Author Archives: joefletch

About joefletch

manchester based floral designer, pea grower and favorite cousin.

Wolf whistle

Posted on May 20, 2013

Usually our weddings have an ingredient list as long as you arm.  Not this one. Just two flowers. Roses and Ranunculus.  And for the florists reading.  Yes there is a touch of lilac Veronica.  I had to wing it.  It … Continue reading →

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Country Wedding

Posted on May 19, 2013

More from yesterday.  Now that’s some serious chalk work on the table plan.  And I adore the lampshade.  Another beauty from here.   There was camping too. And a hog roast.  I averted my gaze.   The landscape, beautiful isn’t it.  And … Continue reading →

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Flower Recipe

Posted on May 18, 2013

From today’s beauty of a wedding.  En route I passed castles, waterfalls and lots of sheep. Yes it was in Wales. Recipe for success Solomon’s Seal Rosemary Campanula Lilac Ocean Song Rose Panicum Fountain Meyers Stocks Astrantia Ammi Muscari Bouvardia … Continue reading →

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Manchester Bluebells

Posted on May 15, 2013

Hello everyone.  Do you like the headline.  It’s often used, especially in the media.  Honestly.  OK, there are many headlines that start with the word ‘Manchester’ and usually followed with something catchy and really upbeat like…united, city…gangs. Anyway, my point … Continue reading →

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This much I know

Posted on May 9, 2013

There was an ‘incident’ at a pawnbrokers.  It called for flowers to make sure everyone ‘kept smiling’. A call from Sydney was drowned out by the ambulance siren. It made the caller feel home sick, because the only siren’s she … Continue reading →

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Nicked

Posted on May 6, 2013

Did you see the stolen blossom?  Two little girls in the quirky cafe. Clutching their booty. Florists of the future?  Who knows. Today was one of those days when someone suggests ‘lets go for a walk’. Five hours later you … Continue reading →

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Zou Bisou Bisou

Posted on May 2, 2013

A perfect morning.  Rhubarb, greek yoghurt and toasted almonds and pumpkin seeds.  Delicious. Give it a go if you’re overrun with the pink stuff. Blue skies.  Breakfast in the garden.  A pant carousel (technical term). And THE most evil weed … Continue reading →

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Perfection

Posted on April 30, 2013

Perfection in it’s many forms. The photo, was delivered this afternoon.  After a comment on about how much it made me smile.  So thank you mystery man, you made my day. So, what do you think the back story is?  … Continue reading →

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Sowing & Sewing

Posted on April 23, 2013

The window sills are crazy full at the moment.  Amaranthus, free  seeds from a plot friend. Coming up nicely.  I have no idea where they will go at the plot, or what position they like. All will be revealed by … Continue reading →

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This much I know

Posted on April 21, 2013

things I have learnt this week. 1. If you are an attractive 20 something who joins a dating site, you will receive at least two pictures of male genetalia within the first month. 2. A piece of sticky tape with … Continue reading →

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