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Real Roses
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 Pale' has...
Hampton Court
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 generating lots of...
First Flower Club – June
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 condition...
Sweet Pea Grow Along – Part 4
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...
‘All of the Garden’ Bouquet
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 Garden'...
M is for Manual
We have spent ages going through all our old images recently, in preparation for our new web site and have realized how instructive it is to see what was grown where and when, year on year. A snap from our front garden in 2008 It's also a comfort in the midst...