My mother was an avid (you might say obsessive) gardener so I grew up completely surrounded by plants and even now I am constantly surprised by how many of them I can name and know how to care for them. Mum’s green thumb has definitely rubbed off on me as the six balconies of my apartment are filled with plants and every spring I am planting new seeds to grow flowering plants that wouldn’t survive the harsh Australian climate. My floral collection is a celebration of how much I enjoy the colour and beauty of flowers, how satisfying it is to create an oasis in the city, and how therapeutic gardening is.