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When this couple reached out to Twiggage & Bloom, they already had a clear vision for their wedding florals. The bride shared: “I grew up in a small town on Vancouver island, and my grandparents helped raise my brother and I, and always kept a beautiful garden of flowers around our home growing up.” After…

As a multi-passionate, neurodivergent artist, I have found the sweet-spot of combining my two greatest passions: art and gardening. Today, I’m an entrepreneurial floral artist where flowers are my paint, and my canvases range from the tiniest boutonnieres to full-scale (10m in diameter) floral circles and commissioned installations. Sustainability is a pillar of my business…

Inclusive and Dynamic It’s fascinating to see how cultures around the world celebrate weddings, and so fun to see the fusion of those rituals. Whether it’s in the halls of a traditional church or a sacred circle drawn in the sand; two folks say: “I do” and celebrate that love with friends and family. Traditions…

When this couple reached out to us to create flowers for their wedding, they had a clear idea of what vibe they wanted for their big day. A classic white wedding, with a hint of pastels and burnt orange, the colours and mood reminiscent of the last days of summer turning to fall.  Photo by…

At Twiggage & Bloom, we take pride in offering four unique design styles within our garden-gathered aesthetic. Whether you prefer a rustic, classic, modern, or wild look, our arrangements are sure to inspire. In this post, we’ll explore each design style, showcasing how the same stunning peonies can transform with different elements and vessels. Boho/Rustic…

Discovering a Different Kind of Poetry I never liked poetry. When reading poems, I don’t always get it; they just look like a curiously balanced jumble of words to me. Additionally, I don’t like writing poems because I find the process clunky and awkward, often missing the mark of what I’m feeling and truly wanting…

Zinnias embody the vibrancy and ease of summer gardening, making them an ideal choice for gardening enthusiasts looking to cultivate their own cut flowers. These blooms not only add a splash of color to your garden but also to your home when used as cut flowers. Here’s a simplified guide to growing zinnias, ensuring a…

Sustainability We’re thrilled to see so much creativity going into how to throw a big bash without stomping on the planet. That means couples choose to factor in ‘happily ever after’ starting on their wedding day. This may include fresh, local, and flowers that are in season. Meaning-making Savvy couples are placing a lot of…

So far in my chosen work, sharing the joy of flowers has got to be one of my most rewarding experiences. This past summer I had the fabulous opportunity to be the Artist in Residence for the city of Abbotsford. As serendipity would have it, their focus for this term was the combined disciplines of…

Embarking on a Botanical Journey My earliest memories of cultivated gardens were generic city landscapes. Nevertheless, it was the petite patch of earth on our small hobby farm – a tiny postage stamp plot allotted to each grandchild for growing radishes, carrots, and marigolds – that held a special place in my heart. Enclosed by…

There’s an abundance of blooms to choose from the cutting garden at this time of year. Here at Twiggage & Bloom we’ve created a fool-proof recipe for a standard 15 stem bouquet. The secret is all about texture; you choose the colours (monochrome, contrasting, etc.) for a winning bouquet every time. Important tips for long…

Floral arches and arbours are a popular wedding option. Whether modern couples choose to get married traditionally in a church, chapel or temple or opt for another kind of venue, (indoors or out), the desire remains to be encircled by flowers when you say “I do”.  Wedding arches around the world Although marriage customs around…