Flowers & Folklore

Weekly letters from Sarah, a Glasgow-based florist, who just can't shut up about flowers. Expect whimsy, floral chaos and grumblings about sore fingers from thorny roses.

Author: Sarah Rushbrooke & Keeley Rees

Have you ever wondered why you shouldn't bring snowdrops into your home? Or what happens when you hear bluebells rings? This podcast is for you. Regular episodes from florists, Sarah Rushbrooke and Keeley Rees. Listen for floral lore and unusual flower facts. flowersandfolklore.substack.com
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Garden gossip 1
Sunday, 16 November, 2025

In this episode of Flowers & Folklore: Garden Gossip, we chat about what’s been inspiring us lately and what flowers we’ve been working with recently.Keeley tells us about viburnum, viburnum and more viburnum and Sarah tells us about the end of wedding season. Tangents include a trip through Keeley’s gorgeous garden and Haddon Hall’s recent exhibition Magic. Sarah also reveals her dislike of gyp and Jane Austen’s Emma.Flowers & Floristry* Keeley’s beautiful designs from college* The Season of Abundance ran by Sophies Flower Co. Read Sarah’s essay about it on Substack* The waxflower tree Sarah and the other students made at McQueens Flower SchoolWhat are Sarah and Keeley up to?* Join Sarah in Glasgow for one of her wreath making workshops this winter* Getting married in Scotland? Sarah is offering 10% off weddings booked by the end of November 2025* Keeley has launched her gorgeous new business The Green Edit StudioHave your own floral stories or lore? We’d love to hear from you! We’re accepting reader submissions, so if you have a flower story, (about any flower) please share it with us! Comment below or email us at flowersandfolklorepodcast@gmail.comEnjoy the episode!Sarah & KeeleyFind Sarah online: Instagram | Substack | PinterestFind Keeley online: Instagram | SubstackMore info and transcript on Flowers & Folklore you must access this via your desktop and not your phone. Get full access to Flowers & Folklore at flowersandfolklore.substack.com/subscribe