04/01/2023
I don’t think I’ve actually ever introduced myself properly on here so what better excuse than as part of run by
I’m already behind so going to combine days 1,2 & 3
I’m Sophie and to be honest I still have a bit of imposter syndrome about actually calling myself a flower farmer. I grow flowers on an allotment plot for honesty box sales and also hoping this year to do a few markets.
A day in my life is a bit hectic at the moment as I also try to hold down an office job and look after my 1 year old son, I do a lot of my seed sowing and potting on during nap times or once he is in bed.
How I got here is a bit of a long story. Back in 2019 I got an allotment to focus my mind and energy after a long struggle with infertility. I had always dabbled in floristry along side office jobs and since moving away from London no longer had the ease of Covent Garden to get flowers so decided to grow my own. In 2021 I completed a career change course with and had our beautiful boy with the help of IVF. 2022 I took a break and just focused on being a mummy but 2023 we are back with a new bigger plot, can’t wait to see what this year holds!