The Real Flower Company blog

For almost all of us, this Christmas will be different from most – but even if your celebrations are smaller, it’s still worth putting the effort into making them special. Perhaps this year more than any other, paying attention to detail and creating an atmosphere that brings joy and uplift will boost all our spirits. So whether you are seeing...

DECK THE HALLS! Christmas seems to have come early this year and our small team of fabulous florists here on the farm have been individually hand-crafting wreaths to order. There is still time to order yours here – or why not try your hand at making your own? We have created a wreath-making kit packed full of aromatic foliage and...

Ingredients Each of our wreath-making kits contains the following ingredients: • Metal wreath ring • Reel wire • Moss • A selection of freshly picked foliage and berries from our sustainable Hampshire farm You will also need: • Wire cutters • Scissors • Ribbon If you don't have wire cutters, we have high quality secateurs and Japanese floristry scissors available...

Autumn produces a wonderful array of colourful berries and foliage that can be combined to make beautiful (and free!) Christmas decorations, bringing the beauty of the natural world into your home during the dark winter months. “From October onwards I always pop a pair of secateurs in my pocket as I set out on my dog walks,” says our founder...

TThe Real Flower Company’s Hampshire farm is overflowing with Hydrangeas. Here are ten facts about this dramatic and spectacular flower. 1. All In The Name The name Hydrangea is derived from the Greek hydros (water) and angos (jar) and so means ‘water vessel’. The name refers to the shape of the seed capsules, which resembles a water jug. The large...

Seasonal. Sustainable. Scented. Here at The Real Flower Company, we believe in creating bouquets and arrangements that make the most of nature’s gifts as they change from season to season. Our South Downs flower farm is managed in a sustainable way to improve the soil and encourage wildlife, and our mission is to grow flowers and foliage so that they...

‘Our bouquets have always looked good enough to eat – but now they are more than just a feast for the eyes,’ says our founder Rosebie Morton. ‘As well as including herbs in our arrangements to provide aroma and texture, we are now growing a range of edible roses that will form the centrepiece an edible bouquet.’ The rosaceae family...