Cabbage Patch

Brassica bouquets are the biggest new trend in cut flowers right now.
Not only are they loved by shoppers but they are also creating an extra income for the UK's brassica growers who have now found a new market for their produce.
The bouquets are only sold in the autumn, during the UK brassica season but, even more importantly, the ornamental variety isn't edible, so no nibbling!

 

Brassica come in three basic hues — greens, creamy whites and violets. The stems and leaves are tough and waxy and they remain fresh as cut “flowers” for a solid week, making them a wonderful option for floral arranging.  They look great with lilies, lisianthus and leaves!

Autumn Colour

This bouquet was created for the Macmillan fund raising event in Leicester on Friday. Inspiration comes from the rich colours of autumn – this bouquet of asters, sedum, viburnum and alstromaeria oozes the season of mellow fruitfulness.

Andy Goldsworthy inspired work with autumn leaves, try it yourself  to create a sculpture in golds, reds and russets! My two youngest children have been giving it a go and came up with some lovely arrangements!