The Global Artichoke founded by Anna Blaxland

Sun, sea, beach. Our gorgeous dog friendly house in Trebetherick has had a last minute cancellation. Available either 12 th or 19th July. 15% off for GA followers. DM me if interested.

I thought I’d finish this years posts with this beautiful (no filter) shot of the most spectacular sunset tonight on the shortest day of the year. Thankyou for all your support this year, I always feel blessed to have encountered such inspiring, interesting and energetic workshops hosts and of course attendees too, many starting the small business journey which reflects so much of what we’re about, and we plan on delivering many more creative, sustainable and re-skilling workshops during the Spring of 2024 and beyond. Taking a few months in Cornwall over the Winter is something we’ve wanted to do for ages and it doesn’t disappoint, 2 of our 3 children arrive tomorrow for a week of swimming, surfing, eating and laughing with extended family and friends. I cannot wait! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas with your families and a Happy New Year.

Thankyou to everyone who followed us in 2023, we really appreciate your support. These three gorgeous, inspiring and talented women found time to drink cocktails with me and celebrate working together. They all achieve ridiculous things from Gold medals at Chelsea and Hampton Court, to literally changing hundreds of business’ profiles through the power of Instagram, writing books and graduating from KLC this year. After several mojitos I made them promise to return to the Global Artichoke next year, and together with all our other fabulous workshop hosts we plan to bring yet more creative, sustainable and educational courses to you in 2024.

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Brightening up this dull rainy morning with images of fresh home grown produce. Our Interactive Veg workshop on 6 th March with is not only an economical and sustainable way to bring food to the table. It’s full of successional planting, companion planting to encourage bio-diversity, designing your space and harvesting your crop with time spent in the greenhouse too! Head to the link in our bio to book.

Happy 25 th Birthday to this brilliant girl . Not only did she suggest the name , given lots of sound advice in this modern social media world, but has made me and incredibly proud! Have the best day celebrating your birthday today in Paris - we miss you!! Xx

Our last workshop of the year was full of laughter, mulled wine, and mince pies with Michael Buble adding some festive cheer. Thankyou to 32 fabulous ladies who braved the cold and by signing up supported the brilliant . And Thankyou to all of you who’ve followed and supported throughout 2022.

This shot taken of me, shows our newly cleaned and disinfected greenhouse ready for our Autumn Sowing day on Monday. A very interactive morning with the brilliant Julia of will cover sowing both in and out of the greenhouse, aswell as some tips on preserving too! Her extensive knowledge and passion is infectious, so I for one can’t wait to welcome her. Have a great weekend everyone!

There’s no better time to learn how to grow your own vegetables than now! The brilliant Julia Parker is with us next Monday 7 th - we have a couple more spots left. With the cost of fresh produce rocketing, the therapeutic benefit of being in the garden and then the joy of harvesting and eating your own produce is such a pleasure!

I visited the stunning Jardine Plumes in Normandy yesterday with friends, a perfect Autumnal garden overflowing with colour, set in a beautiful orchard brimming with apples! I’ll return home today full of ideas to bring more grasses and loose planting to our home in Hampshire.

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In the medicinal garden a combination of heavenly planting, wooden walkways and woven hazel borders the drought doesn’t feel so present. On a recent visit with family, I was bowled over by the gentle sound of a garden full of bees, a complete re-connection with nature and the wonder that all the plants present had medicinal qualities, something that is overlooked in many gardens. My quest at the moment is to offer a ‘Medicinal’ planting workshop in the spring. Watch this space!!

Biennials were a real theme at Chelsea this year, so if you’d like to learn more about how and when to grow them to add to new, or existing borders why not join Nick Tripp, the brilliant Hampshire based garden designer here on June 9 th. It’ll be an informative, interactive morning incorporating our greenhouse, discussing lots of tips and tricks to enhance your garden this Summer.

Having a wedding this year and you want to make it more personal? Why not join our morning calligraphy course on May 17 th with and learn how to write invitations and place names. Here’s a photo of marrying his beautiful bride Kirsty last July.

We had the most WONDERFUL day last Tuesday with who totally inspired us all to get cracking with growing veggies so that our gardens are bountiful not just in the summer months but on into the autumn and winter 🥕
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Julia's knowledgable, passionate and practical workshop made for a really interactive and interesting morning. Learning what to grow, when to plant, and how to harvest was just some of what was covered, and due to popular request Julia will be returning in September for another day.
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We've hosted several brilliant lamp shade making courses with throughout the year, and are already looking forward to the next ones which are taking place on the 27th April. These are now fully booked, but Jules will be back with us in early June. Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear of the new date, and come along for a morning or afternoon of creativity and good company, and you'll come away with a beautiful shade for your home! ✨
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(Book on our website via the link in our bio)
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WORKING WITH COLOUR 🎨
With Paint Colour Specialist & Interior Designer | 22nd March
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Are you looking to re-paint your home or office? Do you need advice on choosing your colour scheme?
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Working with colour is a speciality of Charlotte's. She will cover the power of the neutral, the enormity of ‘whites’ and finding the balance of colour within a home and creating a flow throughout. Where to spend and where to save, plus plenty of tips and tricks. The aim of the course is to increase your confidence and navigate this fun but sometimes daunting topic.
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Book your spot via the link in our bio ✨
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HOW TO MAKE CHEESE | 5th March

Fancy turning your hand to cheese making? 🧀

During this interactive workshop with the brilliant Louise from , you will learn how to make butter and mascarpone, which you will sample through the morning, followed by a masterclass in making mozzarella and halloumi.

It’s a fabulous way to spend a Saturday morning, either on your own, or with a friend, and you'll be able to take your cheesy creations home too!

Book your spaces via the link in our bio 🧀

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Growing a Cutting Garden with 💐 ✂️

We are so very excited to be hosting the brilliant for two ‘Growing a Cutting Garden’ workshops on the 2nd and 3rd of March! 🌷💐

If you would love to learn how to grow your own cut flowers, then this is the course for you!

Helier will guide you through how to plan and plant your cutting garden to give you bunches of flowers that you've grown yourself all through the summer. Sound good? Head to our website via the link in our bio to book and find out more. There's limited numbers for both days, and we are delighted that they are selling quickly already! ✨

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Our last workshop of the year didn’t disappoint. Making wreaths with Claire Lloyd outside in glorious sunshine, 14 happy ladies, mince pies, carols and mulled wine made for a very lovely morning. It’s been a busy, but joyous week with workshops and sending the last of the wreath kits far and wide. Thankyou to all of you who supported teamArchie this year.

Our last workshop of the year didn’t disappoint. Wreath making outside in glorious sunshine with 14 very happy ladies, mince pies, carols and mulled wine. Claire and I have had a joyous, but busy week sending the last wreath kits far and wide, so Thankyou to all of you who supported teamArchie this year.

Our last workshop of the year didn’t disappoint. Wreath making outside in the glorious sunshine, with 14 very happy ladies, mince pies, carols and mulled wine. It’s been a joyful, but busy week for Claire and I as the last of the wreath kits made it far and wide, so thank you to everyone who supported teamArchie this year.

The winner of last years wreath kit competition made this stunning wreath for her front door. This year together with event florist, Claire Lloyd we are offering even better boxes of seasonal foliage plus your chosen decorations to be delivered to you in early December. The easy to follow virtual demonstration by Claire also includes how to make a Garland. Gather with friends, family or colleagues with some mulled wine and mince pies to create your own festive wreath. Alternatively Claire will be demonstrating in person on 9 th December in Longparish. All proceeds to go to . Head to the link in our bio to book either of these events.

What a fabulous day we spent making lampshades with AGAIN!!! Here are some examples - a great group of ladies and if you think this might be for you then Jules is back with us on February 2 nd 2022. There are a few places left so head to link In bio to book, or give one of our vouchers as a Christmas pressie

WIN a place on one of our Hampshire based workshops for you and a friend! From embroidery, to business masterclasses and gardening workshops - we host a variety of in-person courses at our beautiful Longparish venue.
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Our next impressive speaker in November is the talented Combining years of experience working in New York and London, producing several collections and many bespoke commissions, Hattie specialises in re-modelling heirloom jewellery. Whether it’s a single stone in need of a new setting , or an existing piece which is completely outdated, so therefore never worn. Hattie will talk you through the process, what to expect and how you can achieve a new wearable piece whilst holding onto some history. With a glass of wine, this evening talk on November 4th promises to be informative, dazzling with plenty of inspiration thrown in. Book through the link in our bio

Another fabulous day with a group of talented happy ladies spent creating beautiful lampshades. Jules working her magic, reminding us all about up-cycling remnants. She has managed to prevent over 10,000metres of fabric from landfill over the past 18 months. Quite an achievement. Our November course is full, but Jules will be back again in early February.

Thankyou to the brilliant Alicia Drummond for her inspiring, workshop yesterday on parenting teenagers. Thankyou also to all those who signed up, it was a great group and a fantastic way to start our autumn programme in the pink barn.