At Solent Stems, we specialise in creating beautiful, seasonal floral designs using flowers we grow ourselves in the heart of Hampshire. Our central location allows us to easily serve clients across Surrey, Dorset and West Sussex.

Meet the Team

Bonnie

With over 30 years of experience in the horticultural industry, Bonnie leads the creative direction at Solent Stems. She trained in Floristry at Sparsholt College, where she received the prestigious ‘Smithers Oasis Award’ for best overall performance. Bonnie holds NVQ Levels 3 & 4 and furthered her horticultural expertise at Hadlow College in Kent.

Inspired by her father’s passion for gardening, Bonnie has also managed high-profile garden centres across Hampshire, Dorset, and West Sussex. Her knowledge of flora and love for garden-led design are at the heart of everything we do.

Deborah

Deborah brings over 30 years of experience in the creative industry and is a qualified educator. She works closely with our corporate clients and supports the planning and execution of weddings, events, and large-scale floral installations.

With her background in education and eye for detail, Deborah ensures every event reflects the client’s unique vision and runs smoothly from start to finish.

Brooke

Brooke plays a key role in supporting our weddings, events, and Christmas workshops. With a background in photography and textiles, she brings a strong visual sensibility and fresh perspective to our designs.

Brooke has also worked with the interior design team at IKEA, where she honed her styling and spatial design skills. Her creativity and versatility make her an invaluable part of the team, particularly during our busiest and most imaginative seasons.

We provide a variety of floral services; from weddings and events, creative workshop and seasonal flower bunches.

We host our own seasonal creative workshops throughout the year and also lead the creative sessions at Alver Valley Garden Centre in Gosport.

If you are planning an event, we can provide beautiful stems for you to curate your own stunning displays. Find out more here.

We also welcome private groups and workplaces to book creative workshops. We come to your venue. Workshop information.

From the Spring to early Autumn, we supply floral bunches for flower arrangers, DIY weddings and anyone else who loves seasonal cut flowers and foliages. Find out what is available here.

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We're excited to share that any excess from our seasonally grown cut flowers finds a second life as beautiful, eco-friendly confetti. Perfect for weddings, celebrations, or simply adding a touch of natural charm, this sustainable option ensures nothing goes to waste while spreading joy in every petal.