Maria Heywood

Event Florist & Flower Grower based in Leicestershire/Derbyshire U.K. 🌸Championing #britishflowers

[What About Weddings @WAWofficialUK]

NO WEDDINGS = NO VOTES

When we all next go to the ballot box, we won’t be voting because of manifesto promises and slick advertising, we’ll be voting with the knowledge of whether our Prime Minister, @BorisJohnson, stepped up when we most needed him to. 🗳

#whataboutweddings

[Maria Heywood @flowerpatchUK]

So grateful I have a garden right now and we have beautiful sunshine. Taking the positives from this situation. Life is going to slow down for all of us, in some ways it’s not a bad thing, just wish people didn’t have to suffer. Gratitude to all our NHS … https://t.co/s3ekkrVCGB

[Maria Heywood @flowerpatchUK]

And so we find ourselves in this surreal situation, it certainly makes you appreciate how fragile and precious life is. By pulling together we can get through this and be better people for it. Keep safe and be kind to each other. https://t.co/tByTLxvkXG

[Maria Heywood @flowerpatchUK]

A few of the left overs from last weeks February flower faffery workshop. I can’t wait to have my own flowers to arrange with. Not long now, the cutting garden is coming to life. https://t.co/Pg2czzl1KV

[Maria Heywood @flowerpatchUK]

Mother’s Day Flower Arranging Workshop
Barnsdale Gardens Rutland
Saturday 21st March 2pm - 4.30pm
Treat your Mum to a lovely afternoon at Barnsdale. I’ll be sharing lots of information on growing and arranging with garden flowers. Then show you how to c… https://t.co/QJsG9sHqKg

[Maria Heywood @flowerpatchUK]

Happy St David’s Day
March, please be kind to us all. #lookingforwardtospring https://t.co/da0aBN1TW2

[Maria Heywood @flowerpatchUK]

It was lovely to finish the month enjoying some creative time with some fabulous florists. Sharing ideas, hints and tips is just the best.
Taking decent photos of our creations is never easy, thanks to @tuckshopflowers for some great shots. https://t.co/qijFjAjGK3

[Maria Heywood @flowerpatchUK]

We love a tipi wedding 💕 Lots of planning underway with some fabulous suppliers for this @samitipi event @cattowsfarmweddings - Ticket link in bio https://t.co/0AX3YRs1zI

[Maria Heywood @flowerpatchUK]

Throwback to last August and Amy’s romantic garden inspired bouquet. We gathered up lots of subtle pink and blush shades and added a pop of berry for a soft vintage feel. Photo credit: @rastlephotography https://t.co/NL5AeDGRxN

[Maria Heywood @flowerpatchUK]

Sharing a little everlasting love 💕 https://t.co/k4gL9xJir7

[Maria Heywood @flowerpatchUK]

Just flicking through my photos and came across this fab image by @magdakphotography
I thought it quite apt as it’s been such wild weather this week. Everyone wants ’the perfect’ weather for their wedding day however our unpredictable weather can make f… https://t.co/Zsor6F8ujR

[Maria Heywood @flowerpatchUK]

Our DIY Flowers and Bouquet service is available April to end September when our garden is abundant with flowers.
We’ll supply you with a gorgeous selection of homegrown flowers and foliage for you to decorate your venue. Whilst we’ll take care of the m… https://t.co/in5NTlypU5

[Maria Heywood @flowerpatchUK]

It’s been a beautiful sunny day, doesn’t it make you feel so much better when the sun shines. It’s also good to see all the daffodils popping up, bringing an extra ray of sunshine.
#daffodil
#daffodilbuttonhole https://t.co/2bw4dDiMCb

[Maria Heywood @flowerpatchUK]

I always consider the environment when designing arrangements. I avoid using floral foam as it’s a single use plastic which doesn’t biodegrade and releases micro plastics into our water system. So for this elegant table centre, I used a base of moss and … https://t.co/axikX7KTr3

[Maria Heywood @flowerpatchUK]

There’s something so reassuring and soothing about the changing seasons. Every year these delicate Snowdrops pop up under the apple trees with their little nodding heads swaying in the breeze. It’s so easy to take it all for granted, enjoy the here and n… https://t.co/XGmKhx5ZKX

[Maria Heywood @flowerpatchUK]

February 1st and the light is slowly returning, bringing the joy of new growth in the garden. My mind is thinking of all the beauty to come and my fingers are itching to start seed sowing, bringing it all to life. For now though, let’s enjoy what gorgeou… https://t.co/qXev5slDbY

[Maria Heywood @flowerpatchUK]

Day 31 - it’s the last day of the #flowerfarmerama Instagram challenge
So proud I managed to stick with it, I think I missed a couple but who’s counting 😉

So the last prompt is: Tell us again who you are and why customers should buy flowers from yo… https://t.co/LhKpEAqNFg

[Maria Heywood @flowerpatchUK]

Days 29 & 30 of #flowerfarmerama challenge - How are you going to develop your business this season?
What are you most excited about / any exciting projects in 2020?

Well I do love a good wedding, so I’m going to concentrate on developing this side of m… https://t.co/CvtYfATUf6

[Maria Heywood @flowerpatchUK]

Day 28 - of flowerfarmerama Instagram challenge - How will you reduce waste this year?

We all need to be mindful of reducing waste, we’ve been wreck-less for far too long 🤦🏼‍♀️ As well as personally trying to reduce waste I’m also trying be kinder to th… https://t.co/v60FjnVExQ

[Maria Heywood @flowerpatchUK]

Day 27’s question- What do you do aside from flower growing, how do you switch off?
Growing and arranging flowers for events is all consuming as I want to provide the best experience for my customers and create something unique for them.
Beside the phy… https://t.co/73L0Kpso4J