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Flowers & Folklore

by Sarah Rushbrooke & Keeley Rees

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Latest episodes

Sweet Pea

October 7, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

We took an accidental summer hiatus. This charming episode was actually recorded back in July but patiently waited until we had time to edit. Sweet peas are a summer delight and we explore it’s limited folklore but endless art, poetry and…
Garden gossip 4

May 17, 2026 · 36 min

In this Garden Gossip episode of Flowers & Folklore, Sarah and Keeley spill all about their new floristry studios and what they’ve been up to lately. Tangents include a rant from Sarah about the council, Keeley schools Sarah on the Goethe…
Bluebell

April 29, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

This was the episode to start it all. Until it wasn’t. Originally recorded (and then discarded) not once, but twice by Sarah when she was first beginning her podcasting journey, today, 4 years on this episode makes it to the airwaves. But…
Violet

February 28, 2026 · 52 min

Hello! Keeley takes us down lots of fragrant and delicious rabbit holes all about the violet. This small but mighty flower has deep roots in the floristry world, as well as being the OG red rose (it’ll make sense once you listen!) And yes…
Camellia

January 24, 2026 · 55 min

Hello, hello! So lovely to be back and be sharing our first episode of 2026 in which Sarah takes us into the curious world of the Camellia. Don’t be fooled by its beauty and abundance, this flower has a layered and more powerful past than…

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Garden gossip 2

December 24, 2025 · 45 min

In this episode of Flowers & Folklore: Garden Gossip, we chat about what’s been inspiring us lately and what flowers we’ve been working with recently. Flowers & Floristry A wreath someone made in Sarah’s wreath workshops A sneak peak from…
Hellebore

December 20, 2025 · 50 min

In this episode of Flowers & Folklore, we step into the shadowy world of the hellebore: a flower with rich history and many contradictions - the light and the dark. We explore how this moody bloom has been linked to Christianity and…
Garden gossip 1

November 16, 2025 · 33 min

In this episode of Flowers & Folklore: Garden Gossip, we chat about what’s been inspiring us lately and what flowers we’ve been working with recently. Keeley tells us about viburnum, viburnum and more viburnum and Sarah tells us about the…
Nasturtium

November 9, 2025 · 41 min

In this episode of Flowers & Folklore, we dive into the surprising history and tales surrounding the humble “bit-like-a-granny’s-handbag’ nasturtium, from its gory Greek naming origins to its gentle flower fairy depictions. We discover why…
Meet your hosts

October 27, 2025 · 44 min

Hello! First episode back after an unexpected break! Two reasons why this is extra exciting: A) 1: because I’m now joined by Keeley Rees as a co-host! (Hooray!) And 2) because we’ll be bringing you new episode formats each month, as well…
Tulip

March 31, 2025 · 26 min

The sixth episode of Flowers & Folklore will be all about the tulip! Resources used for this episode: The Language of Flowers by Margaret Pickston The Language of Flowers by Odessa Begay The Complete Language of Flowers by S. Theresa…
Daffodil

February 28, 2025 · 22 min

The fifth episode of Flowers & Folklore will be all about the daffodil! Resources used for this episode: Discovering the Folklore of Plants by Margaret Baker The Language of Flowers by Odessa Begay The Brief Life of Flowers by Fiona…

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About the show

Have you ever wondered why you shouldn't bring snowdrops into your home? Or what happens when you hear bluebells rings? This podcast is for you. Regular episodes from florists, Sarah Rushbrooke and Keeley Rees. Listen for floral lore and unusual flower facts. flowersandfolklore.substack.com