Making the most of one of the sunniest spots in our garden to grow sun loving perennials and annuals. This season (2025-26) has been one of the most challenging growing seasons since I started growing cut flowers to sell a decade ago. Unpredictable conditions, wildly fluctuating temperatures, stormy plant flattening winds, hail, and a wet, wet summer have all wreaked havoc. Trying to find a silver lining, I've realised it has helped me better understand the plants I grow and

I grow cut flowers for a living…..why would I encourage you to grow your own flowers? For the very reason that I grow cut flowers, and why we bring cut flowers into our houses in the first place - because it is food for our wellbeing, food for our souls.