by greenandgorgeous | Feb 18, 2013 | Cut flowers, Hats, Hellebores, Weddings
My very dear friend Janet told me she was marrying her partner of 16 years Nick (also an old friend from Art school) “Would you like me to arrange the flowers?” I offered, “ I’d love you to!” replied Janet. The slight drawback was the wedding date was set for...
by greenandgorgeous | Feb 5, 2013 | Cut flowers
We have a new addition to Green and Gorgeous, a beautiful Victorian Walled Garden, one acre in size and only 15 minutes away (if you drive fast). I had been dreaming of such a place after losing countless plants to the cold; our frost pocket here is usually a couple...
by greenandgorgeous | Jan 7, 2013 | Achillea, Asters, Cut flowers, dahlias, Floristry, Floristry Courses, Galega, Monarda, Phlox, roses, Sweet Peas, Tanacetum, Weddings
It has been a long time since I wrote my last blog, I think it was in June when the rain and wind came, after that I was too busy battling with the elements. It certainly tested my resolve as a flower grower as I watched countless flowers rot in the ground or be...
