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Knowing the emotional significance of flowers energizes us to continue to push ourselves to create arrangements and experiences that connect our community through a shared appreciation of nature, beauty, and sentiment. We wanted to do a bit of a deeper dive into the history behind this practice, and share some of the ways that flowers affect our emotional well-being. This is more than just a hunch, too– we were delighted to find that there is a wealth of scientific research that mirrored what we’ve experienced first-hand. Flowers really can make us happier. Here's how:

Are you an aspiring florist wondering how to make your dream career path a reality?  You may be wondering - where do I start? How do I know if floral design is for me? We get asked these questions all the time. That's why our Wild North Flowers team has put together this article to help you navigate your way to becoming a florist.

Whether you are looking for the perfect birthday gift, declaring your love, or expressing condolences, giving a floral gift has always been the universal choice for almost any occasion. But with so many different flowers and arrangements to choose from, all with different meanings, it can be hard to know which are the perfect flowers for the occasion. To help you narrow it down, we’ve compiled this handy list of tips to use when you’re deciding which flowers are the best ones for the occasion.

Like most varieties, dried flowers are delicate and require specific conditions. After all, they are a natural product and it is unavoidable that they will change over time. But, by getting the light, moisture, placement and other elements just right, you can add to the longevity of your dried flower arrangement. Try these 5 low-maintenance tips to keep your dried flower arrangement looking pristine for seasons to come.

Planning your wedding is an exciting time full of possibilities and, let’s face it, a lot of decisions. At Wild North Flowers, we believe that you should be able to select beautiful wedding flower arrangements for your celebration without much fuss. Whether you’re ready to cross wedding flowers off your list or just getting started with your search for inspirational wedding flowers, we’ve compiled this comprehensive guide to help make your wedding planning process as joyful as it was meant to be. 

Flowers have always been a symbol for expressing what words cannot. Floral arrangements are the perfect sympathy gifts for sending heartfelt sympathies and condolences to bereaved friends and family members. Having sympathy flowers delivered to a loved one or family members of the deceased, or to commemorate someone you’ve lost, can be a way to convey a message of support and comfort when the right words feel hard to find. If you are looking to order a sympathy flower arrangement, you may have some questions that feel personal or sensitive in nature. To help you navigate this delicate task, Wild North Flowers has compiled a list of common etiquette questions regarding ordering sympathy flowers.

It has been almost 5 months since everything shifted in Toronto. Here at Wild North Flowers, we, just like everyone else, are still trying to get used to this "new normal". We'd like to take a moment to share some details about what has kept us going throughout this pandemic, and explain how our #WildNorthFFF giveaway program is evolving.

Our Lead Wedding Coordinator, Mackenzie, takes a look at the current COVID-19 situation, which has also affected her own wedding plans, and offers up a Q&A on what can be expected when postponing your wedding right now.