The Best Flower Varieties for Thank You Gifts
Updated February 1st, 2022 by Petal Republic Like many industries, floristry and floriculture are rapidly evolving as technology and farming practices further evolve in the 21st Century. Here we’ve brought together key floristry and floriculture industry statistics and trends highlighting the shifts in production, employment, consumer sentiment, and floristry practices both Globally and in the United States. In addition, the…
Great news, one of our favorite NYC botanical trails – The High Line is reopening on Thursday, July 16th. Here’s everything you need to know about planning your visit as there’s understandably going to be a few restrictions in place. Book a Free Timed-Entry Pass to The High Line Now: The High Line will be operating with reduced capacity. As…
Good news! The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens are ready to reopen to the public on July 1st under California State and local county guidelines. Visitors will be asked to wear a face mask and temperature checks will be carried out at the gate. However, most of the Gardens will be accessible except for high-touch areas such as…
In case you haven’t heard of them, Keukenhof (or commonly referred to as the ‘Garden of Europe’) is one of the world’s great flower gardens. In short, the gardens are renowned for their spectacular tulip displays which draw thousands of visitors in Spring each year. Given present circumstances, that’s not an option unfortunately but the gardens have kindly put together…
Instagram’s provided us all with the perfect medium for gazing affectionately at the world of floristry and floral design. Here you’ll find 10 of our favorite creators sharing their best wares, floristry tips, design inspiration, as well as taking us along on their latest floral field trips. From world-class design studios to budding enthusiasts capturing intimate portraits of the natural…
One of the world’s great Flower Shows – RHS Chelsea, held annually in London each May since 1912, will run as a virtual-only affair this year. The Show, which attracts thousands of visitors from around the world is a firm fixture in the calendar for many gardening, and horticultural enthusiasts. The Virtual Show will run from from Tuesday 19 May to…
Spring has duly arrived in New York City but given the ongoing lockdown for many of us, the park remains closed to visitors at this time. However, if you’re looking for a serene moment, you can now take a virtual walk through the gardens and bask in the resplendent sight of early spring. The gardens are a majestic place at…
Farmers’ markets in NYC have been growing in popularity for the last several decades. They provide a means for residents and visitors to access affordable, farm-fresh foods and locally sourced products they might not be able to get their hands on otherwise. And, they also provide a space for farmers, growers, and other vendors to come together and sell their…
Welcome to our expert guide to Mother’s Day Flowers in the UK. Here we’ll walk you through the best blooms to pick for Mothering Sunday and share our top picks for Mother’s Day flower delivery. Floral Traditions of Mother’s Day The earliest records of Mothering Sunday go back to the 16th Century. During this period, it was a tradition for…
Planning a visit to the New York Botanical Garden? We’ve put together this handy guide with everything you need to know including our top tips on exploring this legendary green retreat. We’ll cover: The New York Botanical Garden – overview, mission & historyWhat to see and do and when you’re there 2020 Special Exhibitions The essentials: how to get there,…