Garden to Garland

01/07/2024

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Everything you need to know before picking your own

28/06/2024

15/06/2024

Paeonia lactiflora in a state of natural senescence.

Beautiful huge flower blooms seen at Border Peonies today - what a fabulous grower to have on our doorstep!

25/05/2024

23/05/2024

Chelsea Flower Show 2024 - what a treat!!

18/05/2024

Being able to stroll around the garden and take in the colour and growth is a real delight - of course looking at gaps in the border where plants haven’t made it through the wintering is somewhat saddening but all in all this time of year has to be my favourite! Vibrancy!

29/04/2024

Love a box ball……. These were HUGE!!!!

29/04/2024

Alice in Wonderland today surrounded by Yew and Box creations!!!

24/04/2024

Fabulous visit to ANSU Vanda Orchids - beautiful flowers and plants - lovely products available from your wholesalers.

23/04/2024

Beautiful florals at Keukenhof - colour, colour, colour!!!

Floristry at Moreton Morrell College

23/04/2024

Amazing visit to Waterdrinker - the plant quality is exceptional!! Great to visit.

30/03/2024

Wishing you all a very Happy 2024 Easter!

There are plans for this year so watch this space!

12/02/2024

So today I achieved my Master Diploma in Professional Floristry. This has been a journey of hardwork, tears and laughter, knowledge, achievement and creativity.

I am really looking forward to embracing my role within the industry and helping others develop their skills and achieve their goals.

Wishing all my fellow classmates the greatest of future success!

Special thanks go to:-

My family and friends
Moreton Morrell College -
Jane Benefield
Angela Turner Floral Designer
Tracy Tomlinson
Zoe Rowlinson
The Sussex Flower School -
Georgia Miles
Plumpton College

05/02/2024

DIARY DATE!!!!

02/02/2024

As part of our series showcasing the talent joining us for June’s European Flower School, may we introduce you to Tor Gundersen from Norway 🇳🇴

Tor has a wealth of experience having participated in numerous national and international competitions. 5 times Oslo champion, Tor also represented Norway in the World-cup, Tokyo, then again in Japan in 1995 achieving European champion.

His work involves being head-designer of the Royal wedding, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. He is involved in the Norwegian product-development, is a showroom designer, international teacher, judge and instructor and has just recently opened his garden so that we can all admire his skills with design and construction.

We can’t wait to see what he’s planning for all our attendees!

If you’re feeling curious too, why not join us? All the details can be found in the Top Stories section of our website, including our Members only, early bird rate which ends THIS WEDNESDAY!!

https://britishfloristassociation.org/for-the-industry/top-stories/european-floristry-school-2024/

24/01/2024

It’s beginning to look a lot like raised beds…..

15/01/2024

It’s happening……the rabbit proof fencing is secure and the raised beds are in position.

15/01/2024

With a break in studies our plans are forging ahead on exciting floral news for 2024!

All the years of acquired floral knowledge and learning are coming to a head.

Watch this space!

10/01/2024

🍑 Pantone Color of the Year 2024: Peach Fuzz
A light, delicate shade that sits between pink and orange, Peach Fuzz marks the 25th anniversary of Pantone's Color of the Year program. This soft, heartfelt hue expresses the desire to nurture kindness, compassion, and connection—all while fostering a deep coziness as we seek a peaceful future.

15/12/2023

Beautiful work from our final wreath making class with first timer Mother and daughter duo - I think you’ll agree they did an absolutely fantastic job!!

08/12/2023

The craziness of wreath making! Beautiful work with lots of laughter and fizz. A wonderful evening creating festive door wreaths and meeting new friends. Merry Christmas!

07/12/2023

Wonderful festive wreaths created at one of our evening workshops. Fun, laughter and creativity - all you need for a very Merry Christmas!

06/12/2023

Lovely morning with these ladies designing and making the most beautiful Christmas door and grave wreaths. Lots of fun, laughter, Christmas fizz, mince pies, music and creativity!

05/12/2023

Wreath making 2023!

05/12/2023

And we are off on a week of wreath making and festive fun at Cuckhorn Estate. Oh and sore fingers!

It is so important to support your local florists who invest in hours of professional training, very early mornings, cold feet and hands …. to bring you that moment of floral gorgeousness.

28/11/2023

WREATH WORKSHOPS!

Last shout out for our bespoke sustainable wreath workshops - a few places available for next week.

Don’t miss out - wonderful opportunity to learn, create and start the festive season with family, friends and floral creatives. No experience necessary.

DM for details.

13/11/2023

Garden to Garland professional floristry will once again be hosting fabulous Christmas Wreath workshops from the Tudor Hall at Cuckhorn Estate. If you’ve attended one of these sessions before, you’ll know there will be a huge and exciting range of materials to choose from and inspire you. £70pp to include fizz and delicious festive bites. Morning sessions are from 10am to 12.30pm and evening from 6.30pm to 9pm on 4th, 5th, 7th & 8th December. All materials are included in the price with guidance and floral knowledge from Jane. You will learn how to create your bespoke wreath from start to finish!

Places will go very quickly so message [email protected] to secure your place!

22/10/2023

How amazing…..

More magic from Vietnam today.
Ladies collecting water lilies and washing them in the Mekong river delta to sell later at the market.