Better Than Bouquets Inc.

01/11/2025

01/06/2025

We're very excited to be co-hosting a fun re-gifting event with Paul Hawkins on January 25th! Shop the re-gifting "mall" without the hassle. Great parking, great people, great connections.

See you there!

The holiday season may be winding down, but it’s not over yet! We’re ringing in the new year with a twist—through a post-holiday re-gifting event, "The Great Re-Gift-Off!"

01/05/2025

Looking to combine outdoors, wellness, self-care and social time?

This is for you ,

11/03/2024

Boom, indeed!
Just keep moving.
Prototype, test, adjust.
Keep going.
You’ve got this. 🙌🏼

10/14/2024

This week’s events!
Join us. 😎
Please check
betterthanbouquets.com/events/
for all options!
That’s what the cool kids do. 😉

10/13/2024

The best rainy Sunday afternoon feeling - your self-affirmations are confirmed by great friends and supporters. 🥰💞
Thank you .donuts.hamilton !

10/07/2024

Friday’s plan - support a great cause!
All proceeds go to .
Great music, great venue, feel great.
Get your Rocktoberfest on!
🎸🎤🎶🎵🎃🍻

09/26/2024

Great news!
There’s a reset button every Monday
to improve the rest of your week,
every week, 7 pm.
☺️
Relax & Unwind
with ⤵️
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09/05/2024

07/13/2024

Hope you have your bare feet in the cool water!

👣

05/10/2024

Getting your green wellness destination ready, so time to go get plants! 😎

03/07/2024

Fun facts about succulents!

Succulents are fascinating and popular plants for good reasons. Here are ten of the best things about succulents:

Low Maintenance: Succulents are known for their ability to store water in their leaves, stems, or roots. This adaptation allows them to survive in arid conditions and makes them low-maintenance plants, requiring infrequent watering.

Diverse Shapes and Colors: Succulents come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, ranging from tiny rosettes to trailing vines. Their unique forms add visual interest and can complement various decorative styles.

Adaptability: Succulents are highly adaptable and can thrive in a range of environments, from indoor pots to outdoor gardens. This makes them suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners. When they’ve been inside during the Canadian winter, they need time to harden up for the harsh sun again when the spring comes, kind of like humans – but don’t put sunscreen on the succulents, please!

Propagation: Succulents are relatively easy to propagate, often from leaves or stem cuttings. Watching new plants grow from these cuttings is very rewarding – it’s amazing with some know-how!

Resilience: Many succulent species can withstand harsh conditions such as drought, and poor soil quality – but not Canadian winters! Take them inside when the temperatures plummet.

Air Purification: Like many indoor plants, succulents contribute to improved indoor air quality by absorbing pollutants and releasing oxygen during photosynthesis.

Unique Texture: Succulents often have intriguing textures, including fuzzy, smooth, spiky, or waxy surfaces. These textures add tactile appeal to your garden or indoor space, but need to be handled delicately, in order to maintain their natural protection from the sun.

Creative Arrangements: Succulents are ideal for creating striking arrangements and displays with their versatile shapes and colors. You can design beautiful gardens, terrariums, and succulent bowls. Proper drainage and/or watering management is essential though, so choose the pot with that in mind.

Educational Value: Growing succulents can be an educational experience, teaching about plant biology, adaptation, and horticulture. It's a great way to engage kids and adults alike in learning about the natural world. Caution: wear leather-palmed gloves with the spiky plants though, or you'll be learning a life lesson about plant defences, quickly!

Stress Relief: Gardening and tending to plants, including succulents, has been shown to have stress-reducing effects. Taking care of these plants can provide a calming and therapeutic hobby.

Remember that while succulents are generally low-maintenance, each species has its unique care requirements. Interested in making a succulent planter or vignette? We did the research to share the know-how with you! Ready to book - hit us up for a new friends planting experience, or to book a group in our tranquil green accessible space.

We're looking forward to meeting you!