There is nothing more welcoming or cheery than a living Spring wreath decorated with bulbs, violas and primulas to welcome visitors. The Garden centres are bursting with Spring plants so you can be as adventurous as you want with colours and shapes

Escape daily life and indulge yourself in a weekend of pure floral bliss amidst a serene walled garden in beautiful North Yorkshire. Together, we’ll spend several days connecting through creativity, photography and a mutual love of flowers.

The premise of the flower festival has always been about showcasing British grown flowers and sustainability in floral design. No single use plastics, floral foam or imported flowers are used in any of the exhibits.

I love an airy window shot, but there is nothing like a darker, moody set up to bring an image alive. This is where you can explore the story telling in your photography through light and shadow. The painterly quality of the side light is reminiscent of the Dutch Golden Age which evokes an emotion that can’t be replicated with bright light.