Bloom at Home: How to Grow Your Own Cut Flowers

Have You Ever Considered the True Cost of Flowers? Did you know that flowers are transported by plane across the globe every day, significantly contributing to carbon emissions? While they bring joy and beauty, most flowers sold in Australian shops are imported.

A shift is underway towards locally grown flowers—beautiful blooms that are nurtured close to home, not flown in from afar. Join us to learn more about this shift and how you can even grow your own vase worthy blooms in your own garden!

In this one-hour Master Class session given by sustainable florist Lauren Parisi, we'll delve into the changing landscape of the floral industry and explore how you can grow your own arrangement-worthy flowers in your garden all year round. More importantly, we'll uncover how you could become part of a movement to relocalize the floral industry, right in your own backyard.  

During this session, you'll explore ways to reduce your carbon footprint through gardening your own cut flowers. We'll discuss: 

- Understanding the environmental impact of the floral industry, including the carbon emissions and packaging involved in flower imports.  

- Recognizing shifts in the floral industry towards a ‘sow flower movement’ and distinguishing between imported and locally grown flowers. 

- Cultivating sustainable blooms for yourself, with insights into selecting the right flowers, along with practical tips and techniques for sustainable gardening, adaptable to any season or climate. 

- Responsibly sharing your flowers with wildlife like birds and bees through mindful picking  

- Embracing the benefits of supporting local flower growers, fostering relocalization efforts, and contributing to a more sustainable and resilient floral industry within your community.  

This session is one of four in a Masterclass Series "Carbon In Your Garden". Other topics include – Growing Herbs and Teas, Edible Weeds - The Most Carbon Saving Food, Importance of Native Grasses in Your Garden.  Book the Series Package for discount.  Friends of SGA receive a 15% discount on Master Class full price tickets. You can become a Friend of SGA here. Green Garden Professional (GGPs) receive a 30% discount.

Sustainable Gardening Australia (SGA) is a not-for-profit non-government organiation dedicated to achieving a healthy biodiverse planet.

Its driving purpose is to:

• Encourage, educate and enable home and professional gardeners to adopt sustainable gardening practices to protect or enhance the natural environment;
• Provide information, education and undertake research about the natural environment;
• Reconnect people to the natural world through gardening; and
• Ensure an understanding of the impacts that gardening decisions about chemical and resource use have on the natural environment well beyond their neighbourhood.