by greenandgorgeous | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Cut flowers, Floristry, roses, Weddings
I have just been working on a small wedding for tomorrow which has got me contemplating my roses. The bride wanted blush pink and apricot ones – this heat has all but stopped them in their tracks but I still managed to find just enough. ‘A Whiter Shade of...
by greenandgorgeous | Jul 11, 2014 | Blog, dahlias, Floristry, roses
We were able to have a day off the farm yesterday and get off to Hampton Court Flower Show. Rachel was invited to do a floristry demonstration and we were able to help man the ‘Flowers From the Farm’ Stand. The stand was very busy all day and was...
by greenandgorgeous | Jul 1, 2014 | Astrantia, Blog, Cut flowers, Floristry, roses, Tanacetum
My first Flower Club was a cake-fuelled floral extravaganza! We had some sunshine too, but it was not too hot – perfect weather for wandering through the cutting beds picking and designing a bouquet. A bit daunted at first, everyone came back with buckets to...
by greenandgorgeous | May 27, 2014 | Blog, Sweet Peas
Now I know this is a bit overdue and you have probably all planted your Sweet Peas by now but I thought I had better finish what I started! Our Sweet Peas were planted out last month 20-25cm apart staggered either side of the bean netting. They had been well hardened...
by greenandgorgeous | Apr 20, 2014 | Anemones, Blog, Cut flowers, Narcissi, Tulips
Clare West (photographer and lover of flowers – great combo) was with us again last month, you can see her blog post about what we are up to in the garden here. I thought it would be an ideal opportunity to record the picking and making of our new ‘All of the...
