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Riverdale Farm Albany

Gardener, floral designer, writer and photographer. Riverdale Farm is situated on the Kalgan River near Albany.

We have a large country garden that supplies flowers for our Floral Design Studio. The garden is sustainably managed and features a mix of native and other seasonal blooms. Local seasonal blooms provide joy that captures a moment in time and celebrates seasonality. As a floral designer and gardener my designs are inspired by the natural environment and the many varied colours and textures that surround us. We make bouquets to order and supply Wedding and Event flowers.

26/01/2026

Collaboration with other creatives is always rewarding. A photograph by Hannah when we held a spring floral and photography workshop together at Jim's and mine former home at Riverdale Farm. Afternoon tea is always a delightful part of these gatherings. Chatter over tea and cake is heart-warming. A simple pleasure.

Hannah has a beautiful book,The Garden Room, to be released for sale on the 31st March published by Thames and Hudson .
See the link in the bio to order a copy through Hannah.

11/06/2025

We are in the final stage of transitioning off Riverdale Farm.
I have changed my instagram handle to .design
In time, my website will move to a new address.
You can expect garden and floral design inspiration as we renovate our heritage home overlooking the harbour and establish a new garden, albeit on a smaller scale.
Less is more...
One of my final arrangements from Riverdale when we had all the family spend a precious Easter together.
Riverdale has hosted many wonderful occasions with family and friends.

03/05/2025

Happy memories of a Taste Great Southern event Jim and I hosted last year with our friends Sue and David of Moojepin Foods
A highlight was having Sabrina as MC.
We had floated this idea some years before finally getting around to it. I have to say I am delighted that it happened in 2024 and will be remembered as a thoroughly enjoyable evening shared with our guests.
Seize the day, is my advice!

17/04/2025

Happy Easter to all, we hope that you enjoy this time. As a family, catch ups together are not easy due to distance. But this week we are together, gathering around the table and enjoying each other's company. I will gather the last few bedraggled blooms from the garden and enjoy a little time with them.
Photo by on her visit last year. The weather will be a rather mixed bag, we will go between inside and the outside.

12/04/2025

Pretty garden gathered blooms for the last wedding of the season.
A pop of colour on a grey Albany day, I am busy in the kitchen prepping for family at Easter.

02/02/2025

Garden gathered flowers picked from Riverdale, arranged in an antique urn for a special afternoon tea celebration yesterday.
What a joy to deliver to a client that loves flowers and cake as much as I do. It's the perfect combination, in my opinion!
Floret zinnias feature in this summer urn

31/12/2024

I wish all my lovely supporters a Happy New Year.
Thank you for following along on this garden gathered journey. Travel safely and enjoy the evening, whether you choose to celebrate or reflect.

A small reprint of my book Garden Gathered is now available online or to pick up instore and .

24/12/2024

Happy Christmas to all.
Travel safely and enjoy each others company at this special time.
A huge thank you to all who have supported Jim's and my work at Riverdale in 2024.
We have loved meeting all our beautiful, enthusiastic workshop, cottage, and garden guests.
A quieter year for us in 2025 is planned.
Photo by

12/12/2024

A small reprint of Garden Gathered has been done.
It is available for express posting from my website or alternatively available to purchase in Perth or from my lovely Albany stockists , and . I am so grateful for the support of these wonderful businesses.
Printed and bound in Western Australia, a truly local collaborative effort for which I am very proud. Published by Sarah .

05/12/2024

A little refresh at Riverdale 1898, our original settlers' cottage available on Airbnb.
Thanks to Sandra for the painting refresh.
Captured by Hannah on her recent visit to collaborate on a workshop with me.
Cushions from Sarah , a textile designer that I met many years ago on a visit to the UK.

18/11/2024

This gorgeous photo was generously shared by one of our lovely workshop guests, Julia .
Hannah and I hosted 10 lovely women for a Floral and Photography Workshop.
These days are an inspiration to me always. Warm, generous guests soaking up the opportunity to work with my garden gathered blooms.
Hannah helped everyone with their photography, and there were many light bulb moments as people got to understand features on their phones and cameras.
Thank you.

04/11/2024

Garden gathered spring blooms for the weekend's workshop with a gorgeous group of women.
Fragrant filled afternoon of joy all round.

Address

Albany, WA
6330

Website

https://www.helenleighton.au/

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