The Flower Lady

Most floral arrangements go inside vases, but consider looking for alternative containers if you want to do something more unique like a vintage watering can or mason jar. Be sure to choose a variety of flowers so you can use different colours, sizes, shapes and textures. Prepare the flowers by cutting the bottom of the […]

Often when choosing a bouquet for either a special event or a special person, people stop to consider what the meaning is behind that particular flower or colour. With roses being one of the most popular flowers to use, here is how to know what each colour means: Red- the most commonly used rose, is […]

If you haven’t heard of companion planting before, it is a handy technique for protecting your vegetables from pests by repelling them, attracting pollinators to help your vegetable flourish and also improving the soil with valuable nutrients. Five Excellent Plants for Improving Your Vegetable Patch 1. Borage – a pollinator attracting herb that has edible […]

Sometimes when you buy cut flowers, they do not come with a packet of flower food or maybe you like to cut flowers from your own garden to bring in the house. For either of these instances, your cut flowers will last much longer if they are given some flower food and you can easily […]

It is lovely to receive a beautiful bouquet, but don’t you wish they stay fragrant and beautiful longer? There are a few steps you can take to help keep that bright, mood-lifting floral arrangement last longer. 1. Upon receiving, or first bringing home a bunch of cut flowers, you should trim them stems by using […]