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Home grown seasonal British flowers based in Alkborough. Fresh, sustainable, no air miles, supporting the birds & the bees and bringing you beautiful blooms.
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18/08/2024

A bit of baking today and a rest from the garden. Lime and coconut drizzle cake with a Malibu infused topping. Can’t wait to taste it.
Thanks Pen for the inspo 😋 xx 🌺

15/08/2024

For those of you wondering what the milk cartons were for, here’s a quick update from last week’s post.
The cartons were secured to a metal frame which was then wrapped in chicken wire. The cartons were then used to provide a water source for the foliage and flowers which were pushed through the wire and into the carton filled with water. This is much more environmentally friendly and can be used again and again.

06/08/2024

Foam free mechanics for Saturday’s wedding. I don’t use oasis for any of my arrangements. It’s very bad for the environment and does not biodegrade. Instead, the microplastics it contains get into our waterways and has a huge negative impact on our marine life.
These single use plastic milk cartons are not single use anymore. They’ve now got a new purpose in my floral mechanics ☺️
Want to know what this is going to be? All will be revealed later in the week 😉

05/08/2024

It’s wedding week!
Five more sleeps til and tie the knot 💒
It’s going to be a busy week for me prepping for the big day, starting with the confetti which I’m busy boxing up.
Eek! Exciting!

04/08/2024

A friend of mine took this photo of my cutting garden today. What a great shot!

03/08/2024

A lovely table arrangement using fading dahlias. Cut the stems to about an inch long and float them on a bowl of water. Give it a try ☺️🌺 xx

31/07/2024

Ten days until my first floristry wedding debut. I feel this is the calm before the storm!
The dahlias are flowering their little socks off and looking lush 😍
Can’t wait to get stuck in!

23/07/2024

It’s been emotional today burying my mum’s only brother, David.
I had the huge honour of doing the flowers, including the coffin topper and decorating the church - all without the use of oasis, floral foam, which has devastating effects on the environment. I have been following who have helped inspire me to create these floral tributes using only sustainable methods.
The coffin topper was made by my husband and is simply a wooden box containing 10 jam jars held in place with a frame to stop the jars moving and covered in chicken wire with a non slip mat on the base (see pics).
I have to admit my heart was in my mouth as they lifted the coffin out of the hearse but thankfully it all went smoothly.
All the flowers were grown by me with the addition of blooms from my mum’s and David’s garden. It just felt so right, so personal and so kind to the environment as the box can be used over and over again and definitely better than single use plastic.
In addition to that, I spoke to a local garden club this evening and told them all about it, hoping they too will spread the word on sustainable floristry.
Special thanks to Gill for working tirelessly to bring us all into the 21st century.

18/07/2024

I’ve had a foraging day. Apart from the alchemilla and cornflowers, everything in this wild bouquet was picked from the roadside around Alkborough.
Sometimes we don’t appreciate what mother nature gives us. She has created something beautiful ❤️

16/07/2024

Daucus, or wild carrot, my favourite flower in the garden at the moment.
It hasn’t been easy to grow. A mixture of wet weather, slugs and probably my heavy clay soil. Daucus is an umbellifer, from the parsley family. I just think it’s so pretty. I love it 🥰

03/07/2024

The dahlias are romping away, the snaps are standing tall and that rose…😍
Of course these particular blooms will be long gone but hopefully more will follow.
In another 5 weeks there’ll be plenty to pick for
Crikey, that’s flown by! Not long now 💒 🌺🥂

29/06/2024

Don’t you just love it when the dahlias begin to bloom. A sure sign that summer is here. This large ‘American Dream’ is a true show stopper 😍🌺

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend xx

28/06/2024

Farewell flowers today for a wonderful, intelligent human being who was loved and will be missed by everyone who knew him.
I’m truly honoured to have been a part of your final journey. RIP Bri 💙 xx
These flowers were all garden grown here in Alkborough and have a zero carbon footprint. Bri would’ve loved that!

23/06/2024

If you missed the open garden evening, we’re opening today 11am to 4pm. Come and have a wander. £3.50 pp to enter 🌱
Wrenwood House, Whitton Road, Alkborough, DN159JG

15/06/2024

Come and enjoy an evening in the garden next Wednesday, 19th June, 7pm - 9pm. Local crafts including Beth’s Bakes, Ironworks, The Design Den, plant stall and raffle. Also, light refreshments.
£3.50 entry for the local garden club.
Wrenwood House
Whitton Road
Alkborough
DN15 9JG
Everyone welcome 🌱
Here’s hoping the sun shines 🤞🏼☀️

31/05/2024

Another lovely local ‘Home and Garden Day’, at WATERS EDGE BARTON
I’ll be here with The Flower Barn, Alkborough ❤️

21/05/2024

This is my new (old) flower cart which has been lovingly restored by my husband over the winter months.
It’s been sat in a garage for over 30 years and unfortunately had been eaten by wood worm. However, he managed to save most of the original features, the wheels, undercarriage, handles and sign writing.
It was originally a fruit and veg cart which stood on the roadside daily, selling the family’s home grown produce.
I can’t wait to start using it again.
I love it 😍

19/05/2024

Don’t forget Garden Day today at the Ropewalk, Barton. Great day out for all you gardeners!

10/05/2024

No filter! This is my favourite photo of tonight’s over taken from . The confluence of the rivers Humber, Ouse and Trent on the horizon with a beautiful crescent moon🌒 bang in the middle.
One of life’s little wonders 🩵

06/05/2024

Beautiful spring blooms from the garden for my lovely neighbour’s birthday yesterday 💐 🥰

03/05/2024

Finally I think it’s warm enough to start planting some of the hardy annuals outside for
Here I’m planting scabious. Let’s hope they flower their little socks off and make some beautiful blooms for the big day 🤞🏼🌸

02/05/2024

I was very upset to discover that my beautiful wisteria appears to have died 😭
It was covered in flower buds and for no reason they’ve all gone brown and there’s no sign of life.
It’s five years old and is on a south facing wall. It’s flowered every year since I planted it.
I’m going to give it the benefit of the doubt but any ideas please

17/04/2024

I was up with the dawn chorus this morning. It’s a chilly start but thankfully no frost!
I’ll shortly be heading out to the potting shed to sow more seeds for .
I’ve already sown lots of seeds and have them growing in the greenhouse but I want to make sure I’ll have enough. Sowing in succession will hopefully ensure a plentiful supply.
🤞🏼Fingers crossed, the weather is kind to us this year - no heatwaves, high winds or heavy rain pleeeaaase 🙏

PS, I’ll be listening to the on BBC Radio Lincs at 12.20 today. Jayne (one of the presenters) will be joining our gardening club this evening to talk about something I’m also passionate about, sustainability and fruit & veg 🥒 🌽 See today’s story for more details.
Happy Wednesday!

16/04/2024

I’ve been busy pricking out seedlings and potting on into bigger pots this afternoon. It’s still chilly outside and I’m conscious that if I plant out too early these will be zapped by Jack Frost or gobbled up by an evening slug army! To give them a better chance of survival, they can stay in the greenhouse a bit longer.
The plants you see here are ammi major and ammi visnaga.
I will be doing a further sowing of ammi to make sure there is enough for towards the end of April 😉

06/04/2024

More rain overnight. It’s wearing a bit thin now! We need some ☀️ 🙏 When the sun comes, I’ll be praying for rain 😆 Us gardeners are never happy!
Anyway, I thought I’d share with you the view from my bedroom window, now that the log stack is complete. I’m not sure I’ve located it in the right place though as I can’t see my lovely glasshouse from my living room window anymore 😕 but there’s one thing for sure, I won’t be relocating it!
Enjoy your weekend. Hope it’s a dry one! ☔️😎xx

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10/03/2024

Happy Mother’s Day to all you lovely ladies out there. It matters not if you’re a mum yourself, you’re still very special.
Here’s my mum. She’s nearly 85 (she won’t be happy I’ve told you that 😂) but she’s absolutely marvellous. She goes to the gym 3 times a week, still does everything herself including a big garden, still sowing and growing. She’s been a huge inspiration to me and I love her dearly.
Have a special day ladies, whatever you’re doing 🌺🌼 xx

29/01/2024

If anyone has one of these spring feeders, please take it down asap as they can be death traps for birds.
The feeder was given free when with Peckish Complete Energy Ball tubs for birds. Peckish recalled the feeder in June after reports of birds being harmed, but some are still available in shops.

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I’ve been making dried petal confetti for #lindsayandrobswedding100824 Collect your petals on a dry day and when the flower is at its best to ensure the petals retain their colour. Lay the petals on kitchen paper on a tray and keep in a dark well ventilated place, somewhere that is not damp. They’ll soon dry out, then you can bag or box them up ready to throw on the happy couple. Here I’ve used cornflowers. They are available in lots of different colours and dry well. You can add a couple of drops of essential oils for perfume if you wish or dry some lavender flowers to add to your petals. Going to a wedding? Why not give it a go 💜🌺

Come and make a luxurious autumn wreath with me at @sanpietro_restaurant on 22nd October using only the finest British ingredients on a sustainable moss base and take home a voluptuous autumn wreath to adorn your door. Enjoy good company and cuisine at Lincolnshire’s best restaurant winners 2022. I will be running two courses 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm. £75.00 per person, includes a buffet lunch, tea & coffee and glass of wine. Book your place now by calling San Pietro on 01724 277774 🍂

Silver birch branches make great plant supports and will prevent taller plants from flopping over. These homemade supports won’t be seen once the plants have grown through them but I do actually like their rustic look ☺️

#springequinox 20th March 2023, the first day of spring. This little magnolia ‘stellata’, is an absolute picture today in my garden and is shining in all it’s glory to welcome the new season. The birdsong makes it just perfect 😍 xx

New sign 😍 lovingly made by @gingerbabyart - love it ❤️ thanks Ginny x

This is the reel I meant to post the other day. Apologies to all those who don’t have Instagram! The quality isn’t as good on FB 😁 Happy Thursday everyone! xx

Still doing beautiful bouquets in October. Cut fresh from the garden. Blooming marvellous! 🤩 💐 #grownnotflown #buybritish #flowerfarming #sustainable #locallygrown

Up with the lark this morning to prep these beauties for a 6am delivery 💐#dedication #grownnotflown #zerocarbonfootprint #britishflowers #buylocal #buybritish #nochemicals

Loving the ‘Potamac Antirrhinums’ and ‘Sphaerocephalon Alliums’ in this week’s bouquets. Message me if you’d like one as they’re getting snapped up! (If you know your flowers, you’ll understand the pun!) 🐉