Frequently Asked Questions.
The Shop, Workshops & Gift Vouchers
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Yes, I sure do. Please contact me via the ‘Contact Page’ to arrange a gift voucher.
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Farlows’ Floriculture gift vouchers will expire 6 months after the date of purchase.
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Please get in touch via our Contact Page or call Gail on 0402 081 048
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No. I sell direct to the public either from from our farm gate studio by appointment only. Please get in touch via our contact page if you wish to discuss a flower order.
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Yes I do! I host Flower Growing and Flower Arranging workshops.
To learn more about the Workshops see our Flower Workshops page here.
The Flowers
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I sell locally grown, seasonal flowers. So that means whatever I can grow and source is what I sell. Head over to our Fresh Flowers page to learn more.
Some of our standard varieties are Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, Queen Anne Lace, Snapdragon, Gerbera, Celosia, Zinnia, Sunflower and Cosmos.
To find out what products are available for sale at any particular time, please keep an eye out on our social media.
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I grow as many flowers as I can. That is never enough to meet our customers demand, so I source from other local farmers. It depends on the season and what stock availability of the other farmers have. These factors influence what I sell.
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Not at this stage.
My business model is to sell fresh seasonal locally grown flowers.
That means whatever is in season is what you will find on the truck.
It’s a week-by-week surprise!
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That’s a tricky one to answer. Flowers are living things and their timer starts when they are cut from the plant. However, I can assure you that my flowers are given excellent post-harvest care, are Australian grown and fresh when I sell them. Typically, the flowers should stay happy for at least a week, depending on the variety and how they have been cared for once they have left the truck.
Here are some tips to help you care for your flowers and make them last longer.
* Keep them out of direct sunlight and heat while in transit.
* Put them in water as soon as possible.
* Please do not leave the flowers in a hot car for extended periods of time.
* Once your flowers have made it to their destination, trim the stems as close to a 45-degree angle as possible. This is done to help provide the stems with a larger surface area, keeping them from resting on the bottom of the vase (and to avoid bacteria build-up) as well as open the calloused ends to help them to consume more water.
* Fill a vase with fresh water, full enough to ensure that the flower tips will be fully submerged even after the water level drops after the flowers have had a good drink.
* Place the vase in a relatively cool position with little to no direct sunlight. Unlike growing flowers attached to the original plant, cut stems don’t fare well with direct sunlight or heat. It’s too harsh for them.
* Change the water in the vase every second day. Trim the stems and remove any rotting stems. This will help avoid bacteria build up.
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Yes, if they are treated with care. See the tips on previous question.
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Yes, you sure can! I totally encourage DIY. Please contact me to discuss options.