A look at Cumbrian weddings of 2022
British grown seasonal wedding flowers using sustainable floristry techniques….. Some wonderful couples and their wedding flowers from 2022 – some of these couples had been patiently waiting since 2020, so happy to see everyone finally married! Here is a glimpse of some of the weddings I have worked on this last year. Enjoy! The arch […]
Sustainable Wedding Floristry
For me, sustainable wedding floristry means using only compostable materials or materials that can be used again, not using floral foam (also known as “Oasis,” it is effectively a single use plastic). It’s also about where the flowers come from (and how the flowers are grown), so using locally grown seasonal flowers and foliage is […]
Tips for looking after your cut flowers – how to get the best vase life
I thought I would share some advice with you for getting the best from your British grown flowers. Most of these tips are really simple, and do make a huge difference to the vase life of the flowers. This information is also applicable if you are buying a bucket of flowers to use for a […]
A Quick Glimpse into Weddings 2021….
With thanks to Rachael Burbidge and Philip Rawson for use of some of the photos. For more details about Clodhopper Blooms wedding flowers, head here. To see more photographs, have a look at the gallery Weddings 2022…..
What’s in Season Throughout the Year at Clodhopper Blooms’ Cutting Garden in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria.
You might be surprised how the seasons vary as to where you are in the UK – for example, a Cumbrian Spring can be quite different to a Cornish one (which is why I order flowers from other British growers, often further south!). As the climate is not as stable as it used to be, […]
What’s in Season – October
So you might think that by October, as we’re into autumn, that flowers might be a bit scarce…..well, they’re definitely precious in October! The weather as always makes a huge difference as to the flowers. If we have no or light frosts, we can have the most amazing chrysanthemums…..see below! I’m always amazed by how […]
What’s in Season – August Flowers
In August we have dahlias, and lots of flowers, seed pods, grasses, foliage and some berries. Another good month for a wedding! Here are a few photos to give you a feel for August flowers…. Flowers during August may include: Dahlias, mint, blue thistle (eryngium), snapdragons (antirrhinums), scabious, clary sage, (Salvia Horminium), astrantia, calendula, rudbeckia, […]