27/09/2026
Day 3 with La Ferme de Lulu
We notched the scale up today with a large natural arch in the garden of the farm. A defining moment for me, standing in this beautiful place so far from home teaching students how to create a foundation for their arch using nothing but chickenwire and trumpets. The icing on the cake was when Emma translated a conversation amongst the students… it went something along the lines of, ‘this technique is so much better than foam because it’s hard to keep it in place and secure.’
If traveling so far to teach seventeen willing students means they spread the word to another seventeen and so on, then I’m proud to be their inspiration.
The afternoon brought a different technique all together with a delicate ‘photo frame’ of flowers. Using chickenwire and testubes I demonstrated the design until some couldn’t resist joining in - the best way to learn!
I’m sad my time and incredible experience is over, I have loved being a part of La Ferme de Lulu if only for a few days. Thank you to every student who joined me, learnt and laughed with me. It may be a cliche but the language of flowers is the same the world over…. still glad to have you by my side though Emma!
Tomorrow I head back to the city to gather myself for the journey home. With a heart full of love and memories to cherish forever thank you La Ferme de Lulu for your warm welcome and kind hospitality. You have created a very special place, long may it thrive ✨
