Creating seasonal, custom floral designs for weddings and events

The camassias in our local Garry oak meadow are here!! The bees are very happy. This year I was supposed to be in a friendly competition with @monicadockerty and @seaviewslope over whose favourite meadow was best; we had field trips scheduled and imp

Beth’s Poppy has self sown in the sand pit. Each flower only lasts a day or two but they’re each so perfect.

The local Garry oak meadow is picking up steam! No camassias in flower yet but they are budding up.

Bulb time currently moving much faster than quarantime. Following fast on the heels of Tulipa turkestanica is T. ‘Shogun.’ Also enjoying tiny little Pulsatilla vulgaris which were sown as part of the seed mix just over a year ago.

The sand pit has its first major flush of the year with Tulipa turkestanica. I first bought some from Union Square market way back when I lived in NYC, and since then have always had some in the garden. A welcome distraction to watch them open and cl

Visited my local meadow today. I spotted a few Dodecatheon hendersonii just beginning to bloom and even a few Lomatium. The green seedlings around the D. hendersonii in the second photo are likely all camassias. Third photo shows a promising Erythron

A saccharine take on Valentine's

February 17, 2015

This Valentine's was inspired by some vintage ribbon my grandma gave me. Who knows how long it had been sitting in her basement before it found its way to these bouquets. I echoed the fringe with 'Honeymoon' tulips and some delicately patterned ranunculus.

Given the dainty palette, I was surprised at how fast the boys grabbed these up. But, as always, sweetness sells on Valentine's. I hope their girlfriends enjoyed!