5 Reasons To Support Your Local Florist
When an important event like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or a wedding is just around the corner one of the big questions to consider is: where are you going to buy your fresh flowers?
When an important event like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or a wedding is just around the corner one of the big questions to consider is: where are you going to buy your fresh flowers?
Fresh cut roses are one of the world’s most popular flowers and often take the spotlight on Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. During these special occasions, the demand for fresh cut roses skyrockets and superior care is required to get them from the farm to the customer, while still looking their best.
Imported roses or locally grown? I think it would be fair to say that everyone you would ask would prefer to buy Australian grown products.
Sometimes, it can be difficult to choose the best vase shapes for flowers you’ve received or picked from the garden. Our general tip is don’t be afraid to cut the stems to better suit the vase or use decorative pebbles or shells to prop the flowers up.
When we think of roses we immediately think of love and appreciation. However, each rose colour differs slightly, creating a multitude of occasions in which roses can be used from weddings to funerals. So, what does each colour rose mean ?
Meaningful cards and sweet edible treats create a memorable moment, but once in a while it’s okay to take cupid’s arrow and aim for the stars for a lasting impression. Below are three over-the-top Valentine’s Day ideas that are unique and achievable and will sweep your valentine off of her (and his) feet. Plus, you can bookmark the other ideas for next year.
It’s really not too early to be turning our attention to Valentine’s Day, and with the launch of our Valentine’s Day Catalogue last year we’ve actually been thinking about the romance of roses for many months (I know some of us never stop!). With February 14th just around the corner we were inspired to write a blog to celebrate the most romantic day on the calendar.
Here at Koch, we’ve got to know Valentine’s Day like the back of our hand! Then again, we’ve also learned that not all minds and hearts are alike. So this year, it might pay romantic dividends to look a little deeper into what will touch someone’s heart on this special day. With that in mind, 2014 might be the year to think beyond a bouquet of red roses… and find some refreshingly romantic floral presentation ideas that could tip cupid’s scales this Valentine’s Day!
Pink is officially hot again. From beauty and fashion to wedding decoration and home wares, pink is being embraced yet again for the romantic appeal of soft crimsons and corals – and the impact of their neon and hot pink cousins. Of course, for some of us, it’s a life-long love that never wavers.
We talk to Mark Pampling about dream jobs, his desert island flowers, and how Valentine’s Day kick-started his funeral plans!