Thanksgiving 2013

Thanksgiving is coming up this weekend and we here at Midge want to make sure you are taken care of. Below are some Thanksgiving inspiration for your table top! Be sure to get your orders in before Saturday! We will do our best to have the fridges full of hostess arrangements and last minute centrepieces but pre-ordering is the best way to ensure you get exactly what you want.

1. The Succulent Centrepiece:

Succulents have become a huge trend this year. This is a great alternative to traditional floral centrepieces as it will last far beyond the holiday... as in you can probably re-use it at Christmas!

Succulent garden in silver or white trough $55.00

2. The Plate Topper:

Not sold on only having a succulent centrepiece? Plate toppers are a great way to introduce a splash of flowers to your table top set up. Here we've wrapped a white scabiosa flower, red hypericum berries and some greenery with some rope. $12.00 each

3. The Traditional Fall Centrepiece:

This centrepiece screams fall! Beautiful purple cabbages, circus roses, orange pin cushions, green hypericum  berries and mini pumpkins. $85.00 (smaller versions are available for $55.00)

4. The Organic Centrepiece:

Not sure what will go with your table top setting? You can't go wrong with lots of lime and lush greenery! Here we have green cabbages, seeded eucalyptus, green dianthus, green hypericum berries, green hydrangea and orange pin cushions for that pop of colour. $100.00 (smaller versions available for $55.00)

5. The Modern and Colourful Centrepiece:

We love colour and Anemones are our favourite flower! This arrangement will be sure to brighten up your table top and wow your guests. Purple Anemones, orange crush roses, lime Alstroemeria and looped variegated lily grass for that modern edge.

Hope this gives you some inspiration for your Thanksgiving table setting! 

Call 416 488 0875 or email hello@midge.ca to place an order.

From all of us at Midge Flower Boutique, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! :)

5 Tips to keeping your succulents alive:

So you bought a succulent garden from us, NOW WHAT? Firstly, what is a succulent? They are basically a cacti and have cacti like feelings. Succulents hold water in their leaves, stems or roots giving them that thick, fleshy look. Here are 5 tips for you to grow succulents and NOT a graveyard.

WATERING:

Succulents generally need less water than most house plants. Water your succulents once a month in the winter and once a week during the other seasons. This is just a good starting point, you need to pay close attention to your succulents. If they are looking crusty after say day five, or still moist after day nine then adjust your watering schedule accordingly. The number one killer of succulents is over watering. The soil should completely dry out between waterings. If your leaves become too soft, or are rotting right off, you are watering too much. Stop it. Also, they prefer rain water or distilled water at room temperature. Cold water can shock their roots causing them to hate you and die.

LIGHT:

Succulents enjoy bright, indirect sunlight. They are not looking for a jersey shore tan. If your plant is turning light green and begins to grow tall and towards the light then place plant in a brighter spot. If it turns brown or looks sunburnt, guess what? It needs more shade. Succulents when happy and thriving will 'blush' and turn redish. True story.

TEMPERATURE:

Even though they technically are from the desert they actually are quite cold tolerant ( as low as 4 degrees).. They prefer t-shirt weather, about 20-25 degrees. Succulents are smart, they sleep all winter so don't expect a growth spurt.

SOIL:

Do not use regular potting soil. It is far too moist, succulents require cacti soil (dryer soil). Also, your finishing touches make a difference as well. Decorative moss on the top to hide the soil is too moist and could rot your succulents socks right off. I find rocks or sand work much better.

FERTILIZER:

Too much fertilizer can kill your succulent! Use a low nitrogen fertilizer at about 1/2 to 1/4 the recommended amount. It's not completely necessary for you to even use fertilizer really, I just ran out of tips and 5 is a better number than 4.

Ok , that's your basic guide to succulents! Good luck!

Mother's Day 2013

Mother's Day. Single handedly the MOST important holiday known to mankind. We all know that if it wasn't for our mother's we wouldn't be here today. This could be a good or bad thing... either way you should probably get your mom something.. Lucky for you, we've already figured out the perfect Mother's Day gifts.

*Please note that we will be open regular hours on Saturday 10am-6pm and open Sunday 11am-4pm. We will be delivering on Sunday. Pre-orders are always appreciated and the best way to guarantee any specifics you may have.*

Gladiolus, Freesia or Anemone bulbs in burlap bag (5 bulbs per bag) Pot sold separately.

$12.00 each

Single Esperance Rose cup with pink wax flower $20.00 each

(Comes in hot pink, bubble gum pink, orange, yellow, lime or white)

Succulents in Burlap bag $25.00 each

Hanging Air Plant $20.00 each

Hyacinth Bulb in vase with rocks $25.00 each (Comes in purple, pink and white)

Assorted Bouquets in Burlap bag and water packed $25.00 each

Mini Orchid plant $35.00 each

 Cream & Sugar Succulent Gardens $30.00 each

Mixed Tulip and wax flower vase arrangement with cherry blossom $55.00 each

Orange roses, purple hyacinths, hot pink freesia, light pink wax flower and lily grass vase arrangement $65.00 each

Pink roses, white hydrangea, lilac freesia vase arrangement $75.00 each

Hot pink roses, light pink roses, pink freesia, green hydrangea vase arrangement $100.00 each

New Guinea Impatiens Planter $60.00 each (comes one size larger for $75.00)

 Succulent garden in globe $85.00 each

Succulent Garden in Planter $100.00 each

Call us at 416 488 0875 or email us at hello@midge.ca

Happy Mother's Day to all you beautiful mama's!

Here's my Mother Day shout outs:

To my beautiful and sometimes patient mother, Anita. You inspire me daily and have taught me so much. Love that I get to work with you daily! (Most of the time).. I love you! xox

And to Mama Hogan, thank you for welcoming me into your family with open arms, for always offering a helping hand and for making me laugh! xox

Weddings of 2012:

Beautiful photos of some of our favourite weddings of 2012.

Are you getting married this year and still in need of a florist? Check out our website (www.midge.ca) and fill out our online questionnaire and we will contact you to book a complimentary consultation!

Valentine's Day 2013

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, but don't worry, we've got you covered! We always appreciate pre-orders, however we will also be prepared with lots of ready to go arrangements. Take a scroll down to see exactly what we have to offer this Valentine's Day.

Single Rose Cup $20.00 Each (Available in hot pink, hot red, orange, white, light pink or lime green)

Single Orchid Cup $20.00 Each (Available in white, lime or pink)

3 Bloom Round Rose Arrangement $35.00 Each (Available in Hot pink, hot red, orange, white, lime or light pink)

3 Bloom Rectangular Rose Arrangement $35.00 Each (Available in hot pink, hot red, orange, white, lime and light pink)

3 Bloom Orchid $35.00 Each (Available in pink,white or lime)

Hyacinth Arrangement $48.00 Each (Available in white, hot pink, purple and light pink)

Mixed Tulip Vase Arrangement $50.00 Each (Available in combinations of pink, purple, white, orange and red)

Gerbera Vase Arrangement $50.00 Each (Available in hot pink, coral, light pink or red)

Mixed Floral Arrangement $60.00 Each (Available in any colour combination)

Half Dozen Roses $65.00 Each (Available in hot pink, hot red, orange, lime green, white or light pink)

Mixed Floral Vase Arrangement $75-85.00 Each (This combination $85.00)

Dozen Roses in Vase with Greenery $120.00 Each (Available in hot pink, hot red, orange, white, lime green and light pink) 

To place an order call us at 416 488 0875 or email us at hello@midge.ca