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, …
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Birds seen in and over the garden and woodland
I just wanted to share with you all a list of the birds that have visited the garden and woodland here at Clodhopper Blooms. Some are visitors, just passing through, some live here, some are returning migrants. I love seeing the birds, so I do …
Wedding flowers and budgets
Weddings…..a little chat about wedding budgets and flowers…..Given the financial uncertainty we face at the moment, it is understandable that you want to get the most you possibly can from your hard earned pounds when planning your wedding flowers. I’m really good at helping couples …
A journey into vegetable growing 2022
It’s always bothered me that I don’t grow much in the way of veg. When I started out on my growing journey over ten years ago I wanted to be a market gardener but the lack of land meant I couldn’t (though not for want …
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 …
What’s in Season – September
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 …
May Flowers
The start of May here in Cumbria can be very different to the end of the May….the weather can be so variable, and of course this affects the flowers. Early May normally sees the last of the tulips, and the very welcome first perennials, while …