Flower Journal
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...
Mary's gold, or Marigolds
Marigolds These striking African marigolds are used in companion planting to help deter pests on food crops. The smell they emit also deters mosquitos, which is handy for this time...
Mary's gold, or Marigolds
Marigolds These striking African marigolds are used in companion planting to help deter pests on food crops. The smell they emit also deters mosquitos, which is handy for this time...