I recently was given a huge wonky trough made by my great grandmother. Creating an arrangement in it felt like a cross-generational collaboration and it got me thinking about all the other wonderful vases I have collected by New Zealand makers.
Click through to see some of my favourites and tips on collecting vases that are helpful for home arranging.

As part of my ongoing weekly column online in Stuff and many New Zealand regional papers, I was thrilled that my editor wanted to finish off my year of writing by publishing an extract of my new book; 'Flowers for Friends'.

This is 'Happy New Year'

In the cold depths of winter its easy to lament the loss of our abundant summery pickings!
Here is a rundown of my favourite winter finds and tips on how best to use them

While I am hugely inspired by the world of commercial floristry, there are certain creative benefits that arrive with being a home arranger. Being forced to look at all that is growing in your garden as potential pickings, as opposed to only the pristine with long straight stems and perfectly-timed blooms…..

My plant obsession led me off the road to identify and experiment with my local rebel plants!
Click through for a fun quick vid and article to help you recognise weeds too.