Its raining most days, there are roadworks everywhere, groups of men are sauntering around casually in superhero outfits, women are dragging men along by dog leads... yip, our great city is in the throes of madness that is the Edinburgh Fringe and Festival.
It's at this time of year when we wish we weren't in the flower trade and sold beer, saltire embossed plastic rain ponchos or that tartan flowers existed...we'd make a killing! We have however sent a few bouquets to the thesps and performers from their loved ones and/or supporters, so we've managed to get in on a piece of the action!
Schools are back today too, which is good news as our passing trade side of the business always picks up as the mums have freedom again!
We are noticing a change in the seasons too, from the slight drop in temperature and the endless rain and the fact its dark again at 5am when our alarm goes off! (I can hear the violins playing in the background..). But we do love the the change in flowers too - more deep rich colours are dominating the flower trucks, and some old favs like amaryllis, chillies and snowberry are making a comeback...(how many weeks till Christmas again....eek!)
