March 2025 in the Cutting Garden
The ongoing project of the new greenhouse is nearly finished! This lovely big greenhouse was given to me by fellow flower grower Harriet, of The Cumberland Flower Farm. Someone had given it to her, and she found it hadn’t fitted in with her plans. So it came to me as a pile of pieces; it […]
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 […]
A Quick Glimpse into Weddings 2021….
With thanks to Rachael Burbidge and Philip Rawson for use of some of the photos. For more details about Clodhopper Blooms wedding flowers, head here. To see more photographs, have a look at the gallery Weddings 2022…..
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]