Apologies for my blocked nose and dishevelled appearance in this video but last week was so busy and everything was made that extra bit harder with the rotten cold that my daughter kindly gave me.
I did a funeral for a very special and much loved lady last week. The family wanted the traditional spray for the coffin but also asked for flowers that could be reused at the wake.
So I have started offering a basket of flowers which contains approx 6 jam jars in various sizes. These jars, when kept together in the basket, create a large display for the chapel or church and can then taken to the wake and placed on tables/sideboards.
At the end of the day the jam jars can be gifted to friends and family to be enjoyed and reflect on their loved one with fond & happy memories.
#funeralflowers #sustainablefuneralflowers #basketofflowers #jamjarflowers #funeralspray #seasonalfloristry #flowerfarmerflorist #britishflowergrowers #britishflowers #seasonalflowerarranging
Still trying to find the best technique for doing hand ties. Having not had any official floristry training I’m very much at the mercy of ‘trial and error’. I tend to start off crossing stems and twisting but find I need to feed stems through as well.
All of the stems in the bouquets are from the garden with a few foraged finds mixed in.
Focal flowers are ranunculus, filler flowers are honesty, clematis, aquilegia, Spanish blue bells and Tommy White narcissus.
#flowerfarmerflorist #amershamflorist #seasonalhandtiedbouquet #britishflowers #flowersfromthefarm #cutflowersfrommygarden
A couple of weeks ago I was given the huge honour of doing my brother’s wedding flowers.
I tried a new technique for the brides bouquet which involved creating a willow base into which each stem was threaded through. It meant I could put the bouquet down at any time to rest my hands and it all stayed in place. And more importantly it helped create a cascading effect giving the bouquet a little movement and bounce.
I was really pleased with how it turned out and will definitely use this method again.
Official wedding photos still to come.
#sustainablewedding #sustainablefloristry #sustainablefloristrytechniques #bridesbouquet #springbridesbouquet #seasonalbridesbouquet
Best weekend ever!! Not only did my little brother get married to the most amazing woman but they asked me to do their flowers which I was so excited about. The bride was very laid back about the flowers but was keen to keep it seasonal suggesting anemones as her focal flower. Thank goodness @jazzyroseflowers had the most stunning anemones. All the foliage was provided by @chalfontscaptured as well as the white hellabores and @_flowersbyjustine had some beautiful peris and burgundy hellabores. Everything else was from the garden. Official wedding photos to follow but just had to share a few sneaky pics. #seasonalweddingflowers #seasonalbridebouquet #amershamflorist #buckinghamshireflowerfarm #smallbusinessowner #localflowers #flowerfarmerflorist
Spring bouquets are available to order. They mostly consisting of daffodils but not your traditional yellow road side daffs. These are very unusual varieties (see video). Also included in the bouquets are wallflowers, foliage, dried poppy heads, pussy willow, twisting branches with lime green buds and anything else I find on my travels that takes my fancy. Message me with your orders. #springbouquets #amershamflorist #cheshamflorist #seasonalbouquets #locallygrownflowers
Loved the energy from these newly weds! They were both musicians so had set up their instruments in one corner so that every one could have a jam. They were very relaxed about the flowers, they just wanted them to be natural with an element of abstract! So each table arrangement was different as were the buttonholes that were made for their immediate family & friends. The venue was perfect! A fabulous teepee marquee style tent permanently pitched in the back field of The Pole Cat Inn in Prestwood near Great Missenden. It even has an outdoor bar. Such a beautiful setting and a fabulous venue for a wedding or party. Staff were warm & welcoming and I’ve heard the food is top notch. #weddingvenue #placestoeatinbucks #weddingflowers #buttonholes #diyweddings #marqueeweddings #seasonalweddingflowers #picnictabledecor #greatmissenden #amershamflorist #weddingcake
It’s getting exciting in the cutting garden. Suddenly I am able to create mixed bunches rather than JUST tulips or JUST ranunculus.
Day 18 #flowerfarmerama2023 . Your top tips for those buying your flowers this year. If I had to choose only one thing you could do to extend the life of your homegrown local British flowers I would say ‘clean water’. Homegrown love love love clean water. Changing every day is maybe a little too impractical for our busy lives so if you can change every 2 days then that’s fantastic! I often suggest to my customers to put them in glass vases that way you can see when the water goes cloudy. They also don’t like heat. So don’t pop them on a south facing window sill. Tulip, snaps, lupins will all bend towards the light. I generally need at least 24-48hrs notice when placing an order for a bouquet. And I will explain why. I pick my flowers either early in the morning or early evening when the temperature is cool. I then condition the stems by stripping their leaves and letting them rest over night in buckets of clean water. Once the flowers have recovered from being picked & have enjoyed a good drink then I arrange them the following day. As a general rule I tell me customers that they will last a week. #conditioningflowers #flowercare #cutflowers #britishflowers #cutflowersfrommygarden
Garland anyone??? Totally sustainable, British foliage, home grown dried flowers & seed pods and any gems I find on my walks. Message me for more info/price. #christmasgarland #christmasdecorating #sustainablefloristry
A big thank you to everyone who came to see me at the Amersham Christmas Festival. And for anyone who couldn’t make I have included photos of all the wreaths I sold. Happy to make similar or to whatever colour/style you want. Just message me. Thanks. #christmasmarket #christmaswreathsforsale #sustainablewreaths #smallbusinessuk #supportsmallbusinesses #floristfarmer #labouroflove
I will be at the Amersham Christmas Festival this Saturday 4th December selling my wreaths. Prices start at £65. All wreaths come on a handmade willow base covered in moss. The foliage is British, some of the pine was grown @peterleymanorfarm so VERY local. All the dried flowers & seed pods are homegrown and everything is seasonal & sustainable. No one wreath is the same. They are all unique. So popped down to the market & say hi. #christmaswreathsforsale #sustainablewreaths #seasonalwreath #amershamonthehill #amershamfestival #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #handmadechristmas
Two bouquets in opposite colour pallets all ready for delivery.
The warm bouquet is a medium size and the cool bouquet is an example of a small bouquet. #britishflowergrower #summerbouquets #flowerdeliveryservice #localbusinessamersham
Bouquet up for grabs, made too many. Was £25, now £20. Any takers? Message me. #jamjarflowers #teachersgifts #flowersinabag #giftbouquets #amershamflowers #localflorist #homegrowncutflowers
