by greenandgorgeous | Mar 5, 2017 | Anemones, Blog, Cut flowers, Hellebores, Phlox, Photography, propagation, Seeds, Tulips
It was this time last year whilst pruning the roses that I got a call from Clare Foster, garden editor for House and Garden. She asked if I was interested in working with her on a 6 month series about growing flowers for cutting – each issue would be...
by greenandgorgeous | Feb 2, 2017 | conditioning, cornflowers, Floristry, Photography, Vases
It was about this time last year that I was invited by the publishers Dorling and Kindersley to work with them on a book all about flowers and natural-style floristry. Their plan was to feature sixty cut flowers through the seasons using their signature...
by greenandgorgeous | Jan 16, 2017 | Blog, Cut flowers, Floristry Courses, Pottery
Here I am back in the blogging saddle, with my usual January good intentions. I thought I would focus on a recurring theme that shaped 2016 – the vase- and how it has motivated me to introduce a series of new floristry workshops for the season ahead. This...
by greenandgorgeous | Dec 30, 2016 | Blog, Cut flowers, Pottery
January Cutting back perennials and making pots (by Harriet Coleridge). February Hellebore appreciation and plant dyeing silk to make into ribbon. March Seed sowing, picking the first Anemones and the first wedding of the year. April...
by greenandgorgeous | Nov 11, 2016 | Blog, composting, machinery, Tools
As horticulturalists, we all have to use our bodies about ten times more than the average punter, so I think we are in the best position to appreciate the odd spot of motorized help. I know it can be daunting to the newbies out there but getting to grips with some...
