by Kelli Brown | Apr 21, 2024 | The Petal Press Blog
Peonies in Australia: A blooming delight! When Spring unfurls its colorful tapestry across Australia, there’s one floral gem that stands out amidst our vibrant landscape—the Peony. While often associated with European gardens, Peonies have found a cherished...
by Kelli Brown | Jun 15, 2021 | The Petal Press Blog
How do I stop my tulips from drooping? One of the most common questions I get from customers is “How do I stop my tulips from drooping?” Everyone loves tulips but people can be reluctant to use them as a cut flower because their stems are bent or they...
by Kelli Brown | Feb 7, 2021 | The Petal Press Blog
Valentine’s Day – A Surprising History It’s February! That means Valentine’s Day is only a couple of weeks away and I’ll be hard at work putting together beautiful bouquets for people’s loved ones and sweethearts. But what exactly is Valentine’s Day?...
by Kelli Brown | Dec 5, 2020 | The Petal Press Blog
Christmas Wreaths – A (very) brief history. It’s Christmas time! You know what that means; warm weather, twinkling lights, delicious feasts, boozy eggnog and good vibes all round. On the 1st of December, I know it’s time to decorate the house, put up my...
by Kelli Brown | Jul 4, 2020 | The Petal Press Blog
Top 5 Winter Flowers We are smack bang in the thick of Winter here in Melbourne and while most of us are dreaming of Spring and warmer days ahead, there is actually a lot to love about Winter. There’s all the obvious things like warm soups, cosy fires and hot...
by Kelli Brown | May 30, 2020 | The Petal Press Blog
Ornamental Kale – Looks Good Enough To Eat! Winter is here and the weather has moved from beautiful sunny Autumn days to cold and miserable. Luckily there are plenty of beautiful flowers that flourish in Winter and Ornamental Kale is one of them. Although it is...
by Kelli Brown | Apr 1, 2020 | The Petal Press Blog
Fresh Flowers and Your Health I don’t really need to remind anyone that the world is going through it right now, but it’s an absolute must to try and keep a positive mindset in these trying times. Did you know that fresh flowers have the ability to improve both...
by Kelli Brown | Mar 18, 2020 | The Petal Press Blog
The glass (vase) is definitely half-full – in fact, it’s bottomless! Life is seasonal and beautiful- like our flowers! Treat yourself or someone you love to beautiful, fresh, seasonal flowers delivered straight to your home or office, as frequently as you wish....
by Kelli Brown | Jun 6, 2019 | The Petal Press Blog
Basic Wiring Techniques It may seem like a fiddly and time-consuming task but once you have mastered the art of wiring and taping flowers with these Basic Wiring Techniques, you will be able to create a multitude of floral pieces. Wiring adds strength to delicate...
by Kelli Brown | Sep 4, 2018 | The Petal Press Blog
Daffodils | 10 Fun Facts and a funny little story. The humble Daffodil is well known and much loved by just about everyone. Their bright color and cheerful, distinctive form make them irresistible both as a cut flower and in the garden. I just love them. When they...
by Kelli Brown | Jan 30, 2018 | The Petal Press Blog
Amaranthus, collectively known as Amaranth, is a fabulous flower variety which can be found in abundance at this time of year (Australia December – April) There are many different varieties but most commonly used in floral arrangments are Hanging (Amaranthus...
by Kelli Brown | Sep 27, 2017 | The Petal Press Blog
Native Spring Flowers. Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love a native bloom. Their color, texture, design and robust disposition means they are not only beautiful, but long lasting as well. Currently, they are enjoying a resurgence in popularity which is... by Kelli Brown | Aug 7, 2017 | The Petal Press Blog
Hi there, it’s quarter time! 3 months into my little business and I thought it was time for me to get on the blog bandwagon and share a thing or two. Forgive me if I am not overly interesting or succinct, blog writing is not really my strongest point. I...