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 … [Read more...] about Autumn Gardening
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The Flower Patch’s First Year of Weddings
I can't believe it's nearly the end of August! Here at the flower patch we have had a busy summer season, growing and arranging bouquets and posies for couples' special day. It has been lovely that all the brides have really embraced the … [Read more...] about The Flower Patch’s First Year of Weddings
Flowers from the Farm at BBC Gardeners World Live
What a great response to our British Bloomers in Birmingham. Last week the West Mids members of Flowers from the Farm adorned the BBC Gardeners world live at the NEC with our glorious display of British grown flowers. Our chief in charge … [Read more...] about Flowers from the Farm at BBC Gardeners World Live
British June Flowers
Here's a selection of beautiful flowers and foliage grown on our patch in June. It's almost the end of the month but if you're planning a wedding or event for June next year, these will all be … [Read more...] about British June Flowers
Weekend of a Flower Grower
I have been a British flower grower for a year now! I also still work part time and I often get asked what I've been up to when I return to work in the office after the weekend. So I thought I'd write a dairy of my week to share. My work for The … [Read more...] about Weekend of a Flower Grower
Seed Sowing
My seed sowing started last autumn sowing hardy annuals directly into the soil. Things like Cornflowers, Nigella, Ammi Majus and all those sorts of favourites that people always love. This has worked really well, they’ve been in the ground all winter … [Read more...] about Seed Sowing
