Ann Laing Flowers

Ann Laing Flowers: sustainable floristry from Harwell, Oxfordshire

Ann Laing Flowers is an independent florist based in Harwell, Oxfordshire, with more than 30 years of experience creating what it describes as sustainable, hand-arranged flowers. The business operates from Porlock, Wellshead, in Harwell, near Didcot, and combines an online flower shop with wedding and corporate work, seasonal wreath-making and hands-on workshops.

The range covers everyday bouquets, dried flowers, Christmas wreaths and decorations, wedding florals and corporate displays. The shop also offers local delivery and flowers by post with UK-wide next-day delivery, according to the site.

Everyday flowers, dried arrangements and seasonal lines

The online shop is organised around fresh flowers, dried flowers and Christmas products. Among the items listed as bestsellers at the time of writing were a Winter Garden Christmas Wreath priced at £85, a Seasonal Bouquet offered at £40 to £60, and an Eco Christmas Wreath Kit at £45. The site also presents a separate Christmas section through The Wreath Company, which covers Christmas wreaths and a Christmas decoration service.

Ann Laing Flowers describes its style as simple and effective, built around grown, dried and foraged materials such as grasses and twigs. The business says it grows flowers to dry and collects natural materials on walks, a practice that informs both its fresh and dried ranges.

Weddings and corporate flowers

Wedding flowers are a core part of the business. Ann Laing completed a floristry course in Berkshire after the birth of her second son, which she credits with giving her the confidence to grow the business and move into weddings. The site presents a portfolio of wedding work alongside the wedding flowers service.

For companies, the florist offers corporate flowers and corporate gifting at scale, including seasonal bouquets or Christmas wreaths sent to clients or staff. The service covers packaging and UK-wide postage, and the business says it works with clients on timing, branding touches and delivery for the whole batch.

Workshops across Oxfordshire and Berkshire

Ann Laing Flowers runs hands-on wreath and floral workshops across Oxfordshire and Berkshire, from spring blooms to Christmas classics. The site lists workshops for 2026 and links them to the seasonal programme. These sessions sit alongside the made-to-order wreaths and decoration service offered through The Wreath Company.

Family background and approach to the craft

The business traces its roots to Ann Laing's family: her parents were market gardeners in Devon during the 1950s, and her siblings, cousins, aunts and uncles picked, sorted and packed flowers that her father took to the local station a couple of times a week. She began selling at local fairs and open days from home before completing formal floristry training.

Today, her husband, two sons and daughter help with the business, particularly logistics and postage. The site presents this family involvement as part of how the florist operates, especially during the Christmas period.

Service area and practical details

The florist is based in Harwell, Oxfordshire, and serves the surrounding county, with workshops also extending into Berkshire. Flowers can be ordered through the online shop for local delivery or UK-wide next-day delivery by post. The site indicates that emails are usually answered within 24 hours and offers the option to book an appointment with Ann.