This is such an exciting time of year for flowers, with new species arriving every day – hydrangea, peonies, thistle, veronica, campanula, alliums, stocks, antirrhinums, nigella, sacbious, liatris….the bouquets become soft & full, reflecting summer’s rich harvest. We’re busy this week with lots of bouquets for ITV, flowers for Southwark Cathedral, The Institute of Child… Continue reading summery flowers
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I’m just back from a walk by the River Thames with Roly, my cocker spaniel. The quality of the light, & early morning sunshine on the water is amazing. The weeping willows are lime green, & look like they’re sweeping the banks in the breeze. The scent from the lime trees is heavenly. The hawthorn… Continue reading Florist WC1
Seasonal flowers in May
The forget-me-nots in the garden are beautiful. I’m always amazed by their profusion every year. I also have bluebells, violets, anemones & grape hyacinths. I’ve planted some lettuce, spinach, coriander & Swiss chard. The tomatoes & cucumber seedlings will go in soon. The aquilegia bus & stocks have appeared & my big mint border is… Continue reading Seasonal flowers in May
Amazing things you can do with flowers & foliage
We are floral experts, & we can find a solution to your requirements. Our shop window always has a small installation. The theme this year has been the sky – with clouds made of cotton wool, falling ‘snow’ real cotton in the winter months, stars & a ‘planet’ of dried hydrangea heads. Many years ago,… Continue reading Amazing things you can do with flowers & foliage