Foam Free Eco & Sustainable Floristry
I thought I’d touch on the topic of “eco floristry” this month. “Eco” is a word that is bandied about a lot at the moment and often inappropriately used but that is a whole subject in itself! Sustainable or eco floristry is an interesting and huge topic which often comes up when talking to wedding […]
British Flowers Week 2021
From the 14th to 20th June is British Flowers Week, a celebration of the beauty and variety of British grown cut flowers, foliage and plants as well as the growers, florists and wholesalers that make the availability of these flowers possible. It is important however to remember and recognise that although we are celebrating British […]
An April Wedding with British Grown Spring Flowers
If you’re fancying an April wedding, there’s a variety of British grown Spring flowers to be enjoyed. Later in April there are more tulips, but there’s also a chance of anemones, and throughout the month there are fancy narcissi, forget me nots, wallflowers, and the last of the hyacinths. Oh and a note on narcissi […]
Why Use Peat Free Compost?
Recently, while delivering flowers I got talking to a gentleman on the subject of compost. I said “well, I use compost that is peat free….” He said, “What is all the fuss about peat free anyway” (or words to that effect”). This was before my first coffee of the day, so I responded with “umm […]
Pre Order British Grown Flowers – Would you like some Flowers?
Pre Order British Grown Flowers – Would you like some Flowers? Friday Flowers and Locally Delivered Bouquets As the season of flower growing in Cumbria draws to a close, and I have less to cut in the garden; I am supplementing with British grown flowers from other growers. Please email me to check availability, and […]
Sowing the Seeds of British Blooms
From the largest to the smallest, and the most stripey and the odd looking ones……it’s seed sowing time again! I’m always amazed how different one variety’s seeds are to another. Seeds are an endless source of fascination to me….I hope you enjoy these pictures too. Scroll through below to see them! [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”2″ gal_title=”Seeds of […]