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Blackthorn and Hawthorn – identification, folklore and healing energies.

Blackthorn and Hawthorn – identification, folklore and healing energies.

Flower meanings· Folklore· History

I sit soaking up the blessings of May; the lengthening green grass speckled with wildflowers, the tuneful and varied birdsong,…
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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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My husband grows rows of chrysanthemums for our fa My husband grows rows of chrysanthemums for our farm shop @kilnfarmnursery I love their colour at this time of year, their strong stems and how long they last once they are cut. A classic flower which is underrated in my humble opinion. 
Swipe to see Paul and another of his crops. I couldn't have the time off to go to media and horticulture events if he didn't work so hard to keep our business running. Thanks @paul_gardening 😊 
#teamwork #husband #gratitude #growers #chrysanthemums #pumpkins
Pansies and violas are such cheerful friends, with Pansies and violas are such cheerful friends, with their smiles in the garden.
Which one is your favourite? 
You can read my blog all about how pansies were bred and their fun names in my blog or watch my YouTube video. Link on my linktree in bio. 
#pansies #violas #Autumn #flowers #gardening #folklore #smile #positivevibes
Preparing our wildflower area for winter and next Preparing our wildflower area for winter and next spring. 
Part 1: Thistles and teasels removed, flower heads cut down and left for seeds for next year. 
Part 2 in a couple of weeks. 
NB we have other areas of our field with thistles and teasels and long grass to provide different habitats for wildlife. 
I will sleep well tonight! 
#rewilding #wildflowers
For me, the Anemone is a favourite of Autumn. The For me, the Anemone is a favourite of Autumn. The colours blend so well with the oranges of the pumpkins and colours of chrysanthemums.
Echinacea Mooodz Peace I usually go for the tradit Echinacea Mooodz Peace
I usually go for the traditional versions of plants but I fell in love with this Echinacea @wymondhamgc today. 
Thank you to Gary and Brenda and their team who made us so welcome on our Business Improvement Scheme run by the Horticultural Trades Association. We get together with other Garden Centre owners to give feedback, share figures and experiences. Not to mention making friends over the years. 
#gardencentre #nursery #horticulture #independent #businessowner #friendship
FAN GIRLING!!! Yes I unashamedly admit I am a mass FAN GIRLING!!!
Yes I unashamedly admit I am a massive fan of this authentic, kind and thoughtful man who creates gardens high on his balcony in Manchester. 
What an inspiration Jason is! 
Always a smile and gentle word from him. 
Thank you @cloudgardeneruk and @yphorticulture
#horticulture #wildlife #containergardening #mentalhealth #goodvibes
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Download my free ebook ‘How to connect with the Flowers’

You will also receive newsletters so that you are the first to hear about talks and events, are notified when I publish flower blogs or YouTube videos and find out what is going on in the world of plants and horticulture.

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You will receive an email with a link to download my ebook in your welcome email.