Category Archives: Gifts

Best Wines for Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2011 by josheblogs

“What are the best wines for celebrating Christmas this Year?” asks the Australian magazine ‘Hospitality’. It homes in on Riesling and Chateau Select’s Bill Warry agrees. “It is one of the most versatile grape varietals around,” he says. Dry, aromatic … Continue reading →

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Bishops Leap Sauvignon Blanc Offer

Posted on November 1, 2011 by josheblogs

Before we get started, please also see our other recent wine post on Riesling wines and the varietal information on Riesling wines too. Sauvignon Blanc Lovers should take note of Bill Warry’s November Special Offer on Bishops Leap Sauvignon Blanc.  A … Continue reading →

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Her favourite flowers…

Posted on September 30, 2011 by josheblogs

When choosing flowers for your partner, girlfriend or wife, or simply as a thank you for someone you know, it’s the thought that counts.  Speaking to someone recently about presents and he said that his girlfriend had a certain ‘level … Continue reading →

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Top tips for hanging baskets

Posted on August 16, 2011 by josheblogs

If you want to brighten your garden up quickly, but hate all that weeding and bending, needed when you have flower beds, then perhaps hanging baskets are for you! Hanging baskets need not be expensive If you purchase a hanging … Continue reading →

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Riesling wines

Posted on July 27, 2011 by josheblogs

Editor’s note, before we get started: Thank you for this article goes to Bill Warry of Chateau Select.  Rather than just articles on flowers and chocolates (both passions of mine ) I thought it would be great to expand this … Continue reading →

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Where to buy indoor plants

Posted on July 18, 2011 by josheblogs

Indoor plants come in two main types; those that are grown for their foliage and those grown for their flowers.  Now, where you buy the plants from does depend a little upon the type.  If you are going for a … Continue reading →

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Make cut flowers last longer

Posted on July 8, 2011 by josheblogs

Here is another quick note on making cut flowers last longer in vases and arrangements.  This is something that is very often asked, and very easily achieved.  See our recent article on preserving cut flowers which has a number other … Continue reading →

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Preserving cut flowers

Posted on June 17, 2011 by josheblogs

Here are some quick tips on keeping your cut flowers nice and fresh, and preserving the flowers as long as possible. Firstly, make sure you get the freshest flowers you can – if you go for flowers that look a … Continue reading →

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The cost of cheap flowers?

Posted on June 1, 2011 by josheblogs

When you buy flowers, do you stop to think of the real cost of these items?  By cost, I’m not just meaning how much you spend, I mean the cost to others.  I’m not preaching, and I’m certainly not saying … Continue reading →

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Cheap flowers delivered

Posted on April 18, 2011 by josheblogs

It’s always nice to have flowers delivered to you – the thought that someone has taken the care to send you flowers is part of the experience.  So, if you are wondering what to send your special someone, flowers are an … Continue reading →

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