Located on Queens parade next to Merri Creek trail, this isn't your standard "Gerberas stuffed into…read morefoam" florist. This shop is so beautifully quaint as the cutesy name suggests, Fowlers specialise in unique, contemporary flower arrangements and have a commitment to offering unusual species with a low carbon footprint. There is a strong industrial element to the shop, stark white walls, timber, exposed brick and pressed iron detail that provides an attractive juxtaposition against the natural colour, beauty and curves of the flora. Vases are fashioned from old medicine bottles, jars, jugs and vintage ceramics. Fowlers is also able to create unique arrangements for weddings and events as well as offering selection of organic herb and vegetable seeds for avid green thumbs. A sweet little bouquet will set you back just under $10.

From the owner: We hand select the freshest of blooms from every market day and specialist growers, ensuring finest…read morequality and price for you.

I can't say that I frequent florists often I generally prefer to pick up bargains at markets but as…read moreI walked past this florist so regularly and they have such gorgeous and different types of flowers in the display I couldn't resist. I also just happened to come across rainbow coloured roses that were delivered a couple of hours earlier! Love them so had to grab a stem or two. I don't know the name of the red flowers i bought unfortunately but they are just gorgeous!! Service was so friendly and quick and she wrapped them up beautiful. Will definitely be back! Happy Chinese New Year!

From the owner: Our high standard of customer service could not be maintained without the support of our custom…read moredesigned technology based system

A great little shop full of a variety of quality bouquets at different price points. Picked up a…read moregreat bunch of natives for $30, wrapped very nicely. Friendly service too!

From the owner: The Flower Merchant (formerly known as Country Bunches) has been established for over 20 years…read more Located 10 minutes from the CBD.

Have you ever walked into a florist and thought... "Geez, where's my American Express?"…read more I never understood why so many CBD Florist's charge so much for flowers that cost them 1/10th of the sale price. Is it the labour involved of putting them in sequinned boxes? Anyways that enough rant. If you feel like a little tram out of the city you can find some fresh 'cheap' flowers here. The ladies who work here are really in-the-know about everything flowers orientated. I jog past here everyday and when the occasion arose for birthday flowers i stopped by and was surprised by the range and the prices. They have a lot of specials on the flowers, you can pick up two bunches of flowers starting from $10. They also deliver Australia-wide!!

Gents! You've just woken up next to your lovely lady and you've already managed to piss her off…read more What to do?! Thankfully, Growers is just around the corner, easy to get to and is open from all hours of the morning (and 365 days a year too!) They have a gorgeous variety of flowers and plants available and the staff there are incredibly knowledgeable, so you'll be able to make your choice nice and easy! But the best thing about Growers are there packages and hampers, so if you've really pissed off the Misses you can sort it out quick smart (and for a reasonable price.) Packages include fruit and wine, flowers and teddy bears and even a gourmet food hamper, which can all be ordered online and delivered to your door. So boys! Stop apologising and just go to Growers, they can do the apologising for you.

This is the florist you go to for that something special. Wedding anniversaries etc. This place…read moreworks in quality. Needed some flowers for Mum's 80th Birthday party. Linda went out of her way to provide Mum with choices just brilliant

From the owner: Our store and team have developed a reputation for not only delivering a beautiful selection of…read morefresh flowers 7 days a week, but it is also a place where you can always find something a little bit different and special. We also specialise in weddings, corporate flowers servicing many large public and private organisations, retail and financial business.

I ordered a bouquet of flowers online and got an immediate response. This absolutely beautiful…read morearrangement was delivered in hours. I would definitely recommend buying flowers here and will do it again.

From the owner: Botanicals on Barkly is a Melbourne based florist with a love for all things botanical, We create…read moreseasonal bespoke arrangements for all occasions. Weddings come in all shapes and sizes, Botanicals on Barkly can help by delivering a collection of pieces that reflect the season, the families and the day. Botanicals on Barkly also understands the needs of business. We deliver and manage corporate floral pieces that work with and enhance their surroundings or If you need your guests to have an unforgettable experience, Botanicals on Barkly will create pieces that reflect your style and attitude. Offering a selection of gifts and products from the local design and craft industry as well as taking orders for delivery by phone and online we can supply the perfect gift even at the last minute. Alternatively drop past the shop and say hello to choose your piece in person.

Service was amazing! The staff were incredibly friendly and they customised the perfect gift…read more Delivered on time and same day as requested.

From the owner: Contemporary designs, highest quality fresh flowers with good old fashioned service, all at an…read moreaffordable price.

Grattans Flowers is a notch above other florists in the Carlton area. Where many businesses are…read moresimply reselling blooms and producing a few standard arrangements with the obligatory fuchsia tissue paper, Grattans Flowers are genuinely interested in contemporary floral design. Their ever-changing window displays are a good indicator of the aesthetic within - vintage pastels and kitsch astro turf are often featured. Inside there is a large selection of arrangements, as well as a relatively smaller number of flowers to have your own made up. They also sell beautifully packaged pot plants for longer-lasting gifts. I usually select individual flowers to have a custom bouquet made, and the arrangements are always perfect. The paper, ribbon and string used are tasteful and high quality. The florists put a small individual bloom on the front of each bouquet which is a lovely touch, although it makes you hesitant to actually unwrap the flowers and put them in a vase!

From the owner: Grattans Flowers is a new and innovative boutique florist located in the heart of vibrant Carlton.read more

Psarakos is kinda hidden. It's actually on Clarendon street. Why the original designers of this…read morespace and allotment did not have the shop frontage on high street remains a curiosity. Regardless of fact, and kinda being a little non-descript from the outside, Psarakos is actually quite extensive in terms of it's range for fresh fruit, vegetables and produce. Its on par with some of the bigger markets' prices. There's also a little delicatessen attached on site, with pretty much everything you need and probably more. It's definitely not short on choice. You'll find a few other bits and pieces around the place- meat and seafoods. Not to mention that there's also an excellent liquor section in the Fruit and vegetables area which has an impressive selection of spirits and wines for it's size. I've actually found a lot of my go to favourites on the shelves. There's a lot to find here, including Mexican drinking chocolate and Simon coll xolates.

It doesn't look much from outside, but Psarakos Brothers Vege Barn is a little bastion of all…read morethings fruit and vegetable in the inner north. Stretching over a couple of football fields' worth of real estate, the place is chocked full with produce ranging from your run of the mill 'Australian'-style spuds and onions, to a wide range of Asian varieties and further regional obscurities. The stuff here is pretty much non-organic, but is usually in pretty good shape at least for a week after purchase. The big difference here are the price-points. Psarakos provide their veges in bulk, so it pays to sift through the bins, but the prices match and even often better those seen at Preston or Victoria markets. Plus there is very little hassle-factor in shopping here, with ample parking and a very relaxed overall vibe about the place. A downside is the opening hours which are limited and Saturdays can be a little hectic. But if you hate the market rush and chow through a couple of bags of greens a week, you can walk out of here with two bags full of groceries for under forty bucks.