The Journal - Our Floral Design Blog

Black Friday 2025 is the perfect moment to invest in quality floral tools, décor, books, wallpapers, and gifts. This curated guide highlights the best deals for flower lovers, plus Cape Lily’s own biggest sale of the year.

South Africa’s floral kingdom is unlike anywhere else on Earth — a landscape where rugged mountains meet coastal fynbos and color thrives year-round. Explore Cape Lily’s curated guide to wildflower safaris, foraging workshops, flower farms, and design studios that celebrate indigenous blooms and botanical beauty.

Our guide to the best online stores for heirloom seeds, plants, bulbs, tubers, garden tools, and more.

A quick overview of our favorite podcasts for Florists, Gardeners, and Interior Designers.

The ultimate guide to gardening in summer, including top gardening tasks, soil health and what to plant in your summer garden.

Top Gifts for Mothers Day Gardeners

As the holidays approach here are some of our favorite last minute gifts for gardeners and flower lovers. Taxi Frog by Kat Siladi...

Finding my Why with Flowers

My mom was a florist. She was passionate about flowers, her garden and especially the incredible indigenous flora of South Africa. We...