Think Winter isn't a great time for flowers? Think again. Winter has plenty of beauty to offer us, with lots of our most fragrant varieties available only during the cold months. From hardy stocks with their heady cinnamon scent, to flowering branches and textured seed pods, Winter for flowers is Read More
" When farming holistically, the focus is not the end point (eg harvest), but on the creation of a system that supports healthy life from below the soil to the environment and community around it. Phoebe East, Alchemilla Flower Farm. In flower farming, timing is everything. To ensure Read More
Kenzans are the most fabulous tool to have at home. They make arranging flowers a breeze, and are a sustainable alternative to floral foam. The only question is... what size? THE MINI KENZAN | 3.5 CM This is our smallest sized kenzan and perfect for beginners. At just 3.5cm Read More
Kenzans have been used for centuries to create beautiful, simple arrangements that do not require bunches and bunches of flowers to look amazing. Learn how to use a kenzan at home easily! Kenzans are easy to work with and can expand the range of containers that can be used for arrangements Read More
On top of a hill in Gisborne lies the stunning property of growers Anna & Ray from 302 Flower Farm. They grow a huge range of flowers chemically free all year round, including proteas, banksias, leucadendrons, and the most gorgeous spring and summer annuals & perennials. If you dream of one Read More
Sustainable is the hottest word in floristry, but is its overuse diluting its significance? A recent 2022 survey by Deloitte about how the public value sustainability, found that consumers who engage in sustainable practices rank these among the highest priority - limiting the use of single-use Read More
Lorelie Merton is the face behind Florelie Seasonal Flowers in Bungaree, Victoria. We visit her farm regularly during her flowering season, and headed out early one morning in March to photograph her amazing dahlia patch, and ask her what it's like to be a full time flower farmer. Lorelie, her Read More
