In this episode of Stuart and Alexander, Rebecca and Grace discuss the changing seasons, from an unusually autumnal August to garden management during peak wedding season.
Rebecca shares the recent heartbreaking loss of her beloved dog, Mabel, and thanks the community for their support.
We exchange tips on organising the garden with flags and labels, and Grace teases a new project involving engraved garden labels.
Other topics include Rebecca's trip to the south of France, completing renovations, and upcoming garden events.
00:00 Welcome to the Podcast
00:46 Reflecting on Autumn
02:30 Remembering Mabel
09:03 Cottage Renovation Updates
19:23 Garden Challenges and Wedding Season
21:54 Labelling and New Business Ideas
28:39 Bleeping Out for Family-Friendly Content
28:50 Tulip Talk: Ordering and Growing Tips
30:41 Challenges with Tulips in Floral Work
31:46 Favourite Tulip Varieties and Planting Strategies
33:46 The Importance of Seasonal Planning
35:51 Garden Visits and Reflections
40:00 Travel Tales: South of France
49:45 Upcoming Events and Workshops
We’re back!!!
Earl Grey tea in hand, together at last, recording from the glorious Story of Emily.
In this much-awaited episode, we talk Victoriana, out-outs, reinvention and renaissance, and why we’re finally ready to bloom again.
Think teacups, textile obsessions, flowered parasols and figuring out who the hell we are, all in a rather dramatic fasion.
Join Becca & Grace talking all things festive and Christmas.
Our favourite traditions and treats indoors, how we make the most of the magical season outside, and those truly special trips away that make the Christmas spirit rise.
Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, flowering the best weddings and events in Cornwall.
https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/
Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organic gardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather with Grace Alexander.
www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/
S&A is now available on Instagram! Follow us for out-takes, behind the scenes, extra info, and what coming soon. https://www.instagram.com/stuartandalexander/
The Story of Emily Christmas is open Thursdays to Sundays. If you aren’t anywhere near Cornwall, you can see Becca’s work on their Instagram here.
She sourced teasels from me and candles from Alice in Scandiland. https://shop.aliceinscandiland.com/
Paperwhites. The good news is that they are on sale everywhere. Becca recommends just buying them: https://www.scentednarcissi.co.uk
Bare root roses also available now. Becca went for Koko Loko, Honey Dijon & Juliet.
Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organic gardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather with Grace Alexander.
www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/
Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, flowering the best weddings and events in Cornwall.
https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/
S&A is now available on Instagram! Follow us for out-takes, behind the scenes, extra info, and what coming soon. https://www.instagram.com/stuartandalexander/
Walnuts Farm Georgian Townhouse
https://www.instagram.com/walnuts_farm/
Lilac Restaurant in Lyme
https://www.lilacwine.co.uk
Wild Wood - Kiln Dried Wood
https://wildwoodfuel.co.uk
South Bosent Gardens, Dobwalls Liskeard
Garden for NGS and Cornwall Wildlife Trust
https://ngs.org.uk/gardens/south-bosent-pl14/
Everhot
https://everhot.co.uk
Becca Soup Hero - Stellar Sauce Jug
https://stellar.co.uk/stellar-1000-14cm-milk-sauce-pot-1-7l.html
Rag of Colts
Bruton
https://www.ragofcolts.com
Bonfield Block Printers
https://www.bonfieldblockprinters.com
https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/gallery/restored-georgian-house
Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, flowering the best weddings and events in Cornwall.
https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/
Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organic gardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather with Grace Alexander.
www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/
S&A is now available on Instagram! Follow us for out-takes, behind the scenes, extra info, and what coming soon. https://www.instagram.com/stuartandalexander/
In:
Grace’s question for Nigel Slater is at 1.07 of the Homing In podcast (I also recommend the previous episode – Kevin McCloud has led quite a life)
Out out:
Coppafeel https://coppafeel.org
Sabzi in Cornwall You can shop online here
Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, flowering the best weddings and events in Cornwall.
https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/
Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organic gardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather with Grace Alexander.
www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/
S&A is now available on Instagram! Follow us for out-takes, behind the scenes, extra info, and what's coming soon. https://www.instagram.com/stuartandalexander/
The Wool Company
https://www.thewoolcompany.co.uk
Ramster Garden
https://www.ramsterevents.com
Bodmin Nursery
http://www.bodminnursery.co.uk
Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, flowering the best weddings and events in Cornwall.
https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/
Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organic gardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather with Grace Alexander.
www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/
S&A is now available on Instagram! Follow us for out-takes, behind the scenes, extra info, and what coming soon. https://www.instagram.com/stuartandalexander/
The Garden Gate Flower Company - Christmas Wreath Workshop 01.12.24
Season 3 Episode 4:
This podcast contains some info about a new project for Grace, Scribehound Gardening. You can take advantage of a special offer for £1 for the first month and then 50% off for the first year here. (Valid until 1 November 2024. £6.99 a month after that.)
In
Disney plus -
Rivals
Only Murders in the Building
BBC -
Ludwig
Out out:
The Story of Emily
The Newt
Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, flowering the best weddings and events in Cornwall.
https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/
Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organic gardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather with Grace Alexander.
www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/
S&A is now available on Instagram! Follow us for out-takes, behind the scenes, extra info, and what coming soon. https://www.instagram.com/stuartandalexander/
This podcast contains some info about a new project for Grace, Scribehound Gardening. You can take advantage of a special offer for £1 for the first month and then 50% off for the first year here. (Valid until 1 November 2024.)
In:
Sweet peas:
Out:
Out out:
Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, flowering the best weddings and events in Cornwall.
https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/
Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organic gardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather with Grace Alexander.
www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/
S&A is now available on Instagram! Follow us for out-takes, behind the scenes, extra info, and what coming soon. https://www.instagram.com/stuartandalexander/
This podcast contains some info about a new project for Grace, Scribehound Gardening. You can take advantage of a special offer for £1 for the first month and then 50% off for the first year here.
In:
Tips about scented pelargoniums
Out:
Sweet pea Sunday, where Grace is sowing and Becca’s top three must have sweet peas
Out out:
Becca has been to Hauser & Wirth in Bruton
https://www.hauserwirth.com/locations/10068-hauser-wirth-somerset/
We also talk a bit about Tom Stuart-Smith’s garden at Chelsea
https://www.tomstuartsmith.co.uk/projects/chelsea-2024
Grace had a trip to London & visited:
VV Rouleaux
Ottolenghi
https://ottolenghi.co.uk/pages/locations/marylebone
Labour & Wait
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Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, flowering the best weddings and events in Cornwall.
https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/
Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organic gardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather with Grace Alexander.
www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/
S&A is now available on Instagram! Follow us for out-takes, behind the scenes, extra info, and what coming soon. https://www.instagram.com/stuartandalexander/
The first in a new season from Stuart & Alexander; a podcast from friends and flower obsessives, Becca Stuart and Grace Alexander.
Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, flowering the best weddings and events in Cornwall.
https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/
Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organic gardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather with Grace Alexander.
www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/
S&A is now available on Instagram! Follow us for out-takes, behind the scenes, extra info, and what coming soon. https://www.instagram.com/stuartandalexander/
In this podcast, we talk about accessibility and dyslexia. To listen to Grace’s weekly newsletters, you can now subscribe to them in audio form here.
If you would like to hear the exclusive content read by Grace, you can join Gather here.
In
Candles & home scents:
Rebecca Proctor - Cornish ceramicist
Reed diffusers:
Out
Niwaki loppers (25% off if you are a member of Gather here) or full price here.
Out out
Britt Willoughby’s exhibition at Thyme
The pub in the village - The Swan
The Standard Inn on the Roseland
The season finale from Stuart & Alexander; a podcast from friends and flower obsessives, Becca Stuart and Grace Alexander.
Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, flowering the best weddings and events in Cornwall.
https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/
Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organic gardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather with Grace Alexander.
www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/
S&A is now available on Instagram! Follow us for out-takes, behind the scenes, extra info, and what coming soon. https://www.instagram.com/stuartandalexander/
Grace’s out out:
Stuart & Alexander is a podcast from friends and flower obsessives, Becca Stuart and Grace Alexander.
Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, flowering the best weddings and events in Cornwall.
https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/
Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organic gardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather with Grace Alexander.
www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/
The seed trays we are raving about:
https://www.garlandproducts.com/brochure/super-7-electric-windowsill-propagator.html
S&A is now available on Instagram! Follow us for out-takes, behind the scenes, extra info, and what coming soon. https://www.instagram.com/stuartandalexander/
Grace’s in: Seasonal jobs – having the chimney swept
Becca’s in: Tricia Guild’s new season of pottery & fabrics
Grace’s out: Not clearing beds and leaving habitats for the wildlife
Becca’s out: Clearing beds!
Grace’s out out: preparing for a party and finding any excuse to wear her Cabbages and Roses tweed cape
Becca’s Out out: Shopping for autumnal wine at Ellis Wharton Wines http://ewwines.co.uk
Becca chose https://ewwines.co.uk/long-barn-zinfandel/ & https://ewwines.co.uk/masseria-li-veli-orion-primitivo/
Stuart & Alexander is a podcast from friends and flower obsessives, Becca Stuart and Grace Alexander.
Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, flowering the best weddings and events in Cornwall.
https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/
Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organic gardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather with Grace Alexander.
www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/
S&A is now available on Instagram! Follow us for out-takes, behind the scenes, extra info, and what coming soon. https://www.instagram.com/stuartandalexander/
Stuart & Alexander is a podcast from friends and flower obsessives, Becca Stuart and Grace Alexander.
Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, flowering the best weddings and events in Cornwall.
https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/
Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organic gardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather with Grace Alexander.
www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/
Rebecca Proctor Ceramics
Trelissick National Trust
https://cornwallcrafts.co.uk/trelissick-gallery/
Gear Farm Campsite
Flora cafe at New Yard
https://www.floranewyard.co.uk
The Cornish Italian
Four Boys Cafe
https://www.fourboyscafe.co.uk
Pasta Cacio e pepe
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/cacio-e-pepe
S&A is now available on Instagram! Follow us for out-takes, behind the scenes, extra info, and what coming soon. https://www.instagram.com/stuartandalexander/
S&A is now available on Instagram! Follow us for out-takes, behind the scenes, extra info, and what coming soon. https://www.instagram.com/stuartandalexander/
Stuart & Alexander is a podcast from friends and flower obsessives, Becca Stuart and Grace Alexander.
Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, flowering the best weddings and events in Cornwall.
https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/
Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organic gardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather with Grace Alexander.
www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/
S&A is now available on Instagram! Follow us for out-takes, behind the scenes, extra info, and what coming soon. https://www.instagram.com/stuartandalexander/
Stuart & Alexander is a podcast from friends and flower obsessives, Becca Stuart and Grace Alexander.
Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, flowering the best weddings and events in Cornwall.
https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/
Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organic gardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather with Grace Alexander.
www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/
S&A is now available on Instagram! Follow us for out-takes, behind the scenes, extra info, and what coming soon. https://www.instagram.com/stuartandalexander/
Stuart & Alexander is a podcast from friends and flower obsessives, Becca Stuart and Grace Alexander.
Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, flowering the best weddings and events in Cornwall.
https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/
Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organic gardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather with Grace Alexander.
www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/
Carolyn has been listening on her flight and making S&A global. She is https://www.instagram.com/willowandmabelgardenco/
I visited her many years ago when I was the scholarship place for Erin’s flower growing course at Floret, and I met her when Xenia (https://www.instagram.com/sweetearthco/) and I did a little Pacific North West tour before the course kicked off.
In:
We talked lighting in kitchens.
Becca has Devol lighting in her kitchen. We talked about how lovely Devol is, especially the Haberdasher’s kitchen. https://www.devolkitchens.co.uk/kitchens/haberdashers-kitchen
Out:
Becca has been filming in the garden with John Hersey https://johnherseystudio.com/flora
The film is up on the website: https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk
Grace’s photographer fit is https://www.instagram.com/matt_austin_images
Grace swears by glass jars for seed saving. I get mine from https://www.waresofknutsford.co.uk/
We’re still talking about Kristy Ramage https://kristyramage.com
Out Out:
Taunton Vale Polo Club https://www.tauntonvalepoloclub.com
You can find your own local polo club at https://hpa.sport80.com/public/widget/4
Erratum: There are more 10 goal players in the world than I thought…
Talking tweed, I was hoping for some tweed seats from Exmoor trim. https://www.exmoortrim.co.uk
Becca recommends for cars:
https://www.thewoolcompany.co.uk/collections/sheepskin-pet-beds/products/seconds-sheepskin-rugs
Sally Hardie
Becca’s out out was https://www.tartanfoxpub.co.uk
Stuart & Alexander is a podcast from friends and flower obsessives, Becca Stuart and Grace Alexander.
Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, flowering the best weddings and events in Cornwall.
https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/
Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organic gardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather with Grace Alexander.
www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/
S&A is now available on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/@StuartAlexanderpodcast
In:
Isle of Wight Tomatoes
Vital Seeds for veg growing knowledge & seed
Jo McKerr
Out Out:
Caisson House
Jackie Mills
https://www.thebotanicalsketchclub.co.uk
Beltane
Number 6 Padstow
https://www.paul-ainsworth.co.uk/number6/about/
Camel Valley bubbles
https://www.fortnumandmason.com/fortnum-s-english-sparkling-wine-camel-valley
Bonus birthday chat:
All about agretti
