Jen Stuart-Smith

Last week we ran our first-ever hand-tied bouquet course at the gardens… and were chuffed to bits by how things turned out. We had 11 people on our course, who all learnt how to make a simple hand-tied bouquet using seasonal, local flowers. Everyone seemed to have a fun time, and we have had several […]

Over the weekend I found a pretend-grumpy message on my phone from my friend Zoe, telling me it was time we updated the blog. She said she was in need of her fix of Blooming Green news. So, for Zoe, and all our other friends… We’ve been crazily busy with weddings for starters. Weddings in

Kapitza is an independent design company run by sisters Nicole & Petra Kapitza who share a passion for everyday life, minimalism, patterns & colour. Their studio is based in East London, a vibrant and dynamic area which forms part of the inspiration for their work. Other inspirations include nature, people and software… (and Blooming Green!)

After a mass of picking, tidying and making cakes, our Open Day has been and gone… But it was worth all the effort. Everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves and no one seemed in a hurry to leave. We think there were about 180 visitors in all, although it was difficult to count the children

Last week our flowers were seen in Whistable… beautifully arranged by Lorna Pugh, a freelance florist and owner of Pod Floral Design which is based in this fab seaside town. Her arrangements were on display at ‘Made in Whitstable’, a showcase of works by a co-operative of artists and ‘craftspeople’. Didn’t she do a great

Sometimes it’s tempting just to sit and look at our field of flowers and not actually sell them. Even some of our customers struggle to wield the secateurs and take our flowers away. At times like this, we have to remind ourselves that one of the main reasons we are doing what we are doing,