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Author and designer Lucy Hunter’s transition between garden and flower design is a testament to the fluidity of her creativity. Many of us know her as Lucy the Flower Hunter, admiring her stunning floral designs on social media. However, her roots in garden design are a significant part of her story that deserves the spotlight. It’s fascinating how social media can sometimes lead us to miss the depth of one’s journey, so we’re excited to shed light on the origins of Lucy’s creative evolution in BB Podcast Episode 115 and introduce you to her newest book called The Flower Hunter: Creating a floral love story inspired by the landscape.

Join us as we chat with Lucy about:

• finding confidence in your own preferences and not succumbing to external pressures
• the garden design project that she spent 4 years conceptualizing and executing
• Lucy’s phased approach to managing a years-long garden design project
• the impact of social media on creativity and authenticity
• the nuances of running a creative business as a woman over 50
• how the landscape influences and inspires Lucy’s work
• the concept of desire lines in landscape design and how it relates to breaking societal conventions

Links mentioned in this episode:

• RHS Flower Show Tatton Park
• Morning Pages / The Artist’s Way / Julia Cameron
• Big Dreams Small Spaces / Monty Don
• Pleached trees
• RHS Chelsea Flower Show
• Netflix

Learn more from Lucy Hunter:

• Instagram: @lucytheflowerhunter
• Website
• Book 1: The Flower Hunter: Seasonal flowers inspired by nature and gathered from the garden
• Book 2: The Flower Hunter: Creating a floral love story inspired by the landscape

Images courtesy of Lucy Hunter

Today’s BB Podcast Shoutouts:

• Maria Maxit (Maxit Flower Design)
• Maggie Bailey (Bramble & Bee)
• Carla Kayes (Carla Kayes Floral Design)

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Co-Hosts: Amy McGee (BB + Bloom Trust Co.) & Natalie Gill (Native Poppy)

BB Podcast Sound Engineer: Joel McGee

Music Written & Performed by: Landon McGee

If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy our first interview with Lucy Hunter. Click here to listen.