Stories from behind the blooms

The Wild Rose Journal

Flower stories, seasonal inspiration, gifting ideas and a little look at life behind The Wild Rose.

From Mel & The Wild Rose team

Stories, inspiration & life behind the blooms

The Flower & Gift Journal

Auckland Flower Delivery

Beyond the Wrapping Paper: Crafting Meaningful Christmas Gifts

Who doesn't adore the holiday season? Yet, when Christmas arrives, the challenging question arises: what gifts should you buy for your loved ones? Whether...

By Simran Chandnani · 23 November 2023

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Doing Our Part With GoGenerosity

When I first started my picking garden many years ago it was simply for the joy of growing flowers. I loved growing them so...

By Simran Chandnani · 11 October 2023

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Father's Day Gifts to celebrate the impact of Dad this Father's Day. Image shows a gift box for him featuring chocolate, Cote Noire and more

Father's Day Gifts: Celebrating the Impact of Father Figures

The meaning of a father, by definition, is a male parent or the person who fulfils the paternal role in a family. But in...

By Simran Chandnani · 07 August 2023

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Melanie Kennerley, Owner of The Wild Rose Florist in her picking garden, where she grows local flowers for Auckland Flower Delivery

Life Of A Florist In 2023

2023 was meant to be a “return to normal”, where we could work without masks and the supply of the basics like flowers was...

By Simran Chandnani · 16 June 2023

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2023

As Mother's Day approaches, it's important to take the time to appreciate all of the hard work and effort that our mothers demonstrate every...

By Simran Chandnani · 21 April 2023

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Valentine's Day Gift Ideas 2023

As a florist, we know that there’s nothing that says “I love you” quite like red roses, however there is so much more that...

By Vivienne Semmens · 16 January 2023

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Stuff.co.nz's Valentine's Day Gift Guide

The Wild Rose was featured in Stuff.co.nz's Valentine's Day gift guide, alongside other leading brands including Celebration Box and Paddock To Pantry. Click here to...

By Vivienne Semmens · 04 January 2023

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Fathers Day 2022

It’s that time of year again where every family scans the web and roams the shopping malls in the search for the perfect gift...

By Shopify API · 01 August 2022

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Stuff.co.nz's Mother's Day Gift Guide

The Wild Rose was featured in Stuff.co.nz's Mother's Day gift guide alongside other leading brands Celebration Box and Hello&Cookie. Click here to read Stuff's top...

By Vivienne Semmens · 01 May 2022

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