STEM GINGER

Alison and Stuart were married on one of the hottest days of this summer, although you wouldn't know it from the photos as everyone looks remarkably cool! They wanted daisies and white flowers in a wildflower, just-gathered style to reflect the relaxed country theme of their outdoor ceremony and the beautiful barn venue. I learned more about the couple and Stuart's passion for countryside pursuits, which were to be reflected in the game bird table names and the buttonholes Al

September, you were brief but beautiful and busy. I don't know where you went! How did a whole month pass in the blink of an eye? The month started with making sample bouquets and arrangements entirely from the stunning and vibrant range of warm colours growing in my garden. The pinky-orange echinacea at the centre-bottom of this bouquet is new to my garden this year and I love its blend of colours. At this time of year my dahlias, cosmos and grasses are still going strong, a

As I’ve been trailing here on my blog and on Instagram, I recently traveled to Bath to take part in the Bridal Weekend- The Whole Shebang! course at Tallulah Rose Flower School. The two day course focuses on techniques for a variety of wedding products: a front-facing bouquet, a floral crown, buttonholes, an a-symmetrical urn and a floral paddle. The workshop is located right in the heart of beautiful historic Bath, in one of the many handsome Georgian buildings. My teacher f

May, the month of fresh, verdant greens, hedgerows of cowparsley and foxgloves, and in the garden the short-but-sweet season of the peony, is up there as a contender for my favourite month of the year. The full list of what's included is as follows: Peony, roses (large climber and smaller-flowered scrambler), aquilegia, foxgloves, sweet peas, pinky-white allium, white armeria, cow parsley, pittosporum, box, fern and grasses. With this bouquet I wanted to reflect the freshness