Ginkgo Florist & Gardening

17/04/2022

Happy Easter 🐣

11/06/2021

I grew these Echium from seed as a reminder of home. They grow profusely in Jersey and get so big. The bees love them! 😍🐝🌸

07/06/2021

Spent the morning Beautiful day and amazing variety of Peonies. @ Detling

12/03/2021

Definitely worth a look if you want to look at naturally inspired floristry. Love this man! 🌿🌺

Next week on Thursday March 18th I will give a live demonstration on the Youtube Channel from the Boerma Instituut! It will be a 2 hour demonstration in which we will create flower arrangements and discuss them. You can also ask questions! You can find the stream on youtube.com/c/boermainstituutflowerschool. Subscribe to their channel and you should see the video coming up!

10/12/2020

Christmas table 🎄

27/11/2020

My students have been busy bees making these gorgeous wreaths, orders being taken or pop to Broadview and pick your own 🌲

Our Level 2 floristry students have been busy making these beautiful door wreaths for Christmas. Available now to buy from Broadview Garden Centre or order one for collection. All great value at £25 each and include a stunning range of fruits slices, cinnamon sticks, cones and luxury bow.

20/11/2020

Ginkgo Florist isn't doing workshops this year, but I will in my role as lecturer at Hadlow College!

Our popular Christmas wreath-making workshops are back! Join us for our half-day session where you can create a sumptuous door wreath using traditional winter evergreen foliages and decorations including pinecones, cinnamon sticks, lotus heads and ribbon. Sign up now to get into the Christmas spirit and spread a little cheer at your door 😀

https://bit.ly/3pIC19E

27/08/2020

Floristry courses in Kent | Hadlow College

Bored of lock down and want to do something creative? We are open and part time courses are recruiting now at Hadlow college floristry.
https://www.hadlow.ac.uk/courses/floristry
Please share, we have NCFE Level 1, 2 & 3
10 week courses dedicated to wedding designs, sustainability and event design.
As well as our usual 10 week introduction to floristry series - autumn, spring & summer.
Contact me: [email protected] for more information

Our floristry courses are designed to allow students interested in a career in the floristry industry to develop the confidence, ability and skills they need whilst studying or working.

05/07/2020

Or contact me at Hadlow College 😃

Thinking about becoming a florist?

If you are wondering about a career change into floristry and would like to discuss the best way to do that, we will be hosting a virtual chat for anyone who wishes to join us on 9th JULY AT 6.30pm! Register your interest by emailing [email protected] and you can chat with us about what industry recognised qualifications are, what a floristry career is like and
what you can expect day to day. We will cover all your options so you can make your decisions with confidence. 🙂💐

03/07/2020

Floating flowers, leaf manipulation & no floral foam 🌼🌿

03/07/2020

Sweet peas and wheat floristry today. No floral foam 🌸🌾

06/05/2020

Ginkgo Florist & Gardening's cover photo

06/05/2020

Flower crown - wired technique

Hi everyone
It's been a while! I now have a YouTube channel :) Veronica Harmer if you want to take a look. It's floristry design learning tutorials, so if you fancy learning some new skills over the lock down take a look. Sunday 10th May is Garden Day UK and people are being encouraged to make a floral crown to celebrate. My tutorial link is below. Would be nice to see everyone's efforts!

https://youtu.be/JJEqG60LDwc

Wired flower crown suitable for a wedding, festival or celebration. Wiring and taping floristry technique.

24/11/2019

First Christmas door wreath made today. Now taking orders for door wreaths, PM for more details & prices. 🌲

13/12/2018

Don’t forget to like and comment for a chance to win, competition ends Mon 17th Dec 🎄 Made by Kent

🎄Competition🎄
I’m giving away this artificial table decoration that will last through the entire Christmas season.
Just like and comment on this post for a chance to win ⭐️
Delivery to the Staplehurst area only or collection from Made by Kent
A name will be drawn on Mon 17th Dec. Good luck!

06/12/2018

Last workshop completed, thank you to everyone that attended. It was great fun and you made such beautiful designs...all so different.
With a heavy heart I need to tell all my customers that I will leaving Made by Kent at the end of December. Family and work commitments mean I’m stretched quite thin and have decided to reduce my workload. I’ve loved being part of the makers group. I started with Katie in the beginning and will always support this amazing venture.
I will continue to do private orders so please keep following my page for up dates.
Have a lovely Christmas and a healthy new year, Veronica X🎄

02/12/2018

🎄Competition🎄
I’m giving away this artificial table decoration that will last through the entire Christmas season.
Just like and comment on this post for a chance to win ⭐️
Delivery to the Staplehurst area only or collection from Made by Kent
A name will be drawn on Mon 17th Dec. Good luck!

26/11/2018

Great evening with these 7 lovely ladies making Christmas door wreaths 🌲More workshops are happening through to 20th Dec. Door wreaths again on Thursday ⭐️ Bookings for some dates still available through Made by Kent

26/11/2018

Made by Kent

Christmas is not just about receiving gifts its also about giving which is why we'll be creating a reverse advent calender throughout December. The idea is that every day you add something to the box and by Christmas there will be an array of goodies which will be donated to a local homeless charity. If you or your children would like to donate items here are some suggestions:

Toiletries-soap, toothbrushes, sanitary products
Treats-chocolates, sweets
Clothing-gloves, hats, socks
Food-anything that doesn't need refrigeration

The advent box will start today (it's never too early too donate)
It doesn't need to be expensive and give as you can.

24/11/2018

🌲

Setting up for our pop up food fun this morning 9am until 1pm we are starting to get our Christmas on, tree orders being taken.

16/11/2018

All set up and ready to go at the Mid Winter Market, Lenham. In the beautiful Tithe Barn. Here all weekend, please come and take a look! 🌲

14/11/2018

Loving natural colours this season 🌲🧡 Wreaths now being made to order and will be available to buy from Made by Kent
Alternatively you can join us on a workshop to make your own design. Look at our events to see the various dates

10/11/2018

So...Christmas is around the corner and I’ve been busy preparing wreath frames and spraying cones & lotus head gold 🌲⭐️

27/10/2018

Garland/swag workshops are being held at Made by Kent on Mon 3rd Dec at 12pm & 7pm. Make your own 2m length of seasonal garland to decorate a mantlepiece, bannister or doorframe 🌿🎄£35 per person, all materials supplied along with a glass of Prosecco & nibbles. Book through Made by Kent.

22/10/2018

Christmas Workshops
Made by Kent
Dates through November & December
Make your own luxury Christmas Door Wreath, table decoration or swag in the creative environment of Made by Kent, while enjoying a glass of prosecco & a mince pie with friends.
All fresh materials supplied along with a seasonal range of decorative accessories to give your design its own distinctive style.
Wreath workshops: Mon 26th Nov 12pm & 7pm, Thurs 29th Nov, Thurs 6th Dec, Mon 10th Dec 12pm & 7pm
Swag/garland workshops: Mon 3rd Dec 12pm & 7pm
Table decoration: Mon 17th Dec 7pm & Thurs 20th Dec 12pm
Book at Made by Kent, Staplehurst. £10 non refundable deposit to secure each place

20/10/2018

Saturday morning bouquets 🌿💜

29/09/2018

Today’s wedding at Nettlestead Place...David Austin Patience roses that have the most amazing scent. 37m of garlands, 30 jam jars, 6 bouquets, buttonholes and a top table arrangement 👩‍🌾🌿🌸

25/07/2018

We will be closed for our summer break from 28th July - 13th August. There will be no flowers in the Made by Kent shop during this period. Many thanks for your continued custom, see you in a couple of weeks! 😃

17/07/2018

Teacher presents in the shop now! Prices from £4.95 🌿🌸👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 Made by Kent

11/07/2018

Lovely day at Sissinghurst getting inspired 🌿🌸

30/06/2018

Wedding flowers this morning 👰🏼 🌿

29/06/2018

Thank you presents for teachers...plants are a great idea 🌿🌺