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23 NOV 2020

Customer Spotlight That Little Flower Shop

We love our customers and want our subscribers to also get to know them. That's why we're introducing our customer spotlight blogs. We get to learn some fun facts about them as we profile them right here on our blog page.  First up is Sally, from That Little Flower Shop. Tell us about your business:We are an eclectic quirky bunch of people who have a passion for flowers (and coffee) Our shop also serves coffee and a recent addition is an indoor plant shop.  What’s your favourite thing
16 NOV 2020

December 2020 and January 2021 Trading Calendars

December and January are festive months in Australia. A lot of holidays are coming up - Christmas, New Year, Boxing Day, and Australia Day. We want to continue making your flower buying easy during these times whilst ensuring that we also get time to spend with our family. So we created these trading calendars for December 2020 and January 2021 for your reference: For questions, you can message us on our Facebook messenger. Happy Holidays!
13 NOV 2020

7 Native Australian Flowers Associated with Christmas

Christmas is the most festive season of the year. Celebrations start by decorating our homes with different ornaments such as trees, your DIY wreaths, and tinsels. Flowers are also a good choice for Yuletide decors. There are flowers that are native to Australia that can add to your holiday cheer as festive decorations:Waratah This Australian native flower is especially prolific in New South Wales. It produces vivid red flowers during spring, although some varieties bloom in pink,
6 NOV 2020

Which Flowers Are Poisonous to Cats

There are people who prefer cats over dogs. It’s not a competition, there’s just something magnificent about them that others prefer. If you’re one of those, then you know that almost all plants and flowers are toxic to felines. Similar to dogs, there are blooms that are harmful to your cat’s health.  Here are the most common kinds: Meadow saffron Meadow saffron, also known as naked lady, usually blooms in the fall. It is especially toxic to cats because of its alkaloid cochine content. When c
20 OCT 2020

How Australia's Biggest Online Flower Market is Tackling the Country of Origin Labelling Issue

One of today's hot topic in the Australian flower industry is the country of origin labelling for flowers. In this new Flowerpodcast episode, we hear how FLOWERHUB's online flower market platform is helping Aussie flower growers & buyers make more informed purchasing decisions at the checkout. Listen to the full podcast episode here at Flowerpodcast.
12 OCT 2020

Our favourite native flowers

How amazing are the native flowers from our own Aussie backyard!With so many options for your next bouquet or arrangement let’s have a look at some of our favourite native flowers and what you can pair them with.CoccineaIf you’re looking for something different for your bunch, look no further than the coccinea! With a red head and broad green leaves ,these guys are sure to stand out.Pair with: Safari sunset leucadendron LeucadendronAvailable in red and green, Leucadendron produce subtle flowers
23 SEP 2020

You can now change your delivery address after you've ordered

We've all had those moments where you go through the checkout process and realised 'Oh no! I've chosen the wrong address...' It's been a busy day, there's lots going on, we understand! That's why we've made it easy for you to change your address after you've purchased. As long as your order hasn't been packed yet, we now give you the option to update your shipping address to a preloaded address from your profile, or you can input a brand new address. Let's walk you through the steps:You've place
22 SEP 2020

Meet our Lead Programmer Sergi

Welcome to another spotlight on our fantastic team. Today we've got Sergi! Our Lead Programmer who makes all the magic happen on the website.How long have you worked at FLOWERHUB?Just over 5 yearsWhat does a typical day look like for you at FLOWERHUB?I am a programmer, so my typical day is coding, coding, coding!When you're not working, what are you happiest doing?Right now when I'm not at work I continue coding. I've created a page mibiografia.name for people to write their own books, and I'm w
17 SEP 2020

Growers Garden ft. Wandin Valley Flower Growers

We're showcasing some fantastic Australian growers! First up, meet Wandin Valley Flower Growers... Tell us about your business? We grow around 40 different varieties of cut flower Alstroemeria that we sell to all over Australia. We are located in the beautiful Yarra Valley in Victoria, about an hours drive from the Melbourne CBD.How long have you been supplying FLOWERHUB?Since 2013.Tell us about your growing process - are you seasonal, how long from planting to our door?Our Alstroemeria is picke
15 SEP 2020

Meet our Supply Manager Nikki

We love our team here at FLOWERHUB and want our customers to get to know us. That's why we're introducing our staff profile blogs! Learn some fun facts about each of our staff members as we profile them right here on our blog page.First up, meet Nikki! She's our fabulous Supply Manager and has been with FLOWERHUB for 4 years. What does a typical day look like for you at FLOWERHUB? Entering flower dockets, checking pricing, ordering flowers, checking stock levels and taking photos for our online
25 AUG 2020

Father's Day gift ideas for Dad

Every year Father’s Day comes around and it’s always tricky to figure out what Dad really wants. While socks seem to be a great idea at the time, why not branch out and buy something unique? We’ve got a range of great Father’s Day presents for every Dad! Here are some gift ideas for Dad that can be delivered straight to your door from FLOWERHUB.PlantsA plant is always a great addition to your home, Dad can pop his plant in the living room to brighten up the space while he wat
12 AUG 2020

Indoor Plants

Looking for the perfect indoor plant? Here's some key info on some of our top picks! Anthurium – A gorgeous plant that’ll bring a touch of the tropics indoors! With glossy leaves, Anthuriums can flower burgundy, red, pink or white flowers and don’t need too much more love then a regular drink. Give your Anthurium a home out of direct sunlight and it’ll be happy all year round!Ficus Lyrata – Also known as the Fiddle Leaf Fig, this guy is a staple in homes these days. Looking for an indo
4 AUG 2020

Ever wondered how to dry your own roses?

Dried flowers have been a trend on the rise for the last 12 months. With beautiful colours, fun and funky arrangements and the benefit of them being longer lasting, it’s no wonder people are going crazy for drieds.Dried roses are a classic take on the dried flower trend, mixing the old with the new. Roses are known as the most romantic flower of all time and a dried rose gives a beautiful, moody look to any arrangement or look amazing on their own.So you’ve got some fresh roses, how do
5 JUN 2020

Now delivering to 638 new Sydney metro suburbs

It's an exciting day here at FLOWERHUB. Today we've launched our Sydney metro delivery service which will run 4 days per week Tuesday to Friday.  It's a quick turnaround with purchasing cutting off at 6.30am Monday to Thursday and the flowers arrive refrigerated at the customers door in Sydney between 10am and 2pm the next day Tuesday to Friday. The suburbs and postcodes included in this new delivery network: BARANGAROO 2000DARLING HARBOUR 2000DAWES POINT 2000HAYMARKET 2000MILLERS POINT 2000P
25 MAY 2020

Why are flowers expensive at the moment

Prices for flowers are higher than they normally are at this time of year & the main reason for this is caused by the COVID-19 impact on World Travel.In Australia we grow half of the flowers we sell. The other half normally arrives in the airplanes that normally carry international travellers. With the planes stopped, there is no cargo space, which means the 50% of product that is normally imported (at a value of $600M) is not arriving. We are probably only going to get 10% of this figure. This
30 MAR 2020

Job Keeper a boost for flower businesses

The Australian Government announced today that a Job Keeper payments subsidy would be introduced. What is it? It provides a $1,500 a fortnight before tax subsidy to employers for eligible employees for 6 months. It's paid monthly in arrears via the tax system, so as long as you are paying the employee, the ATO will reimburse you after the end of Month. Key bits of Info:- Your Business: Must have suffered an economic loss from the effects of Covid19 and decreased Revenue/Sales by 30%. Start
23 JAN 2020

2020 Valentine’s Day Flowers, Roses & Gifts

Valentine’s day is the one day of the year where you can go all out without looking like a hopeless romantic. Whilst you may still use small gestures throughout the year to show the one you love that you care, the 14th of February provides the perfect moment to sweep them off their feet.However, if you're like me and aren't a natural romantic, it can be a stressful time of year. The amounting pressure of making sure that your loved one receives that wow factor can sometimes cloud our vision and
11 DEC 2019

Jetstar Protected Industrial Action December 13 to 20

Jetstar have put out a press release regarding the Protected Industrial Action commencing on Friday 13th December. You can read their CEO's response. There will be rolling effects on Jetstar services for a 7 day period from 13th December to 20th December 2019. Please consider this when choosing your airline for freight choice during your booking. Delays in delivery via air are not grounds for refunds or claims. We recommend that you use Virgin Australia if at all possible.
30 OCT 2019

Live stock. It's the nirvana of online flower selling

Anyone can open a shopify store and in a day can say they sell flowers online.  The real challenge comes when the store starts to get regular customers . One of the keys to the FLOWERHUB success is the live stock that is constantly managed. Utilising our amazing flower platform technology we're able to currently fulfil orders at a 97% success rate. This of course is not our goal, as we now embark on methods to reach a 100% order fulfilment for our customers. Most stores will put up a "wish lis
28 OCT 2019

Which flowers are poisonous to your dog

They say a dog is a man’s best friend. They come in all different shapes & sizes. Big dogs, small dogs, yappy dogs, fluffy dogs, every one of these are loveable dogs.  We love our closest companions even more so than some of our extended family members. What some dog owners might not know is that there are some plants and flowers that are dangerous to our furry family members. We have gone on a search of the internet to find the most common of these, but please, make sure you do your research as
23 OCT 2019

Leanne Grant promoted to Head FLOWERHUB

It is with great pleasure that I announce that LeanneGrant takes over the reigns as HUBBOSS of FLOWERHUB from November 1st, 2019Leanne has been a part of the Christensen Group of Companies for over 24 years, firstly as a customer & then as a flower broker back in 2010. Leanne has a deep understanding of our Company culture & Values. Being a Florist herself she intimately understands our Core Customer needs & the pressures faced at store level on a daily basis.Leanne has had an interesting and va
23 SEP 2019

Dried flowers and why they're back in Vogue in 2019

When you think of the word flower you are probably imagining a bunch of Fresh Flowers like roses or tulips right? What about when I say the words dried flowers. What comes to mind? Do you see the multiple colours of dried ixodias, tea trees and banksias? Maybe you conjure up the whimsical pampas grass & oversized leaves or spear palms and fronds that have been coloured in multi colours. No matter what comes to mind the fact remains that Dried flowers are back in Vogue in 2019. Let's start with
2 AUG 2019

DIY wedding flower packages and wholesale flowers in Brisbane

DIY wedding flowers? Would you DIY your wedding dress? It’s just as important. Picture your big day in your mind, you’re probably imagining radiant, perfect makeup, hair that does exactly what it’s told, and your dress - that dress is the envy of every other girl in the room.Your partner is looking lovingly at you like you’re the only woman in the world. Now, did you even think about the flowers that you're holding? Or the button holes your partner & the groomsmen are wearing? Probably not, but
29 JUN 2019

New Name Same Team - Flowerhub

    Friday 28th June, 2019 - Start of the Future in our new Brand, FLOWERHUB We''re excited to be presenting the best version of ourselves, rebranded, ready to meet the ever evolving business challenges head on & hopefully survive to tell the tale of another 23 years of trading in this new brand. Christensen Flower Auction was a great entity. Served all who utilized it''s trading platform well & encouraged Florists not to be debt burdened, but rather to pay as they Go. Suppliers lov