Picture this:

Stepping into your garden, greeted by an array of vibrant colours, enchanting fragrances, and the serene beauty of blooms swaying gently in the breeze.

This isn't just any garden; it's your very own cutting garden, meticulously designed to provide you with fresh, beautiful flowers.

With Bloom Blueprint, you embark on a journey to transform your outdoor space into a personal oasis of floral delight.

Creating a cutting garden is more than just planting flowers; it's about crafting a space that reflects your personal style, preferences, and the joy of harvesting your own blooms.

Whether you dream of romantic roses, whimsical wildflowers, or bloussy dahlias, I am here to guide you every step of the way.

The joy and beauty of flowers in a garden, especially within a cutting border, bring an unparalleled sense of serenity and delight to life.

Each bloom represents a moment of nature's artistry, adding vibrant colors, delicate fragrances, and a touch of whimsy to your daily surroundings.

Flowers have the power to uplift spirits, inspire creativity, and connect us to the natural world. In a cutting garden, this joy is multiplied, as you have the privilege of bringing these outdoor beauties into your home, creating personal bouquets that infuse your space with freshness and life.

The presence of flowers, both in the garden and indoors, serves as a constant reminder of growth, renewal, and the simple pleasures that make life truly beautiful.

Creating your very own cutting garden isn't just a dream—it's a reality within reach.

This vision of cultivating a space filled with your favorite blooms, tailored to your personal taste and lifestyle, can indeed be yours.

As your personal garden consultant, I'm here to bridge the gap between aspiration and achievement, making the process both accessible and enjoyable for you.

Tailored solutions for you

Recognizing that every garden is unique, I offer solutions specifically designed for your garden's individual conditions.

Avoid common pitfalls

Creating gardens whatever it may be for is a journey of learning and discovery, with expert advice, you can sidestep common garden pitfalls, saving time, effort, and resources.

Whether it's navigating the complexities of plant and flower selection or crafting the perfect space for the flower & cutting garden, I'm here to guide you.

Maximizing your garden's potential

Leveraging professional guidance means not just creating a garden, but maximizing its potential.

This involves optimizing layouts for both beauty and yield, as well as selecting plants that will thrive in your specific environment. But it's not just about the plants; it's about nurturing the gardener within you.

Nurturing creativity and joy

Embracing gardening is about more than cultivating plants; it's about cultivating joy, play, and creativity. As you embark on this journey to create a cutting garden, you'll discover an expansiveness to explore and experiment.

Nurturing these aspects of yourself enriches not just your garden, but your life as a whole.

Empowerment through knowledge

My goal extends beyond the creation of a beautiful garden. I aim to empower you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to maintain and enjoy your flower garden for years to come. It's about equipping you with practical creativity and the ability to nurture your garden and yourself.

Integrating the Garden: A Holistic Approach

As we lay the groundwork for your flower and cutting garden, it's essential to consider the garden as a whole. This means not just focusing on individual plants or sections, but envisioning how each part of your garden contributes to a cohesive whole.

The positioning for a cutting garden or integrating cutting borders requires thoughtful planning to ensure that these areas complement the overall landscape and enhance the beauty and harmony of your outdoor space.

By taking a holistic approach, we can create a garden that not only serves as a source of beautiful blooms for cutting but also contributes to the overall aesthetic balance of your garden.

This careful consideration ensures that your cutting garden is not just a separate entity but a harmonious part of your garden's ecosystem, bringing added layers of beauty and tranquility to your life.

You have an outdoor space and too many ideas, yet feel daunted at where to begin.

Most people have too many ideas and cobble garden spaces together with a little of this and that, all mixed up.

Like baking a cake with too many ingredients, forgetting the fundamental ingredients to bake a successful cake.

Most people pore over images of beautiful gardens, wondering how they can transform their smaller spaces, or are overwhelmed by a huge garden.

Many cannot see the potential of their own space, buy plants that don’t thrive, or fail to see the value of what is already existing if it had a little tender care and reshaping.

As your consultant, I will help you see the untapped potential of your garden, guiding you to make choices that bring out the best in your space, ensuring that every plant and design element adds to the creation of your dream flower and cutting garden.

In embracing the creation of your flower and cutting garden, you're cultivating much more than just a space for beautiful blooms. This venture is an invitation to immerse yourself in beauty, peace, and harmony, enriching your life with every seed planted and every flower cut.

Together, we'll navigate this journey, not only to bring the dream of your personal cutting garden to life but also to foster a deeper connection with nature, enhance your creativity, and instil a sense of confidence in your gardening abilities.

Let's transform your outdoor space into a sanctuary of tranquillity and beauty, where the harmony of nature and the joy of gardening converge to create your very own slice of paradise.

By embarking this journey together, we'll explore the unique potential of your space, guiding you through the selection of plants that will thrive and contribute to a cohesive and stunning flower & cutting garden.

I'm Laara, a passionate designer, artist, and creative spirit with over 26 years dedicated to crafting exquisite garden spaces.

My expertise encompasses a wide range of styles, from traditional and classic gardens to enchanting kitchen gardens, lush vegetable and herb gardens, and vibrant orchards, all created for the enjoyment of others.

My work is deeply rooted in an understanding of the transformative power of gardens, their ability to resonate with energetic vibrations, and their capacity to foster healing and harmony.

With a rich background in the Creative Arts spanning over three decades and experience in various healing modalities, I am intimately familiar with the profound impact of nature, the rejuvenation found outdoors, and the simple joy of immersing one's hands in the earth or simply resting in the sanctuary of your garden.

I work with clients offering creative consultancy and offer a fuller design for a limited number of clients.

From the inception of my career, creating flower and cutting gardens for clients, including perennial borders within gardens, was an integral aspect.

Yet, the journey of embracing the joy of growing a flower garden for myself has been equally transformative.

This personal venture into the world of my own gardening has not only deepened my connection with nature but has also enriched my understanding and appreciation of the delicate balance and beauty that a well-curated garden brings.

This enrichment goes beyond the visual or olfactory; it's about connecting with the essence of life itself.

My personal journey into the realm of flower gardening has illuminated the intrinsic value of these natural wonders, showcasing how they can enrich our lives, heal our hearts, ground our energy and restore balance to our personal world.

Each consultancy session is 90 minutes, 1:1 on zoom.

1.Preparation:

Before the session, you'll gather images, sketches, plans, and dimensions of your garden that is associated with creating a Flower & Cutting Garden.

This preparation allows for a more focused and productive discussion. If this feels daunting do what you can.

2. Your Brief:

Compile a detailed brief that includes everything you wish to discuss. This should cover anything you specifically want to grow, colours you love, any specific elements you want clarity on, and all your questions.

3. 1:1 Brief & Creative Brainstorming:

This initial step is all about getting clear on the brief and your desires practically and aesthetically, including exploring ideas and possibilities. It's a time to dream big and think creatively about how best to plan the productive flower garden.

I will encourage you to take notes through the session, we can share and save images that are a source of inspiration or information.

4. Collaborating and Solutions:

During the session, we'll go through all aspects of your productive cutting garden within the possibility of the 90-minute timeframe.

We'll get clear on the positioning and determining what goes where to utilise the space in a productive and practical capacity.

5. Decision Making:

Together, we'll make any necessary decisions, both practical and aesthetic, to ensure your garden meets your needs. This may include discussing planters, edging materials for borders, formal flower beds, pathways and the overall layout. Positioning of flower borders within the overall garden.

6.Scheduled time:

The time required can be scheduled for the call. This may be a standard 90 minute call, additional sessions can be booked as the garden project evolves.

Or you can book a series of 1:1 zoom calls.

7. Follow-Up:

After the session, if required you can receive a summary of the main aspects discussed, and the next steps to bring your dream Flower & Cutting Garden to life.

Please note 7.

Is an optional extra.

Embarking on the journey of creating your own flower & cutting garden, integrating and positioning the flowers you desire in a integral capacity can often feel like a daunting task.

• Where do you begin?
• How can you effectively utilize your space?
• Where should you position your flower & cutting borders or specific garden, and what if you have a small garden - for optimal growth, and how can you seamlessly integrate this garden into the broader context of your entire garden?

As your personal garden designer who has decades of experience, I'm here to guide you through these questions, offering expert advice tailored to your unique space and aspirations.

For instance this Master Plan included a kitchen garden & greenhouse with flower borders which dressed pathways, prettified with flowers as well as herbs.

The larger garden has perennial borders which are abundant with flowers for cutting as required or to leave to enjoy in the garden.

With my expertise, you'll learn how to cultivate every inch of your flower & cutting garden specifically for the beauty and bounty of flowers.

My consultancy service is dedicated to designing a space that marries functionality with aesthetic appeal, transforming your garden into a source of joy and beauty.

Together, we'll craft your flower & cutting garden that not only captivates the senses with its vibrant colors and fragrances but also serves as a personal retreat where you can harvest flowers to bring the outdoors in.

Whether you're an experienced gardener or a novice eager to delve into the world of flower gardening, I'm here to guide you in creating a breathtaking, flourishing cutting garden that enriches your life and home. 

Imagine having a garden that's not just productive but visually stunning, where every bloom contributes to a landscape of beauty and harmony. 

Let's embark on this journey together, creating a flower and cutting garden that's a testament to your love for nature and beauty. 

Lets get started.