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British Flowers Week is one of my favourite weeks of the year. Not because anything special happens in the flower field (the weeds certainly don’t take a week off!), but because it’s a chance to celebrate something I care deeply about: flowers grown here in Britain, in season, and close to home.

There’s been a real shift in how we think about food over the past few years, more people choosing local, seasonal, and understanding where things come from. Flowers, though, have quietly stayed the same. Most of what we buy in supermarkets and even from florists has travelled thousands of miles to get here, often grown in heated greenhouses, sprayed with chemicals, picked early, and shipped in bulk. And while they can look beautiful, they’re a world away from what flowers ar

There’s something quite special about this time of year on the farm. The days are stretching out, everything is waking up, and the sense of anticipation is building… because very soon, it will be dahlia season . And this year, it’s a big one. A Field Full of Dahlias (Well… Almost) By the end of May, I’ll have around 80 new dahlia plants ready to go into the ground. If you’ve ever grown dahlias, you’ll know they’re worth every bit of effort, producing armfuls of the most beau

Local flowers, grown by local Herefordshire & Powys hands, brought together in one place.

There’s a moment every year when it all begins again… and for me, that moment is when the narcissi arrive. After the quiet of winter and months of planning, sowing, and waiting, those first stems pushing up through the soil feel like a proper turning point. And now, they’re here. Buckets of beautifully scented, locally grown narcissi are starting to come out of the field, and they’re every bit as joyful as you’d hope. Why Narcissi Are So Special These aren’t your standard, su

This is the time of year when much of the work happens quietly. On the surface, the garden can still look a little bare and restrained — but if you know where to look, there’s a lot going on. In the greenhouse, trays are filling up and seedlings are stretching towards the light. Outside, hardy annuals and perennials are starting to make themselves known again, and the first real signs of the season ahead are popping up through the soil. Right now, I’m watching ranunculus and

If you’re planning a wedding and dreaming of flowers that feel personal, seasonal and full of character, DIY wedding flowers might be exactly what you’re looking for. At Wye Grow, I grow British flowers right here in Eardisley, Herefordshire , following the seasons and letting nature lead the way. From late spring through to early autumn, I offer DIY wedding flower buckets filled with freshly cut, conditioned blooms — ready for you (or your chosen helpers) to arrange. What Ar

Most imported flowers are flown thousands of miles before they even reach the UK, often grown using chemical-heavy methods, heated greenhouses, and huge amounts of water. British-grown flowers, on the other hand, leave a far lighter footprint.

As Wye Grow has grown, so have I. What began as a family veg patch and a love of flowers slowly shaped itself into something more defined — and far more exciting.

People often ask how Wye Grow started, and the truth is…it began long before the first seed ever touched the soil. I’ve always been a flower lover. Even as a child, I was happiest outdoors, hands in the earth, fascinated by the colours, scents and small miracles that unfold in a garden. Growing food for my family has always been second nature too — there’s something grounding about putting dinner on the table that you’ve grown yourself. But perhaps it’s in my blood. My grandf