Monsoons are here !!

Monsoon

Who doesn’t love the smell of wet soil after the first rain? Or how everything looks so fresh, vibrant and clean after a downpour? Monsoons have always been associated with a lot of things – umbrellas, raincoats, paper boats, water logging, slow traffic, hot pakoras and yummy khichdi. The ideal way to spend a rainy day is lazing around in the house with a book and a steaming cup of tea or coffee. Forget television: it’s the perfect time to relive the golden era of Indian film music with the likes of Mukesh, Mohammad Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Manna Dey, Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhonsle on radio or music records. 

This year, the monsoons have arrived on time. Kerala, on the southern coast, received its first rains of the season on Saturday, June 1. The Indian Meteorological Department also confirmed that large parts of adjoining Tamil Nadu witnessed rains, reinforcing the fact that the monsoon is finally upon us. Last year, the monsoon came to Kerala four days after the June 1 forecast. But it was a good season, with bumper harvests, especially of rice, cotton and sugar. Surplus production of cotton led to robust exports while sugar output exceeded demand. Other parts of India will experience the rainy season by the second week of June. 

The best thing to do when it pours is to do nothing at all. We owe it to ourselves to slow down a bit, to savor the little joys of life and stop running. Everything can wait - deadlines, work and clients. It’s perfectly fine to take out a few moments from your hectic schedules for yourself. And a rainy day is the perfect excuse. When you stop racing against the clock for once, you begin to realize what you’ve been missing out on. It’s spending time with your loved ones. You want to be home with your family, enjoying quality time with them rather than just eating together at the dinner table every night. Then there are times when you come home so late that you have to eat alone. 

At Floralis, we understand that it’s not always possible to be with your near and dear ones all the time. That’s why we have carefully selected a wide range of gifts and novelties for you to show how much you care. Even when it’s raining outside, you can shop inside! Choose from our collection of fresh flowers, bouquets, assorted chocolates, irresistible combos, cakes, candles, dried flowers, vases and a bevy of home décor items. Each product is unique – it’ll make the recipient feel more special while show your thoughtfulness at the same time. Imagine it’s a rainy day, your special someone is at home looking outside the window and the doorbell rings. She opens the door only to be greeted with a bunch of fresh flowers, a box of the finest chocolates and a cute teddy. Won’t it make her day? Start shopping at Floralis now!

Plant a flower !!

All set to get your hands dirty? Plant a Flower Day is just round the corner

March 12 is Plant a Flower Day. As the name suggests, it’s a day meant for, well, planting flowers! This day is celebrated all over the world and is a great way to promote gardening as a hobby.  So, are you ready with your favorite flowers and those gardening tools? 

For centuries, gardening has been a great hobby, enjoyed by all age groups. Virtually anyone can participate in it, though there is a tendency for older people to indulge in it more. Since it’s a time consuming affair and something that requires patience, the hobby is more popular with the elderly. 

But gardening is something everyone should try, atleast once in their lives. Whether you are a stay-at-home mom or a busy professional, planting a flower, nurturing it and seeing it blossom is an experience worth having your fingernails soiled for.

And what about those who are already inclined towards gardening: what’s in it for them? For starters, they can be proud of their spades, pitchforks, pruners and trimmers and keep at it with renewed gusto. If possible, they can influence and motivate others to take up gardening as a hobby - it’s the closest anyone can get to nature and its flora and fauna.

Amidst all the humdrum of urban living, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to let go off materialistic pleasures. We are albeit leading more connected digital lives but thanks to technology, our lifestyles have become sedentary. Anytime, anywhere access to information, instant need gratification and rapidly disintegrating familial ties have made qualities like compassion, patience or even optimism redundant.  

Sometimes, it’s best to let go of our tendency to always be on the move and take things slow. If you have space outdoors, voila! You can utilize this area to build your own garden, or maybe, even a greenhouse. Ask your ‘gardener’ friends or relatives. Take help and advice from them. If you don’t know anyone who is into gardening, search online. You can easily get helpful tips, tricks and the dos and the don’ts to start off. Flower shops are also good places to find answers.

But all of us aren’t lucky enough to have our own space. For most, the best alternative is to start gardening indoors. Yes, one needs to be careful regarding what type of flowers one can grow indoors or not soiling the floors. But they are just minor issues. There are so many different, low-maintenance varieties out there that you can opt for if you are looking to build a flower nursery in your balcony or terrace. More than the place, it’s your intent that matters!

Another great way of celebrating Plant a Flower Day is by gifting flowers to your family and friends. Marigolds and Daffodils are flowers of March and hence, including them in a bouquet or floral arrangement will certainly make the occasion special.

At Floralis, we have a wide assortment of fresh flowers that you can choose from. Simply place your order and enjoy same day delivery across India. May the flowers add more color to your life.