The Real Flower Company blog

Have you tried to grow Sweet Peas before but found they did not quite make the mark? Or perhaps this is your first year? Our founder and flower farmer Rosebie Morton has been growing Sweet Peas in our

This year the Spring or vernal equinox, falls on Sunday 20th of March. It marks the day when the Sun crosses the equator line and the Northern Hemisphere begins to tilt more towards the Sun, resulting in longer

Have you been given a beautiful bunch of flowers this Mother’s Day? How you care for your cut flowers can make a huge difference to how long they last. Here are 7 clever tips to make sure your

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes on an English flower farm? Here we reveal what’s been happening on our Hampshire and West Sussex flower farms this month. Our farm and Rose paddock are set within

Have you ever struggled to grow Sweet Peas from seed or are you interested in giving it a go for the first time this year? Our founder Rosebie Morton is known for her expertise in growing Sweet Peas

Would you like to learn how to make a natural Christmas wreath that lasts longer? The florists on our Hampshire Farm have a new technique that we are using this year, which helps keeps fresh foliage, herbs and

Are you looking for inspiration and eco-friendly ideas to make your Christmas wrapping even more special this year? Here, we have shared five ideas for environmentally friendly Christmas gift wrapping using our Winter Fresh from the Farm Flower

Looking for a Christmas gift but not sure where to start? We have put together a guide to the top nine gifts from our range with some great options for gardeners, aspiring florists, teachers, loved ones and those

We are pleased to share the news that this summer our English flower farm had its first carbon audit and was found to be climate positive. We also hold a LEAF Marque for sustainable farming but striving to

Are you looking for a gift for someone who loves nature and gardening? Discover why we think an English rose plant makes the perfect gift plus discover our top tips to help you choose the right rose plant.

Are you thinking of when to buy or make your own Christmas but wondering how long it will last? Or perhaps you already have your wreath but want to keep it looking its best for longer? Read on

We created our Fresh From The Farm English Flower Box as a seasonal and sustainable alternative to the usual letterbox flowers and subscription boxes, where the flowers are often grown and selected simply to be robust, uniform and