Journal

Care guides and seasonal notes

Practical things we explain at the counter every week, written down once.

A single red rose held against a brown apron

Seasonal · 5 min · 12 September 2026

What is in season in autumn, and why it costs less

Dahlias, chrysanthemums, rosehips and the last garden roses. What we buy from September to November, and why British stems are better value this time of year.

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Pruning shears cutting green stems at an angle on a kraft-paper bench

Care guide · 4 min · 28 August 2026

How to make a bouquet last two weeks

Recut, clean water, cool room. The four habits that double the life of a hand-tied bouquet, and the two myths to ignore.

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A reception table set with glasses, a tall taper candle and a loose arrangement in a glass vase

Weddings · 6 min · 30 July 2026

What wedding flowers actually cost in 2026

Real numbers from our last forty weddings — bouquets, table flowers, arches and the line items couples forget.

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Hands tying a satin ribbon around a posy on kraft paper

Care guide · 3 min · 18 June 2026

Your hand-tied bouquet has arrived. Now what?

The first ten minutes with a hand-tied bouquet — unwrapping, choosing a vase and why you should keep the string on.

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