Until recently, if someone mentioned dried flowers, you'd probably envisage a faded dusty basket on the windowsill of your Aunty Mabel's downstairs loo, circa 1980. But dried is the new fresh and here we look at new ways with preserved flowers.
It may be only October, but the shops are full of mince pies and festive wreath making workshops are filling up already - Carole of Tuckshop Flowers has rounded up photos to inspire you and points you to local wreath making workshops where you are.
Over the years, we have refined our method for building raised beds. We use 9” by 2” pressure treated timber. Although this is quite expensive and so a large initial outlay, we’ve found that it’s worth it in the long run
Growing quality dahlia blooms - Richard Ramsey of Withypitts Dahlias® explains why his benchmarks are set high.
Before we clear our flower field, we will be holding two FANTASTIC DIG YOUR OWN DAYS, selling off our perennial plants at bargain prices to other growers and gardeners.
Jane Hutcheon of Hay Lane Flowers shares advice on how to grow this beautiful spring crop
We meet Kirsten Mackay of Henthorn Farm Flowers to find out more about her path to flower growing
The Flower Farmers' Big Weekend is fast approaching and it is hitting the headlines - find out more about your local flower farmers in August
Carole Patilla of Tuckshop Flowers tells us of her surprising career change into the world flower farming and floristry
Becky Hindley of Picking Posies in North Lancashire tells us how she swapped an acting career to devote her life to seasonal British flowers
This week members will need to decide on what Ranunculus and Anemones they want to buy in the Italian Ranunculus bulk buy to flower in the 2020 spring season. This article is designed to answer some of the questions that arise .
Flowers from the Farm members in the West Midlands aim to wow visitors and judges alike with their floral display at BBC Gardeners World Live during British Flowers Week 2019.
Cel Robertson (Forever Green Flower Company) discusses how we should describe our flowers to differentiate what we offer from imported blooms.
Find out what 17 growers within 60 miles of London are doing to celebrate British Flowers Week with celebrity florist, Simon Lycett, at the Royal Opera House, London.
Frances Boscawen tells us about her journey into the world of flower farming
Details of how to enter our Best New Member Award and shine a light on your business
Join in with this national celebration of gardening by hosting a gathering or donning a flower crown to showcase your beautiful blooms
We catch up with Toria Britten from Wildly Beautiful Flowers to find out more about her path to flower growing
The first events are in and up on our dedicated event diary for The Flower Farmer's Big Weekend - find one near you.
