by greenandgorgeous | Nov 22, 2017 | Blog, cornflowers, Larkspur, Polytunnels, roses, Sweet Peas, Weddings
When I asked if they had any colour preferences for their wedding flowers, keen foodies Gaenor and Paul presented me with a picture on their phone of an amazing plate of salad… They certainly had food at the top of their list when they chose...
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 | Dec 30, 2013 | Cut flowers, Floristry Courses, Foxgloves, Peonies, roses
It is a question I asked myself seven years ago. I was hundred percent sure that the answer was Yes, but the next question led to a lot more uncertainty – how can I actually make a living growing cut flowers? Over the years many people have attended the growing course...
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...
