Alora Acres

12/19/2025

Fridays are for flowers ~~> Ranunculus

Botanical name: Ranunculus asiaticus

Seasonality: February-April is peak bloom season for this cool weather loving flower, but it is available year round.

Vase Life and Care: 5-10 days often longer, this flower is a powerhouse when it comes to vase life! Ranunculus have a hollow stem, so gentle care and handling are a must.

Fun Fact: Ranunculus petals are thin and paper-like, often mistaken for a small rose, but SO much better!

Symbolism: Radiant beauty 🤍❤️

12/15/2025

2026 brides, let’s talk all things wedding flowers!

Meeting my brides in person, (over coffee of course 😉) is my favorite way to hear and see their vision for their wedding. Your flowers should complement whatever aesthetic you’re trying to achieve for your special day.

Call or email to set up a complimentary design consultation today 😊 320-260-5975 [email protected]

12/12/2025

Fridays are for flowers ~~>Christmas Bush

Botanical Name: Ceratopetalum gummiferum, a native to eastern Australia.

Seasonality: blooms in November and December

Vase Life and Care: 7-10 days. Cut stems at an angle, prefers cool water and is thirsty! Does best kept out of sunlight and away from heat sources.

Fun Fact: The bright reddish pink color comes from the flower’s sepals, not petals. In Australia, families traditionally bring it indoors around Christmastime much like holly or poinsettias in other cultures.

Symbolism: Celebration and Festivity

12/11/2025

If you’re getting married in 2026, we’d love to work with you.

This beautiful bouquet was crafted completely with flowers grown on our flower farm, and tied with a hand dyed 100% silk ribbon.

12/05/2025

Fridays are for flowers~~ > Krinkled White Peony

Botanical Name: Paeonia lacticlora

Seasonality: In MN the first peonies open in late May and will continue to bloom throughout the month of June.

Vase Life and Care: 5-7 days. Harvest during “soft marshmallow” stage. Cut stems at an angle and use cool, clean water with floral food. If you’d like to extend your peony season, cut at “soft marshmallow” stage, wrap stems in newspaper and “dry store” them in the refrigerator. When ready to use. Unwrap them, recut stems and place in water. Peonies can be effectively dry stored for several weeks, giving you peonies into July!

Fun Fact: “Krinkled White” was introduced in 1928 and remains popular because of its unusual crepe-paper-like petals.

Symbolism: Romance, good fortune and honor 🤍

12/03/2025

Baby it’s cold outside!

The Alora Acres studio is warm and ready to host another monthly Masterclass. Monday, December 8th from 6:00-7:30.

Learn design techniques with a variety of beautiful flowers! Grab a friend and sign up via link in bio!

11/21/2025

Fridays are for flowers ~~> Stock

Botanical Name: Matthiola Incana, honors the Italian botanist Pietro Andrea Matthiola, a 16th-century physician who studied medicinal plants. The word “incana” means gray or hoary, referring to the plant’s soft gray-green leaves.

Seasonality: Available year round but grows best in cool spring and early summer conditions

Vase Life and Care: 7-10 days. Cut stems at an angle changing water often and discarding any decaying stems.

Fun Fact: Highly fragrant, smells like spicy clove. Traditionally planted near windows of Victorian-era gardens so the fragrance could drift indoors. Historically, they were used as a form of currency for paying rent or land in medieval England.

Symbolism: A happy life, lasting beauty associated with sincere affection. The perfect addition to a floral arrangement for someone special in your life!

11/18/2025

The start of Peony season is just 6 months away (but who’s counting 🙋🏼‍♀️)

Nostalgic ✔️
Fragrant ✔️
Ruffled ✔️
The prettiest shades of white, pink and red ✔️

She’s got it all.

June brides, your wedding flowers will show up with the biggest impact when you use seasonal blooms….combine the fullness of Peonies with the daintiness of Sweet Peas, Cottage Yarrow, dancing Poppies and my favorite…whimsical Honeysuckle for a floral recipe you’ll fall in love with.

Inquire today about your 2026/2027 wedding via the link in bio.

I can’t wait to dream with you.

11/17/2025

Our December Masterclass is 3 weeks away! This month, we are leaning into those warm reds and berry tones to bring you a seasonal centerpiece that’s sure to bring some holiday cheer!

Sign up for our December 8th class using the link in bio or www.aloraacres.com/shop

11/13/2025

11/11/2025

Alora’s floral design Masterclasses are so fun, relaxing and therapeutic. If you missed our November class, join us in December! Link in bio to sign up or visit www.AloraAcres.com/shop