putting the 'us' back into botanics

a space to share insight + INSPIRATION on all-things BOTANICA

Via Instagram, we invite you to join the botanic conversation and share any floral Images, Tips, Tricks + Inspirations using the hashtags below. This is a supportive collaborative space for kindness + knowledge-sharing. So, leave any coven-antics such as jealousy, envy + imitation at the door and tag away: #consortiumbotanicus #slowflowersaustralia #grownnotflown #microflowerfarmers

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• ANTITHESIS • We know we’re preaching to the converted here, but in case you missed it, a full-page Pantone colour-matched advert in today’s Age, placed by ebay, seems the antithesis of mindful living? It exudes so many outdate
TREE WHISPERERS | Everyday science makes new discoveries that help make us think more consciously about the world around us. Those of us who work with plants on a daily basis know that plants seek out the sun or thrive where water is plentiful, so,
GOOD SEEDS | We’re super thrilled to have one of CB’s members featured in this week’s @farmmagazine_ in the @theweeklytimes ~ farming journalism doesn’t get much better! A huge congrats Hayley @therookblooms ~ Danielle &
OH LEI! | How wonderful to see the beautiful work of Australian floral designer Tanya Barbariol of @ohflorastudio gracing the young Royals in recognition of the importance of mental health. #growstrongertogether #flowersarehappiness #ruok #ruolei #go
SLOW FLOWERS | Yes, flowers ARE important, way beyond their aesthetics and perfume appeal. No flowers > no pollen > no bees > no food > no life! Let’s work to promote bee-friendly, sustainable, cut-flower farming and elevate flowers
SPECIAL EVENT | For those of you who admire the stunning creativity of world-renowned Katie Davis of @ponderosa_and_thyme and have dreamt of ‘one day’ maybe getting to see her weave her beautiful floral MAGIC in PERSON - then save the dat
LOCAL is LOVELY | Hello flower lovers! We thought we’d share this news with you ... @ponderosa_and_thyme will be the special guest at @croftersfold floral gathering this November! A chance of a lifetime to be part of welcoming Katie to Australi
LIVE•LOVE•LIFE | A festival for the ages. In a world of ever increasing disconnection and busy-ness, this inaugural festival in Daylesford Macedon Ranges invites all who venture to seek wellness through connection and immersion with nature,
 
 
 
“Looking at beauty in the world, is the first step of purifying the mind.”
— Amit Ray