It's tempting to stay in doors on cold July mornings, wrapped in a blanket with the heater humming away. But I've found some of my favourite moments happen when I pull on a warm jersey, wrap my hands around…
Wedding Flowers by Season: What's Blooming in Canterbury? One of the first questions many couples ask when planning their wedding flowers is, "What flowers will be in season on our wedding day?" It's a wonderful question—and one I love answering.…
There’s something so hopeful about planting spring bulbs in autumn. While the garden slows down and the mornings become crisp, I’m already dreaming of the first signs of spring colour appearing after winter. At the moment I’m potting up these…
There’s something especially beautiful about May near the coast. While much of the country begins to settle into winter, my little patch still feels wrapped in warmth. The days have been golden and calm, with the sun sitting lower in…
Brighten up the winter months with a flower delivery. Studies have shown that flowers have a positive effect on people’s moods, which is why winter is the perfect season to give the gift of a cheery floral arrangement – or…
How much should I budget for my wedding flowers? A realistic amount for wedding flowers would be 10-15% of your overall wedding budget. If we take the average cost of weddings in New Zealand, $30,000, and multiply it by 10%,…
Thank you for joining me in this gardening journey, I hope this inspires you to give gardening a go and experience the joys it brings. You can have a garden, no matter where you live or how big (or small)…
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