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My Favourite Summer Wedding Flowers

We’re fast approaching the summer solstice, and in the flower world this marks a truly magical time – wedding season. From the first meeting with a couple to the morning of the big day, the planning and anticipation are always a joy. I’ve recently had the immense pleasure of creating wedding flowers for a wonderful […]

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My Guide to Making the Most of Peony Season

Just like fashion, some flowers are fleeting trends, while others endure as timeless classics. Peonies, whose popularity shows no sign of waning, firmly belong in the latter. Known as the ‘King of Flowers’ in their native China and producing some of nature’s most voluptuous blooms, peonies are a flower arranger’s dream. Their generous petals and […]

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Judith’s Secrets to Longer-Lasting Flowers

There is something so satisfying about bringing fresh flowers into the home. Whether they are a carefully chosen bouquet from a florist, a gift or a handful of garden blooms placed in a favourite vase, their beauty and fragrance bring instant joy. However, sometimes that joy can be all too fleeting when your beautiful blooms […]

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How to Choose the Perfect Vase for Your Flowers

You’ve received a beautiful bouquet – or picked up your favourite blooms from the florist – here we share how to choose the perfect vase for your flowers. A well-chosen vase can elevate a simple floral arrangement into a stunning display. But with so many shapes, materials and styles available, how do you choose the […]

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