Sarah Beth Blooms

Mother's Day is around the corner and I have been thinking.
Surely this wonderful woman is worthy of an utterly beautiful, fresh and fragrant bouquet. But how many of us take a minute to find out where, how and by whom the purchased blooms are grown? Could they be soulless, pesticide laden, and grown under despicable working conditions? Who are the growers in the area? What would seasonal flowers look like at this time of year?
Not much is growing in these parts in May, but her bouquet needn't be any less inspiring. It could be brimming with the character of the southern hemisphere autumn, grown with love and ethical standards. Support local this Mother's day and be part of the flower revolution. Your mother deserves it x

Those three days of spring this year in the Banhoek valley were great. 😩Best I savour these sweetpeas to hang on to the memory.

And just like that, spring has most wonderfully sprung.

Benji awaiting collection.

Red sun!

Happy Valentine's day lovers. May it be filled with wonder and blessings and local, chemical free blooms.

Dusk falls in the Banhoek Valley. The earth sighs and groans as the searing heat temporarily abates, and flowers whisper a prayer for rain.

Picked for her teacher.

A great little blog post on reasons to ditch the cellophane wrapped, imported carnations this coming Valentine's day. Grow your own cut flowers or pop in at Sarah Beth Blooms and harvest a seasonal and sustainably grown bouquet.

Eco Etiquette: What's The Environmental Cost Of Cut Flowers? Send all your eco-inquiries to Jennifer Grayson at [email protected] . Questions may be edited for ...

How to beat the post holiday blues: deadhead the zinnias and adorn the window sill to accentuate the pattering rain outside. Let's do this.

These spidery petalled zinnias have started to pop this week. They've been super easy to grow and have emerged victorious after the gale force winds yesterday. Love them!

The heat has taken its toll this week. Trying to soak up every last inch of sweet pea and alium beauty. Until next year!