Jo was an event florist for over 30 years at prestigious venues both in the UK and abroad. It was increasingly obvious to her that the floriculture industry was having a very detrimental effect on the environment. Since then, she has searched for a solution to bring about change, whilst developing her sustainable approach to flowers.
Harriet and Jo are neighbours and they are passionate about safeguarding the fragile environment of Coverdale and beyond.
Wherever possible, Harriet has created habitats and environments to help nature flourish, which has informed our approach at Coverham.
We have compiled our research, distilled the information and with the experience we have gained over the past twelve months, we have compiled this Directory. It is our intention to enable other churches to adopt the SCF principles using this Directory to help enable and guide their first steps. Once this transition has been made, it will enable the Clergy, to direct people who approach them for services of baptism, weddings and funerals, as well as florists and funeral directors - which is key.
We both feel very honoured that we are Ambassadors for Sustainable Church Flowers for Coverdale.