Many people ask me :  Should I do my wedding flowers myself?
My answer is “yes of course, you can visit a flower market or order direct from a wholesaler but remember a few things”

The price a market will quote you will be less competitive than they would quote a regular customer i.e. florist/shop.
If you are [...]

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Do you have questions about gardening and can’t find the answer check out the Irish Gardeners Forum.
Here you can get ideas from others interested in horticulture, you can search for plant types, likes and dislikes, and ideas on how to lay out the perfect garden. You can also put forward questions and answers.  A great [...]

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Following its phenomenal successes in 2007 and 2008, Bloom has become a national favourite and one of the most anticipated events on the Irish calendar. Hosted by Bord Bia, Bloom is taking place this year May 28th – June 1st in the Phoenix Park and is set to attract over 50,000 visitors throughout the event. [...]

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Orchids are a beautiful wedding flower. It used to be that it was very expensive to purchase orchids but they have become a lot more accesible. Although orchids look soft and delicate, they can survive without water and can also bear rough handling.
Here are some of the varieties of orchids used for weddings
Cymbidium Orchid
This is [...]

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Colour has a powerful effect on our mood, which is also worth bearing in mind when choosing which colours to incorporate into any scheme.
Red – helps to create excitement and is the warmest and most energetic shade in the colour spectrum.
Pink – all shades of pink have a peaceful, tranquil effect.
Yellow – communicates happiness and [...]

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When it comes to deciding colour of flowers for any occasion it can help to use a traditional colour wheel. According to established colour theory, adjacent colours harmonise well but, if you’re seeking to make a flamboyant statement, opposites combine to more dramatic effect.

Tips
Once you have chosen your main colour, you need to choose one [...]

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Popular wedding bouqet styles

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Summer is finally here and we are now able to provide a selection of seasonal flowers to compliment our usual range….

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