Flitterbrook flower farm

29/10/2025

DAHLIA SALE COMING SOON

the dahlias have all been dug up, and over the next couple of weeks, i will be sorting and storing them for winter.
I will be selling some of my stock if anyone is interested. pm dahlias in the comments, and I will let you know availability

19/10/2025

Week 13.10.25 of flowers

Is it just me, or are the flowers still pumping out the goods, I keep thinking this week will be the last, but the mild dry weather is keeping the flowers looking great.

I know its soon time to think about getting the dahlias out so they have time to dry before being stored away.
So much hype on to dig or not to dig up dahlias and I used to leave them in which is fine for a few but im on clay in the field and even if I mulch and cover the water sits under them and freezes also if any have gall this then spreads like I found out last year loosing half the dahlias and having to have a big cull and move them all to new beds.
This year, the dahlias been amazing.

My son also turned 10. How my baby is 10. I dont know it's definitely flown by we've had lots of fun and had friends stay last night, they all made a guy for the bonfire yesterday, lots of laughs, hes got such a good group of friends I love watching him grow as much as I love watching my plant babies 😆

Have a great week 😀 😊

14/10/2025

12/10/2025

Week 6.10.25 of flowers

Well hello chrysanthemum definitely stealing the show for autumn. With so many on the way, it's going to be a sea of colour inside the polytunnel soon, but for now, the ones outside are in full swing. Definitely not a garage chrysanthemum in sight here, no bright reds or yellows, just pure lush. The smell brings back nostalgic memories.
The dahlias are still looking fabulous as is so much in the field still which I am grateful for.

It's ranunculus soking time this week, I soaked the claws for 3 hours in tepid water before putting in trays and lightly covering them, making sure to protect from mice as they are a delicacy to them.
I always buy new Ranunculus but try and save as many as I can to bump up, and this year, the size of the saved claws is amazing, fingers crossed for a bumper harvest next spring.

Also, this week lots of pricking out hardy annuals, 3 new beds made, 2 trailers of manure delivered, lots more seeds saved and lots of bunches picked for drying, id like to say things ate slowing down in the field but its never ending behind the scenes.

Happy Sunday, enjoying the mild autumn sun expected today

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05/10/2025

Week 29.9.25 of flowers

I love Autumn 🍂 its feeling crisp in the mornings, lots of heavy dew, and that feeling of snuggling indoors in the evening with a fire alight.

The flower field is still looking great with the chrysanthemum just starting to pop. Dahlias is still pumping out the goods, and the grasses this year have really taken off.

The Wood has arrived for 3 new beds and to finish the inside of the workshop.

The Sweetpeas and larkspur have been sown, which is now all my seeds for this year.
So far, there's good germination from all saved seed, patchy from some brought in seed, and lots of picking out to do, perfect for rainy days.


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28/09/2025

Week 22.9.25 of flowers

Orders are slowing down, which has been nice to get back into the workshop,
I've finished insulating and ordered everything to finish the inside, which I can't wait as my drying wall is very much needed right now.

I love doing it myself, but I would also love to just have someone come in and do it all for me 😆.

Still lots of orders going out this week and the first hardy annuals have started popping out the soil, agrostemma, cornflowers, and calendula.
My ranunculus order has arrived just one more to come, and we are all set for autumn growing.

Also, there is lots of bed prep this week, I love weeding, my daughter can't understand it, she thinks im crazy, maybe a little bit lol.

Happy Sunday

21/09/2025

I have limited availability of packets of seeds £1.50 per packet
Plus postage.
All seeds are fresh this year and ready to sow now

Saponaria cowcokle white
Saponaria cowcockle pink

Larkspur misty lavender

Cornflower blue diamond

Lavetera pale pink
Lavetera mont blanc

Ammi major

Orlaya

Daucus

Nigella Hispanica

Calendula orange flash
Calendula Snow Princess

21/09/2025

Week 15.9.25vof flowers

This week's has seen the seeds sown a few weeks ago now popping their heads up, which is always a welcome sign like a new mum 😆 watching her babies 👶
Lots of orders have gone out, and im thankful the flowers keep giving even with the continued wind and rain. They truly are amazing 👏
Me and Mum booked a morning at , which, if you want some inspiration, is definitely worth a visit, im lucky to only live 10 mins away and have watched the gardens change over the years.
Her gardens made me dream and dream big. I did to where I am today, still dreaming, still building.
Today's jobs are sowing more hardy annuals
Ammi
Cornflowers
Calendula
Daucus
And more these, I won't plant out until next year. Heavy clay can rot these guys off even if they are hardy

I've also advertised Christmas wreaths this week, in September you say but I get asked a lot, I have a full post on them if youd like to book

17/09/2025

Im so excited for Christmas Wreaths this year, not 1 but 2 great venues

Firstly the most beautiful estate, with its big open fire and beautiful dining room where we will make our wreaths, Tom and Zoe are amazing hosts and look forward to showing you this once beautiful private home with all its charm
Then venue 2 is only the best farm shop around, if you haven't been i can only advise you to take a trip, its got a lovely new cosy coffee shop with beautiful views where we will set up our wreath station

Classes will be kept to a minimum for a more intimate feel

All materials will be provided, and I look forward to seeing lots of old faces and hopefully lots of new

14/09/2025

💍 TODAY IS THE DAY 💍

WEDDING SHOWCASE

Join us 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM and envision your perfect day at Stone House.

Meet some fantastic wedding suppliers, sample delicious food, enjoy a refreshing drink, and explore our beautifully styled venue and grounds!

Everyone is welcome, bring family & friends 🤍

www.stonehouseevents.co.uk

Leonati Catering
Vine & Dine
Flitterbrook flower farm
Lambert Events
South Downs Strings
Crystal Amor Events Artificial Flowers & Wedding Decoration Hire
Little Bell Hotel

14/09/2025

Week 8.9.25 of flowers

What a week it's been. We've truly British weather 2 days of heat, then torrential downpours right when I needed to pick, yes ive got wet, but it's all part of the fun.
Thank you so much for everyone's continued orders. It's been another crazy week, diy weddings Florist orders farm shop deliveries and more.
Long may the flowers continue.

This week has also been the first succession of stocks to be sown

Foxgloves
Wallflowers
Hesperis
sweet William
And aquilegia have all been planted out to mature over winter and lots of bed clearing.
I love this time of year, planning for next year tidying up and feeling like im maybe a little bit back in control

Today im at a wedding fair at the lovely . i will put some pics up later
Have a hopfully relaxing Sunday

08/09/2025