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Anemone – a cheerful flower to brighten up your day

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Anemones hold a very special place in my heart. 

I remember my Dad growing them in our garden when I was a child and it was only recently that I found out why!  Apparently, my Mum had commented to him that he never bought her flowers.  So, he asked her what her favourite flower was…it’s the anemone.  And that’s why we had beautiful red and purple anemones growing in our garden back then….especially for Mum.

Anemones look lovely as a group of single stems in a variety of glass containers. … Read more

Would you like to learn the skill of flower arranging in 2011?

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Over the holiday period, have you thought about new skills you’d like to learn next year?  If you love flowers, you may like to sign up for a floristry course or buy a book.

Back in 2004, I was a complete novice when it came to flowers!  I decided to dip my toe into floristry by enrolling on a beginner’s course at Southwark College in London.  The course was a Certificate in Design and Craft (Floral Display).

After a day in the office, one evening a week, I would spend three hours learning about the world of floristry, from the names of the flowers to the tools we used.… Read more

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