Birch Farm Flowers

26/01/2025

Our week on the farm in pictures.

Perennials overwintering- great habitat for birds and insects- we will cut than back next month.

Perennial seedlings sown in Autumn doing well - we spent some time sorting through them and checking they were healthy. They are all looking great, and we have lots of new perennials to plant out next month.

New plot layout being planned - we have extended the growing area significantly (lots more flowers!) we have also incorporated the seating area on the left which will be lovely for our PYO sessions.

Greenhouse tidy and sort

Potting shed tidy and sort

Wintery looking plot

Quiet moment and cup of tea in the potting shed

Planting last years bulbs in our pots and planters on the deck, can't wait to have some spring colour outside the kitchen.

24/01/2025

Start Your Cutting Garden This Spring

This March, we’re hosting our popular Seed Sowing Workshops, and we’d love for you to join us. These sessions are designed to give you the confidence to grow your own beautiful flowers, perfect for cutting and bringing into your home.

What you’ll gain:

Practical, hands-on guidance for sowing seeds like cosmos, zinnias, and sweet peas
A full copy of our Cut Flower Growing Guide
A tray of annual seeds to take home and start your garden
Our workshops are very welcoming and inclusive. We strive to create a warm, supportive space where you can feel comfortable, whatever your level of experience or ability.

Whether you’re new to gardening or simply want to expand your knowledge, these workshops are a wonderful opportunity to ask questions, try something new, and prepare for a season full of blooms.

Spaces are limited, so if you’d like to join us, be sure to book your place soon.
https://www.birchfarm.co.uk/service-page/spring-seed-sowing-workshop-2?referral=service_list_widget

We hope to see you there and can’t wait to share the joy of growing flowers with you!

26/09/2024

Beautiful handmade wreath bases, made here at Birch Farm using Somerset grown willow. They make the perfect base for your Christmas wreaths.

Available to order now for delivery in October/November -weaving

Our wholesale willow wreath bases are ideal for use with wreath-making workshops, dried flower arrangements, and Christmas wreaths. Sold in packs of 20 at £3.85 each, they measure approximately 26cm to 28cm in diameter. Sturdy and visually appealing, they are perfect for showcasing half-wreath desi...

23/09/2024

Join Us for a Magical Wreath-Making Workshop at Birch Farm.

Escape the everyday and step into the cosy charm of our 200-year-old stable this autumn and Christmas. Surrounded by twinkling fairy lights, candlelight, and the warmth of mulled wine, you’ll be guided through the relaxing process of creating your very own wreath. Perfect for beginners, our small, intimate sessions offer the perfect mindful escape.

What’s Included:

All-natural materials—Somerset willow wreath bases and British-grown flowers & foliage
Delicious homemade cakes, seasonal treats, and warm drinks.
A peaceful, creative atmosphere with calming music
Eco-Friendly: No plastic here—our wreaths are fully compostable and kind to the planet!

Spaces are limited, so book your spot today and make something truly special with us.

Click on the link in the picture to book.

08/08/2024

The field is full of flowers so we have been able to add an additional PYO session for this Sunday the 11th.

Come down between 10am and 12pm and we will give you a quick guide on how to cut, a vase and secateurs and then you will be free to wander amongst the flowers…

Booking essential, book on website here https://www.birchfarm.co.uk/service-page/pick-your-own-flowers-1?referral=service_list_widget

Only £22

08/08/2024

The field is full of flowers so we have been able to add an additional PYO session for this Sunday the 11th.

Come down between 10am and 12pm and we will give you a quick guide on how to cut, a vase and secateurs and then you will be free to wander amongst the flowers…

Booking essential, to book on website tap link above.

Only £22

03/08/2024

Mini bunches on the way to Cup & Crumb this morning.

Only £6!

Grab a bunch before they go 🌺

03/08/2024

We are happy to say that you can now buy our dahlias by the bunch or bucket!

Available for delivery 🚚 across Manchester and Salford.

https://www.birchfarm.co.uk/buy-flowers

07/07/2024

Natural, seasonal, garden gathered bouquet for the wedding of the beautiful .alicia a couple of weeks ago.

This wedding was an absolute dream, both Kat and Joe were so lovely to work for, and I loved their passion for using locally grown flowers.

Kat’s bouquet featured a glorious collection of late Spring flowers including the first Sweet Peas 💜

08/06/2024

Sweet Williams, we absolutely love them.

This cottage garden classic brings so much to our little farm.

It is relatively easy to grow, comes in a range of lovely colours, flowers early in the season, produces long stems, lasts forever in a vase, holds up out of water and smells beautiful too!

June is the time to sow these beauties for flowers next year. They are a biennial which means they will germinate and grow into small plants over the summer and autumn and will then fall dormant over winter, before bursting into life and flowering in spring 2025.

We will be sowing our biennial seeds in the next week or so. I will post the varieties I have chosen and the methods we use.

01/06/2024

Delphiniums 💙

We invested in more of these beautiful perennials this year, and they are beginning to bloom.

We will be delivering flowers in the Worsley area next week so if you would like a bunch drop us a message.

Florists, if you would like some in the next couple of weeks, give me a shout.

31/05/2024

Beautiful mini bunches delivered to Cup & Crumb this morning.

Only £6, all grown here at Birch Farm, no pesticides, no plastic and no air miles. Just lovely, scented seasonal flowers 🌺

20/05/2024

Bright, beautiful Spring flowers for this weekends wedding

01/05/2024

April you were wet and cold, but you managed to rustle up some sunshine at the end ☀️

It has been a busy month of seed sowing, bed preparation, perennial planting and cutting and selling the first flowers of the season.

Very much looking forward to May, we have got so many seedlings ready to plant out, we are going to have lots and lots and lots of flowers very soon!