Cut flowers

Many months ago, the idea for a cutting garden at Holme Grown was shared… So when Jack arrived with his digger, he was asked to create some flower beds at the same time.
In January, Abby and Val visited Natasha who has a cut flower business in Linton, for ideas. They came away very impressed and with plenty of ideas plus the realisation that sowing in the autumn really can help get things ahead for the spring.Natasha’a seedlings were looking great even at the beginning of the year!
Undeterred, plans were made; seed catalogues studied; seeds ordered and generous offers of seeds and plants gratefully welcomed. It has been really fantastic to have had so much help and support from fellow gardeners. Seeds have germinated, seedlings potted on and plants now fill the beds.
We’ve learned a lot along the way and have ideas already for next year. Today though we were delighted to harvest our first little bunch of cut flowers. Blooming marvellous!