Planted hyacinths make the perfect gift. And with a bit of care and imagination you can transform them from a last minute buy into something really special. Treat yourself, or bookmark this project…
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Packing up after a workshop is like coming home from a party. The carefully stowed paraphernalia, pre-workshop, is now a bit haphazard. Like the “shall I take off my mascara at 1.30am before I go…
What is flower foam? Florists and flower arrangers use it all the time. But do you know what it is and why it’s useful to use when you’re arranging flowers at home? The most recognisable brand of f…
What do you do with your ranunculus to get the most enjoyment out of your flowers? A couple of weeks ago I bought some lovely ranunculus at my local street market – five bunches for £4 – in a varie…
What “stuff” do you need for flower arranging? So, you’ve decided to try your hand at flower arranging. You’ve got a garden with lots of bushy shrubs which you’re going to pick. …
You certainly know when spring has arrived as parks, gardens and verges begin to shine. If you’re a gardener you’ll have no end of colour to enjoy from Christmas to Easter. Even if you don’t have…
Besides sturdy shoes and an idea of where you going to do your picking there are three things I’d suggest you’ll need in your foraging kit. Something to cut It’s all well and good thinking you’ll h…
Top tips for looking after your supermarket roses Do you have much luck with your supermarket roses? Here are my top ten tips for looking after them. 1.Buying Pack your roses into your bag at the …
Have you got ambitious plans for your Christmas decorations – but worry you’re going to running out of time and not get anything done? If that sounds like you, I’ve got a couple of Christmas…
What do you do with the lumpy bits of candle you’ve got left, once your flame has burnt right down? Rather than throw them away, how about melting them down and getting creative with a bit of runny…
Last week I had the absolute pleasure of running a flower arranging workshop as part of the Chelsea Fringe at Doddington Place Gardens in Kent. We couldn’t have asked for better weather, or for a w…
An example of a Pave flower design, it can be duplicated as a bridal bouquet. Flower varieties are sometimes grouped together for more visual and color impact.
I often get in a flap when choosing my supermarket flowers, how about you? Does this sound like you? Make a note “buy flowers” – my sisters are coming to visit and I want the house to look “inspect…
Ok I admit it. I have Instagram envy. My home is not a gallery of white washed walls and photogenic occasional tables. However, as luck would have it we recently stayed in a lovely apartment in Lak…
Are you counting down the days to Christmas? Have you got a vague idea who else you need to shop for and decided where you’re going to spend the big day – and therefore whether you are let off/or a…
Have you hung your Christmas door wreath on your front door? I’m coming to the end of my Christmas door wreath workshop season – and, without fail I always get asked two questions. When should you …
Do you love fresh flowers but don't feel so confident in your flower arranging skills? Well these tips and tools will have you arranging flowers like a pro.
Here's your step-by-step guide to arranging beautiful floral arrangements at home! Follow this quick and easy tutorial to create a lovely $20 arrangement!
