Greenfingers: Family-run Worthing florist celebrates 35th anniversary

A family-run Worthing flower shop has celebrated its 35th anniversary with staff past and present.
By Elaine Hammond
Published 27th Oct 2022, 11:24 BST
Updated 27th Oct 2022, 11:29 BST
Nick and Ruth White bought Greenfingers, in Montague Street, in October 1987Nick and Ruth White bought Greenfingers, in Montague Street, in October 1987
Nick and Ruth White bought Greenfingers, in Montague Street, in October 1987

Nick and Ruth White bought Greenfingers, in Montague Street, in October 1987.

Daughter Rachel helped out on Saturdays from the start and took over the florist's in 1997, when her mum changed to a nursing career.

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By then, Rachel had gained an Intermediate Certificate of the Society of Floristry at Brinsbury College.Rachel Matthews is head floral designer and her talented team of award winning florists create stunning flowers for all occasions, specialising in bespoke wedding flowers.

Rachel Matthews cleaning in the shop aged ten and now as the ownerRachel Matthews cleaning in the shop aged ten and now as the owner
Rachel Matthews cleaning in the shop aged ten and now as the owner

Daily deliveries of fresh flowers are sourced from British growers, local wholesalers and Dutch flower markets. Rachel also recently launched an exclusive eco flower range.

Rachel said: "My parents first bought the shop in 1987. I helped out from then. We celebrated the shop's anniversary with cake and champagne, inviting back staff from over the years and all the current staff."

The shop is currently part of the Worthing Scarecrow Trail. CLICK HERE to find out more.