Collaborative post With Valentine's Day on the horizon, many of us will be planning on gifting flowers to loved ones. And this year more than ever, we'll be relying on our local florists to deliver this floral loveliness. The Flower Shops have got two great flower competitions running at the moment, both of which are perfect for making a real statement with a Valentine's gift. The Flower Shops is an online network of independent ...
What to plant now for your Summer garden
A glorious summer garden. Sitting here in the depths of winter it feels a long way off, doesn’t it? Planning for your summer garden by sowing seeds and introducing plants at this time of year may sound a little hasty, but it really isn’t too early to make a start. It’s actually very sensible to start planning your borders now, because doing so will give you plenty of time to grow a large proportion of plants yourself and save you lots of ...
June birth flower: Rose & Honeysuckle
Do you know what the June birth flower is? Just like birthstones, there are birth month flowers for every month of the year. Birth month flowers are usually in season during their specific month, so they should be easy to find in florists and mixed bouquets - making them perfect for a really thoughtful gift, or just a treat for yourself! If your birthday is in June, or if you'd like to buy a personalised gift for a loved one with a June ...