This arrangement was sent by an agony aunt last week. I was fascinated to speak to any agony aunt in person! She is actually a clinical psychologist, so well qualified to give advice. She wanted something small & delicate. I love this summery combination of Memory Lane roses, antirrhinums, eryngium thistle, sedum, limonium, allium, lisianthus,… Continue reading send flowers in Holborn
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sunflowers
We had a lovely day at the shop today. Many people take photos of our flowers on a daily basis, but I’ve never seen so many people as today. We had huge sunflowers & very interesting alliums outside today. You can see the oil shimmering on the centres of the sunflowers, & you can’t help… Continue reading sunflowers
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