I was fortunate last week to be interviewed for Flower Magazine, an edition that I love! They ran a lovely piece about our work here at MFCH and in particular about our travels. And it reminded me of a happy day last year ….
Funnily enough, although this isn’t what led to the interview, the editor of Flower magazine turned up in my garden last spring!
I had been asked by a friend if I would open my garden to a small group of visitors from the US. I politely declined, stressing that this is NOT a professional garden, it is NOT perfectly weed-free, NOT very big and frankly NOT up to ‘open-to-the-public’ standards.
She insisted and I gave in, and somehow (although she swore that she told me) completely didn’t hear the bit when she said, “oh and by the way, the group will include designer Charlotte Moss, and Flower Magazine editor Margot Shaw”! I mean! What part of my brain chose to ignore that information!!
The day came, and I’d been planting and prepping so desperately that I almost felt out of breath. The lovely ladies arrived together (having previously been to Jaques Garcia’s place at le Champ de Bataille – no pressure!) and I welcomed them with a smile and a refreshment. It wasn’t until we started walking around the garden that I recognised Margot, and that Charlotte introduced herself.
Oh my goodness, here I was showing my humble home-made garden to absolute design professionals. I kind of wished my parterres would open up and swallow me whole.
They of course were all absolutely charming, and the visit was fun.
All of that to say, that I have been lucky enough to be featured last week in flower magazine here, and again a couple of years ago here.
Happy reading!
PS – we announced the winners of our February box giveaway on Instagram – they are Indira Edwards and Allison Susan – congratulations ladies, your boxes will ship in two weeks time!
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I am sure they appreciate a real garden.
How delightful, thank you for sharing with us…and with them. I’m sure they were absolutely enchanted, as are your followers, readers, and customers! You have a beautiful and inspiring home and garden, and all with a genuine lifestyle and smile.
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Your garden is absolutely enchanting and is exactly the kind of garden (and house too for that matter) I dream of having…. and just the type I want to see in magazines! I can’t imagine a garden I’d rather escape to.
Thank you so much for sharing Sharon and also for your inspiration.
I think your garden is beautiful!
One “never knows!!!” I receive “FLOWER” magazine…it is a favorite!! ❤️
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I love this story. And your garden. I can just picture it all. But what a beautiful, relaxed, “real-life”, garden you have!! Fully belongs in the company of what you feel are more deserving endeavors. Congratulations!
Although, never featured in a garden magazine, I can relate to the pressure of a home garden tour. Mine were on the county’s garden tours twice and the stress to have it ready on time requires all hands on deck. Nonetheless, it’s lovely to have like-minded folks enjoy all the details we work on throughout the year. Kudos to you, Sharon.
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Those roses on the stone wall are enough to stop me in my tracks! The entire garden is beautiful! I love the photo of you holding the bouquet of rhubarb with your adorable puppy in tow! Flower Magazine worthy…and then some!!!
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Drift Hunters Flower Magazine is lovely! It sounds like you had a wonderful experience being interviewed by them. Would you like me to find the article about your travels, or perhaps some more information about the magazine itself?
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A house full of flowers is my long-standing dream.
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How did an unexpected garden visit lead to your feature in Flower Magazine?
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What a delightful story! From an unexpected garden visit to a feature in Flower Magazine—such a well-deserved recognition of your charm and creativity. Loved reading this!
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