Grown, Not Flown: Why Local Flowers Matter More Than Ever in Floral Design May 16, 2025Darlene Rupke Locally grown blooms aren’t just beautiful—they’re better for the environment, support local economies, and help us reconnect with the rhythms of our land and seasons.
Why Hosting Creative Corporate Events is so Important April 07, 2025Darlene Rupke The Benefits of Hosting Virtual Floral Workshops for Corporate Teams: Fostering Creativity and Supporting Remote Workers In today's fast-paced corporate world, where remote work has become the norm for...
Bringing Joy to Seniors with Petal Academy's Curated Floral Kits: A Fun and Energizing Activity August 16, 2024Darlene Rupke In our fast-paced world, finding simple yet profound ways to bring joy and enrichment into the lives of seniors is more important than ever. One of the most delightful...
Northern Gardens with Gorgeous views!! August 12, 2024Darlene Rupke A perfect day at the top of Parry Sound!
A Day in the Schomberg Countryside March 21, 2023Darlene Rupke I had the pleasure of visiting a farm very local to us at Petal Academy in Schomberg Ontario // JR Gardens a local Flower Farm - Grower 4251 2nd Line...
Country Cut Flowers - Newmarket Ontario December 19, 2022Darlene Rupke Early September of this year I had the Pleasure of Interviewing Janet Tuenschel owner of the beautiful Country Cut Flowers in Newmarket Ontario. Janet's farm is absolutely a florists dream!! ...
Creemore Lavender Farm... September 11, 2022Darlene Rupke SO much to see & learn at Creemore's Purple Hill Lavender Farm. Ok folks I have to be honest - I've been a florist for over 30 years and this...
A Glimpse of Inspiration… May 21, 2022Darlene Rupke Inspiration comes to me in all shapes and forms…One of my favourite and earliest memory of Floral design inspiration comes from me exploring my Grandmother’s 200+ acre farm. I would...