More Planting On Roncey!

It was a beautiful twenty some-odd degrees and there I was on the curbside amidst all of the construction doing up dozens upon dozens of little gardens. It was lovely being in the sun, getting to talk to everyone on the street, answering questions and making custom plantings. Summer here I am, all dressed in my floral apron and new lovely green gardening gloves!

Flowering Cherry

I couldn't resist these branches when they came in a couple of weeks ago. Cherry is so affordable, lasts a couple of weeks and is fascinating to watch develop. This Cherry came up from the States and is the perfect height for my mason jars. True love.

Yummy Mummies!

Holy cow it is finally over. These past three days were the busiest in Sweetpea's history. I'm talking busier than Valentine's Day ( by like 10 times .) It was an absolute gong show but it was fabulous! Holidays aren't holidays without working in a flower shop anymore. They are so much fun and you get to make so many lovely things (non-stop). The flower of the weekend was definitely Peonies. I'm talking  going through 300 Peonies in 3 days... Ya I know right? I jokingly say to my single female friends that if they want to meet some big sweeties to come take a gander in a flower shop on Mother's Day. These are men that are buying flowers for their mummies and grandmas (top quality men if you ask me.) Nonetheless, this weekend is going down in history for the busiest flower shop I have ever worked during my 5 year career as a florist. 

Little Gardens

I have been making a lot of these little planters for mother's day this weekend. Aren't they sweet? I love feeling like I'm designing this mini garden and how it is a great alternative to a cut flower arrangement. They are lovely to enjoy in the house for about a month but would be much happier on a sunny patio table. I have also been doing quite a few urn consultations lately in order to bring gardens to condo balconies. I'm so excited to work in the sun and look over the lake while I plant them. Keep checking in I shall have lots of photos of my container gardening soon.

Feeling Grey

Alright spring I'm ready for you. I have had enough of grey mush, wet feet and not knowing whether or not I need to wear my winter coat in the morning. I am ready for gardening, the new garden center and doing spring urns all around the city. I cannot wait any longer and truly feel that when this groggy grey weather leaves so will my groggy grey mood. 

I must say that these little guys may be grey but they certainly are not groggy. I think they are exquisite.

Black Pussy Willow

This is the first year I've ever seen Black Pussy Willow isn't that strange? I feel like I have been left out in the dark about this black beauty. They have these spectacular black catkins and orange branches (which both aren't dyed.) I made a bouquet with them alongside black baccara this weekend and let me say it was truly elegant and divine.