retail business closed after 48 years

Cottage Flowers Coventry Gardens of London Coventry Designs by Rachel

A new chapter begins, after 48 wonderful years in the florist industry - through Cottage Flowers, Coventry Gardens of London, and Coventry Designs by Rachel - our retail business has officially closed. This work has been more than a career; it's been our family's story. We're deeply grateful to every customer, partner, and friend who shared this journey with us. While this chapter has ended, a new one is beginning. I am currently writing a memoir about our family's path through the industry - the people, the challenges, the creativity, and the heart behind the work. This website will remain active as a place to share updates, reflections, and stories as the book takes shape. Thank you for being apart of our story ~ Rachel
  • "Coventry Gardens always does a phenomenal job. I have been using them for over twenty years. They have never disappointed me!"
    Nicole C.
    " Since I found Coventry Gardens I don't go anywhere else. The craftsmanship, originality and freshness of the flowers is above and beyond anywhere I've ever gone. The personal touch in ensuring you have something special is the final touch that keeps me returning.
    D. McLaughlin
  • "I have used Coventry ever since I found them several years ago. Rachel always provides beautiful and innovative arrangements that my family loves to get."
    Steve H.
    "We use Coventry Gardens for work things like anniversaries or retirements. They do a great job!"
    Lyndie G.
    "My friend, an artist, responded to receipt of the flowers with, "Wow! I am going to paint them." That is a complement to their beauty. Thank you."
    Connie C.
  • "The flowers were stunning! Our daughter was thrilled they looked like they had just been picked from an English garden. Thank you so much for helping to make our daughter's birthday so very happy!"
    Bonnie B.
    "Coventry Gardens is a true gem! The owner, Rachel, is incredibly kind, sweet and considerate. She goes above and beyond to make every experience special. I recently purchased two stunning fall floral arrangements, and they were nothing short of perfection. the flowers where fresh, vibrant and beautifully arranged with such artistic flair. You can truly feel the care and creativity that goes into every detail. I highly recommend Coventry Gardens for anyone seeking beautiful thoughtfully crafted floral arrangements."
    Sherry K.
  • "Rachel (owner) is absolutely wonderful to work with and extremely conscientious preparing beautiful arrangements for your events and loved ones."
    David D.
    "I've ordered numerous floral arrangements from Coventry Gardens over the years and each has been absolutely stunning. Rachel (the owner and floral designer) has a gift for creating unique bouquets using flowers and greenery that you simply won't find anywhere else. Order an "English Garden" -style arrangement and let her work her magic."
    A A.
  • "I received the most gorgeous bouquet of roses I've ever had today courtesy of Coventry Gardens. They are impeccable, uniquely crafted and feel put together with loving care. Thank You! Highly recommend!!!"
    Kelly S.
    "Absolutely beautiful arrangement with very fresh selections of flowers! Ordered the arrangement for my mom's birthday and they knocked it out of the park. I definitely will be ordering again. Thank you Coventry Gardens."
    Kimberly D.

Our Roots

Established in 1978

Our story began in the 1970s, when Sandy Bakker crafted delicate ribbon roses by hand, transforming them into timeless silk and dried arrangements for Safeway stores throughout Southwest Washington. Her artistry and attention to detail soon drew a devoted following, inspiring her to leave the corporate world and open her own flower shop. In 1978, Cottage Flowers bloomed in Hermiston, Oregon. Sandy’s years in Hermiston were filled with creativity, community, and growth. Her shop became a beloved part of local life — a place where flowers marked milestones and memories. In the late 1980s, she sold Cottage Flowers and began a new chapter with Coventry Gardens of London, blending her love of floristry with the charm of her British heritage. The addition of a tea boutique and imported goods gave the shop its signature touch of classic elegance. Through the years, Sandy designed and delivered beauty, joy, and comfort — often with her daughter Rachel by her side. Growing up among the scent of fresh blooms and the rhythm of floral design, Rachel inherited both her mother’s eye for artistry and her heart for connection.
In 2016, Sandy passed the torch to Rachel — a graceful changing of the guard, true to tradition. Rachel continued Coventry Gardens in Camas, Washington, where she served her community for eight years with the same devotion to craft and care. Sandy's love for flowers began at age five, when she would gather bluebells and deliver them around her hometown of Welling, Kent, England on her little red bicycle. Today, she enjoys her retirement tending her flower gardens, nurturing blooms with the same joy that first carried her down those village lanes.
Rachel carries forward the legacy in a new way. Her floral artistry has transitioned into a curated, boutique approach — with exclusive weekly designs featured at Runyan’s Jewelers. Each arrangement is a quiet homage to heritage, craftsmanship, and the beauty that blooms through generations.
From one generation to the next, our flowers are more than arrangements — they’re moments of history, crafted with heart.

Contact us

Contact info
360-254-4648
coventrygardensflowers@gmail.com
Inquires are welcome for memoir updates.
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