POPPY GARDNER

BRISTOL

A BIT ABOUT ME

I am a grower and florist (by name and by nature!) based in South Bristol (Totterdown / Knowle). As well as growing a diverse selection of flowers and foliage in my micro cutting garden, I am also a wedding and events florist and stylist. I also create hand-tied, seasonally led bouquets with local delivery, as well as delivering flower workshops and consultancy services for individuals and businesses. If you would like flowers, drop me an email or message to see what I have available. Before retraining with the Royal Horticultural Society, I studied languages and illustration and worked in the creative industries as a studio manager. As well as being inspired by the seasons, I also take inspiration from mid-century design, the painterly arrangements of Constance Spry and Gertrude Jekyll, and the palettes of painters Cy Twombly, Gerhard Richter, and Paula Rego.

Favourite flowers… Tulips, big giant variety.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

I originally studied fine art, literature, Spanish and illustration before working in fashion, interior design, events, and music, then retraining and qualifying in horticulture with the RHS.

I have designed schemes for weddings small and large, both in the UK & abroad, covering everything from buttonholes to floral arches. As well as weddings, I conceptualise and create floral designs, installations, and table settings for events across a wide range of private clients, venues and events companies, and am happy to work to any size of brief. I also offer a range of workshops for private groups or corporate parties including hand tied bouquets, flower crown workshops and wreaths.