Who doesn’t love Iceland poppies? 🌸 Iceland poppies are technically considered a perennial and can survive cold winter temperatures, but because they don’t handle heat and insects very well, they are typically grown as hardy annuals or biennials by flower farmers.
This particular flower requires a good deal of care when started from seed because it is slow to germinate and the seeds are as tiny as grains of sand.
#poppies #seedstarts #flowers
🌼 Local Blooms 🌼
Why opt for locally grown flowers? Here are 5 bloomin’ good reasons:
🌼Freshness Galore: From farm to vase, enjoy flowers at their peak!
🌼Support Local: Boost our community with every petal you pick.
🌼Green is Good: Reduce your carbon footprint with shorter transport distances.
🌼Unique Finds: Discover seasonal beauties you won’t find anywhere else.
🌼Top-Notch Quality: Each stem grown with love and care.
Join us in celebrating local flower power!
#locallygrown #flowerpower #sustainability #sunshinecoastflowers
🌸✨ Creating a stunning bouquet doesn’t have to be complicated! Here’s a simple 6-ingredient recipe for a vibrant floral arrangement:
🌸 Zinnias for bold color and texture.
🌸Cosmos to add a touch of elegance and whimsy.
🌸 Strawflower for a unique, straw-like texture and lasting beauty.
🌸 Gomphrena for its globe-shaped blooms in vibrant hues.
🌸 Dara to bring delicate, airy charm to the mix.
🌸 Statice for its small, colorful clusters that add depth.
Arrange them in layers, mixing colors and textures for a bouquet that’s as unique as it is beautiful! 🌿💐 #floralmagic #bouquet #gardenbeauty #flowers #sunshinecoastflorist
🌹✨ Thinking of planting roses on the Sunshine Coast, QLD? Here’s the scoop! 🌞🌿
Hey plant lovers! 🌿 Did you know the best time to plant roses on the Sunshine Coast, QLD is during the cooler months of autumn and winter? 🍂❄️ The mild temperatures and lower humidity create the perfect conditions for establishing strong roots and healthy growth. 🌱 Whether you’re going for vibrant reds, soft pinks, or sunny yellows, now’s the time to get digging! 🌼
#rose #gardening #flowers #tipsforgardening
🌿 Propagating Snapdragons Made Easy! 🌸
Looking to multiply your snapdragon joy? Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to propagate these beauties:
🌱Choose Healthy Stems: Select stems that are healthy and free from disease. Aim for ones that are not flowering yet.
🌱 Prepare Your Tools: Get sharp scissors or pruning shears, a small pot filled with potting soil, and a water-filled container.
🌱 Cuttings Time: Snip a 4-6 inch cutting from the parent plant. Make the cut just below a leaf node.
🌱 Remove Lower Leaves: Strip off the lower leaves from the cutting. This reduces moisture loss and helps the cutting focus on root growth.
🌱 Rooting Hormone (Optional): Dip the cut end in rooting hormone powder to encourage faster root development.
🌱 Planting the Cutting: Make a hole in the potting soil with a pencil or stick. Insert the cutting into the hole and gently firm the soil around it.
🌱 Watering: Water the cutting thoroughly until the soil is evenly moist. Allow excess water to drain.
🌱 Create a Mini Greenhouse: Cover the pot with a clear plastic bag or a dome to create a humid environment. This helps retain moisture and promotes root growth.
🌱 Place in Indirect Light: Keep the cutting in a spot with bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun which could scorch the cutting.
🌱 Monitor and Wait: Check regularly to ensure the soil stays moist but not waterlogged. In a few weeks, you should notice roots forming!
🌱 Transplanting: Once roots are well-established (typically after 4-6 weeks), gently transplant your new snapdragon into a larger pot or garden bed.
Enjoy Your New Plants!: Voila! You’ve successfully propagated snapdragons. Watch them grow and bloom, adding color and charm to your garden!
Have you tried propagating snapdragons before? Share your tips below! 🌿💕 #gardening #PlantPropagation #snapdragon #flowers
🌼✨ Ready to grow your own beautiful zinnias? Here’s a simple step-by-step guide:
1️⃣ Choose a Sunny Spot: Select a location with full sun and well-draining soil.
2️⃣ Prepare the Soil: Work the soil to loosen it, and add compost or organic matter for nutrients.
3️⃣ Planting: Sow zinnia seeds directly into the soil after the last frost date. Cover lightly with soil.
4️⃣ Spacing: Leave 6-18 inches between seeds or seedlings to allow room for growth.
5️⃣ Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge. Once established, water deeply once a week.
6️⃣ Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks to promote healthy blooms.
7️⃣ Deadheading: Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.
8️⃣ Harvesting: Cut zinnias for bouquets when flowers are fully open. Enjoy the beauty indoors!
🌿💕 With these easy steps, you’ll soon be enjoying a stunning zinnia garden of your own!
#zinnia #flowergarden #easytogrow #gardencolour #growflowers #flowers #flowerlover
The struggle is real 🐛 but we haven’t found anything yet that doesn’t harm the beneficiaals in some way. Yes, even “organic” options like Neem oil will harm the beneficials.
Instead, we don’t plant massive rows of one flower and we use natural plants like marigold to repel pests. 🌸 Embracing sustainable practices by planting a diverse array of flowers and plants, we’re nurturing a healthy ecosystem and letting nature do its thing.
#sustainable #beneficialplants #flowerfarm
Work smarter not harder!
#flowers #farming #workssmarternotharder
🌼 Blooms from our flower farm are ready to make your special occasions blossom even brighter! Introducing our DIY Flower Buckets - hand-picked and brimming with the freshest flowers. 🌸 Create your own floral magic for weddings, birthdays, or any special moment. 🌿 Get in touch to order your bucket of joy today! #flowerfarmblooms #diyflowers #specialiccasions 🌷🌻💐
🌱 Embracing the Magic of Soil Blocking 🌿
Hey there, green thumbs! 🌼 Let’s talk about why Soil Blocking is a game-changer for sowing flowers! 🌸
🌱 Soil Blocking, unlike traditional pots, promotes healthier seedlings. How, you ask? Well, here’s the scoop:
1️⃣ Root Love: Soil blocks allow roots to naturally air-prune, preventing root circling and encouraging robust, stress-free growth. 🌱
2️⃣ No Transplant Shock: Say goodbye to transplant trauma! When it’s time to move your seedlings, just pop them into the garden—soil block and all! 🌻
3️⃣ Eco-Friendly: It’s sustainable and reduces plastic waste, as there are no disposable pots. 🌏
4️⃣ Space Saver: Soil blocks fit snugly together, maximizing space on your seedling shelf. 📚
5️⃣ Better Aeration: Improved aeration leads to healthier roots and fewer diseases. 🍃
So, whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a newbie, give Soil Blocking a try and watch your flowers thrive! 🌷💚
#swiftblocker #soilblocks #flowerseeds #flowerfarm #flowerssunshinecoast #sunshinecoastflowers #sunshinecoast #australianflowers
🌻🌾 Let’s Talk Flower Farms: Expectations vs. Reality 🌾🌻
nstagram’s got us all swooning over those dreamy flower farm pics – fields of blooms, endless sunshine, and perfect petals. 🌸🌞 But let me spill the beans, it ain’t always as rosy as it seems! 🙈😂
📸 EXPECTATION: Strolling through picturesque flower fields, looking effortlessly chic.
🌻 REALITY: Tripping on a rogue root, covered in dirt, trying to find the exit. 🙃
📸 EXPECTATION: Posing with a bouquet the size of a small car.
🌻 REALITY: Carrying a bucket of wilted flowers because, well, you can’t just pick the fancy ones! 💐😅
📸 EXPECTATION: Frolicking through the fields with a golden retriever.
🌻 REALITY: Chasing a rogue chicken that’s decided to join your photoshoot. 🐔🏃♀️
📸 EXPECTATION: Perfectly capturing a butterfly landing on your nose.
🌻 REALITY: Swatting away mosquitoes while trying not to sneeze from pollen overload. 🦋🤧
So here’s to keeping it real, my fellow flower enthusiasts! 😆🌼 Next time you see those #FlowerFarmGoals, remember there’s a whole lot of dirt, bugs, and chaos behind the scenes. But hey, that’s what makes the memories, right? 😉✌️
#flowerfarmadventure #farmingreality #flowerfarmeraustralia #sunshinecoastflorist #sunshinecoastflorals #ninderryflorist #ninderryflowerfarm
🌼 Support Local Flower Farms! 🌱
🌸 Today, we’re diving into why buying custom locally grown flowers from a local flower farm is a blooming good idea! 🌿
First up, pesticides! 🚫 When you buy from local farms, you’re supporting growers who often use eco-friendly practices, reducing the risk of harmful chemicals in your bouquets. Ask where your flowers are from! Local farmers know exactly where their flowers come from, and it’s not from across the globe. 🌍
🌟 Freshness is key! Local flowers are often harvested just before sale, #fieldtovase ensuring you get the freshest and most long-lasting blooms possible. 💐
🌱 Sustainability matters! Choosing local reduces the carbon footprint since imported flowers often travel long distances, emitting greenhouse gases. Support eco-friendly choices!
Plus, you get to know the farmers behind the blooms and support your community! 🤗
#buylocal #sunshinecoast #slowflowers #microflowerfarm #grownnotflown #fieldtovase #sunshinecoastflorist
🌼🌱 Growing Beautiful Dahlias 🌱🌼
Dahlias are a stunning addition to any garden, and with a little care, you can have a vibrant dahlia display in your backyard too! Here are some steps to help you grow these gorgeous blooms:
1️⃣ Choose the Right Location: Dahlias thrive in full sun, so pick a spot in your garden that gets at least 6-8 hours of sunlight per day.
2️⃣ Prepare the Soil: Dahlias love well-draining soil. Add compost to improve soil quality and ensure good drainage.
3️⃣ Planting: Plant dahlia tubers about 6-8 inches deep in the spring after the last frost. Space them 1-2 feet apart to give them room to grow.
4️⃣ Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water at the base of the plant to avoid getting the leaves wet.
5️⃣ Support: Dahlias can grow tall and heavy. Use stakes or cages to support the plants as they grow.
6️⃣ Fertilize: Feed your dahlias with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks to promote healthy growth and vibrant blooms.
7️⃣ Deadheading: Remove spent blooms to encourage new flower production.
8️⃣ Overwintering: In colder climates, dig up the tubers after the first frost, let them dry for a few days, and store them in a cool, dry place for the winter.
9️⃣ Enjoy the Beauty: Once they start blooming, you’ll be rewarded with a stunning array of colors and shapes. Share your dahlia blooms with #woodsgoodsflowerfarm
#dahlias #gardeningtips #greenthumb #spring
