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Local, seasonal flowers Hampshire/West Berks border
Supplying bouquets, DIY buckets, weddings and funeral flowers.

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08/12/2024

Week on the farm

I don't like to go on about the weather BUT.....really?!

We have had more lovely wreath workshops at the farm this week. The wreaths have all been so beautiful.

There was a power cut at the farm on Saturday night and I was very apprehensive Sunday morning, the app said the electricity should be back on by 1pm - not great when you have a workshop in a dark, cold barn starting at 10am. Thankfully the electricity board sorted it in good time and we were able to go ahead with the workshop.

The wind had lifted the plastic sheets which were covering the new beds in the field. Having learnt from a previous experience, where I was lifted off my feet and dragged along by the power of the wind under the plastic sheets (think kite surfing, but in the field), I have simply piled them up, weighted them down and will deal with them on a calmer day.

The field looks very forlorn at the moment. Closer inspection shows the first green shoots of daffodils and iris. Over the next few weeks I'm looking forward to passing a few hours inside inspecting seed catalogues and dreaming of spring.

Rebekah

01/12/2024

Farm update

It's been all about wreaths this week for Headley Flower Garden. I enjoyed an evening at St Andrew's in Pangbourne making wreaths with Mums from the school. The following day we woke up to a very cold morning. Everything in the field was sparkling with ice. Maddy and I spent the morning preparing the dairy for the wreath workshops. When everything thawed I picked/collected more goodies for our workshops.

On Friday, as the weather looked like it was going to be mild for a few days, I did a bit of watering in the polytunnels. Its always tricky to get watering right over the winter. If small seedlings get wet and cold they may perish but you don't want them to dry out and die.

Over the weekend I have welcomed 4 groups to make their own wreaths. There was, obviously, delicious cake (thanks, Mum). All the wreaths were fantastic; I'm always inspired by people's vision and artistic ability.

Looking forward to next weekend's workshops. There are also lots of wreaths and wreath kits to make up for collection this week.

Rebekah

24/11/2024

Another busy and exciting week at the farm.

Thankfully I have had lots of help this week. Maddy and Zeb cleared the remaining dahlia, mulching them with compost. Nat and I then covered them with a thick layer of straw. Despite the strong winds the straw has stayed in place (so far).

Preparations for wreath workshops are well under way. We had a delivery of spruce from Newbury Christmas tree farm which made the workshop smell fantastic. On the farm we have picked lots of rose hips, ivy, holly and conifer. We also cut our first proper harvest from the new eucalyptus trees, this is now stood in an old trough waiting to be cut into more manageable sizes.

The dairy is having a bit of a tidy up ready for the first workshop on Saturday. It is looking very festive with the new lights up - I will show you a few more photos when we have properly decorated it later in the week.

The workshops are all sold out (thank you)but there are still a couple of wreath kits available and I can take a few more wreath orders.

Rebekah

17/11/2024

Farm update

So I have finally started cutting back the dahlia and mulching them with compost. I'm going to cover them with straw and hope they survive. I may just be making posh hotels for mice to have bed and breakfast, but time will tell. The weather is forecast to get colder later in the week. The foliage turns to mush after it gets frosted, hopefully the compost and straw will keep the tubers safe.

The ranunculus have been planted in the polytunnel now the majority of the chrysanthemum have been cleared. The tulips that I'm hoping to force for Mother's day and Easter have been planted in crates so I can move them in and out of the greenhouse, in the hope I can manipulate their flowering date. Tulips need a period of cold to help their stems and flower heads to develop properly so the crates are outside at the moment (dont tell the squirrels).

I made my first wreath of the season, this is the first year I have so many different types of eucalyptus to choose from. It is also the first year I have lots of rose hips - I planted these two years ago and have been able to let them form hips this year.

The wreath workshops are now sold out - thank you.

I have a few slots for wreaths (£65), wreath kits (£38) and garlands, these can be ordered from the website. I also have a few willow wreaths (£12), made from my own willow. These can be used to make an outside wreath, or I decorate mine with a bit of ivy and a string of lights and enjoy them inside. Please DM me if you would like to order a willow wreath.

Rebekah

16/11/2024

Headley community shop have their Christmas drop in this morning Saturday 16th November 10-12.30.

They have delicious things to eat and drink this Christmas and a few local businesses with gift ideas.

09/11/2024

Thank you to everyone who has booked already.

I only have three more spaces for the Christmas wreath workshops and these are on Saturday 30th November 2-4pm.

I have a few more wreath kits available to order if you would like to make your own in the comfort of your own home or get together with friends and family. These are £38 each and contain everything you need to make a beautiful wreath.

Rebekah

08/11/2024

This is a tour of one of the tunnels at the start of 24/25 season. It’s only for the dedicated! Sadly there are no pretty flowers at the moment. If you have any questions about autumn planting please pop them in the comments section.

08/11/2024

Farm update

I tend to think of this time of year as the start of our growing year. We have been busy over the last 6 weeks clearing and planting. I have been very grateful for the help I have received from Maddie, Sue and Zeb to get the field ready.

The dahlia are still looking lovely despite the two frosts we had very early in the season. Sadly they have been much less productive due to being knocked back by the frosts. With the weather getting colder next week I will be chopping them down. This year I'm leaving them in the ground and just mulching them. There are so many different ways of overwintering dahlia, its always a bit of a risk as they don't like to get wet and cold either in the ground or in a shed!

How do you plant 6 and a half thousand tulips? Previous years we have dug trenches by hand (I don't have the knees for that again) and last year we made raised beds (the vermin enjoyed eating a thousand bulbs). So this year I got help from Tom from Chris Lawrence Landscaping who dug a trench using a mini digger, then Mum and I simply planted/emptied the tulips in. Not quite as neat as the precise lines of bulbs I've planted before but I don't think the bulbs will notice and everything was completed by lunch - a definite record for tulip planting. I will also plant up some crates to force in time for Mother's day and Easter.

The final photo is of a pre-chitted anemone corm. They had a fantastic root system before planting and I hope they will quickly settle in the polytunnel. They are usually one of the first flowers we have, often starting to flower in February.

For anyone who is interested in what happening in the polytunnel I will post (hopefully) a short video later.
Rebekah

18/10/2024

Christmas workshops and wreaths

There are still a few spaces on the Christmas wreath workshops on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December if you would like to make your own wreath. Thank you to everyone who has already booked.

Wreaths, wreath kits and garlands are now available to order through the website.

Wreath kits contain everything you need to make your own wreath in the comfort of your own home - wreath ring, wire, moss, a selection of different foliage, ribbon, cones, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, dried flowers.

When ordering please include the date of collection. Wreath kits can be collected from Thursday 28th November.

Rebekah

16/10/2024

Thank you to everyone who came to the workshops last weekend. There were some lovely dried flower and autumn wreaths made. I enjoyed making my own autumn wreath which is now hanging on my door. There are lots of seed heads and autumn colours around at the moment - why not have a go at making your own?

Rebekah

07/10/2024

Last shout out for the dried flower wreath workshop this Saturday. Come and make a beautiful wreath that will last for months. All the flowers have been grown at the farm. It is a relaxing way to spend a few hours.

Saturday 12th October 10-12
£55/person
www.headleyflowergarden.co.uk

https://www.headleyflowergarden.co.uk/products/flower-club?variant=42813936074913

06/10/2024

Sadly the end of our season is fast approaching - how do I know? Well the weather (enough said) and the fact that we have picked the squash.

Previously I have grown decorative gourds but this year they are edible (as well as beautiful). Now I'm just in need of some recipes to use them in. Ideally ones that my children can't see contain squash :).

If anyone has a recipe to share please let me know. My suggestion is the spiced lentil and butternut squash soup recipe on the goodfood website. Not all the children would eat it but I thought it was delicious and was happy to eat it over a few days.

I do have squash if anyone would like some please message me -they are decorative as well as edible!

Rebekah

25/09/2024

If you're feeling like me, fed up with the rain but still wanting to work with flowers why not join us at the farm for a bit of mindful wreathing. Before we get into Christmas wreaths we have two workshops embracing the autumn.

Saturday 12th October 10-12 Dried flower wreath workshop. (There are only a couple of spaces left.)

Sunday 13th October 10-12 Autumn wreath workshop

Places are bookable through the website

www.headleyflowergarden.co.uk

22/09/2024

Christmas Wreath workshops are now up on the website.

Come and join us to make your own wreath. Small group sizes. Workshops are held in the old dairy. Lots of choice of foliage, dried flowers, cones, ribbons etc. It's a lovely activity to do with friends and family.

Refreshments provided.

All welcome, no previous experience required.

£60/person

Saturday 30th November 2-4pm
Sunday 1st Dec 2-4pm
Friday 6th Dec 10-12

(please select date and time on website when booking a place)

Rebekah
www.headleyflowergarden.co.uk

15/09/2024

Thursday night we had our first frost of the season - the earliest I have had in the seven years I've been growing in the field.

We fleeced all the dahlia, they have only been flowering for a few weeks and we have lots of events over the next few weeks so really wanted to keep them. Thankfully, although there were a few stems that were effected, the dahlia survived. They've had a good water with all the rain (so did I!!!) and I have dead headed them all today.

We have a vase workshop on Saturday 21st September 10-12, which will involve selecting and picking your own dahlia and creating a beautiful arrangement. There are still a few spaces if you would like to join us.

https://www.headleyflowergarden.co.uk/products/flower-club

£55/person. Refreshments provided.

27/08/2024

Farm updates

The flower stall will be open again this Friday and Saturday (the road is open again)

The next PYO is on the 7th September - lots of beautiful dahlia (and cake for those that need to know!)

The date of the vase workshop has changed to Saturday the 21st September (from the 14th), there are still some spaces if you would like to join us for some flower faffing.

PYO and vase workshop are bookable through the website.

Photos of the DIY wedding buckets that went out last week - best Zinnia ever this year.

Rebekah
www.headleyflowergarden.co.uk

12/08/2024

Farm update

A quick reminder of the events we have over the next few months. Thank you to everyone who attended the PYO last Saturday. The dahlia have started flowering and they proved very popular. The next PYO is Saturday 7th September.

The vase workshop (14th September) will be based mainly around dahlia. There will be chance to pick your own, arrange and discuss all things flowery.

I am busy drying flowers for the dried flower wreath workshop-12th October (and other workshops that happen at the end of the year and I can't think about yet!).

If you and a group of friends or family are interested in arranging a private workshop please get in touch.

No flower stall again this week - Ashford Hill road remains closed. There will be flowers at swan street stores in Kingsclere.

Rebekah

08/08/2024

No flower stall this week (9th/10th) or next (16th/17th). Ashford Hill Road is closed coming from the Tadley/Kingsclere end so the farm is only accessible from Headley direction (please note if you have booked onto the PYO this Saturday).

Flower stall will resume on Friday 23rd.

Rebekah

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Polytunnel November 2024

The field in June

The field at the end of June. Lots of lovely flowers and busy insects.

Polytunnel update. Very windy today, so sound quality isn't great. Rebekah

Amazed to see this icelandic poppy opening yesterday morning - it only took just over 2 minutes.

These are the ladybird larvae that are released today - excuse my dirty hands and nails! They help to control aphids that can become a problem in the polytunnel as aphids love the protected environment. Rebekah

For those of you who like to see how things are going, this is the polytunnel this morning.

Polytunnel at the end of December

A quick farm update for those of you that like to know what's going on. The video is from the farm site polytunnel today. The sweet william cuttings I mention in the video had to be made as voles had eaten through the stems of 10 metres of Sweet Williams. The leaves can be lifted off like a mat, sadly I don't think most of the plants will recover. Fortunately Sweet William usually root quite easily, but this wasn't part of the plan!

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