Hi I’m Lindsey I’ve been a florist for 25 years and married to Nick for almost 35 years. We’ve two grown up sons, Harry and Angus and a crazy springer spaniel called Maple!

Funny how things turn out as I never set out to become a florist, I actually trained as a nurse and have a degree in midwifery! The floristry started as a creative outlet during my career break raising my boys and soon flourished into a thriving florist business which I called The White Horse Flower Company.

An enthusiastic cook I love to forage for seasonal ingredients, not much of a gardener, I do grow a few veggies alongside spring flowering bulbs and sweet peas in the summer. I’m never happier sitting around a table with friends and family eating delicious food!

I consider arranging flowers much like cooking: it’s all about using the best seasonal ingredients - what you do with these is where the magic happens!

I think we all should take some responsibilty towards the urgent environmental issues of our time and as a florist, set an example by arranging flowers without the use of single-use plastic or floral foam. I up-cycle, recyle, repurpose and compost green waste. I wrap bouquets in brown or unbleached paper, little things which if we did collectively, would make such a difference to our planet.

Alongside importing flowers (which allows me to run my business year-round), I buy many flowers here in West Berkshire and North Hampshire. Using local flowers and foliage enables me to follow the ebb and flow of the seasons in my work.

A favourite part of being a florist is when customers first set eyes on their flowers; the look on their face when ideas have become reality is a sight to behold. I hope my galleries here and the images and stories on Instagram inspire you to get in touch to see what I might create for you.