If there’s one plant on this property that’s earned its keep—and then some—it’s the lavender hedge. It was one of the first things we ever planted here, about 12 years ago, when the wind still tried to steal our hats and every plant we put in the ground clung to life like it was on a reality show. Back then it wasn’t just me out there digging holes. My son and my mum were right beside me, planting around 20 or 30 lavender babies—some French, some English, because I’ve never b

Welcome to my flower/garden/floristry world. This will be the ramblings (with a few tips and tricks tossed in along the way) of Jen - The Barefoot Florist NZ. Who started a floristry business after 35 years with Air New Zealand! Hey there, my name is Jen and I life on the Kapiti coast, at the bottom of the world in New Zealand. The video above is from Barefoot in NZ - my YouTube attempt. People seemed to like me arranging flowers and enjoyed watching the process. This is my

1) Use flowers and foliage that you love 2) Ensure the size and shape is right for you 3) Make the bouquets with your bridesmaids 4) Pick...