Alice talks to the Garden Club London

Tony from the Garden Club London and Alice, our founder talk all things floristry, inspiration and business milestones.

In the interview, Alice talks candidly about her unexpected path into floristry, starting a business straight out of university, and how a love of making and a passion for beautiful, seasonal flowers shaped what Botanique Workshop, a quaint Florist & Gift Shop in London, has become today.

Article excerpt…

“I’d always wanted to start my own business — my dad is very entrepreneurial — but like many, I was swept along by the expectation that A-levels meant university, and a degree meant a graduate job. Breaking this pattern and going off sailing and skiing, meeting some alternative personalities(!) led me to realise that starting a business straight out of university was an okay thing to do…”

From upcycled homeware to wedding flowers, British-grown bouquets and collaborations with makers, the story reflects how the business has grown organically over the years - led by creativity, instinct, and a brilliant team.

To read more about current flower trends, what to consider when drying flowers, and career advice for those thinking of entering the floristry world, read the full Garden Club London article here.