Are you an eco – conscious couple who care about the environment and the impact that flowers flown in has on our planet? Would you like to help our bee population and wild life to thrive by supporting local flower farmers who grow ... [Continue Reading]
Colour Influences Through the Seasons
I've spent the last few weeks pouring over the seed and plant catalogues deciding what to choose. Chiltern's seed catalogue is a favourite winter read for inspiration and I like to spend time looking at colour combinations that sit well together, as ... [Continue Reading]
Nurturing Natures Floral Gifts
Growing flowers for a living is very rewarding but extremely hard work and it has made me really appreciate how hard our farmers work to bring us all our delicious food. When the suns shining and the birds are tweeting there is nowhere I'd ... [Continue Reading]
Showing off our British Blooms
Finding time to blog at this time of year is a challenge but there has been so much media about British Flowers lately that I just wanted to share what we've been up to here in the Midlands. The West Midlands group of Flowers From The Farm members ... [Continue Reading]
Marching Towards Spring
This winter has been so mild (the mildest on record) it tricked the plant world into waking up early and then this week has seen the first flurries of snow! No wonder the plants are very confused! We've had snowdrops flowering in the garden a month ... [Continue Reading]
British Flower Growers Meet in Harrogate
I’ve just spent a fabulous flowery weekend in Harrogate with lots of other British flower growers & florists who are part of the nationwide network of Flowers from the Farm. There was lots of information shared from experienced flower growers and ... [Continue Reading]
August Wedding – Jasmine & Rik
Last August was my busiest time for weddings and the first of the month saw Jasmine & Rik tying the knot at Repton Church, followed by a reception at Newton House Barn. Jasmine’s bouquet was a feast for the senses and included: sweet peas, ... [Continue Reading]
Dreaming of an August Wedding
It's too wet to work in the garden today so myself & Lauren are updating our website to include some of the weddings we have done this year, I can honestly say all the brides were lovely and very relaxed about their flowers and it has been a ... [Continue Reading]
Malvern Autumn Show 2015
I recently had a wonderful flowery weekend at the Malvern Autumn Show. I was lucky enough to have a stand alongside 6 other grower/florists - Faye Lane (Rural Floral), Sally Oates (Dillycot Flowers), Justine Scouller (Far Hill Flowers), Heather ... [Continue Reading]
Autumn Gardening
I love the Autumn with it's softer light and changing colours. There are still lots of late bloomers for picking like dahlias, cosmos, scabious and hydrangeas to name a few. I feel more calm outside at this time of year and just want to wander ... [Continue Reading]
