Blooming Blogs
Does Valentine’s Day put Men on edge?
Absolutely Yes. Let’s face it, Valentine’s Day should be equally about women giving than receiving, the reality is that Valentine’s Day is still more about women. In 2022 that’s a pretty fresh statement but I believe it holds true. As a florist, I’m no shrinking...
Which Florist Do I Choose to send Flowers?
Not all florists are created equal. With so many florists to choose from it’s not as simple as click and deliver. Here’s a low down of where you can buy flowers across Melbourne: Florist shops; Supermarket flowers; Service station flowers; Online Flowers; Online...
Springtime in South Yarra is the best flower season ever.
I grew up in Scotland until the age of 18 when I moved with my family to Melbourne, Australia. For me, in my mind, Springtime is always Easter time. Even though I have lived in Melbourne for more than half my lifetime, it’s funny how these young learnings don’t...
Year 12’s Lockdown woes. Cheer ‘em up with Flowers, delivered to their door.
Another blow to our current VCE students who have been sent home once more to prepare for their VCE’s. No more studying with friends; no more nurturing by caring teachers. I don’t know who captures our sympathy more: the parents, the teachers or the students....
This year, especially, we thank our Mums – Mother’s Day Special
A different Mother’s Day in 2020 – thanks to Covid-19 Mother's Day 2020 will, just like Easter, go down in the history books. On Sunday May 10, it will be yet another celebration where, due to Covid-19 we don't truly get to spend time hanging out together. There will...
Fundraiser to support flower growers affected by Australian Bushfire
Australian Bushfires have affected industries far and wide including the fresh flower growers. Australian Bushfires takes its toll Nobody in Australia can avoid this season’s bushfire epidemic. Its impact has taken a toll on so many lives, both human and...
5 Reason Women love Flowers on Valentine’s Day
Do women really want Flowers on Valentine’s Day? Absolutely. Here’s 5 Reasons why! For those skipping right to the end game and setting off to order Red Roses? Please don’t. Take a moment, read below. Red roses are bought by ambivalent men. Ouch! But it’s true....
Christmas Shopping Nightmare.
THE COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS IS ON. You can put it off for as long as you like, but that day is still going to arrive and gifts are expected. Who are you buying for and truly.....what do they really need? Many of you are shopping for gifts that will end up in the bin;...
Let’s Talk Flowers
When we are talking flowers, Fresh is Best How do you know if the florist has fresh flowers? Running Petal and Rose flowers has given me great insight into the flower industry in Australia. I certainly don’t claim to know it all, but I do know that fresh flowers can...