There are so many amazing things about British flowers…
✨ many flowers grown in the U.K. are not British Wildflowers. Some are like white campion or cornflowers but things like Dahlias are from Mexico and have been expertly bred for a wide range of colours and shapes.
✨ A lot of flower farmers grow a variety of flowers and we don’t expect you to know all the different types of flowers. However if you trust us with your colour palette we will fill your order with treats from the field.
✨ British flowers can have a cracking vase life. Zinnia, rudbeckia, ranunculus can last two weeks and tulips, chrysanthemum, asters and statice can last 3 weeks!
As you might’ve guessed I am big fan of local flowers, they are pretty awesome.
#flowersofinstagram #flowersfromthefarm #localflowers #growninyorkshire #gatheredatdusk
Always chasing the light ✨ #gatheredatdusk #flowersfromthefarm
BeesIt’s been a terrible year for bumble bees, a wet winter, followed by a cool spring and early summer has meant the fields have been eerily quiet and empty.Tonight I spotted a couple of bees foraging the snapdragons and I took a moment to watch the dip into the flowers and feed. I love the tiny micro moments of the farm a single bee on a single flower, then when I step back and look at macro level and see each of the single flowers that might have a bee or a pollinator on them it fills me with hope. It was a beautiful joyful moment. #flowersfromthefarm #naturefriendlyfarming #grownnotflown #gardenwithwildlifeinmind #gatheredatdusk
Such a treat to deliver a gift bouquet locally. Did you know we do free delivery 5 miles from the farm for gift bouquets? All that’s needed is a couple of days noticed to cut your flowers and the budget you have to spend. I really hope that the lucky recipient of this GIANT bouquet enjoys having it as much as I did making it! #buylocal #localflowers #supportlocal #gatheredatdusk
Sweet Peas
Oh how I love thee 🤍
I have grown sweet peas for over 15 years and this year I’ve used only Roger Parsons Sweet Peas and some home saved seed. I am so excited to soon be cutting these by the bucket full.
Is there a scent more perfect than sweet peas?
#flowersfromthefarm #sweetpeas #growninyorkshire #gatheredatdusk
I find if I’ve had lots of practical jobs to do I need a little moment to be creative. It helps remind me why I am madly sowing, planting out and weeding. Today’s creative practice was filling this beautiful terracotta urn with sweet rocket (hesperis) and pear foliage. Two simple and beautiful ingredients placed in a timeless vessel using sustainable and reusable mechanics (chicken wire). The smell of the wisteria and sweet rocket is heavenly and making this topped up my creative cup powering me on with weeding and planting out. Hope you to have been able to enjoy the gorgeous sunny weather ✨ #flowersfromthefarm #gatheredatdusk #naturefriendlyfarming #homegrownflowers
Late spring evenings are special. The birds are singing their hearts out, the moths are darting about and the flowers seem to grow in front of your eyes.
The teeny tiny greenhouse has done a sterling job starting thousands of seeds hopefully ensuring an abundance of flowers this summer.
All the hard work and mud/sweat/tears are worth it for quiet moments on the farm like this evening ✨
#flowerfarmersyear #flowersfromthefarm #gatheredatdusk #growninyorkshire #naturefriendlyfarming
Spring
Astronomical Spring has arrived.
Soon the fruit trees will be laden with blossom, the forget me nots and dog violets will carpet the ground. The tulips will be out in full force and the extra light we gain at this time of year will mean all the plants and flowers will step up their growing efforts.
The sun may not be out this morning but the past days have reminded me what’s to come and have warmed me and the garden up!
Welcome Spring we have been waiting for you ✨
#springequinox #springflowers #naturelovers #naturalgrower #naturefriendlyfarming #gatheredatdusk
Regenerative growing
We looooove flowers here, like really love them! But for us that can’t come at a cost to our planet 🌍
Our approach to growing is to adopt as many regenerative principles as possible.
But what does that mean?
Regenerative agriculture is a conservation and rehabilitation approach farming systems. It focuses on topsoil regeneration, increasing biodiversity and increasing resilience to climate change, and strengthening the health and vitality of farm soil.
A key way to this is having livestock and our first step towards that was to get ducks. And the girls have an important job…
Pest control (slugs are a favourite)
Manure to increase organic matter
Eggshells to make a calcium feed for super strong flowers.
And as an extra their eggs are excellent for baking which means we can make wicked brownies!
Big thanks to Dolly and Dusty for all they do!
#regenerativeagriculture #flowerfarm #naturefriendlyfarming #gatheredatdusk
I had a potter around the plot this evening as the sun was setting (yes sun!! we had some this afternoon) and it’s coming back to life. The birds were singing their hearts out, there were buds and leaves forming on the trees and flowers starting to form and it reminded me of our why, our guiding North Star. Our North Star is that we protect the space we farm for nature and the planet. To grow beautiful, natural sustainable flowers that have a low impact on the planet and bring joy to those who receive them.This drives every single decision we make and powers is through the tougher days of flower farming. What’s your North Star? Your vision and dreams for the future? #smallbusiness #northstar #sustainablebusiness #naturefriendlyfarming #gatheredatdusk
