.

The Gift of Flowers

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According to study completed by the Rutgers university Human Emotions Lab, it was found that flowers create instant delight and happiness, and increase enjoyment and life satisfaction. Specifically, upon receiving a gift of flowers, the female study participants responded with true smiles and reported positive moods that lasted for days. ⁣

The presence of flowers also led to increased contact with family and friends.⁣ ⁣ The research reveals that those who send flowers, in comparison to other gifts, are viewed as successful, caring and emotionally intelligent people.⁣ ⁣

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and we can’t think of a better gift to show your love!⁣

Big Bouquet Workshop – Collingwood

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Our Port Melbourne Big Bouquets workshop is SOLD OUT but we still have spots left for our Collingwood workshop on July 4th!⁣

Master the art of the large bouquet. Places are filling fast so don’t miss out! Book through the link in our bio!⁣

Beyond The Basics course

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Don’t miss out on our upcoming Beyond The Basics course starting May 3. Perfect for beginners wanting to learn how to make a foam free table centrepiece, a large bouquet, an urn arrangement, a hat box like the one pictured & a flower crown!⁣
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All materials, tools & flowers supplied! Take all your arrangements including urns & vessels – perfect for a gift or a gift for yourself.⁣
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Spaces are limited so book your spot now!⁣

Blooms Of The Month – April ’19

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Kale

Sometimes referred to as “ornamental cabbage” flowering Kale can definitely steal the show when it comes to autumn blooms!

Coming in a variety of pinks, purples, greens & creamy whites, the ruffled leaves on this beauty make it a perfect compliment to other flowers in a bouquet or arrangement, and it is often used as the focal piece of bouquets or vase designs.

Kale can last a very long time after being cut, however they are known for becoming smelly, so maintaining clean vase water is necessary for a prolonged vase life.

Lisianthus

In contrast to the bold features of kale, Lisianthus has a gorgeous delicate bloom that is so versatile when used in floral designs.

They come in a range of colours from white, blue, purple, and pink as well as combinations of those hues. The blooms also come in a single form, with simply one row of petals, or a double form with several rows of petals.

These flowers are very delicate and can bruise easily in transport, so be careful when bringing them home from the wholesaler. Look for “lissies” that are partially open and not too tightly budded for the longest life.

Scabiosa

Scabiosa (sometimes referred to as the “Pincushion” flower) can be such a beautiful and unique addition to any arrangement due to the wide varieties available. As with the lisianthus, scabiosa come in single and double varieties.

Scabiosa colours can include burgundy, blue, white, pink, lavender, and red.

They are wonderful in the garden as they attract butterflies and insects.

They have long strong stems which work perfectly for creating height and dimension in “boho” style bouquets and arrangements, and are available at wholesalers now.

Career Change Course INFO Night

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Come and join us at Bloom College HQ for a FREE information session on Thursday, May 16th @ 6pm.⁣ ⁣

Meet Yvette and Team Bloom, and find out everything you need to know about this life changing course.⁣ ⁣

If you have been dreaming of a career change into floristry this year, the Bloom College Career Change Course will guide you with confidence on your new flower journey.⁣ ⁣