Bonnie King balances life in the city as a florist with flower farming in the country. After studying Visual Arts she finally found flowers to be the perfect expression for her creativity.
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Ten things you need to know about Hydrangeas
You’d be a mophead of sorts if you thought the spectacular hydrangea was only for grandmas. For it would seem they’ve been around just a little longer than your grandmother or mine – in fact, we’re talking millions of years. 10 things you need to know about hydrangeas Article by Camille Heagney Image credits: Annie…
Growing flowers for art sake
Based in Somerset, in the UK, Fiona Haser Bizony is an artist who has fully embraced flowers as her medium, flowers she grows herself at Electric Daisy Flower Farm.
Delivering on sustainable blooms
A simple yet brilliant business model. Daily Blooms’ one-bunch-per-day concept is a winner for the customer, the business and the flowers. “We only ever carry enough flowers for the day and when we sell out, well that’s it.” Courtney, Daily Blooms How did the idea for Daily Blooms begin? My husband and I came…
Designing by emotion – Zita Elze
It’s such an honour to feature the work of Zita Elze, a true instinctive artist, breaking rules and inspiring many to do the same. “I would love to say everything comes directly from the soul. I really do not think of a recipe on how to put a design together, rather I let it happen…
It’s never too late to find your passion…
Kate Southon of Millicent Green shares her story of changing direction at 41. “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.……” I have always loved this Dr Seuss quote from “Oh, The Places You’ll Go.” Not knowing what I wanted to…
Garden grown and styled: Aesme UK
I am so incredibly inspired by this business; two sisters growing and styling their own botanicals, a mix of the city / country life and a rambling garden style of sustainable floristry. Sisters, Jess and Alex run Aesme flower studio in a refurbished Victorian railway arch in Shepherd’s Bush, West London. And they grow most of…
The best flower markets in the world
Ohhhh flower markets. Like a candy store for a flower lover. What is it about a market that we love so much? The word alone conjures up romantic notions: breadsticks, baskets and bunches of blooms. Markets offer something real that other forms of shopping can’t – the abundance of freshness and colour, connectedness to the seasons,…
On a mission: sustainable floral design
With a background and training in industrial design, sustainability and environmental management, Aga offers the full package of gorgeous and sustainable floral design. “Flowers are an organic, biodegradable organism that should be respected and once their beauty has been enjoyed, composted back into the ground where their journey began.” With the help of a George…
Growth spurt – Irish flower farmers on the increase
Cut flowers is big business in Ireland but surprisingly local growers only make up a tiny percentage of the industry. When I learnt that Ireland spends upwards of 34 million euros each year in Holland for its cut flowers it completely piqued my curiosity.. I mean it’s clear things grow well in Ireland.. I’ve never…
Dreamy floral art
Introducing the artist behind these exquisite floral prints – Marisa Veerman. I am a photographic and textile fine artist based in Brisbane. I began my career as a textile visual merchandiser in fabric boutiques across the state. My work involved creating fashion and theatrical pieces on mannequins with pins and fabric alone. It really was a…
THE GOOD LIFE – Farming and designing home grown blooms
What do you get when you cross landscape design, farming and floral design on 100 acres adjoining a river….. One of the most beautiful flower farms around, and not one but two floral artists. Helen Leighton is a landscape designer and floral designer using flowers grown sustainably and chemical free at Riverdale Farm – where…
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