As days shorten the abundance of summer subsides. Dahlias keep up their show well into September alongside asters and the last generous annuals like cosmos daisies, rudbeckias and chrysanthemums. The first bite from Jack Frost heralds the end of the outdoor growing year and the start of preparations for winter and the new season to come.
When we say farewell to the blowsy blooms which have delighted us all season long, it’s time to stop and appreciate the smaller things up close. For many farmer florists, its time to call on stunning foliage, dried ingredients and British flowers grown under protection by larger scale growers who offer cold-weather crops like narcissi, tulips, alstroemeria and anemones during the winter months.
As soon as the growing season is over, flower farmers’ minds turn towards Christmas wreath making season and festive workshops to show you how to make them too.
What do flower farmers do during autumn as the leaves start to fall? Find out more below!
Flower farmers never hibernate as there are always jobs to do and arrangements to make throughout and winter. Read more about what ingredients are available, what jobs need doing and what can still be created with British grown seasonal ingredients.
