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Debra Pemble Debra Pemble

Flowers for Men: A Missed Market for Florists and Growers.

Are we missing a whole market by not encouraging people to send flowers to men? Inspired by a recent Facebook post from Dan Repacholi MP, this article explores why flowers shouldn’t just be saved for women, romance or funerals, and how florists and growers can help shift the conversation.

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Debra Pemble Debra Pemble

Floral Foam – The Impact on our Environment

The issue of floral foam is one of much interest at the moment. Despite the fact that it has been manufactured for around 60 years, very little is known about floral foam and how it might impact the natural environment.

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Kira Hansen Kira Hansen

How Green Are My Flowers?

Here at Flowers Magazine, we’ve been looking at sustainable and “green” ways of working in our industry for a long time.

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Kira Hansen Kira Hansen

Bushfire Preparation and Management for Small Farms

The threat of fire is a year-round risk in Australia.For anyone living on – or managing – a small farm, a long hot summer and the onset of the declared fire season is the time to be proactive and prepare for bushfires.

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Kira Hansen Kira Hansen

Selling at Farmers Markets

Farmers’ markets are a phenomenon. They continue to grow in number, sales volume, and length of season and serve as an incubator for thousands of new businesses every year.

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