Do you only do pre made arrangements?+
No, what you see available are examples of what we can put together. We can make arrangements as needed, for a special occasion, wedding bouquet or just for your home decor, where you can request colour themes that would suit your project or requirement.
Do you deliver?+
Yes, delivery or collection, please check on up to date delivery prices from our online shop.
How long do dried flowers normally last?+
It all depends where you keep them and how well you look after them, but it can be anywhere from 6 months to 12 months, sometimes even longer.
Why are dried flowers more expensive than fresh?+
Dried flowers cost a bit more upfront but give great value for money as they last for so much longer than fresh flowers. Preparing dried flowers takes more time than fresh flowers — wiring, storage and more — that makes the production cost higher. But think of it this way: £30 on a dried flower bouquet that lasts 6 to 12 months, compared to £10 every three weeks for fresh flowers (that would be £260 over 6 months to keep the vase full of fresh flowers).
Do they need light to survive?+
You can place your dried flowers almost anywhere in your home as they do not need natural light like fresh flowers.
Are they safe for pets, cats, dogs?+
Most pets won't be tempted to eat dried flowers as they don't taste nice and are brittle. Some flowers may still have trace elements that could make your cat or dog a little unwell (stomach upset) if they eat a few of them.
But don't worry — we have many plants that are pet safe when fresh and also dried. Tell us if you're worried and we can put together a pet-friendly arrangement (though this will limit what flowers you can have included).
Do you spray the flowers?+
Most of our dried flowers dry naturally or in environmentally friendly silica and retain their colour. Some of our flowers need a little bit more of a touch up to add that extra colour. We use water-based, florist sprays when needed.
Where do you source your flowers from?+
We love gardening — all our flowers are grown at our home to bring our garden to life each year, and some grow near our home where we forage wildflowers carefully and respectfully. This makes our arrangements more environmentally friendly, sustainable, and helps us keep costs reasonable and more affordable.
Do you add anything to the flowers?+
The flowers are dried as picked. Some have spray colouring added for those flowers that fade too much during the drying process. Some flowers we also place on artificial stems, to ensure they stay strong and flexible in your arrangements, as some flowers' stems don't dry well naturally — shrinking and often breaking.
Is everything you use sustainable and environmentally friendly?+
Not everything, but most of our materials are sourced so they are. We use wool foam blocks, cardboard vases, paper wrap and hemp twines along with wood or copper framings — all things that can be recycled or have longevity to minimise waste and environmental impact. We offer an arrangement refresh on some products, giving your existing arrangement a spruce at a reduced cost, by using as much of your previously bought materials (existing wire stems, foam and boxes and the flowers that are still looking good). By adding some new dried blooms, it extends the life of your arrangement and avoids materials going to recycling or landfill continuously.
Are you a large supplier?+
No — all our flowers are grown on our property garden. We have quite a bit but every year we only have a limited stock of each variety of flower, subject to that year's growing conditions. Once they run out, they are gone till the following flowering year.
Can they go in bathrooms?+
Keep them out of very moist rooms (e.g. bathrooms) — if they get damp they will be subject to going mouldy over time and won't last as long for you.
Can they go in a conservatory?+
They will be ok in warmer rooms, like conservatories, but will fade and lose colour quicker when exposed to long periods of time in the sun and higher heat temperatures.
Are they fire proof?+
No. They're delicate and brittle as they are dried, and feel similar to paper. Keep them away from live flame (e.g. candles) as they are not fire proof.
How do you clean them?+
If they get dusty with time, give them a quick blow dry with your hair dryer (keep it on cold and a slow setting) — remember they are delicate like paper.
I suffer from hay fever, will they trigger my allergies?+
Dried flowers are a good choice for hay fever sufferers as they do not contain any pollen.
How do you garden and grow flowers?+
Some varieties are perennial and have a home in our garden year round; most other flowers we grow from seed. We avoid pesticides and harmful chemicals, choosing to garden using natural pest deterrents — birds, other insects, and mammals that come and feast in our garden. We use locally provided manure, our grass cuttings and leaf mulch for soil conditioning, and as needed we make use of seaweed feed to give our flowers that boost they sometimes need midyear.