Hello April!

April has arrived; the clocks have shifted forward; bright mornings and light evenings are with us and our flower table is only getting more & more beautiful!

The most exciting April event for us is the return of Peony season! These beautiful blooms will be an addition on our table from the middle of April onwards. Simply stunning in a vase on their own or lovely as part of a bunch or bouquet. We hope to have the classic coral and white varieties every week!

Easter appears a little later in the month and the shop will be stocked with lots of little bunches ready to gift if your visiting friends and family over the long weekend. If your hosting; then pop in to speak to us about table jar arrangements filled with sweet spring flowers to add a pastel pop of colour to your table. *A little note: we will be closed on Good Friday but open as usual on Saturday 19th April 10am- 4pm.*

All that's left to say is a huge big thank you for all your Mother's Day orders at the end of last month- we had such joy flowering and creating oh so many arrangements! We hope they were enjoyed and adored by all 🌸🌷

April Bouquet of the Month

Each month we bring together our favourite seasonal blooms in a gorgeous bouquet.

April is bursting with a soft seasonal colour pallet of apricot, lemon and white. Butterfly Ranunculus are beloved and included alongside Eustoma, Stocks, Avalanche Roses, Spray Roses and Snap Dragons. A gentle hello to the start of endless sunshine ahead.

What's in Season?

Each month new flower species bloom and become the highlight of our flower table & our bouquet of the month. Our April flower table showcases Stocks, Butterfly Ranunculus, Ranunculus, Peonies (join us half way through!) and Viburnham. As always the foliage buckets are full underneath with Eucalyptus and Ruscus to accompany all our bouquets and bunches.

Every morning we receive a fresh flower delivery and arrange all of our beautiful blooms in vases on our table ready for you to pick up whichever stems you like! Simply pop in a vase at home to enjoy or we can arrange for you in a bunch or bouquet style.

Or why not let us choose our favourite seasonal flowers for you?

Plant tip of the month

The start of sunny Spring signals the beginning of growing season for house plants, waking up from their winter rest - keep an eye out for new leaves and flowers in the coming months!

- It's time to up the watering again! Aim to water once a week but check that the soil is completely dry before watering again. Give your house plants a little spritz to increase humidity.

- To help with strengthening new leaves and longer stems, it can be helpful to feed your plants - giving them extra nutrition to grow big and strong!

- To help your plants enjoy the sunny days, dust larger leaves weekly. This will help them to absorb the Spring light and help boost photosynthesis.

If your looking for a little extra guidance on how to care for your House Plants, then have a look at our helpful books:

What's happening in the garden?

April is upon us! The sunshine is out, colour is appearing in our gardens and trees are thriving with greens and beautiful blossom. There is lots to enjoy and lots to work on to ensure the rest of the year is as bright and full! 

- Hydrangeas can be pruned: cut back the old stems to a healthy shoot lower down.

- Sunflowers can be sowed in ideally a sunny open space. Be sure to water well and keep an eye out for snails & slugs! 

- Summer bedding can be planted in hanging baskets and pots but just keep an eye out for any incoming final frosts. 

If you have a green house then now is the time to sow herbs and vegetables in pots or trays: basil, chives, coriander, runner beans, sweetcorn and cucumbers are all great ones to get started! Don’t forget to give your greenhouse glazing a good clean to let in as much light as possible. 

If your looking to top up your gardening supplies, have a look at our selection which is thriving with handy tools and must haves!