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Ruth Goudy - The Flower Writer
United Kingdom
Registrace 5. 12. 2019
A mix of videos giving practical tips for gardeners and videos about the meaning and messages of plants and flowers.
I have been running a plant nursery in Suffolk with my husband for 17 years. Over the years I have been fortunate enough to develop a closer understanding and knowledge of the plants I have worked with. Besides practical information, I wish to share the beauty, history, folklore and properties of flowers and plants.
Just by looking at flowers, berries or foliage we can be filled with emotion. We can feel a sense of peace, joy, confidence, love, regret, optimism or renewal. Plants speak to the mind, body and spirit. This has long been acknowledged and over the years flowers have been associated with meanings and messages.
You can read blogs that I write about folklore and symbolism of plants at ruthgoudy.com/blog/
If you are more interested in practical tips then you can find them on our nursery website kilnfarm.com/ruths-blog/
I have been running a plant nursery in Suffolk with my husband for 17 years. Over the years I have been fortunate enough to develop a closer understanding and knowledge of the plants I have worked with. Besides practical information, I wish to share the beauty, history, folklore and properties of flowers and plants.
Just by looking at flowers, berries or foliage we can be filled with emotion. We can feel a sense of peace, joy, confidence, love, regret, optimism or renewal. Plants speak to the mind, body and spirit. This has long been acknowledged and over the years flowers have been associated with meanings and messages.
You can read blogs that I write about folklore and symbolism of plants at ruthgoudy.com/blog/
If you are more interested in practical tips then you can find them on our nursery website kilnfarm.com/ruths-blog/
Bluebell Meditation - Find Your Sanctuary
We all need time out and you need to bring some sanctuary and bring a little magic into your life. That is what it feels like when you enter a bluebell wood.
Do this meditation if you feel you need a little space to experience a spiritual lift, if you need to feel cared for, safe, or if you want to say your prayers in natures cathedral.
I am safe here. I can put down all that I have been carrying. I allow enchantment to reach me.
If you have enjoyed this meditation then please visit my website for more guided flower meditations and my Flower Wisdom Oracle Cards. Available from 4th May 2024.
ruthgoudy.com/
Do this meditation if you feel you need a little space to experience a spiritual lift, if you need to feel cared for, safe, or if you want to say your prayers in natures cathedral.
I am safe here. I can put down all that I have been carrying. I allow enchantment to reach me.
If you have enjoyed this meditation then please visit my website for more guided flower meditations and my Flower Wisdom Oracle Cards. Available from 4th May 2024.
ruthgoudy.com/
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How to Plant a Bare Root Tree
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Here is how to Plant a Bare Root Tree - an easy to follow guide. Avoid simple mistakes that people regularly make. Bare root trees are the ones you can buy from nurseries over the winter. They are lifted from the field when they are dormant and are sold without a pot. It is the best and most economical way of planting. Enjoy your tree planting! I have written a simple blog about it kilnfarm.com...
Choosing the best cherry blossom tree for your garden
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What to consider to fit the right tree for you and examples of suitable varieties. Ornamental cherry trees come in all shapes and sizes. Everyone can enjoy one, even if it is a container garden. A tree is an investment and once you have one it is for life - so it is important to find exactly the right one so that you can admire that beautiful blossom year after year. Lots more blogs and informa...
Wildflower Walk in August (England)
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Join me my wildflower walk in August here in Suffolk, UK. I take time to identify the flowers I find and observe them closely. I am a firm believer in how much flowers affect our well being and I am so lucky to be able to walk in nature every day. This time I am walking in an area where there is a river nearby. I love lady's bedstraw, poppies, and white briony but there is so much to see. . . Y...
Rose Care Made Easy
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How to care for your roses to make sure they flower all season and stay healthy year after year. It is easy if you follow simple tips. In this video I demonstrate how to plant, keep disease and pests away, deadhead and prune. If you want to know if you can grow roses in pots I go through that too. My website is ruthgoudy.com/ and you can find me on instagram, X and facebook if you search@theflo...
Spiritual significance of Buddleia
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Buddleia is all about regeneration and transformation. It is a plant that can transform wasteland and attract butterflies. Watch to find out all about how and why. Note: Because of the ability of this plant to self seed and grow high on wasteland it has been labelled an invasive plant. It is important to prune hard after flowering and you can still enjoy this flower in your garden. At our nurse...
How to use peat free compost successfully.
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So many of our customers are struggling with peat free compost so here are 6 top tips to help you make gardening with peat free more successful. We have been working with various types of peat free for the last ten years and we have found that there are certain key elements for best results. There is another video all about "How to water your plants correctly" that you might find useful. Link h...
The Meaning and Symbolism of Cherry Blossom
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What is the meaning of cherry blossom? Cherry blossom lifts our hearts in spring with it's dainty petals. It reminds us to make the most of these joyful moments, while also knowing that they will not last forever. This video explores these ideas and how the symbolism of the cherry blossom helps us in life. LINKS Ruth Goudy - The Flower Writer Website: ruthgoudy.com/ Facebook: thefl...
The symbolism of daffodils - the legends, meanings and poetry
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What is the meaning of daffodils? I explore what daffodils symbolize. They are linked to mother's day and Easter, fanfare in the spring and famously described by Wordsworth in his poem. But there are myths about the flower too. I tell the story of Narcissus and look at the numbing properties of the bulb. You can read my blogs about flowers, their symbolism and folklore at www,ruthgoudy.com and ...
Pansies and Violas - explaining their common names and history
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What is the meaning of the pansy? Looking at the common names for pansies and violas, their symbolic meanings, language of flowers and fascinating history. If you want to know why they are used to symbolize cheerfulness, constancy and delight then this is the video to watch. Here is the link for the video for how to create a low maintenance container full of colour all year round. czcams.com/vi...
How to plant a hanging basket for all year round in the shade
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How to make evergreen shade hanging baskets that last all year. I plant up two baskets one with a white theme and another with a purple theme. All the plants thrive in the shade and survive all year. No need to have different plants for summer and winter. All these plants can go in the garden after they have outgrown the baskets so you never need to throw anything away. Plants used are evergree...
Wild Flower Walk in May (England)
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Join me for my daily walk in May. This is a meditative video where, on my walk, I identify lots of wildflowers. I love sharing the joy of flowers and nature and believe that it helps our wellbeing. Look out for Speedwell, Bluebell, Buttercup, Nettle, Doc, Geranium, Miner's Lettuce, Cow Parsley, Campion and special appearance by my labradors! You may wish to watch my wildflower walk in August cz...
Blackthorn and Hawthorn. How to identify them, learn about their folklore and healing properties
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Learn about how to identify Hawthorn and Blackthorn. If you ever wanted to know which flowers first, why hawthorn is called May, why blackthorn is linked to witchcraft and why these trees were important in the past then this is the video for you. These plants are often confused but have very different qualities. I discuss their folklore, history, healing properties and even Beltane and fairies!...
How to plant sweet peas in a small garden - seeds and seedlings
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Growing sweet peas is easy and you can enjoy them even in a small space. I show you how and when to plant the seeds and how to plant the seedlings a little later in the year. There are just a couple of simple tricks to make sure they thrive. Once they are flowering don't forget to pick them often. The more you pick the more they flower. I hope you are soon enjoying their beauty and their scent....
How to plant low maintenance pots with all year round colour.
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If you want to have pots by your front door or on your patio that are easy to care for and give lots of colour all year round then this is the video for you. I explain which shrubs are suitable for containers and low maintenance. Then I show you how to make sure you can have lots of coloured flowers in summer and winter. I also give some suggestions of shrubs that are good alternatives to box p...
How to Look After a Pot Grown Christmas Tree After Christmas
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The meaning of stinging nettles - How they protect and heal The Flower Writer The Nettle
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Bay for Victory Intelligence and Clairvoyance
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How to Plant a Summer Hanging Basket - The Pizza Method!
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Making a Fairy Garden - low cost and more imagination!
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Making a Fairy Garden - low cost and more imagination!
What if you dream about a garland of holly being tapped onto your head? :)
What about perlite for retaining water
Do you have any tips on how to control slugs ?
Slugs have been a big problem this year in the UK because we have had a lot of rain and they love the damp. Hopefully they haven't managed to reach your hanging basket! I like environmentally friendly controls such as wool pellets or copper around your plants.
My basket is really thriving after following your video. Very pretty.
I am so glad to hear that. It's easy when you know how!
Truly enjoyed this video. I luckily had purchased most of the suggestions, but loving the pizza method
Thank you very much. I love pizza as well as flowers!
Thank you
Thanks for sharing. How do I start if I have a plastic basket?
You just need to do the same. In some ways plastic baskets in summer are better because the water does not evaporate through the sides. However if you are in the UK you will be likely to be using peat free compost. I have made another video about how to use peat free. There is a risk in a container with no holes at the bottom that the water sits and creates a 'soggy bottom'! Follow my tips on how to check for that. If the base stays wet the roots will rot and the plants won't thrive. I hope this helps.
Have you ever cut holes (small) and have plants trail out of the bottom. I would sew up the hole loosely to prevent soul seepage. I saw that on another video
Yes I do that if it is for a pub or hotel where their baskets are often up high. Customers have a different view of the bottom of the basket so it means they can appreciate the flowers more. If you are going to do that though you need to make sure that the basket is big enough. I would recommend at least a 16" basket, otherwise there is not enough compost to sustain the flowers on top and the underplanting. I hope that helps.
I have watched many videos and I think yours is by far the best. Super helpful and I am off now to the garden centre with my list. I have around 10 baskets to plant. I will definitely be back to let you know how it went. Thx again.
I look forward to that. Thank you.
So many excellent suggestions for plants . Really enjoyed your video. The background music was lovely. Thank you for all the names…..and posting them. Excellent idea. Off to the garden shop with my list. Thank you from Vancouver Canada.👍🏻🥰💐🇨🇦
It was a pure pleasure watching your video from Quebec, Canada!!
Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it. I imagine the temperatures might be different for you so I wonder if you use different plants?
Thank you, just what I needed.
I am so glad. Thank you for letting me know. 🙂
Simple and easy to follow, thank you❤
That is a really beautiful basket. I am just learning, but how can flowers that crowded with so little soil grow? It seems like they would need some room for the roots to go somewhere.
Good question. There is a bit of room for them to grow but they will only be growing for a few months over summer. Once they have grown into the space these 'summer bedding plants' will put all their energy into flowering prolifically. Then once there is a frost they will die (so there is no need for more space to grow).
I just got a nordman fir today to plant in my garden. Have planted a Picea Glauca Pungens but it's very spiky. Thanks for the video, the Nordman is so elegant endeed!❤ Especially thanks for the"trimming the botom" I love them slimmer. 🤩 Happy New Year! 🌲🎁🎁❤
Thank you for your comment Nadine. It is good to know that it is helpful. I wish you every happiness with your Nordman fir. I find I get very attached to our trees. 🙂
Dandelion is one of the Safest Medicinal plant, no worry if no overdose. Its properties are indeed Beneficial, since "pissenlit" or "piss-a-bed" Cleanse the Root of our body system : not only the Kidneys but the Liver. Which is rare to do both. Liver & Kidneys are one of the 5 emonctories that are Vitally detoxifying, purging and flushing out everything that enters our bodies yet shouldn't stay in for our balanced health. Dandelion alongside Burdock, Milk's thistle, Nettle among are everything but "bad weed"....easily growing everywhere, very flexible in being invasive is indeed a gift : not only for us but also the Soil, so All Life then. Its nutritional richness provide such Vital resources : " best weed" ! At least 2 cures per year to Cleanse & Restore both Kidneys & Liver should be done. Of course be very careful as plants can kill as much as heal....but Dandelion is very Safe : roots, flowers and leaves. Well done Nature ! Time to listen to our bodies...Ground, vitally ground for energies from head to toes to calmly flow while far more. And make a wishful wish....
What is the name of the first foliage plant?
A great video cheers
really wonderful Video Ruth , really enjoyed that , can they both flower pink?
Thank you for this. Do you know if the Red and White nettles are also used in teas?
Great video and really great tips and advice thanks. 👍
Thanks that was so useful 👍
Glad it helped
Stunning! Thank you for the inspiration. I just started to grow ornamentals on my balcony and I love the white basket. I will try to recreate something like that :) Kind Regards :)
Sounds great! I have kept mine but our garden is quite sunny so sometimes it dries out a bit. I shall have to be more diligent!
Beautiful, Thank you for sharing :)
I love your raised bed. Do you have a picture of the space? I would love to see it.
Thank you so much. Actually I created this for one of my best friend's mums. I will have to ask her.
Thank you!
Glad it was helpful. 🙂
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Glad you liked it.
It would be better to listen to you without the background music.
Lovely. I am going to purchase larger hanging baskets this year. The smaller ones do not have enough soil in them to keep them going. Lovely arrangement and flowers.
Totally, especially with peat free. It will take more watering and feeding these days. But it is good to look after the planet.
Thanks Ruth! Met you this year ar Saskias course, great video!!
Do you know the name of the background music? Very relaxing.
Thank you. I will try and find out for you.
Thank you for this video! I loved how you provided plant lists for your beautiful selection and the music was nice too. I'm now ready to head to my neighborhood garden center.
Thank you for your kind comment. I am glad you found the plant lists helpful.
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I love the beautiful flowers you chose for this basket!
Thank you for really helpful advice.... Am ready to go now..
Great. I am sure yours will look lovely. :-)
Excellent explanation !!! Thank you !!
Glad it was helpful!
Absolutely really nice one
Hello Ruth, where can I find that kind of hanging baskets ? thanks
Hi there! I think that most garden centres here in the UK stock this type of basket. To be honest, just plant in a basket that you like. It is your chance to choose what you like the look of. The most important thing is not to use one that is too small.
Awesome,, however Begonias do not like the sun,, as all the other varieties do. We have no luck with Begoniiias in the sun,, Ever. Thanks for the Great Video. here in 2021
Yes, this is for a mixed basket. In the UK I have always found that they are OK in moderation. If you are planting in hot, bright sunny conditions I would suggest geraniums. They are the most forgiving. I have made a video all about a shade hanging basket and talk about using non-stop and illumination begonias there. Thank you very much for your comments. :-)
What a delicious pizza! ❤️
I like the edible ones too!
Watching..philippines☘️🌿🌱💚
How lovely to be reaching out to people so far away from me.
I am new to gardening. So this was a perfect introduction. Thank you
Hi, if I did use a 12 inch hanging basket for a summer display do I use 3 trailing plants round the basket, upright in the middle and 3 uprights as the fillers? Loved watching this video, some really good advice, thank you x
Could you please spell the little yellow trailing plant so I can look for it at our nearby nursery ...the basket is lovely☺️
Hi Ruth...l loved this video...new subscriber...lets support 🤗
Excellent video! I really enjoyed the arrangement. Great choice of background music as well.
I just found your channel. This is a beautiful inspiration for my baskets this spring. Thank you.
So much fantastic advice!!! <3
It would be lovely to see the progress of this pretty basket in a month or so's time :)
So cute!