Stuart and Alexander

In this episode of Stuart and Alexander, Rebecca of The Garden Gate Flower Company and I tumble back into conversation. A rambling catch-up of triumphs, muddles, and mud under our nails. We talk about the curse of perfection paralysis (that wretched urge to get everything exactly right before you even begin), and the bone-deep weariness of decision fatigue.There are confessions about compost disasters, autumn sowing schemes, and our endless, glamorous-yet-muddy hunt for gardening clothes that don’t make us look like scarecrows. As ever, the chat wanders, from the dizzy joys and heartbreaks, to the way a garden can both soothe and completely overwhelm.An honest chat over tea about the things we can’t control, in our flowerside or in ourselves, and embracing letting go.

We’re back!!!Earl Grey tea in hand, together at last, recording from the glorious Story of Emily. In this much-awaited episode, we talk Victoriana, out-outs, reinvention and renaissance, and why we’re finally ready to bloom again. Think teacups, textile obsessions, flowered parasols and figuring out who the hell we are, all in a rather dramatic fasion.

Join Becca & Grace talking all things festive and Christmas. Our favourite traditions and treats indoors, how we make the most of the magical season outside, and those truly special trips away that make the Christmas spirit rise.

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/⁠   The Story of Emily Christmas is open Thursdays to Sundays. If you aren’t anywhere near Cornwall, you can see Becca’s work on their Instagram here.     She sourced teasels from me and candles from Alice in Scandiland. https://shop.aliceinscandiland.com/   Paperwhites. The good news is that they are on sale everywhere. Becca recommends just buying them: https://www.scentednarcissi.co.uk   Bare root roses also available now. Becca went for Koko Loko, Honey Dijon & Juliet.

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/⁠   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/⁠⁠ 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/⁠   Walnuts Farm Georgian Townhouse https://www.instagram.com/walnuts_farm/   Lilac Restaurant in Lyme https://www.lilacwine.co.uk   Wild Wood - Kiln Dried Wood https://wildwoodfuel.co.uk   South Bosent Gardens, Dobwalls Liskeard Garden for NGS and Cornwall Wildlife Trust https://ngs.org.uk/gardens/south-bosent-pl14/   Everhot https://everhot.co.uk   Becca Soup Hero - Stellar Sauce Jug https://stellar.co.uk/stellar-1000-14cm-milk-sauce-pot-1-7l.html   Rag of Colts Bruton https://www.ragofcolts.com   Bonfield Block Printers https://www.bonfieldblockprinters.com https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/gallery/restored-georgian-house

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/⁠   In: Grace’s question for Nigel Slater is at 1.07 of the Homing In podcast (I also recommend the previous episode – Kevin McCloud has led quite a life)   Out out: Coppafeel https://coppafeel.org Sabzi in Cornwall You can shop online here  

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'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, 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/⁠   The Story of Emily   Stourhead   Hauser Wirth   Bradley Hare   Briar Restaurant Bruton   The Garden Gate Flower Company - Christmas Wreath Workshop 01.12.24  

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 £1 for the first month and then 50% off for the first year here. (Valid until 1 November 2024. £6.99 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 for Grace, Scribehound Gardening. You can take advantage of a special offer for £1 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, 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 for Grace, Scribehound Gardening. You can take advantage of a special offer for £1 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 top three 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 at Chelsea 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    ---- 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/⁠

The first in a new season 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/⁠   In this podcast, we talk about accessibility and dyslexia. To listen to Grace’s weekly newsletters, you can now subscribe to them in audio form here.    If you would like to hear the exclusive content read by Grace, 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 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/   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 for out-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 the wildlife Becca’s out: Clearing beds!   Grace’s out out: preparing for a party and finding any excuse 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 Wharton Wines 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 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/

Stuart & Alexander is 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/   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 for out-takes, behind the scenes, extra info, and what coming soon. https://www.instagram.com/stuartandalexander/

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/     Stuart & Alexander is 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/   Stuart & Alexander is 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/ Stuart & Alexander is 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/   Carolyn has been listening on her flight and making S&A global. 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 I thought…   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 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 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