Growing a Floral Field of Dreams: A talk by Paul Stickland https://blackshedflowers.blogspot.com Instagram Paul Strickland, artist, florist and illustrator, told the story of how he and his wife Helen turned a farmers field in to a thriving family run seasonal cut flower business.   Spurred on by the influence of social media, with support and encouragement from [...] >>>

Fantastic to see so many members turn out for our wreath workshop. What a creative bunch members are!  I don’t think any wreath workshop has ever seen such a variety of greenery transforming in to such a fabulous range of styles and designs.   Merry Christmas Everyone! >>>

Alan has spent the last 20 years building water features in gardens ranging from small to very large. These are a few tips to consider when planning a pond: Benefits of having a water feature in the garden Reflection of the sky and trees Attracts wildlife Sound and sparkle To consider Do not be afraid [...] >>>

What fabulous produce, such enthusiastic gardeners… We all voted using the ‘People’s Choice’ system and once again it was extremely difficult to choose just one winner per category.  You will see from the photos how difficult it was so I guess it came down to the finer details of presentation…                    >>>

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