Flower stand
Henare Street, Paekākāriki
A self-serve stand of fresh jarred bunches from my seasonal garden on Henare Street, Paekākāriki, restocked every morning. Operating from early spring to late autumn.
Currently open
Flowers go out at 9:30am, seven days a week.
Feel free to peek over the fence to see where you flowers are grown!
Flower stand details
Where: Henare Street, Paekākāriki
When: Flowers go out at 9:30am, restocked daily. Early spring to late Autumn.
Restocked: Each morning.
Payment: Cash, honesty box / bank transfer
Cost: $35 per bunch (includes glass jar wrapped in a handmade paper print)
How to look after your bunch
Get them into water fast.
Fill a clean vase or jar almost to the top.
Top up or change the water daily.
Changing it is even better than topping up.
Keep them out of direct sun.
Some flowers wilt quickly in heat.
Expect a range of vase lives.
Every stem is cut and conditioned to last as long as possible, but some flowers naturally last longer than others, that's part of their charm. As blooms fade, remove them and recut the stems of most flowers to help them keep drinking. Exception: don't recut poppies, hellebores, or any flower with a fleshy stem that's been conditioned in boiling water (you'll notice a colour change at the cut end). If you want to recut these, dip the end in freshly boiled water first.
Any container can be a vase.
Jars, bottles, teacups: there are no rules.
“Georgia is one wonderful creative lady! I walk past her flower stand every day and just love seeing the beautiful variety of bunches she creates. I’ve been fortunate enough to receive a few bunches and have loved having them brighten up my home. I’m in awe of Georgia’s creative spirit, which just keeps on giving and bringing joy to others!”
- Catherine