The desire to rest my body and look inward, a feeling that characterised much of November and December, has suddenly shifted. Although still in deep winter, we’re now speeding onwards towards Imbolc, the pagan festival celebrating the start of spring. I can feel a rising energy inside of me, like the rising of sap in trees in spring. I feel a strong desire to sort, organise, plan and prepare for the year ahead.   Narcissi flowering during a very dry spring This week has been

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I suspect that my reasons for being a grower will change over time as I settle into the beautiful and busy world of flower growing. I...

After feeling a growing urge to learn some basic floristry, I watched a series of youtube videos and read the introductory chapter of...

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