It's rare that I hear anyone claim the humble matthiola, commonly known as stock, as their favourite flower. Or even mention them at all. But they are a staple of this florist's world. Overlook stock and you'll miss out on plenty! Few flowers have so much going for them. 

It goes without saying, Valentine's Day is one of the busiest times for florists. More than that, it is a very stressful time. Valentine's Day puts the importance of love on a pedestal. And the notion of "saying it with flowers" puts us in the hot seat to deliver messages of love and devotion!

In our cooler, a pail of daisy-shaped zinnias are a kooky kaleidoscope of colour. They always bring smiles & happiness! 

A Flower Design Lesson

Here's to the blue flowers of summer! 

A distinctive bloom like the Hellebore elevates a spring bouquet. They have such an interesting shape, with cup-like flowers that are ever-so-slightly drooping. 

When playwright William Shakespeare asked the question, “What's in a name?” in Romeo and Juliet, he was saying that names don't really matter. All you need to know is what something is, not what it's named. “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet”.

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." – Maya Angelou

The chrysanthemum could be the most popular flower in the world. Some might say it is the rose, but maybe that's a western bias.

Cutting begets more cosmic beauty and there'll be plenty to go around!

No mud, no lotus.  - Thich Nhat Hanh

"Lathyrus odoratus" is the botanical name for sweet pea. It smells great no matter what you call it!