~Seasonal Cut Flowers grown in Kirkby Stephen Cumbria~
~Seasonal Cut Flowers grown in Kirkby Stephen Cumbria~
Christmas wreaths! I use a lot of different evergreen foliage in December – not all green! A lot can be variegated, giving white and green, or yellow and green. Also colour can be given from rose hips, coloured twigs, and some winter flowering shrubs. Bulbs …
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 …
Providing the frosts hold off (or at least are held at bay by fleece tunnels!) September is a glorious month for flowers. Here is a glimpse into a September of flowers…. If you would like to receive regular seasonal update, please do sign up to …
Gorgeous, romantic, seasonal wedding flowers grown in Britain…..arranged using sustainable floristry methods If thinking about flowers is new to you, don’t worry! If you don’t know the names, it doesn’t matter. You don’t need to – I’ve got that covered for you! Just think about …
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 …
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 …
July is proper summer, flowers galore, lots of shapes, textures and colours to choose from, as well as seed pods, foliage and berries. A good month for a wedding! The tail end of July here in Cumbria sees those first few outside dahlias flowering too, …