This is the best time for the best of English flowers – colourful, textured, scented, long-lasting, they are also reasonably priced. Take advantage of picking & drying lavender, hydrangea, roses & poppy heads in the garden. We harvest, keep till Christmas & give them a little spray of vintage gold paint.
Author: janet
Jan founded Stems in London WC1 in 1985, after changing her career as a teacher/translator, & training as a florist in Sweden.
Her unique style, inspired by country walks, has been described as natural & wild, but with depth & sophistication.
From a simple, tiny posy to grand events at St. James's Palace, Jan loves creating beautiful arrangements.
flowers for the weekend
We always have orange roses in stock. They’re so cheerful & sunny, These are with white lisianthus, blue veronica, green bell, scabious heads & poppy heads. Whatever your budget, if you pop in & see us at Stems, we’ll make you something interesting. If you want to send flowers, give us a call on 020… Continue reading flowers for the weekend
send flowers in Holborn
This is a beautiful, rich clematis plant in my garden. Clematis is now sold as a cut flower. It’s long lasting & comes in vintage pink & purple. Mixed with lisianthus, roses, campanula, peonies & gerbera, it makes a lovely addition to summer bouquets.
Foraging
I’ve been foraging today, & found these lovely cherry plums. I’ve been picking from these trees since my childhood. They are covered in tiny white blossom in March, then the wind makes snowstorms of blossom, scented & piled up on the roadside. Finally, we have these amazing fruits – raw, stewed or made into jam,… Continue reading Foraging