Happy Mother's Day Mums!

Enjoy your day (and your flowers & cupcakes....)
From all at Adam's Garden Florist.

Mother's Day Flowers

Can you believe it's already May?! And, Mother's day falls this Sunday (the 8th), so don't forget your Mum!

We will be open early, and as always you can arrange flowers to be delivered or collected in store.

If possible we recommend Saturday or even Friday delivery to ensure your Mum has the flowers to enjoy on the day, (as many Mum's go out for lunch) however we will be delivering on Sunday as well.

Order earlier in the week if you can to avoid disappointment! (Also don't forget if you were wanting a Cupcake package orders must be placed by Tuesday!)

Have a happy week! The Adam's Garden Florist team.

Dwarf Papyrus and Miniature Phalaenopsis

You've got to love the little things!

The miniature phalaenopsis orchid is called 'Little Miss Elegant' and rightly so.

This is our newest experiment - dwarf papyrus in ceramic vase. Tall green stems with fluffy tufts on top.

life on the rocks

This is most definitely what we love this week... a cute little plant which looks like a mini umbrella tree growing on a volcanic rock like a bonsai.

life on the rocks

(and of course, we should remind you, don't forget Mother's Day!)


Much love, have a happy week everyone, and a wonderful Easter, if we don't talk to you before then.

Of Flowers and Cupcakes

Well, the secret isn't a secret anymore! We're pleased to announce that along with our usual Mother's Day arrangements and bouquets we are offering two special packages for you which include Cupcakes from our friends at Cakes to Delight. These will be red-velvet cupcakes with buttercream icing and fondant decorations.

Package 1:

4 Delightfully decorated cupcakes, & a lovely bouquet of mixed seasonal blooms. ($50, delivery not inc.)

Package 2:
6 Delightfully decorated cupcakes, & a gorgeous bouquet (or arrangement) of mixed seasonal blooms. ($80, delivery not inc.)

Any questions? Contact us: (07) 5594 7774

Be sure to place your order for Cupcakes by Tuesday 3rd May to ensure availability.

Sneak Preview

More plants coming soon...including bromeliads, chrysanthemums, succulents, 'life on the rocks' and even a 'wildcat red star' orchid, ooh, and other curiosities...hope to have some photos for you soon....

Plus (shh don't tell anyone yet!) Adam's Garden Florist is teaming up with Cakes to Delight to deliver unique pleasures this mother's day. More soon...

Green Flowers

We sometimes get the curious question - can you get green flowers?
The answer is, of course. There are many different flowers which are available in green or which have a green tinge.

Flowers which are usually available in green include:
-carnations, roses, anthuriums, Singapore orchids, molucca balm, button chrysanthemums, and more.
Flowers which are sometimes available in green include:
-cymbidium orchids, heleborus, some native flowers including banksias, and more.
There are other specialties too including many kinds of berries and also kale.

Why green? Paired with white it is lush and cool, and with bright colours it can subtly unify and cool them as well. We know green isn't for everyone, but in the right place it can be remarkably lovely.

Bobby-Pins and Brooches

Hiding here and there throughout the studio are some uniquely handcrafted floral bobby-pins and brooches. Yes, made here on the Gold Coast. Most are made from off-cuts of fabric, some vintage, some lace, some sheer.

We like to pin them on our shirts and cardigans and give them to our friends for a fun extra birthday pressie. They are just so cute...

What we love about Singapore orchids

Singapore orchids come in a variety of colours, though most commonly available in shades of white through to pink and dark purple.

Singapore orchid - small pin-on corsage

They can be a longer-lasting flower, and if wired in a wedding bouquet or corsage tend to keep their look and shape well even when out of water for a time.

Singapore orchid - boutonniere

Singapore orchids can also be used in arrangements and bouquets in many different ways. If you find they are wilting prematurely the entire stem, flowers and all, can be immersed in water to re-hydrate.

Flower of the week - Protea

We have noticed that about this time of year, as the weather cools down, that there starts to be a greater variety of native flowers available, which is exciting as we love their unique forms and textures. In this week we have had different kinds of Proteas, Banksias, and Luecadandrons.

Protea

The most lovely!

We just have to tell you quickly the red roses we have today are sublime! They are just about 90cm tall! Wowser! and the kind of red that is not dark or super bright, but full and soft, hard to describe, almost like the red you'd see as a post-production highlight in a vintage photograph.

White Oriental & Green Singapore Orchid Wedding

Hot on the heels of the Vday rush we did this wedding for a truly lovely client. Beautiful white lilies with a hint of green Singapore orchids bordered with lush viburnum foliage.

Bride's Bouquet

Mini wrist-corsage for flower girl

Weddings are not our specialty, but one of the many things we do here at Adam's. A big thankyou to Linda from Harbour Town Florist too, for her help sourcing these particular white lilies, which came out just beautifully in the end.

How to care for your roses.

Roses can last you longer if you give them a little love. Simply put, flowers are just like us, they will last better if they have clean water, have the nourishment they need, and are comfortable.

When you receive a bouquet of roses follow these steps:

- Cut 2cm off the stem at an angle, this allows the stem to take water up better.

- Put straight into clean cool water, & if you have some, add a little flower food as per the directions.

- Position your flowers in a cool place out of the sun and wind.

- Change the water every couple of days, cleaning the vase.

When you receive an arrangement in floral foam follow these steps:

- Check they have enough water, & top up every couple of days, particularly in hot or dry weather.

Cool Things

Chocolate Hearts, mmm yum... and little glass message in a bottle.

Message in a bottle       ::      Chocolate Hearts

Write a wish and send it out to sea, or write a message and give it to your most beloved.             *in-store now*

Valentine's Day Flowers

We haven't had a chance to photograph all the different beautiful things yet but here's a little price and picture list of a few popular Valentine's products for you.
Hope it helps... the prices may change a little, but it should give you a guide. Always good to phone or come in if you can, to see other possibilities and tell us exactly what you'd like.
Also, this is only the roses, don't forget there are so many other lovely flowers to choose from!

Valentine's Day Rose Pricelist 2011

(Click on the picture to see it larger.)