National Gardening Week

Everyone seems to have spent the past year titivating their homes. Thanks to the divine weather last summer our gardens have captured most of our attention. Many of us have rediscovered the importance of connecting with nature not only for our wellbeing, but also for our mental health. As an ode to our green thumbs, we wanted to share our favourite green spaces- and ways you can celebrate National Garden Week.

 

 

Walking has been a wonderful way to explore London while the city was at a standstill, and we have been able to discover new routes. Who knew there were so many green spaces in a concrete jungle? While we love the classic walks, such as Hyde Park, Battersea Park and our local commons - its the parks that make you feel like you've been transported out of the city. Our picks are Tamsin Trail (Richmond Park) and Jubilee Greenway (this lovely walk connects London’s major Olympic sites and passes some of the city’s key attractions). What are your favourites?

We're celebrating this week by spending as much time as possible outside. If there is one way to get involved in this weeks green festivities, it is to put up one of our glorious parasols and enjoy the outdoors. 

 

Is there anything quite as special as receiving a bouquet of flowers? We think not. Flowers are incredibly significant, and are embraced in all events of life where something special is celebrated. We can't imagine a life without flowers, and thankfully we don't have to. We would love to give special mention to Grace & Thorn, founded by Nik; she decided to create a space that brings out the best in plants. Encouraging flowers to dance and sing, and preparing them for their next home. Since then her philosophy has been simple: help people to see flowers and plants in a different way. It's clear she has cracked the code!