“Grounded”
This blog is about reconnecting. With yourself, your community, the natural world, and the quiet beauty of a slower, kinder life. It’s a space to pause, breathe, and find joy in life’s simple pleasures. It’s for me, having stepped away from frantic corporate life for a while, and for anyone else who just wants a little time out.
What makes our Christmas workshops special?
Here’s what makes our workshops a little different.
What happens when the flowers stop blooming?
The off season might look quieter from the outside, but behind the scenes it’s almost as busy as summer.
From office job to flower farm
11 September was two years since I resigned from my London office job and the end of the ‘trial run’ I’d given myself t0 see if I could make flower farming work.
Planting out the dahlias: a behind-the-scenes look
May was dahlia planting time. Bed prep, moving 40 crates out of the lift, and finally, the planting. It marks the real start of the flower season for us when everything seems to go bonkers.
Flower farm update - March/April 2025
March and April on the flower farm are very much a rinse and repeat of February. We did, however, have our first flowers—truly tremendous tulips.
How to get the best vase life from tulips
How to keep your cut tulips looking beautiful for longer in the vase.
How to do cheap wedding flowers
With a bit of planning (and a realistic view of what’s involved), there are ways to do beautiful wedding flowers on a budget.
How to get foliage for natural-looking bouquets
If you’re dreaming of creating natural-looking arrangements reminiscent of an English country garden, you’ll need foliage to go with your flowers.
Basket weaving: a craft worth rediscovering
Here I am, absolutely hooked, and wondering why more people aren’t doing it!
10 small acts of kindness
I can’t change what happened, but I can choose to be kinder. Here are 10 small ways I’m making the world a little better—one act of kindness at a time.
Seed-starting made easy: my top tips for success
Growing flowers from seed isn’t as tricky as it seems. Give it a go.
Flower farm update - February 2025
October is a month of transition. From summer flowers to thoughts of Christmas and more preparation for the 2025 season.
Loving the first signs of spring
As winter is loosening its grip, spring is whispering its arrival in the smallest, most delicate ways.
Why sending cards and letters still matters
In a world of instant messages and fleeting notifications, a handwritten note or a thoughtful card with a few heartfelt words really stands out.
Flower farm update - October 2024
October is a month of transition. From summer flowers to thoughts of Christmas and more preparation for the 2025 season.
Flower farming – loves and hates
Today marks a year since I gave up my office job to take a gap year (actually two) to try and get the flower business going. So far, it’s been a blast.
