Blog Post #101 - Why I love the Floral Industry
I was thinking of what I should write about for this blog post and I noticed that I have 100 published blog posts! That makes this one...
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May
- Oct 20, 2022
- 4 min
Blooms by May is Turning Five!
On December 6th of 2017, Blooms by May opened at 9 am in Bonnie Doon Mall. We had just over 700 sq ft, and an owner with 3 years of...
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May
- Oct 14, 2022
- 2 min
Types of Eucalyptus
Are you aware there are over 700 species of Eucalyptus? Most of them are native to Australia - the koalas love it! Out of all of those...
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May
- Oct 3, 2022
- 2 min
Bridal Bouquet Ribbon Wraps
So, you want a unique ribbon wrap for your bridal bouquet? You're looking for something more stunning than a basic satin wrap to cover...
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May
- Sep 15, 2022
- 2 min
Thanksgiving Host(ess) Gifts
Are you the lucky (or unlucky, depending on how you see it!) host of Thanksgiving dinner this year? Or are you a guest at a family or...
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May
- Sep 8, 2022
- 3 min
Who Gets Flowers on Your Wedding Day?
When it is your turn to get married, there are many things to think about! There are traditions in different cultures, and different...
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May
- Sep 1, 2022
- 2 min
Why I am Happy Committing to a Life in Retail
If you haven't read my posts before - Hello! my name is May, I am the owner of Blooms by May. Most times when you come into the shop, you...
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May
- Aug 25, 2022
- 2 min
Life span of Cut Flower Varieties
This week I am going to talk about different varieties of flowers, and how long each of them lasts in a vase at home. Remember - everyone...
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May
- Aug 18, 2022
- 3 min
What It's Really Like to be a Florist
I really do love my job, and wouldn't change careers, but, I do have a lot of comments from friends, customers, and acquaintances at how...
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May
- Aug 11, 2022
- 2 min
Funeral Flowers - Home or Service
Have you ever wondered what is appropriate to send someone for sympathy? Do you know whether you are sending to the home or the service?...
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May
- Aug 4, 2022
- 2 min
Wedding Season 2022
This week I was wanting to share my experience working with venues, other vendors, and time constraints for the first time in two years!...
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May
- Jul 29, 2022
- 2 min
Up Your Flower Game Using Balloons
I recently teamed up with Ariana, an Edmonton-based balloon artist! She is the owner of boomballoon.ca. I had been connected with her by...
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May
- Apr 8, 2022
- 2 min
Non-Woven Paper Bouquets
The photo to the left is a new style of bouquet we have started to offer, by popular demand! Click on the image to order yours today! We...
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May
- Mar 14, 2022
- 2 min
Wedding Centrepiece Ideas
When looking at centrepieces for your wedding, there are many things to consider! The first thing most people look at is budget - do you...
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May
- Mar 7, 2022
- 2 min
Venus Fly Trap Care
Who had a venus fly trap as a kid and thought it was the coolest thing ever? I know I had one! There was nothing more exciting than...
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May
- Mar 3, 2022
- 3 min
Care of Asparagus Fern Plants
Have you ever brought home a full, beautiful fern and noticed in less than one months time it is turning brown or yellow and dropping...
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May
- Feb 22, 2022
- 2 min
2022 Graduation Collection
This year I created a special graduation corsage & boutonniere collection! Normally we have a DIY offering - pick your flower type, pick...
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May
- Feb 7, 2022
- 2 min
Wedding Spotlight: Johnelle & Michael
In October of 2019 I had the pleasure of creating a friends wedding flowers! Before she was even engaged she showed me a photo of all...
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May
- Feb 4, 2022
- 2 min
Pressing Flowers - How To
I will be the first to say, I am no expert and this is something I have recently gotten in to. I have failed at this a few times and have...
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May
- Jan 25, 2022
- 1 min
My Favourite Flower: Stock
I have decided to write about the stock flower this week. Stock is the common name known to most people, the botanical name is matthiola...
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