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Latest · Seasonal notes · 24 October 2026

The last weeks of dahlias

One hard frost and they are gone. Until then, they are the best thing in the studio.

Care guide · 10 October 2026
How to make a bouquet last ten days
Clean vase, sharp knife, cold room. Most of it is that simple.
Flower meanings · 2 October 2026
What nerines mean
The Victorians said freedom and good fortune. We think they mean autumn has properly started.
Seasonal notes · 18 September 2026
Why we cut rosehips
A bouquet in October should have some fruit in it. Hips are the best of it.