THE LATEST FROM THE FIELD

I love January….no I really do!

It’s taken me 50 years to say it and actually mean it but I can honestly say that now I do. Its changed from a month I used to wish away to one where I’m actually quite happy for it to take its time. I now treat it as a month to hibernate, potter, observe and plan how I want the year to pan out. Spring when it comes, will no doubt be crazy and so there’s no need to be running around like a headless chicken now.

So with this in mind what’s been happening in the field. Well at this time of year it’s really about getting more foliage plants in the ground. Each year the winter evergreens business is gaining in momentum with the florists and so I’ve added more eucalyptus varieties, pittosporum, skimmia, pistache for future years. After this it’s seed sowing in earnest for all those summer bouquets. 

So when will i see some actual flowers I hear you cry …well the first flowers of 2026 will be available from early March - keep an eye out on Facebook for updates. Mother’s Day is early this year, 15th March and so being a seasonal flower farm it’s going to just be a tad too early for our tulips. However we plan to bring the flower shed out of its winter sleep for this occasion and stock it with our glorious scented Narcissus. These are not your Tesco types…oh no these are a very different flower altogether and I’m making it my mission this year to spread these bunches of joy across Bernwode Forest and beyond!

Anyway until those spring days are upon us, enjoy your winter and take it easy!

Zoe

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