About Rambling Stems
“I love to find beautifully organic floral design solutions, and the more unique and individual they are, the better”
Beautiful florals for church or crematorium services
Working with flowers and with nature is truly in my heart and soul. With my background in horticulture and 25 years in Garden Design, I have a real passion, flair and understanding of nature, and how flowers look and grow in their natural environment.
I’m so thrilled to have moved into floral design and to be able to work closely with families, to create beautiful funeral services for their loved ones.
My garden design background allows me to bring the outdoors in, and put together floral designs that really do look like they’ve grown there, in situ.
There for you, every step of the way…
I genuinely do feel so privileged to create farewell designs. It’s an honour to be able to curate and design bespoke florals that will truly reflect your loved one. I’ll guide you through the process with empathy and kindness and work with your ideas, to make the funeral flower choice as smooth and easy as possible. It will be one less thing to worry about and you can rest assured that the flowers are in safe hands.
Eco credentials
Moving into floral design from garden design, I was surprised to see the amount of single-use plastics that were in abundance within the Industry. From cellophane wraps to plastic card holders, tapes, poly ribbons and single use plastic floral foam.
Whilst not perfect - I have been determined to reduce Rambling Stems’ carbon footprint and waste, as much as possible. ,
All Rambling Stems designs are created using sustainable ‘foam-free’ techniques – I use water vessels, reusable containers, twine, chicken wire, moss and biodegradable Agra wool.
Everything I use and create is recyclable or fully compostable.
Working with the Seasons, local Flower Farms and Dutch partners
I love to use locally grown flowers as much as possible within the British growing season. Working with my local flower farmers brings individuality, elements of surprise and a more natural look that works well with my particular floristry style. It supports local business and helps to reduce my carbon footprint.
However, I am also clear that I work with my Dutch colleagues to supplement British flowers when out of season, to boost quantities I of stems I need, or when working to a particular brief. I choose carefully and spend time working with Dutch partners to understand the supply chain, the full story behind the Dutch growers and importers and their eco credentials (of which millions of euros have been spent researching, advancing and improving growing techniques).
The floral industry is undergoing change and the positive move towards a more sustainable floral future is one that I embrace fully.
Nature inspired
Eco ethos
