Clare Yarwood-White, Opal and Co
Clare Yarwood- White is a writer who uses her ability to weave words and tell stories to help her clients tell their brand story elegantly and well. She lives in Surrey in a very interesting garden as we discuss in this conversation.
I first met Clare when she helped me to find the words to describe my work as Growthfully and we have enjoyed many wonderful conversations since, including this one:
In which we discuss:
Clare’s business and how she helped me with my messaging.
Mrs Earle - the 19C feminist gardener and author, in whose country estate Clare’s home is situated. In fact Clare lives in what was the gardener’s cottage.
Clare’s creativity and how it has been influenced by Mrs Earle
The difference it makes having a relationship with your garden rather than just having it ‘done’.
The evocative nature of plants as gifts
Clare’s relationship with her garden - how it supports her and what she has learnt from it.
Polycystic Liver condition.
Body image - and how to manage when people think you’re pregnant and you’re not.
The Wisteria
Sarcococca - a wonderfully scented and evergreen medium sized shrub that flowers in winter. Choose from Sarcococca confuse and Sarcococca hookeriana.
Sedums - Clare divides them and put them all round her garden to create the calm and cohesion that comes from repetition.
Links for the things we mentioned:
Mrs Earle