Autumn Arrivals at The Flower Crate - The Flower Crate

Autumn Arrivals at The Flower Crate

As the leaves turn golden and the days grow shorter, our thoughts shift to crisp mornings, cosy evenings, and weekends spent gathering firewood or cycling along the nearby trails. (I’m gearing up for the Alps to Ocean ride in April—so I desperately need some “seat” time!)

This past weekend, Boon Street’s 10th Birthday celebrations were nothing short of spectacular! It was amazing to see so many people in the Lane, soaking up the festival atmosphere—enjoying delicious bites from the food trucks, sipping on Bootleg Brewery’s finest, and dancing to live music. One of the real highlights was watching the community join in on Alice’s mural, adding their own artistic touch to a vibrant new piece of public art. The energy was just incredible!
And because we love to keep the good vibes going, we’ve decided to extend our festival specials into an online-only event! 🎉 If you didn’t make it in over the weekend (or if you did and want more!), you’ll get a chance to grab some super-special deals from the comfort of home.
We’ll share all the details shortly—just as soon as we catch our breath and put together some irresistible offers for our online customers!

New Arrivals – Beautiful Things for the Home

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    Fú Fú Candles – A Sensory Delight

    There’s something truly magical about lighting a candle as the evenings grow cooler, and Fú Fú Candles take that experience to another level. These hand-poured candles are inspired by the fragrances of nature carried on a breeze.

    The Bouquet Collection is artisan-made, incorporating all-natural aromas derived from essentials, absolutes, and sustainably-sourced plant-based extracts.

    SHOP Fu Fu
  • Saardé Room Spray - Byakudan - The Flower Crate
     

    Saardé Glassware & Luxe Room Sprays

    We’re always on the lookout for elegant, functional pieces to elevate your home, and the latest Saardé Carafe & Glass Set does just that. We've chosen emerald green for its rich, timeless beauty—the perfect addition to your kitchen or bedside table.

    But that’s not all—Saardé’s luxury room sprays have just arrived, and they are breathtaking.

    Istanbul Room Spray

    Byakudan Room Spray

    SHOP SAARDE
  • Grow Yours - Vegetable Seeds - The Flower Crate
     

    Grow Yours Seeds

    Sow & Grow This Season

    New to The Flower Crate, we’re excited to introduce Grow Yours Seeds—a wonderful range of vegetable, flower, and herb seeds that are perfect for autumn and winter planting. All of their vegetable seeds are backed by a sow and grow guarantee, and each pack comes with helpful sowing tips to help you make the most of what you plant.

    Even better? Every single seed from Grow Yours is open-pollinated, untreated, and non-GMO, so you can grow with confidence.

    SHOP GROW YOURS
  • Okatsune Pruning Shears #104 - The Flower Crate
     

    Okatsune Garden Snips

    For the Serious Gardener

    Autumn is the season of pruning, and if you’re reaching for a pair of trusty secateurs, make sure they’re the best. Okatsune Garden Snips are precision-crafted in Japan with razor-sharp blades that glide through even the woodiest prunings. A true game-changer for anyone who loves their garden!

    SHOP OKATSUNE

What I’m Loving Right Now

📖 Currently Reading: The Last Secret Agent
I’m absolutely gripped by the extraordinary untold story of Pippa Latour, who parachuted into occupied France in 1944 as an undercover agent. A story of courage, resilience, and espionage, this book is an incredible read for history lovers and thrill-seekers alike.

🎶 Current Spotify Favourites:
"Autumn Evenings & Golden Afternoons"
A blend of mellow autumn vibes and uplifting feel-goods for those crisp morning drives, cosy candle-lit evenings, and weekend brunches.

✨ Some favourites on the mix:

Fleetwood Mac – Gypsy
Angus & Julia Stone – For You
Leon Bridges – Coming Home
Tom Misch – It Runs Through Me
Marlon Williams – Dark Child
Lana Del Rey – Happiness is a butterfly
José González – Heartbeats
Laura Pergolizzi – Lost on You
The Paper Kites – Bloom
Norah Jones – Come Away With Me

Homemade Granola with Augustine Black Doris Plums in Pinot

Recipe of the Month

Homemade Granola with Augustine Black Doris Plums in Pinot

There’s something so comforting about homemade granola—warm, crunchy, and just a little bit indulgent. Pair it with Augustine Black Doris Plums in Pinot Noir, and you’ve got a breakfast that feels like a treat but is totally wholesome.

Simple, delicious, and packed with autumnal goodness.

 Ingredients

3 cups rolled oats

1 cup almonds (roughly chopped)

½ cup pumpkin seeds

½ cup sunflower seeds

½ cup coconut flakes

2 tbsp chia seeds

1 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp sea salt

⅓ cup honey or maple syrup

⅓ cup coconut oil (melted)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

Preheat oven to 160°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

In a large bowl, mix oats, almonds, seeds, coconut flakes, cinnamon, and salt.

In a separate bowl, whisk together honey (or maple syrup), coconut oil, and vanilla. Pour over the oat mixture and stir to coat evenly.

Spread out on the baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crisp.

Let cool completely before storing in an airtight jar.

🍂 To Serve:

Spoon generous amounts of granola into a bowl.

Top with Augustine Black Doris Plums in Pinot, and drizzle a little of the plum syrup over the granola.

Add Greek yoghurt for extra creaminess.

Simple, delicious, and packed with autumnal goodness.

That’s all for now! Pop in and say hello, check out our latest arrivals, and enjoy this beautiful change of season.

Yours in blooms,
Alex

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Scenes from North Eastern England. 

Ancient scenes
Wild flowers
Sea Towns
Fresh food
History

My time in the North has been wonderful. It’s an area I’ve never been to and I’ve explored Newcastle and its environs so well over the past weeks, as well as spending quality time with my son. 

Feeling blessed 💗

#fillyourbucket
#flowerdreams
#family
#food
#adventure
When a customer came to us with a vision of floral-filled baby booties for a special baby shower, our florists were up for the challenge and look how sweet they turned out! 💐🧸

We love bringing your creative ideas to life, using sustainable floristry methods and beautiful, locally grown blooms wherever we can. If you’ve got something special in mind, come chat to us – we’d love to help make it happen.

#TheFlowerCrate #FloristNZ #SustainableFloristry #HamiltonNZ #LocallyGrownFlowers #NZFlowers #babyshowerflowers
Just in time for Fieldays – meet Wyld.
This stunning new range of NZ-made knitwear is here to keep you warm and woolly, whether you’re heading to Mystery Creek or just braving the school run.
Available in-store and online now: socks, gloves and beanies for grownups and little ones.
Totally natural, not staged at all.
Just your average day: wrapped in a woollen blanket, sipping lemon, honey, and ginger, reading a cookbook — right in the middle of the shop 😂 😁

Every item in this scene is from our shelves, chosen with care and something we truly love (even if we don’t usually lounge like this between customers).

We can help you create cosy moments at home too - just visit us in store or online.
We were lucky to create this sweet little bunch for the lovely crew at @duckislandicecream - a thoughtful gift from a friend to celebrate their freshly revamped Grey Street store. 
Next time you’re in the neighbourhood, check out their beautiful new space… and come visit us too! Flowers and ice cream make a pretty perfect day out. 💐🍦
A weekend in Dublin
Flower shows & canal paths

I visited Bloom in Phoenix Park, Dublin. 
Such a treat to be able to visit Ireland’s version of The Chelsea Flower Show - and it didn’t disappoint
Peonies and wildflowers in every garden…
Beautiful show gardens, Irish artisan crafts and utterly delicious lunch (where I was lucky enough to meet Irish celebrity chef @NevanMaguire) and receive his latest book 

Feeling blessed 💗

#fillyourbucket
#flowerdreams
#family
#food #nevanmaguire #bordbiabloom2025
A little catch up on my trip
After Chelsea I spent a few days in London - a lot of wandering; favourite places, new places, great food and time spent with family

Now on to Newcastle, a first, so plenty more exploring to be had

The flowers everywhere catch my attention, parks and paths are left to grow their wild flowers & there is a definite conscious move towards looking after bees, wildlife and living in unison 

#fillyourbucket
#flowerdreams
#family
#food
We’re open as usual this weekend, but taking a royal break on Monday 👑
Closed 2 June for King’s Birthday - back to normal hours on Tuesday.
A burst of colour, a touch of drama, and blooms worthy of a crown 👑 Our Royal Bouquet, freshly wrapped and off to make someone feel truly special.

Order yours now through our website - link in bio! 

#nzgifts #nzflorist #hamiltonnz #theflowercrate #flowershamilton #bouquetsnz
From Alex’s Travel Journal: 

“I’m fulfilling a dream
Last Tuesday night I hopped on an Air New Zealand plane bound for London

Destination - The Chelsea Flower Show

And on Friday I filled my floral jug to overflowing.”

#chelseaflowershow #theflowercrate #traveljournal
Alex is off overseas visiting family and naturally, she packed like a pro (with a little help from the shop 😏). Her suitcase features some of our top travel picks, perfect for gifting, comfort, and staying organised on the go:
🧦 Comfy socks + Wool Aid plasters – essentials for big days on foot
🧴 That’s It First Aid Gel + Salt Lab Magnesium Spray – for self care after long days
👜 Mimmi Terra Eco Tote - fits everything and with  Caroline Gardner and Orbitkey keychains, it’s easily identifiable
🌸 Mini Tulita perfume + We Are Feel Good sunscreen - for smelling great and being sun-safe
📚 Made of Tomorrow travel log - memories should be recorded
💍 Lisa Angel Travel jewellery case + Bonnie and Neil toiletry bag - compact, stylish storage
💧 A6 Memobottle - hydration without bulk
🧳 Ao Cacao chocolate - a sweet gift from NZ

All available in store now - whether you’re jetting off soon or planning your dream trip ✈️
Happy Mother’s Day 

To all the mothers, grandmothers, mother figures, and nurturers in our lives - today is for you.

Thank you for your strength, your gentleness, your humour, your heart. 

Whether near or far, we hope you feel the love blooming around you today.

It’s been such a joy to help so many of you celebrate the remarkable women in your lives this weekend.  Your kindness and stories have filled the shop with warmth.

(And a special mention to my Mum who is my very own Wonder Woman  and nicknamed the “Queen of The Flower Crate”!)

Alex & The Flower Crate team 🌿

#MothersDay  #TheFlowerCrate #FreshFlowers #GratefulBlooms
Wow, Hamilton – you’ve really shown the love today! 💐

We’ve been busy little bees wrapping up blooms and gifts for all the amazing Mums and Mother figures out there.

We’re open again tomorrow from 9:30am–2pm for any last-minute treats… then we’re off to enjoy time with our own families.

Thank you for your continued support - it’s so appreciated 💗

#MothersDay  #TheFlowerCrate #FreshFlowers #GratefulBlooms
Mother’s Day Weekend Flower Update 🌸

Our online and phone orders for bouquets this Mother’s Day weekend are now closed. 

But don’t worry! We’ll have a beautiful selection of pre-made bunches and flower carriers available in store on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – ready to grab and go 💐
Plus, we’ve got lots of lovely non-flower options for Mum too – from thoughtful gifts to treats she’ll love. 

Pop in and we’ll help you find something special 💛
Thanks so much for your support and understanding!
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and we’ve filled the store with beautiful, thoughtful gifts to help you celebrate her - the way she deserves. Whether it’s something cosy, sweet, or simply a little reminder of how much she’s loved, we’re here to help you find the perfect something. 
Pop in and browse our range while there’s still time 💕 💐 🎁 

#hamiltonnz #shoplocal #mothersdaynz
If you love flowers, have floristry experience, and want to work in a creative, supportive environment - we’d love to hear from you!

At The Flower Crate, we believe in sustainable floristry - no floral foam here! Think free-flowing, natural bouquets and stunning wedding & event creations.

We’re after someone who’s passionate, experienced, reliable, and loves connecting with customers. Saturday and Sunday work will be part of the rotating roster.

Sound like you? Email us at hello@theflowercrate.co.nz to apply.

Bonus if you love good coffee, a good laugh, and working with the best local blooms around!

📷 Photos by Ashlee Decaires for Nourish Magazine
Mum deserves the world - and a bouquet she’ll never forget! 💖
We have delivery spots available for Sunday May 11th, as well as the option for in store pick up🌸

Spots are filling fast so get your order in quick. 

Don’t wait - order now through our website and make sure Mum gets the love she deserves! 🌿 
Link in bio and stories!
The perfect Mother’s Day gifts? Sorted ✅

The only thing you need to do now is hurry—time’s running out to organise something beautiful for Mum (and get everyone’s input if there’s a sibling group chat involved 👀) 💬💕

Pop in-store or jump online now to order something beautiful for Mum (and secure your spot as favourite child 😉).

#mothersdaynz #shoplocal #hamiltonnz #giftsformum #theflowercrate #newzealand #conciousgifts
Just a quick note: we’ll be closed this Friday for ANZAC Day.
Back at it over the weekend like normal — come say hi!
Show Mum the love this Mother’s Day with the “Chrysanthe-Mum” - a fresh floral bundle paired with curated gifts she’ll adore.

Choose from the Gardener’s Edition, for Mum’s with green thumbs, or the Pamper Edition to gift her a little self care moment. Enjoy stress-free local delivery straight to her door - limited spots available so book in quick! 

Tap the link in bio to order now 🌼