Discover the art of basket weaving using plant fibre from your own garden. Learn how to grow, harvest and prepare natural materials for basket making, from New Zealand flax to grasses and day lilies. This hands-on approach to basketry connects you with nature while building practical weaving skills, helping you create beautiful, sustainable baskets from plants you grow yourself.

It all started with a wall of small woven experiments - no plan, no pressure, just play. Through these little practice projects, I discovered the joy of basket making, basket weaving and creative practice as a way to explore, not perfect. Creativity isn’t about the finished piece; it’s about the process of making, learning and finding freedom in your craft again.

Explore basketmaking and weaving with plant fibres. Create unique, beautiful pieces and enjoy the rewarding process of natural crafting.

Explore the beauty of Bowermere Cottage garden & discover the best plants for basket making, plus tips on craft techniques and plant care.