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We are a planet friendly farm garden growing seasonal British blooms for homes, weddings and florists

25/06/2025

💐FLOWER CRAFTS💐
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I took some time out the other day to do something for myself.
I'm always looking at different things I can do with flowers and it's fair to say I've become a bit obsessed with pressing flowers and capturing a moment in time. When I say obsessed, I mean I can't get enough of watching the content from and , ( and others) it's so inspiring and relaxing to watch these artists at work!
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So in my attempt to move beyond making the odd gift card or two I set about taking apart a mini jamjar arrangement and placing them in my press and yes...in-between the constant maintenance of the flower garden, flower orders and weddings it was hugely relaxing. Now it's time to wait! ⌚
What flower crafts do you do? Or would like to do? I would love to know!

18/06/2025

💐UPDATE FROM THE GATE 💐
Hello there ! It's been a while since I posted a post on here but I just wanted to remind you that we will be Claypole on Saturday with flowers!
We are celebrating and the so do drop by to grab yourself a bunch, or jar of not only British flowers but local ones too!
If you would like to reserve your flowers then just DM me .
See you Saturday 💐

21/05/2025

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💐 A Little Update from the Gate 💐

Hello friends!
It’s been a while since I shared what’s been going on behind the scenes here at Flowers by the Gate, so I thought it was time for a little catch-up.

The Growing Bit
As ever, the weather keeps us on our toes! This time it’s dry and cracked rather than soggy and slug-ridden—I'll take it! The half-hardy annuals are nearly all planted out, the dahlias are in, and the sweet peas and snapdragons are just starting to bloom. I’ve even picked the first of the apple mint—always a happy moment.

The Flowers
You’ll find me (every other week) at the lovely little pop-up mini market at in Claypole. I won’t be at every market though, as it depends on flower availability and other commitments—so do keep an eye on social media for updates.

Ordering Flowers
At the moment, I’m taking orders for market bouquets and jamjar flowers by collection only. Orders need to be in by Wednesday at noon for collection on Fridays and Saturdays. This helps me manage what’s blooming in the garden and how much time I have to harvest and arrange. Again, social media is the best place for the latest info.

Weddings
To all the lovely couples I’m flowering for this year—your blooms are growing beautifully! I’m so looking forward to creating your bouquets and DIY buckets, and being part of your special day. It’s such a joy to grow with you in mind.

Social Media
A little heads-up: I’m slowing things down on the social media front.
When I started growing and arranging flowers, I didn’t quite realise how much time would go into posts, photos, music, filters, reels, stories… you name it. Flowers are all about being in the moment, and social media can feel the opposite of that sometimes! So, I’ll mainly be sharing quick stories when flowers are available—if you’d like to keep in the loop, make sure you’ve got notifications turned on.

Thanks for being here and supporting seasonal, garden-grown flowers.
See you soon 💐

30/03/2025

💐MOTHERING SUNDAY💐

Today we have celebrated and remembered the mother or mother figures in our lives and whatever form that took whether it was 5 short minutes from your tiny infant, a day out with your family, or a day of peace and quiet enjoying the simple things I hope you were made to feel very special.

I know lots of you were lucky enough to be treated to one the fantastic cake and flowers gifts from the and I suspect wasted no time eating the gorgeous bake but keep them topped up water you should continue to enjoy the flowers well into next week! 💐

25/03/2025

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🌸 BUTTERFLY RANUNCULUS – A Story of Patience & Surprise! 🌸

Not , but I have some catching up to do… and these beauties deserve a moment! 💕

✨ Here’s my Butterfly Ranunculus journey: ✨

🍂 Autumn 2023 – I bought 12 corms from the lovely Zoe at They were huge compared to my usual Ranunculus Elegance… and much more expensive! I followed Zoe's concise instructions and they quickly began growing 🙏

🌿 Winter – Big, lush plants went into the ground, protected from frost. So far, so good!

🌧️ Spring 2024 – Disaster! Wet weather hit hard. All my ranunculus struggled, and these precious ones barely made it. I managed to harvest just enough for a bridal bouquet… and then, gone. No leaves. Nothing. 💔

🪻 Months later – While clearing the bed, I found regenerated corms! 🎉 I dried them, split some, and ended up with 15!

🍁 Autumn 2024 – I think you know what happened here, I planted them again, nurtured them in pots moving them in and out of the green house and now they are flowering in the complete range of colours I purchased originally, finally, today… I planted them out! 🌱 Was it a wise move? Let's wait and see!

Moral of the story? There’s always something happening underground—you just have to trust nature and be patient. 🌎

💬 Do you grow Butterfly Ranunculus? Any tips for keeping them happy? Share your experience in the comments.💭

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20/03/2025

💐TULIP TIME💐

💐As our promise is to always use locally grown flowers and our own tulips are not quite ready we are sourcing our Mother's Day tulips from long standing family growers in Lincolnshire,
The problem is there are just so many beautiful varieties to choose from it's taken me a little longer than planned!

💐If you would like flowers for Mother's Day please head to our website to find out more or give me a call.

💐Orders close - TUESDAY 25TH MARCH

09/03/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Mothering Sunday (March 30th) marks the start of our cut flower season! 💐

It’s still early in the season, and while our flowers are growing beautifully, we may source more from our trusted local growers to ensure every bouquet is fresh, sustainable, and truly special.

🌷 CHOOSE YOUR PERFECT GIFT 🌷

🌸 OPTION 1 – £45
A beautifully arranged gift-boxed bouquet in a vase with a personalised card, delivered within our local delivery zone.
Order via our website.

🎂 OPTION 2– £15 (pic 2)
Cake & Flowers! A collaboration with Kate & Olivia : a gorgeous pink double cup holder featuring fresh flowers and an amazing cake!
Order and collect from .

🌸 OPTION 3 – £20 (pic 3)
A simple jam jar arrangement, with a cute personalised iced Gonk from the talented Helen at . Presented in a gift bag.
Collection only from my stall. Contact me to order.

🌸 PRE-ORDER ONLY 🌸
All orders must be placed by TUESDAY 25th MARCH so we can create something truly special for you!

Thank you for supporting local flowers, small businesses, and the incredible women in our lives. We can’t wait to share all this spring loveliness with you! 💛

14/02/2025

💐FAVOURITE FLOWERS FRIDAY 💐
ANTIRRHINUM - Snap - Dragons
I really do love these beautiful blooms and every year I try a new variety but I always stick with a few all time faves. Here is a 'snap' shot into the world of Snap Dragons

🪻They are native to the Mediterranean climes but surprisingly hardy
🪻They are bee friendly, the bumbles love nothing more than popping inside the dragons mouth to feast on nectar
🪻There are many cultivars to choose from but I grow the taller varieties for cutting
🪻They can suffer from 'rust' which unfortunately can run through your whole crop attacking the leaves and stems resulting in a very sad plant and few blooms.
🪻I sow mine in autumn and again in January
🪻This year I am growing ...
Admiral White
Costa Silver
Madame Butterfly Ivory
Madame Butterfly Pink
Madame Butterfly Bronze ( all time fav )
Opus Lavender
Mixed tall - RUST RESISTANT ( Trail)
Apple Blossom

12/02/2025

🌿 Update from the Gate - Flower Availability! 🌿

It’s a cold, grey February day, so let’s take a moment to dream of warmer days, blooming flowers, and our opening times. ☀️🌸
We’ve welcomed new followers recently and had a flurry of phone calls, so here’s an update from the gate on when and how you can buy our locally grown blooms again. 💐✨

💍 Wedding Enquiries – We’re ALWAYS open for wedding bookings! If you're wondering how to fill your wedding with locally sown and grown flowers, get in touch—I’d love to help! I aim to reply within 48 hours.

💐Flower Club - Subscription Flowers, there is no better time to subscribe for a season full of flowers to your door!

🌸 Fresh Flowers – Our season begins with Mother’s Day (March 30th), available on a PRE-ORDER ONLY basis. Stay tuned for more details soon!

🌱 April – June – We’ll continue working by pre-order only, alongside our wedding & funeral florals. And don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten Easter—we’ll have something a little extra for this special time of year!

🌞 July – September – This is peak season! Expect pre-orders, last-minute flowers, Friday Flowers from the stall, and more!

🌿 Why pre-orders? Because we grow with nature—light levels, temperatures, rain, and sunshine all determine when our flowers bloom. 🌍💚 We keep our footprint small by NEVER importing, but we do work with trusted local growers just a few miles down the road to bring you the freshest flowers. Ordering ahead allows us to pick just for you—straight from the field to your bouquet.

We’re truly grateful for your patience & support, and we’re sorry when we have to say ‘no’ to flower requests—but trust us, the wait will be worth it. 🌸✨

24/01/2025

💐 FAVOURITE FLOWERS FRIDAY💐
SWEET PEAS - Lathyrus odoratus

It is two years since I last posted about these favourite flowers of mine andy journey with them continues. The scent carries me back to my childhood when my dad grew them and fondly called them 'sweepies' and I'm obsessed with the delicate but strangely robust flowers that are native to Sicily, Southern Italy and the Aegean Islands.

There are also many varieties for different purposes, I like to grow the 'Spencer' Variety which have longer stems and are ideal for cutting. All that said I almost didn't grow them in 2024 because from a practical point of view they are time consuming - they need tying in ( constantly ) cutting ( daily ) and you can spend a whole lot of time just sitting and drinking in their beauty!

Fortunately, a last minute pang of sadness at a summer without them and some booked weddings they would be perfect for I sowed them and I was so glad I did, it was one of the best seasons ever!

The 'sweepies' for 2025 are looking lush in the green house and I'm about to sow my second batch now. It's always tricky choosing the colours but we have pale blues, pinks and whites along with raspberry pink and navy!
I CAN'T WAIT!
Do you grow sweet peas ?

23/01/2025

ANEMONE
Anemone - Windflower from the Ranunculee family (again)
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I grow the anemone variety with super long stems that are perfect for cut flowers, especially spring bouquets! The few I grew in 2024 were corms left over from the pervious season and once established I kept them in pots and they just kept giving, week in, week out the thick stems topped with a frilly collar and bud, nestled between the many leafed stems unfurl themselves from the soil, slow at first but then almost fast enough to see with the naked eye and the colour... just stunning!
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Anenomes come in many forms but with the purpose of growing for cut flowers the Mintral and Gailee varieties are my favourites along with the wonderful Japanese anemone that flowers much later in the year.
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Are you an anemone lover? what varieties do you grow?

17/01/2025

💐 FAVOURITE FLOWERS FRIDAY 💐
COSMOS - Bipinnantus
Cosmos belong to the Asteraceae family, the huge group of flowers that also include the daisy and sunflower amongst many others.
There are perennial forms and annuals, I grow the latter having tried many different varieties over the years, some more successful than others.
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My favourites to grow are ...
Purity - white
Dazzler - cerise pink
Picottee - pink stripe
Apricot lemonde - pale lemon with pinky centre
Apricotta - a huge hit with florists over recent years but at my windy location often ends up looking ragged, so although I love it, I don't grow it.
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Ones I can't wait to try ...
Rubenza - deep red
Kiiro - pale lemon
And a lovely orange one recommend by that I can't remember the name of right now.
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It's worth remembering what you are growing cosmos for before you buy your seeds as some varieties grow a lot shorter than others and are not so suitable for cut flowers, so check your packets first!
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What is your favourite cosmos ?

Address

Claypole

NG235AS

Opening Hours

Monday	10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	10:00 - 16:00
Thursday	10:00 - 16:00
Friday	10:00 - 16:00

Website

https://www.flowersbythegate.com/

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