Hidden in the gorgeous village of Trentham, there’s a dreamy little stay called The Potting Shed—part of the beautiful rose farm, Acre of Roses. It’s where rustic charm, botanical luxury, and creative solitude come together in the most soul-nourishing way. I arrive mid week to focus on some projects. Almost immediately the French farmhouse vibe…
Category: Sustainable blooms
Flowers for the house on a budget
With a bit of a re-think, some smaller vases and floristry hacks, here’s how you can style your house with flowers for around $30, across 4-5 rooms! Flowers on a budget 1. Buying and sourcing flowers for home Buy two bunches – one of your favourite (in-season!!) blooms and another of greenery (foliage) with lots…
Flower farm trail launches in Vic, Australia
The flower farmers of the Daylesford Macedon Ranges in Victoria, Australia are joining forces to offer a series of events and experiences from each Spring through to Autumn. The Daylesford Macedon Flower Farm Trail will be an annual event and is the first major collaboration from local flower farmers, providing visitors an opportunity to experience…
Second blooming
Introducing Perpetual Blooms – where flowers from weddings and events have a second life, bringing joy to people in the community who need it most. “I started Perpetual Blooms because it really upset me to come to the end of an event and have to throw the flowers so beautifully arranged in the bin.” Anita…
Flower fairies plant the seed…
Whether it was the imaginary flower fairies dancing across her pillow as a child and filling her with possibility, or her Poppy’s love of Dahlias, Trish Carter fell under the floral spell as a kid and now grows what she needs for her floral design business in the Blue Mountains. Name and location of farm…..
Cecilia Fox
Melanie Stapleton started something special 12 years ago with Cecilia Fox which is now one of Melbourne’s most highly regarded florists. Their work is pure class. It’s cutting-edge, inspiring, relevant and sustainability is always part of the story. Enjoy this five minute chat with Melanie. Was it always flowers for you? Yeah, it’s always been…
The Farmers Daughter
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.
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…
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…
Roses, peonies and sparkling, oh my!
Micro farming from the soil up Yes you read that right, this farm is dedicated to peonies, sparkling wine and old world perfumed roses. How dreamy! Crofters Fold (even the name is dreamy!) is an inspiring spot. Located in the heart of Granite country near Kyneton in the Macedon Ranges, farmers Danielle and Ashley farm holistically…
Flower farm life
In the little hamlet of Lyonville not far from Daylesford in Victoria, is the cutest little farm gate where you can pick up a bunch of flowers fresh from the field. Janae and her husband Chris (and their two children) grow chemical free blooms for the public, for florists, for restaurants. It’s their second season…
The Flower Press 