18 September 2025

A Proud Moment

A Big Moment For Petalon

It’s not every day you see your face in the highly esteemed Gardens Illustrated.

If you didn’t spot us in the magazine, you can read the online version below.

When Florence and James Kennedy first saw the Cornwall farmhouse that would become their new home and base for their business Petalon, it looked like something out of Matilda.

“Like Miss Honey’s cottage, falling down but still heavenly,” says Florence. “Loads of aquilegias, wisteria and Barbie-pink roses. It was beautiful, and
it just needed love.” From that moment, something enduring took root: not just a life among flowers, but a hard-won education in soil, seasons and sustainability. Continue reading.