The enterprising floral art ladies have once again brought the mastery of the floral and fauna carpet display to the FESTIVAL of FLOWERS. The Christchurch Cathedral floral carpet is a premier event presented by the floral art group in Canterbury and the floral art group North Canterbury. This was the 20th anniversary of the Festival [...]
Mother’s Day in Ireland & the UK is not celebrated on the same day as celebrated in US. In Ireland and the UK, Mother’s Day celebrations takes place on the fourth Sunday in the fasting month of Lent. In USA and elsewhere around the world, Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in the [...]
Hey folks, have you just heard about the new florist who has come up in Howick Cross, Penwortham. It’s started by the lady and it has really varied and beautiful collection of flowers designs and arrangements. Its delivery area covers Preston City, all the surrounding towns and most of the villages to the west and [...]
Dear Florists, Consumers, Friends, and those at Queensland University, FEDERAL MAGISTRATES COURT PROCEEDINGS FILED AGAINST READY FLOWERS Pty Ltd & Another Federal Magistrates Court – Federal Law File: BRG167/2009 Title: Gordon Craven v Ready Flowers Pty Ltd ACN 115 489 480 & Anor Court: Federal Magistrates Court – Federal Law, Brisbane Registry Filing Date: 11-Mar-2009 [...]
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In his ethical living series, Guardian reporter Leo Hickman has taken a look at the Florist industry. The article can be read in full here: “Is it OK to buy cut flowers” Article highlights include flower “trade from Kenya leads to 33,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions a year – meaning that the transit of [...]
Catholic bishops in Connecticut are worried that (horror of horrors) florists in the State are legally obliged (against their religous beliefs) to serve same sex couples when they are getting married. Here’s just a few highlights from the Hartford Courant. Concerned that the state’s new same-sex marriage law would infringe on religious liberties, the Connecticut [...]
1. Keep money in the neighborhood For every $100 spent at a locally owned business, $45 goes back into the community –and the local tax base. For every $100 spent at a chain store, only $14 comes back* 2. Embrace what makes local florists a valuable addition to the local community. Where we shop, where [...]
“Floristry is such a nice job!” – Oh yeah? Florists everywhere know the truth. Floristry is a hard job and often in freezing conditions. “Chrysanths and carnations are cheap , common flowers” Many customers order flowers with the proviso that “common” chrysanths or carnations are to be left out. What a shame public opinion has [...]