Funeral flowers are an important part of the process in cultures all over the world. Remains of Neanderthals have been found with flowers so it’s not as if funeral flowers are some kind of trend. At the same time,…
While these times may be unprecedented, they also present an opportunity to get in your garden and deal with the issues you haven’t found time for previously. If this describes you, then you’ll probably want to prepare a little…
Who is Fitted for Work? Fitted for Work is a not-for-profit dedicated to helping anyone who identifies as a woman and those who do not wish to be limited by definition, who are experiencing disadvantage to find work, keep…
Gardening is a great activity for kids; it’s a lot of fun and it’s educational as well. There are lots of different activities that you can do, but when we looked around we couldn’t find a good collection of…
There aren’t too many people who don’t like daffodils. They’re pretty and tend to leave people feeling a bit brighter. So it’s no wonder that lots of people want to grow them in their garden. And if you’re one…
Aphids are one of the more common types of pests that you’ll come across as a gardener. If you’re new to gardening or dealing with pests they can be quite a problem to deal with. That said, with a…
Chrysanthemums are a popular plant to grow at home. And it’s clear to see why; they have beautiful looking flowers and can add some bright colours to any garden. While they aren’t the trickiest to grow, like all plants,…
Growing chrysanthemums is really rewarding, but getting your hands on quality stock can be a problem. Some people can source cuttings from friends or club mates, but not everyone who grows mums has the same access. If that’s you,…
Last year we published a post on Today’s Most Influential Floral Designers. It was a real hit with lots of interaction in the comments. So when we recently heard from one of the designers featured, we were excited. It…
You remember the good old Nature vs. Nurture debate? You know, the one where people believe that environment or nurture made them who they are, while others argue it was the power of flowers or nature? Allow me to…