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Have you started making plans to look forward to in 2011?

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I hope you’ve all been having a lovely Christmas break with family and friends.

I love the time between Christmas and New Year, as it gives me the chance to review the last 12 months and plan for the coming year.

Hampton Court Palace, in the picture above, is less than two miles from where I live and I’ve decided as part of my 2011 plans that I’m going to go to the RHS Flower Show there and the RHS Chelsea Flower Show too. … Read more

Why not pop into your local florist shop today?

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If you’re off to visit family or friends over the Christmas and New Year period, why not take them a lovely floral arrangement which will leave them with fond memories of the time you shared together?

I bought this arrangement of grape hyacinth (muscari) bulbs in a textured grey pot yesterday at a local florist.  (I also added some twigs from our garden!)

Most florists at this time of year will have lots of arrangements all made up and gift-wrapped, so that you can pop in quickly on your way to wherever you’re off to over this holiday period. … Read more

Amaryllis – Perfect for decorating your home at Christmas time

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Would you like to know about a flower that can last up to two weeks from bud to bloom?  Plus, it’s perfect for decorating your house at Christmas time, as it’s available in red and white – it’s the amaryllis.

You could arrange three, five or seven red amaryllis stems in a tall cylindrical vase with red ilex berries or contorted hazel.  Alternatively, white amaryllis with pussy willow or silver-sprayed birch twigs looks very festive.  All these arrangements would be a great way to brighten up a hallway, fireplace or kitchen table.… Read more

5 Flower-Inspired Christmas Gifts

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Simply some ideas for last-minute Christmas gifts….

1. Jane Packer’s Flower Course Book

2. Dartington Glass : Anemone Flower Bottle

3. Miller Harris : Noix de Tubereuse Candle

4. Ella Doran : Jeannie China Mug

5. Graham and Green : Glass Flower Napkin Ring… Read more

Would you like to create your own Christmas Door Wreath?

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Here’s one I prepared earlier – well last Sunday afternoon actually, sat in the kitchen listening to songs from musicals on Elaine Paige’s Radio 2 show…with the lovely scent of pine bringing back memories of Christmas.

Christmas door wreaths are very simple to put together and here’s how.

1. Start with a Plain Pine Wreath

I ordered mine from our local cub scout group, who every year deliver Christmas trees and wreaths locally.  You can buy one though from a garden centre or florist. … Read more