Calligraphy Announcement!
If you follow me on social media, or you’ve signed up to my newsletter (if not, links are at the bottom of this page) you’ll know that I’ve been planning my calligraphy services for a while, trying different things out and now I’ve finally got my calligraphy services listed here on my website on their […]
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 – 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, […]
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 […]