by admin | Oct 10, 2019 | DIY weddings, Garden wedding, The Birch Walk
“Your gardens were the perfect backdrop for our autumn/winter wedding. We couldn’t have been happier!” Aimee, June 2019 Getting married outdoors in winter in the Southern Highlands is not what most couples would think of, but for Aimee and Peterus it was...
by admin | Jul 23, 2019 | DIY weddings, Flowers
photo by @flowerdesignstannes Whilst most brides still wish to carry a bouquet, finding something that is unusual and unique is not that easy. Adding some unexpected natural elements such as a twisted branch, plump winter buds, seed pods and lichen-covered twigs can...
by admin | Aug 14, 2018 | Flowers
I have a bit of a thing about daffodils. I think they are one of the happiest flowers there is and the fact that they flower at the end of winter and herald the start of spring makes them a must-have in any cool climate garden. Here at The Secret Garden we grow...
by admin | Jul 12, 2017 | Flowers, Wedding
Winter in the Southern Highlands is one of the most spectacular times of the year, and for good reason. Brilliant bright sunny days and stunning sunsets, the feeling of the crisp winter air on your face and beautiful flowers that are only available at this time of the...
by admin | Jul 4, 2017 | Flowers, Wedding
Jonquils are a very old-fashioned plant and once were found in every backyard. They are somewhat out of fashion, both as a garden plant and a cut flower, at the moment, I can only assume because they are such a common plant. Which is such a shame as they grow in all...