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Small flower grower and florist based in South Devon.

18/12/2024

Maybe the last wreath of the year, and this one adorns my own front door, a little ‘off piste’ for me .. not usually one for feathers, and my choice of ribbon would be pink … I threw everything at this one, dried flowers, apples, lotus heads to name a few, I had also wanted to thank everyone who attended a workshop over the past few weeks, Plymouth, Salcombe, Mothecombe, and of course all the small intimate workshops here at Rose Cottage, always interesting conversations had whilst creating beautiful wreaths, I am a people person, and so chatting and getting to know people brings so much joy… also thanks to all those people who purchased wreaths from Christmas Markets and Farm Shops… thank you all for supporting my flowery business ..

01/12/2024

Christmas at Burgh Island Hotel, a busy few days creating garlands for staircases, a huge green foliage wreath for above the entrance to the hotel, and magnificent mantel arrangements for the Ballroom and Nettlefold Restaurant.. my sidekick and biggest cheerleader was by my side all the way … The mantel designs were created with copious amounts of beautifully scented foliage, dried honesty, a little bit of sparkle and some white peacock feathers, all in keeping with that 1920’s vibe that the hotel is famous for…

27/10/2024

I am not a fan of Halloween, but definitely a fan of all things Autumn .. so when it I was asked if I would run an Autumn Pumpkin workshop here at Rose Cottage, I was delighted to oblige.
The last of the dahlia’s, lots of beautiful grasses, ferns and other dried delights from the garden and hedgerow, once we had completed our arrangements we all shared a delicious meal together, with our Autumn arrangements taking pride of place. This is an image of my demo that I had arranged earlier in the day - check out my stories to see how our evening progressed.

02/08/2024

I am a pink girl at heart, I even have a pink washing up bowl ! Although this week I am loving these rich earthy tones, rusts, oranges, and the biscuit Amaranthus is looking fabulous … life is transient isn’t it ? Always moving and changing, I think I will alway be a pink kind of girl, but today I am embracing these beautiful blooms. What is your favourite colour tone ?

01/08/2024

Playing with left overs … I over cut some blooms last week, and this Clarkia is still going strong .. I left it in a bucket of cool water in the corner of my studio, as I was clearing up after making this weeks posies I was tempted to just put the stems in the compost bucket, but thought better of it, I grabbed a vase off the shelf and faffed for a few minutes, I love this coral/pink colour, they clearly last for ages in a vase, so I will be sowing again next year..

30/07/2024

Yellow, not particularly my go to colour although it’s one of my daughter’s favourite colours, and I am not sure that I ordered yellow dahlias !!! But today this little posy of Rudbeckia and Dahlias made me smile, and reflected the gorgeous sunshine we have in Devon today, what are your thoughts on yellow flowers ?
I was just thinking as I was typing this that I love yellow narcissi in the Spring after a long Winter they really do bring joy, so maybe I need to be more accepting of yellow…

22/07/2024

The Rudbeckia are just beginning to pop, as are a few dahlias, I have a wedding in a few weeks time, the vibe, very organic and natural, rusts, creams, apricots, with a pop of orange, together with grasses, seed heads, and the most delicious smelling honeysuckle …so I am hoping these beauties will keep on giving and will peek just in time …

17/07/2024

For Pauline … a Mother and Grandmother, who requested that her family wore bright coloured clothes to her funeral, she loved lavender and Provence.
Her daughter came to visit Rose Cottage, over tea and cake we chatted, and I learnt a little more about her mum, we walked up to the cutting garden, and colour schemes were discussed, earlier this week some lavender was dropped off by the family and this was incorporated into the florals, together with 4 branches of Rosemary for remembrance to reflect Pauline’s 4 children, and branches of Oak to represent strength, which we all need at a time of loss. Flowers have the capacity to speak when words are hard to find. This arrangement was created so that a small snip of the twine and 2 beautiful bouquets could be taken to the hotel and popped into vases at the wake for everyone to enjoy.

11/07/2024

A phone call from the most delightful lady who was requesting flowers for her beloved husbands funeral, her description of him ‘he loved the natural world and walking bare foot on the grass’ So was looking for natural garden gathered flowers, scent was also really important, so this floral tribute was created using the bright colours that she had requested , with scent from Lavender, Honeysuckle and Rosemary, all bound together with natural garden twine as requested ..so whilst the rest of the country was watching the football, I was in my little studio taking time to create a beautiful tribute for a gentleman who loved the natural world

05/07/2024

Flowers for a 90th birthday…. That’s all…

01/05/2024

Todays picking from the poly tunnel…. I was having a day of self doubt … not believing in my ability… doing the thing you should NEVER do, comparing my flowery journey to others, imposter syndrome was well and truly on the agenda, I then went to the poly tunnel and picked these beautiful ranunculus.. and I began to think well maybe I can grow flowers, maybe I am good enough … so these blooms have brought joy and hope today

01/03/2024

Nothing fancy, a small urn with hyacinth bulbs and p***y willow, sitting in my lounge, just to bring me pleasure and joy, the scent as I walk past, watching the bulbs grow and buds burst into life, it’s the little things that make all the difference to your day, what do you do to bring joy to your life ?

22/02/2024

Oh my goodness the rain in Devon over the past few weeks has been atrocious.. the days are grey, gloomy, damp, wet, the ground is becoming like a swamp, and Spring feels a long way off .. we have friends coming over on Friday and so I decided to use some of the plants and bulbs that I had left over to make a little table centre for the dining table, together with a few camellia flowers in some crystal bud vases, the colours cheered me, and offered some hope that Spring really is on the horizon and that we will feel the warmth of the sun on our faces very soon, and the flowers in the cutting garden will be blooming before too long …

16/02/2024

A living wreath to adorn my front door, made with primroses, together with muscari and miniature narcissi bulbs, which with grow and bloom over the coming weeks, twigs, lichen, and ivy create the textures to complete the natural garden styles wreath. We will be creating living wreaths in a similar garden style at workshops being held here in March, they can either be made to hang on a front door or as a table centre for Easter….

14/02/2024

A Spring Birthday bouquet from one friend to another … no words needed, just enjoy

09/02/2024

And we are off .. the first delivery of posies in 2024… my blooms are not quite ready, but all these flowers are British, the foliage twigs and catkins are all from Rose Cottage, they have been wrapped in brown paper and pink tissue this week, ready for Valentines Day, they are already happily snuggled in their basket , I will be making another delivery on Monday..
These little posies bring me so much happiness and I hope the recipients also find joy in them…thank you as always for your support, I really am grateful

22/01/2024

Mothering Sunday Living Wreath Wokshops … A living wreath is a wonderful alternative to a bouquet of flowers on Mothering Sunday, either as a wonderful activity for you and your mum, or a gift that you have made yourself, or just a gift to yourself - choosing Spring bulbs together with foliage and flowers, is a wonderful creative way to spend some time with family and friends. The wreaths can adorn front doors, alternatively a beautiful hurricane lantern and candle be placed in the middle so your wreath can take centre stage on a dining table or hallway,the options are endless.
The workshops will take place here at Rose Cottage, copious amounts of tea, coffee and home made sweet treats will greet you on arrival, we will then pop over to the studio to create your very special ‘Living Wreath’ there will be a variety of bulbs, flowers, plants for you to choose from. There are limited places available, slots will be in the morning and afternoon , there is also the opportunity for an evening workshop for those who may have other commitments during the day.
I will be running courses on Friday 8th Saturday 9th March, together with one on Mothering Sunday afternoon itself, so if you had wanted an activity after a celebration Sunday lunch, making a living wreath could be the perfect one.
Please just drop me a message, and I can book your place..

19/01/2024

Snowdrops, the first little bloom of 2024 here at Rose Cottage, January can sometimes feel a little gloomy, the mornings are still dark, it’s too early to begin sowing seeds for the Spring and Summer, so days are spent prepping beds, and checking on the Autumn sown seedlings, covering them with fleece on these really cold nights, BUT these little white blooms are a glimmer of what flowers there are to come, so on these cold long January days it’s good to look for those little things, those ‘glimmers’ that make you smile, bring you joy, give you hope. What glimmers have you seen, heard, experienced recently ?

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Today’s pickings … the weather has been great for the blooms, sunshine and showers, the ground is warming up and the flowers are growing … this morning I was picking in the rain, and this afternoon the blooms were basking in the sunshine … posies will be delivered later this week in all the usual places, if you would like to order flowers for a birthday, family celebration, to say thank you, or even sorry … please just drop me a message … thank you for supporting my little flowery business …#devon #devonflowers #localflowers #shoplocal #grownnotflown #localgrower #springflowers #flowergrower

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