Flower Journal
Homegrown Goldenrod
Goldenrod is native to North America and is found in meadows and prairies. Its Latin name is Solidago which means 'to make whole' - a reference to its traditional wound-healing...
Homegrown Goldenrod
Goldenrod is native to North America and is found in meadows and prairies. Its Latin name is Solidago which means 'to make whole' - a reference to its traditional wound-healing...
Homegrown forsythia
This week includes homegrown forsythia. It has been picked in bud and should open up nicely indoors. It has a short flowering season and adds a welcome splash of...
Homegrown forsythia
This week includes homegrown forsythia. It has been picked in bud and should open up nicely indoors. It has a short flowering season and adds a welcome splash of...
Foraged British rose hips
It’s rose hip season! They can be round or pointy, most are red and some are pink. Rose hips are prized for their antioxidants, especially their high concentration of...
Foraged British rose hips
It’s rose hip season! They can be round or pointy, most are red and some are pink. Rose hips are prized for their antioxidants, especially their high concentration of...
First of the season narcissi
Originally introduced by the Romans, these fragrant mini daffs are harvested in the Isles of Scilly from October to March where flower-farming has been part of the economy for...
First of the season narcissi
Originally introduced by the Romans, these fragrant mini daffs are harvested in the Isles of Scilly from October to March where flower-farming has been part of the economy for...
What's commonly known as the pincushion flower?
Scabious It's a traditional cure for scabies, but that's not the only reason I love it! It's my favourite shade of blue and the texture in the centre makes...
What's commonly known as the pincushion flower?
Scabious It's a traditional cure for scabies, but that's not the only reason I love it! It's my favourite shade of blue and the texture in the centre makes...