Floral Wreaths for Anzac Day

Anzac Day is observed on April 25th annually, historically a day to remember our troops who fought in World War I.

The day now commemorates all our fallen soldiers who served for Australia and New Zealand in all wars and conflicts.  Wreaths and flowers are the traditional way to honour those who sacrificed their lives for our country and as a mark of respect, are laid on graves and at memorials.

Although we cannot attend Anzac Services this year, we can pay our respects from home by holding an Anzac Service in our driveway and displaying a commemorative wreath on our driveway, fence or letterbox.

With the cancellation of ANZAC Day Memorial services this year, RSL's and other support networks are encouraging us all to recognise this special day by conducting our own dawn service in our driveway from 0600.

A suggested order of service:

0600 - Family assembles in the driveway with a lit candle or torch 
Mention that this year is the 105th Anniversary of the Landing of Australian and NZ Troops at ANZAC Cove.

0605 - The Ode
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

0606 - Play the Last Post on your phone 

0609 - One minute silence

0610 - Reveille on your phone

0612 - Australian National Anthem on your phone 

06.15 - New Zealand National Anthem on your phone 

06.17 - Lay your wreath on the driveway, letterbox or fence

After the service have ready the ingredients for your gunfire breakfast including

• Bacon
• Eggs
• Sausages
• Rum for your coffee or tea to toast the fallen

The Last Postt, Reveille and both National Anthems can be downloaded from
https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/commemoration/event-planning/music

International Women's Day 2020

Since 1911 in Europe, International Women;'s Day has been celebrated to recognise the political, cultural and social achievements of women.

In Australia, this day has only been celebrated by Government, Education, professional networks and the media etc in more recent times.

The gift of flowers is a simple and appreciated gesture to acknowledge and appreciate the important women in your life."

This year on Sunday March 8th we will be delivering  for International Women's Day.

The theme for International Women's Day 2020 is
" I am Generation, Equality Realising Women;'s Rights "

NAIDOC WEEK

NAIDOC week is observed from the first Sunday in July until the following Sunday and celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands people tracing back to 1938 with the recognition of Aborigines Day. In 1955 it was decided that it should be more than a protest day but a more encompassing day to celebrate all Aboriginal culture. Archaeology evidence confirms that the culture is the oldest, continuous civilisation on Earth, extending back at least 65,000 years.

We celebrate all things Australian with a range of wildflower designs featuring Western Australia's unique flora.

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Mega sale floristry books and magazines

We're having a clean out and have listed an amazing collection of floristry books and magazines published by some of the best designers in the world.  Browse the link to find bargains for books by amazing international designers such as Gregor Lersch, David Wragg, Marco Appelfella, Per Benjamin, Claire Cowling, Shane Connolly and many more and more titles still to be listed.  If you are a floral art enthusiast, there are several International Floral Art Manuals  filled with inspiration for your next big floral art competition. 

Click the link to browse the selections at https://thefloristtree.com.au/shop?olsPage=t%2Ffloristry-books&page=1

What is Mothering Sunday?

MOTHERING SUNDAY is a Christian celebration which falls on the 4th Sunday in Lent exactly 3 weeks before Easter Sunday and traditionally was the day when parishioners would visit their 'mother' church.  The day was celebrated by Christians in the UK, Ireland and other coluntries where the Roman Catholic Church, Church of England and Anglican parishes were active in Australia and Canada.

More recently it has become the day for honouring the mothers of children with the giving of presents.  It is commonly called Mother's Day although the name properly belongs to the American secular holiday which is quite distinct from the original Mothering Sunday.

In Australia, Mother's Day is always celebrated on the 2nd Sunday in May with the most common gift being flowers, traditionally including pink ChrysantheMUMS.

https://thefloristtree.com.au/shop?olsPage=t%2Fmothers-day

The Perth Garden Show

With a rich 45 year history, the Perth Garden Festival has long been regarded as the most prestigious and highly successful showcase for the horticultural industry in Western Australia.

Each year a wide range of exhibitors showcase their wares, with landscape gardeners creating amazing showcase gardens to inspire.

The major sponsor, Kleenheat has an outdoor kitchen and their chefs join gardening experts to show and demonstrate how you can bring the garden into the kitchen.

The Garden show is at McCallum Park Victoria Park and runs from 9.00am on April 11 until 4.00pm on April 14.

Paid parking is available adjacent to the event and tickets are available online.

ST PATRICK'S DAY

The feast of St. Patrick , commonly known as St. Patrick's Day is on Sunday March 17, which is the officially recognised day of his passing.  The day commemorates the arrival of Christianity to Ireland and is a national day of celebration for Irish people throughout the world and involves lots of feasting and celebration with Irish music, beer and eating bacon and cabbage,  The national colour is green so some pubs serve green beer.  Traditionally green is worn which may include a shamrock somewhere on their attire.

The first St. Patrick's Day parade in Ireland took place in Waterford in 1903 and is now commemorated over  5 days.

Choose any of these green flowers for St. Patrick's Day gift giving:-
Anthurium
Disbud Chrysanthemum
Bells of Ireland
Green Trick Carnation
Gladiolus
Amaranthus
Leucodendrun
Helebore
Knifophia
Hydrangea
Singapore Orchid
Green Bird Chrysanthemum
Zinnia
Succulents
Dianthus
Hypericum
and Celosia are just some of the flowers available.