Compared to the magnificent size of dinnerplate dahlias or the heady fragrance of peonies, the diminutive, papery-thin blooms of statice may at first, appear underwhelming. However, this humble ...

Annual statice blooms reliably to fill your garden and vases or to be featured in dried flower arrangements. Annual statice, ...

My interest in statice blossomed years ago when I was into crafting with dried flowers. I always ended up at the craft store, agonizing over paying for overpriced, brittle and partially crushed ...

“Where did you get those flowers?” my mother asked suspiciously when I, as a child, presented her with a bouquet of papery-dry blossoms. They were as blue as Egyptian lapis, their heads still held ...

JANE EDMANSON: Spring has to be one of my favourite times in the garden. Lots of lush growth and really exciting, vibrant colours at this time of the year. And of course, plants in the garden are ...