As they gear up for the showcase " The Flower Farmers ' Big Weekend " in August , prime from the Farm introduces more of their members and the report of how , when and why they took the dip to become a flower farmer .
They get up with Toria Britten from Wildly Beautiful Flowers ( formerly Flowers from the Plot ) found in North Somerset . As the name evoke , she grows wildly gorgeous and unusual flush for weddings , funeral , bouquets and event .
Can you say us about the spark that inspired you to become a flower farmer?I had always had a cryptical love for prime and one day I realized I had no approximation of the cradle of the flush I was buying , this made me stop and think about sourcing them topically . My married man then had a horrific fortuity and I was catapulted into a new career .
What is your background?Growing up on a farm has give me capital insight into working with nature and growing with the seasons . I had my own interior design business for 30 days before set out as a flower agriculturist .
How and when did you get start out as a flower farmer?I started the byplay in 2012 , grow for nuptials and case on a small area of land next to our house .
report your business organization - do you consider yourself to be a flower grower , a florist or both?Definitely a grower and flower store .
Where are you based ? secernate us about the size and position of your flower farmBased near Bristol in North Somerset . I grow on a small area , plausibly about quarter of an Akko .
How do you sell your flush ( online , markets , farm logic gate etc ) and to whom do you trade ( public , flower store , hotels etc)?I mainly produce for weddings and events where I do the induction and floristry . I also break away workshops , supply subscription flower and sometimes supply event florist .
What ’s been the highlight of your flower - husbandry calling so far?Winning a Gold Medal at RHS Chelsea efflorescence show in 2018 !
Do you propose workshops?Yes .
What are your hopes and sight for the future of your business?To part my love of growing and floristry through workshops here and teaching in other parts of the country . I will continue to do a maximum of 15 weddings a year and plan to do more photo shoots , which I love .
What scene of being a FFTF phallus do you most value?The amazing community spirit , I have made so many friends and we have shared so much knowledge , it ’s been an inspiration !
For more information : Flowers from the Farmwww.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk
