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.

Thanksgiving flowers don’t need to be fussy. With a few seasonal blooms, simple mechanics, and a florist’s mindset, you can create a warm, intentional tablescape that elevates your feast and makes guests feel at home.

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.

Planning wedding flowers can feel overwhelming, but with the right floral design, seasonal blooms, and expert tips, you can create stunning arrangements that match your wedding style and budget. From bridal bouquets and ceremony flowers to reception centerpieces and floral arches, this guide covers everything you need to know about choosing the perfect wedding florals.

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

If you're in interior design, you already know that details make or break a space. But beyond furniture, lighting, and art, one often-overlooked design element that can breathe life and sophistication into any living space is flowers. In this guide we share our top tips for styling interiors with flowers.

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.

The art of selecting flowers at the grocery store transforms an ordinary shopping trip into a delightful experience — elevating a routine...

Top Gifts for Mothers Day Gardeners

If you're like me gardening is going to be a big part of what gets me through the next few months...For your amusement today here are 6 of m

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...