Florist & Flower Grower
The wedding flowers of your dreams… We’ve always prided ourselves on catering for every budget and being able to give someone – who may not have a huge amount to spend – the wedding flowers of their dreams. At the moment, this feels all the more important than usual, as many couples are feeling the […]
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To be honest, there was a time when we didn’t fully appreciate the beauty and versatility of dried flowers. They had a bit of a reputation — think dust and chintz — but their popularity has recently skyrocketed. You’ll see dried flower designs in swanky hotel lobbies whilst brides carry dried bouquets down the aisle.
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Did you know that this week is Insect Week 2022? (June 20th-26th) Recently we were lucky enough to interview Dr Erica McAlister, senior curator at the Natural History Museum, and also a very old friend of Bek’s. An initially reluctant group of children were given the task of grilling her and started with the slightly
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It’s the buzzword of our industry, in fact for many industries; sustainability. It is what we have always strived for and what many of our customers now want and expect. It didn’t always start out that way though. Why we are offering a new workshop: Sustainable & Eco-friendly Floristry The birth of Blooming Green In
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It’s in March that we welcome back our volunteers with open arms… and the atmosphere here on the flower plot takes on a bit of a special buzz. Bek has her team of horticultural volunteers here on a Wednesday, whereas floristry volunteers – often those needing work experience – tend to come on a Friday.
Volunteering: it’s a two-way street Read More »
A fresh and effective approach There’s been lots of talk about ‘mindfulness’ in recent years, in relation to our mental health, and it’s a subject that’s far too expansive and interesting for just one blog post. But, at this time of year, when many people struggle with short days and long nights, we thought it
Getting mindful with flowers… Read More »