It's that time of year when we face the question of "what would you like for Christmas". If you're looking for the perfect gift for a flower farmer or gardener, you might find some inspiration from my wish list this year: Charles Dowding plug trays This 60-cell module tray is made of strong and durable recycled polypropylene and is designed to be used and used again. It has wide holes at the bottom which enable plants to be pushed up easily and improves drainage. The tapered

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August 2025 - an update from my first season as a flower farmer

Prolonging the life of cut flowers can be fairly straightforward and doesn't have to be time consuming. Here are my top tips for keeping flowers fresher for longer:

Spring has definitely sprung in Shropshire. The sun has been shining and the seedlings are nearly ready to go out into the meadow. So...

I'm excited but nervous about drafting this first blog post. The launch of Flowers by Mares and Meadows is imminent and it's super...