Florists' Reviews article: Why florists are returning to the garden for inspiration. Read the article in Florists' Review on why florists are returning to the garden to find design inspiration and why I grow and use these Slow Flowers? First day back from our family vacation in the south of Ireland and as I settle back into a … [Read more...]
Spring Gardening: Growing Wedding Flowers in the Garden
Spring Gardening: Growing Wedding Flowers in the Garden and How I do it. Growing wedding flowers in the garden for floristry is different to home gardening and flower farming because this type of gardening must produce flowers for business on a smaller scale. Typically in a suburban neighborhood. They should grow harmoniously and … [Read more...]
Spring Gardening: 3 Essential Gardening Tools To Get The Job Done
Spring Gardening: 3 Essential gardening tools for you to get the job done. Here I'll share with you my favorite gardening tools. For the gardener reading this journal entry, I'd love to hear from you what your favorite gardening tools are? Today, though, for those of you who may be newer to gardening, I'd like to share with you the three … [Read more...]
Spring Gardening: 3 Top Tips To Get You Started
Spring Gardening: My Top 3 Tips To Help You Start Your Own Spring Garden Off Right! Nothing beats a morning walk in a spring garden, or the rush of enthusiasm one gets, or that *nothing can stop me attitude*, that this spring season brings. As we all start our spring gardening season, we are filled with endless energy to tackle this new growing … [Read more...]
I am not a farmer florist but I am a gardener growing flowers in my garden for my business.
How I grow my flowers from seeds. Growing flowers from seeds requires TLC. Not enough water or too much, they waste away, to hot or cold requieres the temperature to be regulated. This isn't difficult to do, anyone can start flowers in their home, just be mindful about the commitment requiered. Heat and light are key to ensure success … [Read more...]
Blooming Hill Farm Wedding
A wedding on a farm. Allow me to share images of Michele and David's wedding which took place at BLOOMING HILL FARM this past Summer, August to be precise. The images have been beautifully captured by PHOTO BY BASIA Working together to make a couple Every couple I work with I fall in love with or it wouldn't be a beautiful … [Read more...]
Nicole and Joseph Locust Grove garden wedding
Pick a beautiful garden and enjoy a party right here in New York. Every client has their story, their magic, and it is this magic which resonates with me on a deeper level. I know how important it is for couples to throw their first big party and how important it is to make guests feel excited about participating in their unique wedding. I love … [Read more...]
Christmas after thoughts
This past week~ I'm sitting here in my living room and it's early morning two days after Christmas, while everyone is in bed after the holiday. The days following Christmas are incredibly satisfying and just as important as the lead-up. It's important to look back now at the accomplishment that just took place, the micro planning, decorating, … [Read more...]
Kelly and David
All wedding flowers I use are grown sustainably and locally. Images provided by the amazing photography duo: The Ramsdens Location: Brotherhood Winery … [Read more...]
A blue carrot inspired me.
The journey It was a chance of a lifetime, a flower pilgrimage perhaps. I arrived in Bristol, England, rented a car drove in the narrowest little streets on the left-hand side in my little Fiat until I reached Cornwall, England. All for the sake of meeting Susanne Hatwood from The Blue Carrot. My destination, Portscatho, a sleepy little town on … [Read more...]