The florist's blog - Bouvard Fleurs
Welcome to the ‘Floral News’ section of your creative florist Bouvard Fleurs in Geneva and Switzerland.
As an artisan florist and passionate designer, we invite you to discover a world where floral elegance meets ethical and ecological commitment. Through these articles, Bouvard Fleurs shares with you its vision of the profession: an art in the service of emotion, but also a responsible approach, anchored in its territory.
Whether you're a private customer, a professional or simply curious about nature, this blog is a place to exchange ideas, find inspiration and share ideas about a living craft.
As an artisan florist and passionate designer, we invite you to discover a world where floral elegance meets ethical and ecological commitment. Through these articles, Bouvard Fleurs shares with you its vision of the profession: an art in the service of emotion, but also a responsible approach, anchored in its territory.
Whether you're a private customer, a professional or simply curious about nature, this blog is a place to exchange ideas, find inspiration and share ideas about a living craft.
- The best floral decoration ideas for a successful weddingRead more
This article offers brides, grooms and event organisers a selection of the best ideas for floral decorations for a magical wedding. We'll also look at current trends in colour and style, as well as tips for choosing the perfect flowers for your wedding.
- The origins of the tradition of offering lily of the valley on May 1stRead more
On 1 May, it is traditional to offer lilies of the valley as a sign of happiness and good luck. This custom dates back several centuries and is still very much a part of our culture. But where does this tradition come from? What are the origins of the May 1st lily of the valley? This article looks at the various theories and legends that explain this tradition.
- Edible Flowers to Enhance Your DishesRead more
Flowers have long been appreciated for their beauty and enchanting fragrance. But did you know that they can also be eaten? Edible flowers are a burgeoning trend in the culinary world, adding not only a visual touch to your dishes, but also unique and subtle flavours.
- The emblematic native flowers of Switzerland and their usesRead more
Switzerland is renowned for its natural beauty, breathtaking alpine scenery and floral diversity. Native flowers play an essential role in the Swiss ecosystem and are also valued for their symbolism and benefits. In this article, we take a look at some of them.
- Mourning and the Symbolism of FlowersRead more
The loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult things we have to go through. When words of comfort are hard to find, the language of flowers is a way of expressing grief and feelings. Giving a bouquet is a way of paying your last respects to the deceased. It's also a way of showing your support for the family of the deceased. This heartfelt message is expressed through the choice of flower varieties, but also through the colours.
- Funeral planner in Geneva - Bouvard FleursRead more
Bouvard Fleurs offers a funeral planner service in Geneva to help you organise your funeral. We work with two companies dedicated to this tailor-made service, which is invaluable at times of grief.Who are our funeral planner partners in Geneva ? At Bouvard fleurs, we are used to dealing with the delicate moments linked to the loss of a loved one and to guiding you as best we can.
- Poinsettia: how to care for the Christmas Star?Read more
The poinsettia, also known as the Christmas star, is a flowering plant of the euphorbia family. Its colourful flowers add an exotic touch during the festive season. It blooms from December to February, making it one of the stars on the florists' shelves for Christmas.
- Hellebore: how to care for the Christmas rose?Read more
Helleborus is one of the few plants that can bring life and colour to your garden in winter. Commonly known as the Christmas rose because of its winter blooms, the hellebore comes in over fifteen species. Do you want the grace of its corollas to accompany your winters? Discover all our secrets for looking after your Christmas rose.
- Autumn wedding, flowers and seasonal decorations - Bouvard Fleurs, flowers and seasonal decorationsRead more
Are you planning your wedding? What if you dared to organize your wedding in autumn? More and more couples in love are choosing to say yes during the Indian summer.
- Employee of the month: RomainRead more
Romain began his studies in information technology before discovering a real passion for flowers. He then undertakes to pass his CAP through a training school for the profession of florist at the MFR of Eyzin-Pinet in 2011.
- What flowers to give for a man?Read more
You want to offer flowers to a man? Shape, color or variety, offer him the masculine bouquet that will make him fall in love!
- Winter wedding : which flowers to choose ? – Bouvard FleursRead more
Floral decorations and winter flowers, find all our inspirations for a warm winter wedding.
- The rose: zoom on its symbolism and colorsRead more
What symbolism for the rose? Where does it come from? How to choose the colors of a rose to compose a bouquet? Discover all you need to know about the rose.
- L’employé du mois : HéloïseRead more
L’employé du mois : Héloïse « Une réponse, c’est forcément le chemin qu’on a déjà parcouru. Seules les questions peuvent montrer le chemin qu’il reste à faire » Jostein Gaarder.
- Employee of the Month for November: EugeniaRead more
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