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  • Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, floweringthe best weddings and events in Cornwall.

    ⁠https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk⁠

    ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/⁠

    Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organicgardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather withGrace Alexander.

    ⁠www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk⁠

    ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/⁠

    S&A is now available on Instagram! Follow us forout-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, floweringthe best weddings and events in Cornwall.

    ⁠https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk⁠

    ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/⁠

    Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organicgardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather withGrace Alexander.

    ⁠www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk⁠

    ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/⁠

    S&A is now available on Instagram! Follow us forout-takes, behind the scenes, extra info, and what coming soon. ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stuartandalexander/⁠

    The Story of Emily

    Stourhead

    Hauser Wirth

    Bradley Hare

    Briar Restaurant Bruton

    The Garden Gate Flower Company - Christmas Wreath Workshop01.12.24

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  • 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 ÂŁ1 for the first month and then 50% off for the first year here. (Valid until 1 November 2024. ÂŁ6.99 a month after that.)

    In

    Moleskine diary

    Disney plus -

    Rivals

    Only Murders in the Building

    BBC -

    Ludwig

    Out out:

    The Story of Emily

    The Newt

    James Rebanks

    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 forGrace, Scribehound Gardening. You can take advantage of a special offer for ÂŁ1 for the first month and then 50% off for the first year here. (Valid until 1 November 2024.)

    In:

    Arbon socks

    Corrymore socks

    Sweet peas:

    Eagle Sweet peas

    Somerset sweet peas

    Out:

    Akebia quinata

    Out out:

    Calcot Spa

    Ozleworth Park

    James Rebanks on tour

    Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, floweringthe best weddings and events in Cornwall.

    ⁠https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk⁠

    ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/⁠

    Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organicgardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather withGrace Alexander.

    ⁠www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk⁠

    ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/⁠

    S&A is now available on Instagram! Follow us forout-takes, behind the scenes, extra info, and what coming soon. ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stuartandalexander/⁠

  • This podcast contains some info about a new project forGrace, Scribehound Gardening. You can take advantage of a special offer for ÂŁ1 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 topthree 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 atChelsea

    https://www.tomstuartsmith.co.uk/projects/chelsea-2024

    Grace had a trip to London & visited:

    VV Rouleaux

    https://www.vvrouleaux.com

    Ottolenghi

    https://ottolenghi.co.uk/pages/locations/marylebone

    Labour & Wait

    https://labourandwait.co.uk

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    Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, floweringthe best weddings and events in Cornwall.

    ⁠https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk⁠

    ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/⁠

    Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organicgardener, 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 forout-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 GraceAlexander.

    Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, floweringthe best weddings and events in Cornwall.

    ⁠https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk⁠

    ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/⁠

    Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organicgardener, 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 forout-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 nowsubscribe to them in audio form here.

    If you would like to hear the exclusive content read byGrace, you can join Gather here.

    In

    Isle of Scilly paperwhites

    Candles & home scents:

    Rebecca Proctor - Cornish ceramicist

    Marks and Spencer refills

    Pott candles

    TK Maxx

    Reed diffusers:

    Aery botanical

    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:

    https://www.whitepostcafe.com/

  • Stuart & Alexander is a podcast from friends and flowerobsessives, Becca Stuart and Grace Alexander.

    Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, floweringthe best weddings and events in Cornwall.

    https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk

    https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/

    Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organicgardener, 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 forout-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

    https://www.designersguild.com/uk/fabric/designers-guild/pottery-studio-fabrics-braids-wallpaper/c850

    Grace’s out: Not clearing beds and leaving habitats for thewildlife

    Becca’s out: Clearing beds!

    Grace’s out out: preparing for a party and finding anyexcuse to wear her Cabbages and Roses tweed cape

    https://www.cabbagesandroses.com/collections/coats-and-jackets/products/frances-jacket-in-brown-houndstooth

    Becca’s Out out: Shopping for autumnal wine at Ellis WhartonWines 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 flowerobsessives, Becca Stuart and Grace Alexander.

    Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, floweringthe best weddings and events in Cornwall.

    ⁠https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk⁠

    ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/⁠

    Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organicgardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather withGrace Alexander.

    ⁠www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk⁠

    ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/⁠

    S&A is now available on Instagram! Follow us forout-takes, behind the scenes, extra info, and what coming soon. https://www.instagram.com/stuartandalexander/

  • Stuart & Alexander is a podcast from friends and flowerobsessives, Becca Stuart and Grace Alexander.

    Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, floweringthe best weddings and events in Cornwall.

    https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk

    https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/

    Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organicgardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather withGrace Alexander.

    www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk

    https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/

    Rebecca Proctor Ceramics

    https://rebeccaproctor.co.uk

    Trelissick National Trust

    https://cornwallcrafts.co.uk/trelissick-gallery/

    Gear Farm Campsite

    https://gearfarmcamping.co.uk

    Flora cafe at New Yard

    https://www.floranewyard.co.uk

    The Cornish Italian

    https://cornishitalian.com

    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 forout-takes, behind the scenes, extra info, and what coming soon. https://www.instagram.com/stuartandalexander/

  • S&A is now available on Instagram! Follow us forout-takes, behind the scenes, extra info, and what coming soon. https://www.instagram.com/stuartandalexander/

    Stuart & Alexander is a podcast from friends and flowerobsessives, Becca Stuart and Grace Alexander.

    Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, floweringthe best weddings and events in Cornwall.

    https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk

    https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/

    Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organicgardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather withGrace Alexander.

    www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk

    https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/

  • S&A is now available on Instagram! Follow us forout-takes, behind the scenes, extra info, and what coming soon. https://www.instagram.com/stuartandalexander/

    Stuart & Alexander is a podcast from friends and flowerobsessives, Becca Stuart and Grace Alexander.

    Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, floweringthe best weddings and events in Cornwall.

    https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk

    https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/

    Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organicgardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather withGrace Alexander.

    www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk

    https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/

  • S&A is now available on Instagram! Follow us forout-takes, behind the scenes, extra info, and what coming soon. https://www.instagram.com/stuartandalexander/

    Stuart & Alexander is a podcast from friends and flowerobsessives, Becca Stuart and Grace Alexander.

    Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, floweringthe best weddings and events in Cornwall.

    https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk

    https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/

    Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organicgardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather withGrace Alexander.

    www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk

    https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/

    Carolyn has been listening on her flight and making S&Aglobal. 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 Ithought


    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

    https://sallyhardie.com

    Becca’s out out was https://www.tartanfoxpub.co.uk

  • Stuart & Alexander is a podcast from friends and flowerobsessives, Becca Stuart and Grace Alexander.

    Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, floweringthe best weddings and events in Cornwall.

    https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk

    https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/

    Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organicgardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather withGrace 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

    https://iowtomatoes.co.uk/

    Vital Seeds for veg growing knowledge & seed

    https://vitalseeds.co.uk

    Jo McKerr

    https://jomckerr.com

    Out Out:

    Caisson House

    https://caissongardens.com

    Jackie Mills

    https://www.thebotanicalsketchclub.co.uk

    Beltane

    https://www.thebeltane.co.uk

    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

    https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/mar/15/fancy-a-gardening-challenge-try-growing-tricky-but-tasty-italian-agretti

  • Stuart & Alexander is a podcast from friends and flowerobsessives, Becca Stuart and Grace Alexander.

    Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, floweringthe best weddings and events in Cornwall.

    https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk

    https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/

    Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organicgardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather with Grace Alexander.

    www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk

    https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/

    Out:

    It is still time for sowing digitalis (foxglove) seed. Gracerecommends Apricot and D. parviflora. Becca has been sowing them and Grace hasstarted the seed saving process. The seed will be available in the Gathermembers’ seed shop by the autumn. To join Gather, just go to https://www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk/join-gather

    If you are already a member and in either the UK or USA, youcan shop seeds at:

    https://www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk/gather/shop

    Out out:

    Becca highly recommends both lunch and afternoon tea atHotel Endsleigh https://thepolizzicollection.com/hotel-endsleigh/

    For the second week in a row, Grace is raving about The BullInn Totnes.

    https://www.bullinntotnes.co.uk

  • Stuart & Alexander is a podcast from friends and flowerobsessives, Becca Stuart and Grace Alexander.

    Becca is a Cornish grower, florist and stylist, floweringthe best weddings and events in Cornwall.

    https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk

    https://www.instagram.com/thegardengateflowerco/

    Grace is a seed merchant, writer and in conversion organicgardener, and she runs the ultimate flower-lovers’ membership, Gather withGrace Alexander.

    www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk

    https://www.instagram.com/gracealexanderflowers/

    In:

    Grace has been renovating which brings Becca onto beds and mattresses.

    Natural Mat is local-ish (Devon) and very highly regarded,sustainable and generally lovely. Not sponsored, but both Becca and Grace would be open to a gifted mattress...

    https://naturalmat.co.uk/pages/bedroom

    Grace used the opportunity to mention that they are used atThe Bull Inn, Totnes, and to say how lovely it is.

    https://naturalmat.co.uk/blogs/news/project-story-the-bull-inn-totnes

    https://www.bullinntotnes.co.uk

    Out:

    Becca has been raving out her sweet peas, grown from Grace’s seed, available to Gather members only in the exclusive seed shop.

    To join Gather, just go to https://www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk/join-gather

    If you are already a member and in either the UK or USA, youcan shop sweet pea seeds at:

    https://www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk/gather/shop

    Becca has also been suffering with chafer beetles and istrying this as a solution.

    https://www.nematodesdirect.co.uk/30-chafer-beetle-trap

    In better news, Green & Gorgeous have been admiring herroses from afar.

    https://www.greenandgorgeousflowers.co.uk

    We also both commiserated with Bloom & Gray (Yes,American spelling, English flower grower) and you can find her YouTube channel at

    https://www.youtube.com/@bloomandgray

    Out out:

    Becca has been shopping! And out of the county. Very envious of her trip to Exeter Trading Hub.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/C6bNctRrnGN/?hl=en&img_index=2

    Grace’s out out was a bit different and involved big hats, emotional vows, and live music. A special mention to the friends who played at Grace’s own wedding, Charlotte Yanni and Kev Charlton:

    https://www.youtube.com/user/CharlotteYanni

  • Becca:

    Viburnum Burkwoodii:

    https://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/viburnum--burkwoodii/classid.4491/sku.PL00080831/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwgdayBhBQEiwAXhMxtnQaVnRRcWKtBOBaxxxwdMqBaOMzbkw6d6Dy_pepvrDMg1cvSScRPhoCv1kQAvD_BwE

    Charlie Ryrie:

    https://www.thewildgardener.co.uk

    Rachel Siegfried:

    https://www.greenandgorgeousflowers.co.uk

    The Garden Gate Flower Company - Classes:

    https://thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk/classes#/121-classes

    Octavia RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden - Access to Green Space:

    https://www.rhs.org.uk/press/documents/shows/chelsea/2024/Press-Packs/The-Octavia-Hill-Garden-by-Blue-Diamond-Show-Garde.pdf

    Grace: -

    Gather: https://www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk/join-gather

    Flowers From The Farm:

    https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk

    Bureau Design | Tanya Jago
    http://www.bureaudesign.co.uk

    Grow & Gather Book: https://www.gracealexanderflowers.co.uk/shop/p/grow-and-gather


    Chateau Gudanes:

    https://chateaugudanes.com/home

  • Episode 9 comes from The RHS Chelsea Flower Show!

    Huge thank you to Crocus, we are so incredibly grateful foryour generosity and hospitality.

    Crocus’s story on Instagram and Facebook @crocus.co.uk

    Tickets: https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show

    BBC coverage: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007lyhs/broadcasts/upcoming

    Chelsea wouldn’t be the same without Project Giving Back, so a huge thank you to them too.

    Photographers:

    Britt Willoughby: http://brittwilloughbydyer.com

    Eva Nemeth: https://www.evanemeth.com

    If you are a Gather member, you can read Eva top tips forgarden photography here, and watch an interview between us here.

    In - Our favourite stands in the Pavilion

    Kent Wildflower Seeds: https://kentwildflowerseeds.co.uk

    Botanical Nursery for foxgloves: https://www.thebotanicnursery.co.uk

    Out - Our favourite Gardens:

    For Tom Stuart-Smith’s National Garden Scheme Garden

    You can follow the work of Tom Stuart-Smith on Instagram @tomstuartsmith

    And the work of the National Garden Scheme on Instagram and Facebook @nationalgardenscheme

    Crocus’s azaleas: https://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/rhododendron-daviesii/classid.2063/

    For Ula Maria’s Musclar Dystrophy - Forest Bathing Garden

    You can follow the work of Ula Maria via Instagram on @ulamariastudio

    And the work of The Muscular Dystrophy Society on Facebook and Instagram @musculardystrophyuk

    Torc Pots https://www.torcpots.com

    For Tom Massey’s garden – Wateraid

    You can follow the work of Tom Massy via Instagram on @tommasseyuk

    And the work of WaterAid on Facebook and Instagram @wateraid

    And a trip down memory lane with Sarah Price’s garden from 2023: https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/news-and-events/flower-shows/recreate-the-look-of-sarah-prices-chelsea-garden/

    Other water inspirations:

    Jo McKerr: https://jomckerr.com

    Alex Puddy: https://www.architectural-heritage.co.uk

    & Agriframes: https://www.agriframes.co.uk

  • St Kew Farm Shop https://www.stkewfarmshop.co.uk/

    Atelier Ellis paint https://www.atelierellis.co.uk

    Flora Roberts https://www.floraroberts.co.uk

    Molly Mahon https://mollymahon.com/collections/fabric

    Alitex greenhouses https://www.alitex.co.uk

  • Firstly, huge thank you to all our listeners, we have beenso thrilled with the response. If you would like to leave a positive review, that would be amazing.

    Other links:

    Beltane workshops & creative retreats: https://www.thebeltane.co.uk

    Grace’s mentoring: www.gracealexander.uk

    Information about Aquilegia Downy Mildew: http://www.touchwoodplants.co.uk/aquilegia-downy-mildew.htm

    Derry Watkins, Special Plants: https://www.specialplants.net

    Plant World, Newton Abbott: https://www.plant-world-seeds.com

    Lambs Gallery in Lostwithiel: https://www.lovecornwall.directory/lambs-art-gallery-lostwithiel.html

    Everhot cookers: https://everhot.co.uk