Liz Penman, owner of Rose Clover florist in Portsmouth, talks about her relaunch after a fire destroyed all of her shop stock in April 2024.
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00:00Hi, so can you tell me a bit about your business, Rose Clover, and the future of the business?
00:08Yeah, sure. So, hi, my name's Liz, so I'm the owner of Rose Clover.
00:13A lot of you might know that, unfortunately, the shop suffered huge damage due to a fire on Helm Grove back in April.
00:23And so I think a lot of people out there are wondering what's happened to it because it's just covered in scaffolding.
00:30And the update is, unfortunately, that the building's in disrepair and we've had to walk away from it.
00:38But the good news is, is that we are relaunching.
00:42So we're back because we've had a few months of not being around.
00:46And I'd like to just tell you what we've got planned.
00:51So we have launched some Christmas workshops that have sold out at the Corner Collective, which is great news.
00:59So they're Christmas wreath making.
01:02And then we also have launched another workshop at the Pool House, which is where I am now.
01:08And it's a beautiful studio.
01:11So if you would like to make wreaths with me this year, go to the website and that's where you can book tickets.
01:19Also, you'll notice that the website will start populating more and more plants, pots, lots of botanical gifts, which will be shipping nationwide.
01:31So not just in the Portsmouth area, nationwide too.
01:34So if you've got friends and family out of Portsmouth that you want to treat, please go and support us and head there.
01:41Also, we will be launching the plant styling.
01:45So I'll be going to offices and homes to transform spaces.
01:50We love doing this because it brings spaces to life.
01:53Obviously, I'm biased, but it definitely does.
01:56Greenery is the best for everyone's mental health and productivity.
02:00So yeah, we're going to be getting ourselves out and about a bit more around the country and putting our expertise to good use in these spaces too.
02:14So yeah, and also expect more workshops.
02:17So we are not just doing Christmas ones.
02:20So there'll be a bigger catalogue from January next year as well.
02:23So keep an eye on that.
02:24So yeah, please.
02:26We're looking forward to seeing everyone again.
02:28It's been really sad not seeing our customers, but we'll catch up with you in the workshops in December.
02:36And yeah, take care.