​I’ve always believed that flowers are more than decoration. They can lift your mood, soften a space, and quietly remind you to pause and breathe. That’s why I started April’s Flower Patch, not just to grow flowers, but to share something meaningful with others.

I grow flowers to help people feel better. Whether it’s a bouquet in someone’s home or a jar of blooms on a café counter, flowers have a gentle power to ease stress, brighten someone’s day, and offer a moment of calm.

I do this work to reconnect people with nature. Most of us spend our lives indoors, on screens, rushing from one task to the next. Flowers are a small but powerful way to bring the outside in, to feel the seasons, the weather, the soil.

I’m passionate about growing sustainably. So many flowers on sale today are flown in from overseas, wrapped in plastic, and grown with chemicals. Mine are different. They're grown right here in Downend, Bristol, with care for the land, without harsh chemicals, and with zero air miles. I believe beauty shouldn’t come at the planet’s expense.

I love supporting local businesses, too, from cafés, salons, churches, care homes and offices that want to create places people love to be. Flowers help do that, and it means a lot to me to be part of their everyday story.

I grow what’s in season, and I let the flowers lead the way. That means every arrangement reflects what’s happening in nature – whether it’s the first joyful daffodil of spring, the striking Sunflowers of summer, or the Dahlia and Zinnia of the autumn. It’s a rhythm I feel deeply connected to.

At the heart of it all, I do this because I want to live in a way that feels meaningful to me. I started growing to calm my own anxiety. Growing flowers helps me stay rooted, to the land, to the seasons, and to a slower, more thoughtful way of life. The goal of April’s Flower Patch is to delight each and every one of my customers!