March

​Growing: 

On your first visit we’ll take you on a tour of the flower field and chat about your own gardens and plans for the year ahead. You’ll be able to see how we grow at Featherstone Flowers as the field begins to wake up for the season. We’ll also explore which seeds you can start now and share our recommended sources for seeds and plants.

Floristry: 

Our first session sets the scene for the year ahead, covering the essentials of harvesting and conditioning flowers. We’ll share tips on how to cut and care for your stems so you can make the most of a full season of homegrown arrangements.

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April

​Growing: 

Practical session: Seed Sowing. We'll share our top tips for successful germination of seedlings and you’ll sow seeds to take home. We'll go through the techniques for pricking out young seedlings, giving them the best start for the season ahead.

Floristry: 

In this session we’ll be gathering the first of the season’s stems from the field and learning how to arrange them into a simple vase design. Using tulips, narcissi, blossom and other spring favourites, we’ll look at how to condition the flowers, choose a vessel, and create a natural arrangement to take home and enjoy. Vase Included. 

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May

​Growing: 

Practical session: Softwood and Basal Cuttings. You’ll take your own cuttings, label them, and follow their progress through the year. 

Floristry: 

This floristry session takes inspiration from Japanese and Chinese design, focusing on their elegant, minimal style. We’ll explore ingenious natural mechanics, using twigs and stems as the structure, to create arrangements that celebrate space, line and form. 
Vessel included. 

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June

​Growing: 

Beneficial and Detrimental Insects - identification in the cutting garden. You’ll learn how to recognise the early signs of common issues and understand the difference between minor blemishes and problems that need intervention. We’ll also look at beneficial insects — how to identify them, the roles they play, and practical ways to encourage them so your plants stay healthy and productive.

Floristry: 

Hand tied bouquet. In this session we’ll learn the techniques for creating a hand-tied bouquet — from spiraling stems to balancing shape and texture. You’ll practice bringing flowers together into a natural, well-structured design to take home and enjoy.

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July

​Growing: 

Foliage Framework: Planting for Year-Round Greenery. Discover the shrubs, herbs, and grasses that provide reliable foliage throughout the year. We’ll cover how to grow them, when to cut, and the best conditioning methods to keep your greenery fresh in arrangements.

Floristry: 

In this floristry session we’ll explore the art of flower hammering. Using fresh flowers gathered from the field, you’ll learn how to transfer their natural colours and shapes onto fabric with a hammer, creating beautiful botanical prints to take home.

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August

​Growing: 

Planning Next Year’s Cutting Patch. Field walk and discussion on what has worked well this year, what you would change, and planning what to grow over winter. 

Floristry: 

Together we’ll be making dramatic hanging hoop designs, suspended from the huge beams of the tithe barn. We’ll cover the hoops with foliage and flowers while exploring the mechanics of larger-scale floristry — from water sources and keeping designs fresh, to creating something that looks good from every angle, even underneath. These techniques can be scaled down into smaller hanging arrangements for the home, as well as applied to larger event installations.

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September

​Growing: 

Building Winter Protection: A hands-on session creating mini tunnels to protect plants. Work with the materials, learn how to build them, and see which crops benefit most.

Floristry: 

In this session we’ll come together as a group to create a large-scale floral installation. From a hanging ombré of dahlias suspended in mid-air to meadow-style arrangements designed from the ground up, we’ll explore how flowers can become sculptural, living works of art. Along the way you’ll learn techniques usually reserved for weddings and events, with the chance to try your hand at different installation styles. The finished design will be a real talking point — and a wonderful photo opportunity of something you’ve created together.

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October

​Growing: 

A practical, hands-on session in the field. Learn how and why autumn is the best time to divide perennials, giving you more plants and healthier growth for the year ahead.

Floristry: 

This activity focuses on dried flowers in a new way — using willow and chicken wire as a frame, you’ll weave stems to form an original floral picture that can be taken home and hung on the wall. Along the way, you’ll be able to experiment with colour and texture, creating a piece that’s completely your own.

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November

​Growing: 

Winter Flowers. Learn how to keep your home bright through the darker months with seasonal plants. We'll look at winter flowering bulbs for indoors and flowering house plants.

Floristry: 

In November we’ll be using our Constance Spry–style mantle vases to make asymmetrical arrangements, filled with autumn colours and texture. It’s a chance to play with shape and movement, and enjoy the richness of the season in your designs.

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December

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In December it’s time for wreaths — your chance to create a Christmas design using all the beautiful British foliage we source. We’ll guide you through making a natural, abundant wreath to take home and enjoy over the season