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, […]
British Grown Seasonal Wedding Flowers, Cumbria
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 the colours, feelings or effects you want to see and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]