When working conditions are good, I find myself mulching,pruning and admiring ten gardens on a weekly basis. However reduced light levels and inclement weather does make regular income generation erratic through the winter.

I supplement my winter income by creating and selling door garlands, Laburnum stem chandeliers and designing window displays for commercial businesses.

  • Door garland and willow entrance – for the Raven Hotel
  • Laburnum chandelier under construction
  • Chandelier complete with oranges
  • In situ

Due to being unable to source natural white berries, air drying clay was used. Oranges were thinly sliced and coated with sugar, then dried out on a very low oven setting.

  • Small chunks of clay were cut
  • then rolled into berries

And finally I have festooned The Raven Hotel in Much Wenlock with Gourds, holly and oranges.

I truly enjoy being a gardener, however life as a florist is proving to be incredibly creative and interesting. I may have to look into this further in 2020.