The Flower Writer

Blackthorn and Hawthorn – identification, folklore and healing energies.

Flower meanings· Folklore· History

7 May

I sit soaking up the blessings of May; the lengthening green grass speckled with wildflowers, the tuneful and varied birdsong, a light breeze and a warm sun.  I admire the full, leafy hedgerows and particularly the hawthorn blossom. Hawthorn is otherwise known as May because it flowers in this month but it is often confused … Read More about Blackthorn and Hawthorn – identification, folklore and healing energies.

Tree Wisdom – and why I am a tree hugger

Folklore· History

14 Jan

It’s true.  I admit it.  I am a tree hugger.  A recent radio interview made me realise that it is not that I am hugging the tree.  Rather, it is that the tree is hugging me.  To be honest, I find the transference of calm and peace beyond my comprehension.  I just know it works … Read More about Tree Wisdom – and why I am a tree hugger

How to create a fairy garden

How to Create a Fairy Garden

Folklore· Gardening· Nature

7 Jan

Fairies at the Bottom of the Garden Who doesn’t love the idea that there are fairies at the bottom of the garden? Some of us have never grown out of the idea that fairies exist!  For us, fairies are magical creatures who care for nature and wildlife in a similar way to that which Angels … Read More about How to Create a Fairy Garden

The Meaning of Cyclamen at Christmas

Flower meanings· Folklore· Gardening· History

21 Dec

Every Christmas, as I plant up gift baskets for customers, I delight in the warm, bright colours of the cyclamen.  They serve as such luminary offerings when I have become used to the dark, December days and muted tones of the evergreen fir, holly and ivy. Cyclamen originated in the Holy land Cyclamen originated in … Read More about The Meaning of Cyclamen at Christmas

Do not underestimate the Humble Daisy

Flower meanings· Gardening· Spiritual Properties

6 Sep

Do not underestimate the humble daisy.  We may well take it for granted, mown away for the sake of a tidy lawn or passed hurriedly every day on our walks to ‘important’ places.  It is rarely observed.  Yet when we take the time to stop and truly notice the flower what do we see?  A … Read More about Do not underestimate the Humble Daisy

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My name is Ruth Goudy.
I am a professional garden writer and speaker. I have run a nursery and garden centre for twenty years with my husband and this inspires me to share the joy I feel when I am around nature and flowers. I am on social media and Youtube and would love you to follow me. I believe flowers are good for our wellbeing and the more people that are involved in the conversation about it the better!
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Holly flowers. We often forget the Holly flowers Holly flowers. 
We often forget the Holly flowers as we are so obsessed with the berries. These ones looked very snug nestled in the shiny, new, evergreen leaf growth yesterday. 
Holly is renowned for protection in folklore. 
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Iris Caesar's Brother. My favourite today. #flow Iris Caesar's Brother. 
My favourite today.
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It is #worldbeeday. Surely every day should be a B It is #worldbeeday. Surely every day should be a Bee Day? Where would we bee without them? 
Here is one of my favourite photos from last summer with a bee enjoying an echinops.
Elderflower flowers always excite me! Their perfe Elderflower flowers always excite me! 
Their perfection, repetition and exquisite detail just ' do something' to my heart and mind.
Sunny May days and my favourite tree. #beautiful Sunny May days and my favourite tree. 
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