Making Space For Space
A day I used to hate but I've learned to love, has taught me to regard the garden as a room ripe for rearranging
Simon Lycett
Since the age of 7, I've been obsessed with flowers, floristry & flower arranging. I'm an RHS Ambassador, writer & appear on your telly & radio talking about floral fabulousness. I love my garden!
Whatever the message, how we say it matters, so say it with Flowers!
Hosting the recent Flowers From The Farm conference made me reflect on just why the flowers they grow are so magical and resonate with so many people. The flowers of our childhood inspire.
The Ubiquitous Bulb
I doubt many of us could say we didn't spot at least one daffodil, growing somewhere in Britain, each Spring. Why are we so in love with this humble yellow flower? Was it "The Daffodil King"
In Praise of Our British Flower Growers
As Chelsea flower show kicks of this week, I reflect on brilliant British flower growers
Essay
The Good of Small Things (With Apologies to Arundhati Roy!)
It is the unexpected, unplanned and unplanted treats that draw my eye in the month of April.
Essay
Saying It With Flowers: But Which Ones?
February 14 is a day to love and loathe in equal measure for florists, but whoever you choose to send flowers to, it's time to think beyond a stiff-stemmed red rose for Valentine's Day.
VIDEO: Make Your Own Christmas Wreath
Join Simon Lycett in creating the perfect Christmas wreath.
For me, November is Remembrance Month, a month for remembering
I just don’t ever remember November gardens having any colour – I am not even sure mine does now! Does yours?
Essay
More bulbs? Bugger!
I just can't stop buying bulbs. But planting them? That's another issue.