Sustainable floristry

At Floral Edit, I feel strongly about using sustainable floristry techniques whenever possible. I never have, and never will, use floral foam in my designs because it is damaging to the environment.

Sustainable mechanics are used to create beautiful and natural designs. For instance, chicken wire, twigs and flower frogs are used instead of floral foam. Chicken wire and flower frogs can be reused time and time again. Moss is used for wreaths instead of foam. Mechanics used to create the designs can often be reused or are compostable.

Flower frogs

I have a selection of vases, vessels and containers that are used to create wild and natural floral tablescapes. These vessels are reused.

A small selection of vases and vessels

Bouquets are wrapped in brown paper (no plastic foil) which can be recycled – even the tape used to secure the paper is compostable.

Where possible, flowers are sourced from British flower growers. Seasonal British flowers smell beautiful. Sometimes designs are a mixture of British flowers and wholesale flowers (depending on seasonal availability and the client’s flower selection).

My aim is to try, as much as possible, to reduce waste and use sustainable techniques. I am always learning new sustainable techniques and continue to adapt and develop my designs accordingly.