Flower Room Hobart

Do you know someone who is about to have a baby? We have the cutest little matinee jackets, dresses, bootees, mittens and woollen hats knitted by some of our creative craft makers. Why not pop in this week and make some child very happy!

Spring has sprung in Hobart and the Flower Room has proof! Lots of bunches of spring blooms - hellebores, daisies, daffodils and jonquils.

Wanting to spoil your four legged friend with something that is preservative free? Why not try some of these lambs liver treats?

Did you know that tree dahlias can grow up to 5m tall? We have some for sale if you want to disguise a fence in your backyard!

Bunches of flowers are different at this time of year but we still have some beauties to choose from like these Leucadendrons and Cupressocyparis greenery

Now is the time to plant Lilium bulbs and we have a wonderful selection of colours to choose from in the shop.

If you have a delicate stomach then we may just have the treat you crave. We now have Dairy Free slices as well as Gluten Free favourites for you to enjoy ☺️

At this time of year we get to see some more unusual blooms. Today there were Hellebores, H**e and Japonica flowers. We are so lucky that some people have productive gardens even during winter

Hungry for a sugar filled treat? Why not try one of these apple cakes or a piece of apple slice or a chocolate chip biscuit?

Gotta love a spikey cactus! One of our growers has brought in several beautiful examples!

It is that time of year when Daphne gives off its heady perfume and we have a few sprigs of it in the shop right now. For a long lasting display you cannot go past a succulent or two and this Aeonium has been harvested just before its flower buds open

Are you running out of time to make afternoon tea cakes with the kids home from school? We have a some very pretty cup cakes and orange poppy seed biscuits in the display cabinet. For a more healthy afternoon tea what about cheese and biscuits with a sliver of quince paste? Check out the fridge for small quantities of this pink delicacy.

NEW OPENING TIME FROM 22 JULY
The Management Committee of the Flower Room has been conducting a Risk Assessment of the Flower Room operations and we have concluded that icy road conditions during July and August are creating a potential risk for our volunteers. We have decided to trial a change to our opening time to 9.00am from Monday July 22nd until the end of August. We hope that our customers understand the reasoning behind this decision and we look forward to serving you during these shorter winter days.

One of the plants that is flowering in my garden is the Primula and we have several examples for sale at the moment. The delicate white, pink or purple coloured flowers form clusters that are carried in spirals on an erect, hairy stem. Some Cymbidium orchids are also starting to flower and for those who want to look after our precious bees there is a safe bee landing garden in a container.

Is the cold weather making your fingers sore or your ears cold? We have a huge range of knitted goods and crafty items hanging from he rack at the end of the shop. Woollen socks, gloves, mittens, beanies and scarves. You name it - we have someone who makes them!

Looking for something sweet to spread on toast at breakfast time - or perhaps you have finished that last jar of chutney making a sandwich for lunch yesterday? We have so many great options to choose from right now in the shop. Plus if you cannot see what you want you can ask and we can find someone who can make it for you....

It's winter time and my garden doesn't have any flowers in bloom - but someone somewhere in the Hobart area is managing to produce these beautiful blooms....

Do you have a craving for something sweet in this cold weather? We have a wonderful range of chocolate rich goodies in the cake and biscuit cabinet right now!

Do you have the grandkids coming over for afternoon tea after school - or maybe the ladies from the Guild for morning tea? No time to cook? Then come in and grab some biscuits, a slice or cake - we have heaps to choose from!

If your garden is as sad as mine at the moment with no flowers in sight, then pop into the Flower Room and grab a bunch of colour!

It was lovely to see that rain had fallen this morning but when I got up yesterday there was frost on the grass! If you had cold feet in the night or cold ears yesterday morning it is time to invest in some woollen socks and a beanie! We have lots to choose from in the shop right now and a whole range of gloves and mittens too

Our succulent table was busy today with plenty of people complimenting our range! Plus a beautiful bunch of proteas, leucadendrons, nerrines and foliage.

Are you gluten intolerant? We now have 3 different goodies for you to try! The old favourite a chocolate brownie plus almond coconut cookies (which are also paleo)plus an orange keto cake

Have you let some vegetable and herb plants go to seed in your garden? I am sure the bees were grateful for the pollen and nectar in the flowers - but did you know that there are people who would love the seeds you might be about to throw away? The Migrant Resource Centre in Glenorchy packages up small quantities of seed for newly arrived residents in Tasmania. You can contribute to their seed bank or follow the posts on the Welcome Gardeners Tasmania page.

Do you look at your empty plastic bread bag and wish it could be repurposed? Well it can! At the Flower Room we will gratefully accept empty bread bags for putting around the base of pot plants when we sell them so that muddy drips don’t happen into clean shopping bags!

Pineapple sage is an herbaceous perennial with scarlet red flowers, growing 1.2 to 1.5 meters. The leaves remain scented all year and crushing them releases the best scent. Pineapple sage is a short-day plant, which means it requires a longer period of darkness and flowers as the days grow shorter.
This sage is native to Mexico and Guatemala and is found growing naturally in the temperate, pine oak forests at 1800-2700 meters above sea level. It is a great butterfly and bird attractant, with studies indicating it is one of the local hummingbirds’ three most commonly visited plants.
Salvias have a long history of being used for many medical conditions. The genus name ‘Salvia’ is derived from ‘salvere’, which is Latin for ‘to save’.
Pineapple sage requires a well-drained soil, with a good nutrient base. Pineapple sage does need regular watering and may wilt on hot days if this is lacking. Unlike some other herbs, it should recover once watered. As one of the taller herbs, pineapple sage can have a tendency for straggly branches and may benefit from staking and wind protection.
As a short day plant, it does well with at least six hours of light each day and flowers in autumn and the days grow shorter. However, in some areas the autumn days may be quite cool and the days may grow too cold to allow a long period of flowering. In areas with no frost, pineapple sage may flower for a longer period, particularly if it is well watered.
This aromatic sage does well as a garden backdrop and is well suited to container gardening, as long as a large container is chosen.
Pineapple sage has a different flavour to common garden sage and it is not considered to be a culinary substitute for normal sage. It is best used fresh to preserve the flavour. Cooking at high temperatures will damage the leaves and the flavour will be lost. Despite this some people recommend using the chopped leaves in herb breads to impart a subtle flavour. The leaves and flowers are both edible and may be used as part of salads or as garnishes. They are a nice addition to fruit salads as the crushed leaves will impart a pineapple aroma. They can also be used in cold soups, to garnish cool drinks and iced or herbal teas. An interesting idea is to mix chopped leaves with cream cheese for a tasty spread.
There are young Pineapple sage plants for sale in the Flower Room now.

Did you wake up this morning and feel that icy cold blast from the SW? Did you then look for some warm socks, gloves, scarf and a beanie? If you couldn't find one or the other why not pop into the Flower Room and grab a new one from the huge collection of handmade crafts we currently have on display? There are lots of blankets too for those evenings in front of the TV.

Craving something sweet or savoury for morning tea tomorrow? Why not try one of these 3 culinary creations? Dutch almond slice, Health Bites or Savoury Parmesan crisps.

Are you a fungi photographer like me? Well now you can have your own static display with these stunning felted wool creations that have just been added to Flower Room stock