Kin Florist

Behind the Scenes

Take a peek at seasonal happenings – from moments in the Kin Florist garden to recent creations.

  • Winter in the Garden

    Winter 2026

    The garden is slow in winter, but the seedlings I’ve planted are quietly growing strong root systems, so when spring rolls around, they’ll have full flower power. Successively sowing small batches means I’ll have a variety of blooms to cut throughout the seasons.

    Flower seedlings growing for the Kin Florist garden in Matakana. Achillea in the foreground, carnations midground, and sweet peas at the back.
    Tiny achillea, carnation, and sweet pea seedlings, whose flowers will eventually be used to create wedding designs and farewell tributes

  • May Casket Spray

    May 2026

    May can be a tricky time for sourcing flowers – the summer crops have mostly finished, and Mothers Day can skyrocket the price of anything still available. I accepted the challenge for this special piece and was able to pull together something fitting, which I further personalized by including swan plant pods, and nerines from the family’s garden.

    Detail shot of a Kin Florist casket spray delivered to Jason Morrison Funerals for a Warkworth service. It uses seasonal, local flowers in pinks, purples, whites and oranges, including roses, nerines, celosias, and ornamental kale.