Why I Use Linen Ribbons for Wedding Bouquets
I really like the idea of using a ribbon that is plant based to go around my flowers I’ve made the decision to stop using silk ribbon to tie around wedding bouquets. I’m going to offer linen instead. I’ve never felt entirely comfortable using silk, as I’m a vegetarian who doesn’t wear leather. More about […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]