The Mindful Seasonalist3 days ago1 minHappy 10 Year Anniversary FFTFToday was a momentous day. Ten years ago, Gill Hodgson from Fieldhouse Flowers, Yorkshire, had the spark of an idea that she could grow B...
The Mindful SeasonalistFeb 62 min#flowerfarmeramaFebruary is with us, and we're getting closer to Spring, and to some emergence out of the grip of the past challenging year. January was ...
The Mindful SeasonalistJan 91 minHappy New Season!F R I D A Y F L O W E R S Happy New Year all. There is sun on the snow here today. Natures light. I’ll have a beautiful selection of fr...
The Mindful SeasonalistNov 28, 20202 minWreath Workshops in Tier 3To all pre-booked participants of my 'Finding Comfort & Joy Workshops at Samlesbury Hall: Hello there. It is with genuine sadness that I ...
The Mindful SeasonalistNov 15, 20201 minFinding Comfort & Joy - revised datesA note to all of you who have kindly booked onto my wreath workshops at Samlesbury Hall. Due to Lockdown #2 we have had to revise two of ...
The Mindful SeasonalistNov 1, 20202 minNovember newsWell, here we are, facing a month in further lockdown, given the Government's news last evening. We were (and ARE) wreath ready, but, fo...
The Mindful SeasonalistOct 10, 20201 minWorld Mental Health Day; seasonallyToday is World Mental Health Day 2020. This year I'm certain many of us feel a state of anxiety given the months we've had to endure; ou...
The Mindful SeasonalistSep 19, 20202 minFinding Comfort and JoySOLD OUT I'm delighted to tell you that I have 4 seasonal workshops planned in collaboration with Samlesbury Hall, Preston New Road, Saml...
The Mindful SeasonalistSep 11, 20202 minDo you see jam?Do you see jam? This morning’s walk was a #foraging trip to a favourite #tree Earlier in the year, the #crabappleblossom was so very beau...
The Mindful SeasonalistSep 4, 20201 min'Tis the seasonI know what you’re thinking ... ... but given how speedily the last 6 months have flown, the more festive ‘C’ word will soon be upon us. ...
The Mindful SeasonalistJul 28, 20202 minFlower Farmers Big Weekend 2020The Flower Farmers Big Weekend is going online. As with so many events this year, the virtual weekend will showcase all those individual...
The Mindful SeasonalistJul 13, 20202 minSupporting Flower FarmersAs a member of the Flowers From The Farm community, I can tell you that its a been huge source of support and inspiration for me. A 'not ...
The Mindful SeasonalistJul 4, 20201 minThe Best of BritishWe have reached Summer Solstice and moved beyond. It is July already! The longest day of the year signified the start of summer, astronom...
The Mindful SeasonalistJun 13, 20201 minTransient beautyPeony season is coming to an end. Large and luscious blooms start to fade in mid June, leaving space for sunflowers and other full summe...
The Mindful SeasonalistJun 6, 20201 minBritish Flowers WeekBritish Flowers Week is almost upon us. It runs from 15th to 21st June, and this year it will be more of a virtual show of all flowers B...
The Mindful SeasonalistJun 3, 20202 minBespoke bouquet: how best to orderIt can be daunting knowing what to order. You need a hand-tied arrangement as a gift for a loved one - what to choose? I hope these su...
The Mindful SeasonalistApr 3, 20201 minBloom basics: how to care for your first flower design from meI love a seasonal vase. So often, they come packaged in plastic wrap. Not mine! My seasonal British flowers come to you, straight from t...
