summery flowers

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

Florist WC1

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