My Five Tips on how I Prune my Old Roses
I've been growing old, Heritage and Heirloom roses for a number of years now, and in the early stages I was a little daunted by the...
What price, a Bouquet of Flowers?
Yet, we've all done it, haven't we? Made a dash to the local supermarket for a quick bunch of flowers as a host gift, or a thank you. ...
Why Creating a Garden is Good for You
Whenever I have been asked to open our garden for viewing, even if only for a small group as part of a private viewing, I am overcome...
Exploring Modern Floral Design using Sustainable Techniques
I have always used old fashioned floristry techniques ever since I started cutting flowers from my own garden. The concept of using...
A Place to Bloom; Gardening for Pleasure & Beauty
For many of us gardening came to the forefront during the Covid lockdowns.  Even though I've gardened for most of my adult life, I know...
The Art of Sustainably Growing Scented Roses for Year-Round Pleasure
I'm sure I'm preaching to the choir here, but ... Have you ever wondered where your roses come from? Or who grows them? Or even...
Sustainable Rose Gardening Tips for Beginners
What does 'sustainable' actually mean? And why is it important, particularly for those starting out on their gardening journey growing...
A Simple Botanical Dye Technique for Fabric
While we're creating our Limited Edition Pot Pourri and Artisan Apothecary ranges, we're also dyeing swathes of silk with herbs and...
Is your Fresh Flower Bouquet Chemical Free?
We all know the difference between chemically sprayed food versus organically or sustainably grown food, right? Likewise, some...
How We Create our Limited Edition Pot Pourri - Part One
Our Limited Edition Pot Pourri is lovingly created in small batches from within our heritage rose gardens. Unlike the musty, harshly...
