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Dahlia Plans for 2025
Twixmas is when my planning for next year goes into overdrive. One of the biggest tasks is getting my dahlia order in on New Year’s Day, yes and I do mean at midnight, before all the most sought after varieties are sold out! Hopefully it means I will be near the front...
A Year in Flowers by Erin Benzakien
Last week I flew out to Arizona for a short stay. I hate flying and would love not to, particularly now with the very real fear of what climate change is doing to our planet, but half my family live there so it's tricky. Anyway, the 11 hour flight was made far...
A Floral Review of 2019
After the rush and blur of Christmas and before the New Year begins, it's a good time to stop and take stock of all that happened over the past year. My review at the end of each year is of course always in flowers - I like to look back at both the triumphs and the...
Clearing, caretaking and composting
It's been that busy time clearing the remains of the flowering season and trying to get things put to bed for the winter. Doing this properly will save you time and effort both now and next season, as well as getting the soil in the best place for growing next year....
Internal Affairs
We have always had the odd local volunteer here on the workforce and some have become good friends and loyal companions over the years. A suitable trade of skills, time and fresh produce can always be made and of benefit to both parties. However, we were able to cast...
Flower Farming – Through the Seasons
Green and Gorgeous celebrated it's tenth anniversary this year. In 2008 I started growing on about 1/4 acre, squeezed in amongst rows of organic veg, the flowers proved their worth and slowly they crept across the entire site, with further tunnels being installed to...