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Where Do Tulips Come From?
Tulips are a beautiful flower with A LOT of rich and interesting history. But where do these flirty...
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How To Care For Tulips
Let's celebrate tulips!
Be charmed by NZ grown tulips and indulge yourself with these carefully...
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Thinking Beyond The Vase - Alternative Options
When it comes time to display your flowers, how do you choose to do it? The traditional glass vase,...
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Improve Your Mood With Fresh Flowers
We all know that flowers and plants are green healers. Within their delightfully-delicate petals,...
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In Season Now - Bosch Flowers Hydrangeas
Let's Celebrate Hydrangeas! In Season Now is a celebration of seasonal flower availability and...
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What's It Like Being A Rose Grower?
Each year, thousands of red roses are sold and made into a symbol of love. But what work really...
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Fresh Flower Care Tips
Got your flowers home and wanting to know what to do next? Check out our favourite tips on keeping...
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The History of Valentine's Day
Thinking of purchasing a bouquet of roses or flowers for your loved one this Valentine's Day?
By...
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Flowers To Give This Valentine's Day
Pick of the bunchFall in love with flowers this Valentine’s Day and let your love story blossom....
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Peonies With A Purpose
Why Buy Peonies? 2020 has been a challenging time for all New Zealanders. Many charities have been...
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Know Your Grower - Norana Lilies
The FGWF team were lucky to get out of the office to spend the morning with Paul Wessels from...
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Style It Like Evie - Cymbidium Orchids
When styling flowers at home I always think about the best vase to really compliment the blooms,...
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In Season Now - Cymbidium Orchids
Let’s celebrate seasonal!
In Season Now is a celebration of seasonal flower availability and...
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Know Your Grower - Clandon Daffodils
The FGWF team were lucky to get out of the office to spend the morning with Ian and Marian Riddell,...
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The Return Of The Gerbera Flower
The 90 reign is in full force - from the high waisted 'mom' jeans, signature Tommy and the clueless...
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Colour Therapy: Flowers That Make You Happy
Flowers have been scientifically proven to make people happy. From boosting your mood or by...
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Our Five Favourite Things - May
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Our Flower of the Month - Zinnias
Zinnias are a classic summer favourite - coming in every colour, size and shape available. They...
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Our five Favourite Things
This is our February round-up of the things we loved, the things that inspired us and the things we...
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Get To Know Your Grower - Eastoveden
Meet Roger Allen and his daughter Vania, from Eastoveden based in Whakamarama, Tauranga. They have...
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Compostable Flower Food Sachet - Chrysal
A new compostable flower food sachet has been introduced to the market in which is made from...
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Chelsea Flower Show: Floral Foam Banned From 2021
he Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has confirmed that floral foam will be banned from all RHS...
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A Valentine's Day Interview with K+T florals
We sat down with Katie from K&T Florals to discuss trending Valentine's Day designs, what she...
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Our 5 Favourite Things - January
This is our round up of the things we loved, the things that inspired us and the things we can't...
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Top 5 Flowers to Give This Valentines
Choosing flowers on Valentine's can sometimes be a tricky task - you can opt for the classic roses...
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January Flower of the Month - Strawflowers
Strawflower season has started, and this bright little bloom is known for its everlasting...
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A Valentine's Day Interview with Flower Shop Florist Wellington
We sat down with Kamini from Flower Shop Florist to discuss trending Valentine's Day designs, what...
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A Valentine's Day Interview with White Tree Floral Design
We sat down with Chikako from White Tree Floral to discuss trending Valentine's Day designs, what...
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Chinese New Year History
Chinese New Year also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival, is one of the most...
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Exploring the Red Rose Stem Meaning
Thinking of purchasing a bouquet of roses for your loved one this Valentine Day?
By now you've...
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The 2020 Wedding Trends
With wedding season fast approaching, it's time to think about new trends, old favourites and...
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Featured Grower of the Month
Meet Mollie O'Brien and property manager/head grower Jack, from Primavera Farms based in Mauku,...
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December Flower of the Month
Hanging Amaranthus season is back in full swing and we couldn't be happier to see this long and...
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Our Five Favourite Things - December
This is our round up of the things we loved, the things that inspired us and the things we can't...
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The Christmas Poinsettia
Poinsettias are a native plant to Mexico. They can be found growing in the wild in dense tropical...
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November Flower of the Month
A classic, beautiful and long lasting bloom, the Oriental Lily is a total showstopper. It's not...
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Our Five Favourite Things - November
This is our round up of the things we loved, the things that inspired us and the things we can't...
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Our 6 Festive Wreath Designs
The Succulent WreathThe perfect wreath for the plant lovers! We love this succulent wreath that's a...
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October Flower of the Month
Layers of silky petals, funky colours and texture, Ranunculus are a unique flower. A spring-time...
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Love What's In Season - Peonies
New Zealand peony season starts in early October and finishes in late January. They are primarily...
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Our Featured Peony Grower - Suzette van den Boom
Suzette van den Boom from SuziQ’s Garden, is one of our local Peony growers from Queensberry,...
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Our Five Favourite Things - September
This is our round up of the things we loved, the things that inspired us and the things we can't...
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September Flower of the Month
Gerberas are happy and cheerful blooms, sure to brighten any room. Currently ranked the world's...
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6 Interesting Facts About Peonies
NZ Peony season is only around the corner and it's something to get excited about! Delicate, soft...
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Our Five Favourite Things - August
This is our round up of the things we loved, the things that inspired us and the things we can't...
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Pampas Grass vs Toetoe
A popular wedding trend is helping spread a noxious weed around the country.
Wedding season about...
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August Flower of the Month - Alstroemeria
Alstroemeria, also known as the Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas, was named and first discovered...
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Meet Our Featured Grower - Ana Te Kereru
Warrick, Suzi and their 3 young boys from Ana Te Kereru are one of our local Hellebore growers from...
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Love What's In Season - Hellebores
New Zealand Hellebores are in season!
For the month of August, we're celebrating Hellebores....
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Orchids Meanings By Colour
Orchids are in season and available across New Zealand. Elegant and timeless, the orchid is packed...
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Hello Spring, Hello Daffodils
Brightly coloured, perky petals and petals surrounded by a coloured trumpet, the Daffodil is an...
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Our Five Favourite Things - July
This is our round up of the things we loved, the things that inspired us and the things we can't...
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July Flower of the Month - Roses
Roses without a doubt are one of the world's most nationally recognised flowers, carrying...
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Meet Our Featured Grower - Christy from Nourish Gardens
Love What’s in Season is about celebrating and creating awareness of the New Zealand flower...
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Love What's In Season - Anemones
New Zealand Anemones are in season!
For the month of July, we're celebrating Anemones. Starting in...
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Avoid These Mistakes With Your Fresh Flowers
There's nothing nicer than placing a fresh bunch of flowers in a vase and enjoying the view -...
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Our Five Favourite Things - June
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June Flower of the Month - Carnations
Carnations are back in fashion and we couldn't be happier! Its no surprise as the Carnation has...
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Our Featured Cymbidium Orchid Growers - Dirk and Hanneke Oostdam
Love What’s in Season is about celebrating and creating awareness of the New Zealand flower...
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Love What's In Season - Cymbidium Orchids
New Zealand Cymbidium Orchids are in season!
For the month of June, we're celebrating Cymbidium...
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Fresh Flowers Help You Feel Better
Flowers make the perfect gift - whether its to cheer someone up, for a sick friend or just because,...
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Celebrate Mum with Flowers
Mother’s Day is almost here and is a gentle reminder of all the things Mum/motherly figure, has...
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Mother's Day x Vida Flores
Giving Mum blooms on Mother’s Day can be special – her favourite flowers, her favourite smell...
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Our Featured Grower - Martin Wilson
Love What’s in Season is about celebrating and creating awareness of the New Zealand flower...
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Love What's In Season - Proteas
New Zealand Protea season is here!
For the month of May, we're celebrating Proteas! Starting in...
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Our Featured Tulip Grower - Joost Kerkhoven
Love What’s in Season is about celebrating and creating awareness of the New Zealand flower...
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Our Featured Protea Grower - Jess Cooke
Love What’s in Season is about celebrating and creating awareness of the New Zealand flower...
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April Flower of the Month - Anthurium
Anthurium is an exotic, cheery and heart shaped flower. With a waxy texture and a flowering tail,...
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Our Five Favourite Things - April
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Love What's In Season - Freesias
New Zealand Freesia season is here!
For the Month of April, we're celebrating Freesias! Starting...
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March Flower of the Month - Delphinium
The Delphinium are a beautiful and vibrant flower, with tall spires of blooms. An elegant plant,...
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Our Five Favourite Things - March
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Discover "Love What's In Season"
Love What’s in Season is about celebrating and creating awareness of the New Zealand flower...
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Love What's In Season - Tulips
The New Zealand Tulip season is here!
For the month of March, we're starting Feel Good With Flowers...
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February Flower of the Month - Limonium
Sweet, wispy and papery, Limonium is made up of hundreds of tiny blooms. A popular wedding...
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Our Five Favourite Things - February
1) Trish Peng CollaborationWe loved working with Trish and the students at MIT, School of...
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Feel Good With Flowers x Trish Peng
On Tuesday February 19th, we had the absolute pleasure collaborating with New Zealand wedding dress...
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The History of Valentine's Day
Thinking of purchasing a bouquet of roses for your loved one this Valentine Day?
By now you've...
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Love Flowers? Then Love the Planet!
There’s no denying that more and more people are becoming aware of many products causing harm to...
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NZ Flowers Week 2018 Roundup!
Wow! NZ Flowers Week was back and better than ever for 2018!
Now in it's third year, NZ Flowers...
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NZ Flowers Week 2018
NZ Flowers Week is back for it's 3rd year, Nov 5th-11th! ...
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September Flower of the Month - Garden Rose
The Garden Rose is a timeless product of floristry. While many flowers go in and out of fashion,...
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Our Five Favourite Things July 2018
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Spring Explosion with Kensal Flower Studio
Meet Bruce the mini.
On the Friday before the spring equinox, Feel Good with Flowers collaborated...
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Our Five Favourite Things - August 2018
Take a look at our five favourite things for the month of AUGUST1
'COFFEE' COLOURED FLOWERSWe are...
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Blooms on the New Zealand Weddings Runway
This years NZ Weddings show at New Zealand Fashion Week may have been all about the dresses, but we...
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August Flower of the Month - Hellebore
Also known as a ‘Winter Rose’, Hellebores are a perennial that derive from the Ranunculaceae...
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Mrs Bottomley's x Together Journal
‘Crisp white and green with blush pink and gold to complement issue 12 of Together...
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Fifty Years of Van Lier Nurseries
In an industry where you are dealing with perishable product, unpredictable weather patterns and...
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July Flower of the Month - Protea
We’ve never met a variety of Protea we didn’t like.Venus, pink ice, limelight – we could...
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Caring for Asiatic and Oriental Lilies
Asiatic and Oriental varieties of Lilies are some of the most well know and popular flowers on the...
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The Dried Flower Revival
Much like art and fashion, there’s a theme in Floristry of past trends resurfacing. Once...
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Caring for Spring Flowers
Nothing screams JOY more than a vase of spring flowers. That's why it's important to ensure you are...
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Protea - Love What's in Season
As part of a new collaboration, we are beyond excited to be working with Together Journal to...
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June Flower of the Month - Cymbidium
A sought-after flower amongst florists, the Cymbidium Orchid seemed like the perfect bloom for our...
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Feel Good with Flowers
The National Flower Promotion Group has been running for 11 years now, and we feel it’s finally...
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A Day with Bart Hassam
On the morning of Sunday March 18th, we were lucky enough to attend a demonstration by Bart Hassam,...
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