Florist & Flower Grower
It wouldn’t be right not to share these amazing pictures, painted by Rowan Crewe last summer… We didn’t really see Rowan, who came to paint whenever the weather was good, but we sure like the results! If you would like to see more of Rowan’s paintings, of our flower plot and other lovely parts of […]
Star of the show (again) Read More »
Quite often, when people visit our flower plot, they roll their eyes and sigh: “What a heavenly place to work”. In the warm, sunny months, I’d have to agree, but in winter it’s no laughing matter being on top of a windy hill. (Though better than being in the flooded valleys at the moment). On
It's not all glamour you know… Read More »
With the right protection and pruning your perennials can make it through safely through the winter.
Surviving the frosts Read More »
Yesterday’s wreath-making course at Sissinghurst Castle went swimmingly — with lots of happy participants and 18 beautiful hedgerow-style wreaths heading for front doors across the South East — and one all the way to Huntingdon. The sun was shining and the view through the medieval barn’s archway, across the fields to the Downs, was as
Wreath success and tips Read More »
We just had to share a few pics from a photoshoot held here during the summer… Doesn’t it seem like a long time ago?
Before we get all festive, let's remember the summer! Read More »
You don’t need a lot of space or expertise, to grow some wonderful cut flowers – some of which just love to be cut and will grow more flowers in response. If you’d like to learn more, why not come on our next course Grow Your Own Cut Flowers course on Saturday October 3. In
Bek's Top 10, and easiest, cut flowers Read More »