Helen Leighton formerly of Riverdale Farm, Albany WA
Author, Gardener, Floral Designer & Photographer
A life in flowers, gardens, and gathered moments.
A place for those who find beauty in the everyday.
For gardeners, floral enthusiasts, homemakers, and anyone drawn to the quiet rhythm of a seasonal life.
Rooted in nature, shaped by the hands, and gathered with care—my work is an offering of inspiration, slow creativity, and moments worth keeping.
AS FEATURED IN
From Riverdale to the Harbour
For years, I’ve welcomed visitors to Riverdale Farm—growing flowers, designing florals, and capturing life through her lens.
Now, we’re renovating a heritage home above Princess Royal Harbour and beginning the slow work of establishing a new garden.
It’s early days—quiet, hands-in-the-soil days—but the intention remains the same.
This isn’t a business. It’s a way of life—shared, as it grows.
A Book to Keep
Garden Gathered
A gentle companion for your own floral practice.
Filled with seasonal arrangements, garden stories, and my own photographs—all created at Riverdale Farm.
It’s a book for the shelf, the bedside, the potting bench.
An invitation to gather what’s growing, and make it beautiful.
Garden Musings
Part journal, part garden diary, part gentle ramble.
I share thoughts on floral design, seasonal shifts, quiet homemaking, and life as it unfolds.
It’s not about perfect advice—it’s about noticing what matters.
Gatherings in the Garden
At times, the gates may open.
Collaborative workshops, open garden days, and small seasonal events invite you into my world—hands-on, heart-first, grounded in beauty.
Join us for time among the blooms.
A Quiet Invitation
If you’d like to hear when something new is blooming…
A garden gathering, a fresh batch of hydrosols, or just a reflection from the season—I write now and then.