21/05/2025
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💐 A Little Update from the Gate 💐
Hello friends!
It’s been a while since I shared what’s been going on behind the scenes here at Flowers by the Gate, so I thought it was time for a little catch-up.
The Growing Bit
As ever, the weather keeps us on our toes! This time it’s dry and cracked rather than soggy and slug-ridden—I'll take it! The half-hardy annuals are nearly all planted out, the dahlias are in, and the sweet peas and snapdragons are just starting to bloom. I’ve even picked the first of the apple mint—always a happy moment.
The Flowers
You’ll find me (every other week) at the lovely little pop-up mini market at in Claypole. I won’t be at every market though, as it depends on flower availability and other commitments—so do keep an eye on social media for updates.
Ordering Flowers
At the moment, I’m taking orders for market bouquets and jamjar flowers by collection only. Orders need to be in by Wednesday at noon for collection on Fridays and Saturdays. This helps me manage what’s blooming in the garden and how much time I have to harvest and arrange. Again, social media is the best place for the latest info.
Weddings
To all the lovely couples I’m flowering for this year—your blooms are growing beautifully! I’m so looking forward to creating your bouquets and DIY buckets, and being part of your special day. It’s such a joy to grow with you in mind.
Social Media
A little heads-up: I’m slowing things down on the social media front.
When I started growing and arranging flowers, I didn’t quite realise how much time would go into posts, photos, music, filters, reels, stories… you name it. Flowers are all about being in the moment, and social media can feel the opposite of that sometimes! So, I’ll mainly be sharing quick stories when flowers are available—if you’d like to keep in the loop, make sure you’ve got notifications turned on.
Thanks for being here and supporting seasonal, garden-grown flowers.
See you soon 💐
