Peonies & Pressed Flowers with JamJar Flowers, Melissa Richardson - Episode 17

The joy of a pressed flower is an absolute treat to decorate any setting, and nobody does it quite like Melissa Richardson of JamJar Flowers. Seeing them preserve the life of a picked peony far beyond its normal lifespan is a truly special treat.Melissa joins Sarah & Arthur this week to discuss her gorgeous arrangements, how she sources her beautiful flowers, and how you can use environmentally friendly alternatives to oasis.In this episode, discover:Melissa’s almost-accidental discovery of the wonders of flowersEnvironmentally friendly alternatives to oasis, or floral foamThe incredible experience that only comes from buying flowers in the marketHow to start pressing your own beautiful flowers at homeView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3lSrn0COrder Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HJamJar Flowers: https://bit.ly/2S9cs5tProducts mentioned:Peonies: https://bit.ly/3wkMIBFPhoto taken by Helen Cathcart.See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: [email protected] on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest