Happy 2024 to all of you reading this blog!
What’s new this year you ask. Well, there are a few things but let’s start with Floristry. There’s a new floristry section on the website and the back story is detailed below.
As some of you will know WOOL SHrED was used for wreath making in December 2022 by the adventurous Surrey florist Margot Lemons Garden. Wreaths went out to customers and feedback from Margot and the customers was positive.
In 2023 I was invited by Judith of Dandelion Farewells and Dee from Seed2 Design (both small independent businesses from Sussex) to be involved in a sustainable floristry event in September 2023. Flower Farmers and florists gathered in a village hall one wet Sunday and were wowed by Dee and what she achieved and created with imagination , gusto and sustainability at the forefront of floral farewells.
Onwards to November 2023 when, after having a chat with a local florist Kate (Flowers by Kate Wright) I was signposted to Georgia from Sussex Floristry School. I was invited to introduce myself and the business on the Sussex Floristry School forum where I posted about WOOL SHrED being a sustainable and alternative option to moss. I was also invited to join florists in the new ‘Flower Hub’ at Heathfield Agricultural show in May 2024 showcasing sustainable floristry.
Online orders for kilos of WOOL SHrED started to come in from florists and flower farmers who were creating or holding wreath-making classes. I have to say I was blown away by the appetite of florists to try something new and different – WOOL SHrED.
2024 brings two floristry occasions for WOOL SHrED. The Flower Hub at Heathfield Agricultural show on Sat 25th May . Believe me when I say the plans and organisation for this event will be outstanding! Well worth a day out whatever the weather. Then in June there is the Chichester Cathedral Flower Festival. Dee from Seed2Design has an installation planned , utilising WOOL SHrED and Southdown wool from our flock. Excited is an understatement and I am determined to document with photos on how that floral installation goes.
I am enjoying meeting flower farmers and florists who are looking to be eco-friendly and sustainable. I will be continuing to promote WOOL SHrED as a sustainable substrate for floristry throughout the year.
Fliss
