From Garden to Paper: The Journey of a Viola

There is something about violas! Their velvet petals, soft colours, and tiny, thoughtful faces make them a joy to grow and hard to part with. Some are gathered in the quiet of the day, often with little hands beside me, and carefully pressed between pages to hold onto their beauty just a little longer.

In this post, I am sharing the journey of these sweet blooms — from the garden beds of Illalangi to the pages of my press, and finally into something new. A small story of slow moments, gentle hands, and the comfort of flowers that last.

Images by Caitlin Hatch at My Foraged Life