Florist & Flower Grower
By Julia Till Spring is just around the corner and here at Blooming Green we have just started the seed-sowing season. A selection of hardy annuals (those that can withstand colder temperatures and can be sown in early autumn and spring) have been sown in seed trays and will be sown again directly into the […]
Easy peasy cut flowers to grow at home… Read More »
When we set up Blooming Green in 2007 / 2008 an eco-friendly and sustainable ethos was behind everything we did. As far as we are concerned there is no other option though, we were also very aware that we didn’t want to come across as ‘holier than thou’ or preachy. Our aim was to educate,
Sustainable weddings are the way to go… Read More »
I first learnt willow-weaving at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) in Machynlleth, Wales. I spent a happy 9 months there in 1998 as a site maintenance volunteer which suited my ‘Jack-of-all-trades’ character. My role involved doing anything from maintaining the reed beds which treated the sewage, putting up signs on the visitor circuit, to
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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
What’s so special about insects!? Read More »