Recent thank you #bouquet order from a young man to his new parents in law! Definite brownie points earned. Preferred colours advised by him. Loving the unusual yellow patrinia scabiosifolia.

Always fascinating to see how beautifully my DIY buckets of flowers have been used by friends and family to decorate #weddingvenues. 4 large buckets of blooms in mixed colours were used @priorscourttithebarn #Gloucestershire at the end of August. It looked fabulous!

This year little ol' me has had visitors attending workshops from as far afield as #Argentina and #China ....next week I will be welcoming a flower farming couple visiting from South Korea .... Looking forward to discussing and sharing tips! #ecofriendly #sustainablefarming

I first met this lovely couple well over a year ago when they visited the garden. At the end of August I was thrilled to provide bouquets and buttonholes while Jess's buckets of flowers were used to decorate the fabulous @priorscourttithebarn photoc/o Martin-Photography

Meet the graduates of my #seedtovase course 2019. They all had different reasons for coming,s ome were complete beginners and others had more knowledge. It was such a pleasure to see friendships as well as their flowers grow. 2020 #seedtovase course dates now available.

Oodles of florisciousness heading to #cheltenhamliteraturefestival via @rowanblossom whose fabulous book "Living with Flowers" was featured there earlier in the week.

Phacelia sown 20 sept in need of thinning out. I include this in my planting plan as A) it's a green manure so holds on to the nitrogen in the soil B) it's great for cutting early summer B) bees love it . I cover these topics and much more on #seedtovase 2020 see link in bio.

Hot off the keyboard..... 2020 workshop dates just released! Something for everyone: garden to vase, DIY wedding flowers, hand tied and wrapped bouquet, workshop for children and seed to vase growing workshop. All places can be booked via the website (link in bio)

A proud dad moment! The lovely Freya just before getting hitched to Josh on a beautiful sunny day in June. Another couple that had their consultation at my home and garden before giving me the thumbs up. Great photos by @scottstockwellphotography

Well I feel I can avoid it no longer but still can't bring myself to mention the C word. So this photo of a group of lovelies from last year @the_painswick says it all. Wreath workshops also taking place closer to home in #Coaley. Link to website and booking in bio.

Helichrysum salmon rose. One of several varieties grown this year successfully. These have a double whammy because they can be used fresh or dried.... always a bonus in my book. #driedflowers

This fun set of carrot embroideries caught my eye at a recent visit to the @gardenmuseum. Almost inspired me to give it a go myself with all the free time I've got 🤔 now that the growing season is over.

It's always nice to know when you've nailed it. 👰🌼

Let me tell you a story... Josi and John visited the garden well over a year ago. Took a jar of their fave flowers and colours home giving me time to adjust my planting scheme. Josi came to me with her 'maids the day before her wedding and a fabulous boho bouquet. Love it ! 😍

Viv (2nd from right) was recently retired and a complete beginner on my 2019 #seedtovase course. She had the greenest fingers and enjoyed a summer of cutting some fabulous blooms. 2020 course dates now listed - 10% discount on bookings made before Jan 1st. See website link in bio

I'll be foraging for wreath material again soon! All British foliage provided together with pine cones, pheasant feathers, dried materials, cinnamon sticks, orange slices, ribbon..... Dec 8th workshop places selling out fast. See link in bio to book.

Such an exciting meeting with @katecullenstyling @katecullenstyle whose many talents include making hand dyed silk ribbons as modelled by this June bouquet - collaborative plans are afoot can't wait to tell you more soon.

If you're near Highworth Community Centre near Swindon SN6 7PQ on Friday 8th November, I'll be at a Charity Christmas fair in aid of Childrens Hospice South West. Stalls focussing on sustainable products and demos (including moi!) happening all afternoon. 1pm-5pm.

Karen and Viv were both able to attend the 6 x #seedtovase sessions on Tuesdays this year. in 2020 I am also running the course on Sundays for peeps that aren't able to take time out midweek. For more info see link in bio. Oh and did I mention the 10% discount for early booking?

If you love the idea of growing a dedicated cut flower patch but just don't not where or how to start then my monthly step by step #seedtovase course will take you on a journey through the first 6 month of the growing season. For more info' see the link to website in bio.