<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Birch Farm Flowers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birch Farm Flowers offers sustainably grown, eco-friendly, seasonal flowers for bouquet delivery in all of the Manchester Salford and Trafford areas. ]]></description><link>https://www.birchfarm.co.uk/journal</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:42:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.birchfarm.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Flower Crowns: A Celebration of Nature, Ritual and Seasonal Joy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beautiful Seasonal Flower Crown Flower crowns have been made for as long as people have gathered plants to mark the turning of the seasons. Made from living plants, gathered by hand and woven together slowly, they feel both joyful and meaningful,  a quiet celebration of the season we are in. Long before flower crowns became part of modern festivals, weddings or summer gatherings, they were deeply rooted in pagan and pre‑Christian traditions. They were created not just to be worn, but to mark...]]></description><link>https://www.birchfarm.co.uk/post/flower-crowns-a-celebration-of-nature-ritual-and-seasonal-joy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698a42713faa9e439bec3f37</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:26:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bde11_1cb91a6356584586ba293e2825cf265d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Elizabeth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scent, stillness and the garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[As I’ve been ordering the final seeds for 2026, I noticed my attention lingering on one thing in particular: scent. While choosing varieties of Nicotiana, I wasn’t thinking about how the plants would look, but about how they would smell. That soft fragrance that drifts through the garden on a warm summer evening, almost unnoticed at first, until it draws you in. And it made me realise how much of what I grow is guided not by colour or form, but by fragrance. The narcissi are already pushing...]]></description><link>https://www.birchfarm.co.uk/post/scent-stillness-and-the-garden</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6988dd0f4c14ec108466e4af</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:00:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bde11_68280108a18542dfab654714f8aed9d6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Elizabeth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birch Farm Wedding Portfolio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gorgeous pictures of weddings from the last couple of years.]]></description><link>https://www.birchfarm.co.uk/post/birch-farm-weddings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697e299d6379b93199b2aae8</guid><category><![CDATA[Weddings at Birch Farm]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:11:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bde11_0662ae0e936f4fb5a0d4f02b15237f0d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Elizabeth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[           Birch Farm Wedding Prices 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our wedding floristry prices for 2026]]></description><link>https://www.birchfarm.co.uk/post/birch-farm-wedding-prices-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697c815d2c80129225d608c5</guid><category><![CDATA[Weddings at Birch Farm]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:05:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bde11_3ebe97d8b7934797818378fb6f517ecd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_783,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Elizabeth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sowing and Growing Snapdragons (Antirrhinums)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snapdragons, or antirrhinums, are one of those flowers that really reward patience. They take their time to get going, but once they do, they give weeks of colour and wonderful, long stems for cutting. For us, they’re an essential early-summer flower, bridging the gap between spring and the height of the cutting season. This is how I sow and grow snapdragons here, along with a few lessons learned along the way. Why sow snapdragons early Snapdragons are half-hardy annuals and naturally slow to...]]></description><link>https://www.birchfarm.co.uk/post/sowing-and-growing-snapdragons-antirrhinums</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6967e1846ae8988b73fb139a</guid><category><![CDATA[Growing Tips]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:42:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bde11_4b5d56eb4cde47938a4458044e4aee57~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Elizabeth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing Sweet Peas for Cutting: The Best Varieties for Scent and Long Stems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growing Sweet Peas for Fragrance and Cutting Sweet peas are one of those nostalgic flowers that feel woven into early summer itself. Their ruffled petals, climbing stems and unmistakable scent make them a favourite for cutting gardens, and once you’ve grown them, it’s hard to imagine a year without them. For me, sweet peas are all about scent and abundance. They are flowers you grow to cut, armfuls at a time, bringing the perfume of the garden indoors and sharing it generously. With the right...]]></description><link>https://www.birchfarm.co.uk/post/growing-sweet-peas-for-cutting-the-best-varieties-for-scent-and-long-stems</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696680adcca849701e951d6b</guid><category><![CDATA[Growing Tips]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:36:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bde11_0ed46cecc3a84f91aa9797ac2e521b6d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Elizabeth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Late-November Round-Up from Birch Farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first real frosts arrived at Birch Farm this week. That bright, icy glaze that settles over everything in the early morning always feels like a quiet turning point in the season. Frost changes the way the farm looks,  the textures, the colours, even the sound of your boots on the ground. It’s a reminder that winter is very much on its way. It also reminded me, rather sharply, that I’d forgotten to cover my trays of seedlings. Every grower makes this mistake at some point, but it still...]]></description><link>https://www.birchfarm.co.uk/post/a-late-november-round-up-from-birch-farm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6923413ad062fbd49d0e22d3</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 17:25:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bde11_acf53c39a9b1409ba2945d123441886b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Elizabeth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick Your Own Flowers at Birch Farm Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[A gentle couple of hours amongst the flowers There’s something special about wandering through a flower field with a pair of snips in hand, choosing the stems that speak to you. Our Pick Your Own sessions at Birch Farm are designed to be unhurried, peaceful, and open to anyone who simply wants a couple of quiet hours surrounded by flowers. We’re just a short drive from Manchester and Salford, but once you step into the fields it feels a world away. There’s space to breathe, notice, and slow...]]></description><link>https://www.birchfarm.co.uk/post/pick-your-own-flowers-at-birch-farm-manchester</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692317c5d63753fe4b98d17a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 14:26:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bde11_4506a08ee0164c158067cb259afe1845~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Elizabeth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Care in the Garden: Letting Nature Lead the Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winter in the garden used to be a season I rushed through. I’d tidy everything away, cut everything back, and clear the beds until they looked neat and bare. It felt productive. It felt like the right thing to do. But over the years, and especially since moving to Birch Farm, I’ve learned that the garden benefits far more when I soften the tidy-up and let winter unfold in its own quiet, natural way. These days, my winter routine is slower, more considered, and rooted in supporting the...]]></description><link>https://www.birchfarm.co.uk/post/winter-care-in-the-garden-letting-nature-lead-the-way</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691f80157598a27c82bf4507</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:06:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bde11_018bff84fa2b432fb50280adc82c471d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Elizabeth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Birch Farm Flower Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birch Farm in late Summer A Gentle Invitation Over the past few years, I’ve come to realise how grounding it feels to spend time among the flowers,  the rhythm of the seasons, the quiet hum of bees, the soft stillness that settles across the fields. It’s these slower moments at Birch Farm that have inspired something new for next year:  The Flower Club The Flower Club isn’t a workshop or a tour. It’s something gentler.An open gate and a warm welcome. Between May and September, members will be...]]></description><link>https://www.birchfarm.co.uk/post/the-birch-farm-flower-club</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690a5c99aa0a315edf6a8214</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:18:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bde11_77baf217eb1d49119ef47d25d24290ec~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Elizabeth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wholesale Willow Wreath Bases for Florists and Workshops]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re a florist or workshop host, finding the right wreath base makes all the difference. At Birch Farm, we supply beautiful,...]]></description><link>https://www.birchfarm.co.uk/post/wholesale-willow-wreath-bases-for-florists-and-workshops</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bc59feb3939f371058f09a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2025 16:07:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bde11_3e233e1980ca44dd945a539844d3d9cf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Elizabeth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luxury Eco-Friendly Christmas Wreath Workshops in Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Views from the farm There’s nothing more festive than creating your own Christmas wreath – the fragrance of  the fresh foliage and the...]]></description><link>https://www.birchfarm.co.uk/post/luxury-eco-friendly-christmas-wreath-workshops-in-manchester</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b5f4b4fcffb11462e22e77</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:39:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bde11_4eefb7d2a33241f8aa2173056d261213~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Elizabeth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eco-Friendly Dried Flower Wreaths: Sustainable Beauty for Your Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s something timeless about a wreath – a circle of flowers and foliage that welcomes you at the door, brightens a wall, or adds a...]]></description><link>https://www.birchfarm.co.uk/post/eco-friendly-dried-flower-wreaths-sustainable-beauty-for-your-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b48dd4fc7bbf1758978577</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 18:11:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bde11_7ac9602fc536406fa95230c92db22bb5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Elizabeth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sustainable Eco Friendly Dried Wedding Flowers]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re dreaming of wedding flowers that are timeless, natural, and gentle on the planet, dried flowers might just be the perfect fit....]]></description><link>https://www.birchfarm.co.uk/post/dried-wedding-flowers-from-birch-farm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683f4e4613b054eec39cdac8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:34:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bde11_85c77ad742a4471985b1b47831d44d6a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Elizabeth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hosting a Baby Shower, Bridal Shower, or Hen Party? Decorate with Seasonal Flowers from Birch Farm-delivered across Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buckets of beautiful, freshly cut flowers If you’re planning a baby shower, bridal shower, or hen party in Manchester, fresh flowers are...]]></description><link>https://www.birchfarm.co.uk/post/hosting-a-baby-shower-bridal-shower-or-hen-party-decorate-with-seasonal-flowers-from-birch-farm-f</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ef8b29d3cc76a53013eb62</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:38:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bde11_572d6369c45e4e9b87a416baa831456b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Elizabeth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eco Friendly, Fresh Flowers, Delivered in Manchester.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Fresh Flower Service There’s something special about having fresh flowers in your home - the colours, the scent, the way they...]]></description><link>https://www.birchfarm.co.uk/post/eco-friendly-fresh-flowers-delivered-in-manchester</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e6d9398ac71c7fa6c6d967</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:24:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bde11_d2ed9a6b201644ec8e0106c9824223a4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Elizabeth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spring Equinox: A Time to Reflect, Celebrate New Beginnings &#38; Sow Seeds!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The spring equinox is one of those moments in the year that feels both quiet and profound. It's that magical moment when day and night...]]></description><link>https://www.birchfarm.co.uk/post/the-spring-equinox-a-time-to-reflect-celebrate-new-beginnings-sow-seeds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d6f9fe7f6f9dfc82725261</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:31:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bde11_d9c2420c76ba448eb5f4f2abe08b4f22~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Elizabeth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I became a flower farmer]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you had told me years ago that I’d be running a flower farm, I’m not sure I would have believed you. My career started in a world far...]]></description><link>https://www.birchfarm.co.uk/post/how-i-became-a-flower-farmer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d6f3ffb4708ff7f81d6c84</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2025 15:58:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bde11_9314c81a77bf48c7a733a0c35d6c9a16~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Elizabeth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Grow and Care for Cut Flowers: Feeding, Supporting, and Drying Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sweet pea Caring for Your Flowers: Growing, Supporting, and Preserving There’s something incredibly rewarding about growing your own flowers, whether for a cutting garden, a flower farm, or simply to brighten up your space. To get the best from your blooms, it’s important to provide them with the right nutrients, support, and care throughout the growing season. In this guide, we’ll cover essential tips on feeding your plants, direct sowing, supporting flowers, saving seeds, drying blooms, and...]]></description><link>https://www.birchfarm.co.uk/post/how-to-grow-and-care-for-cut-flowers-feeding-supporting-and-drying-tips</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c15ef597ad83d76d987f3a</guid><category><![CDATA[Growing Tips]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 07:11:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bde11_12336931e49f40fab8e9b54a484c2d6c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Elizabeth</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIY Wedding Flowers from Birch Farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about our DIY Wedding Flowers.]]></description><link>https://www.birchfarm.co.uk/post/diy-wedding-flowers-at-birch-farm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b2edf9ea7b4ced072b660f</guid><category><![CDATA[Weddings at Birch Farm]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:41:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bde11_a21e1ac65f8b4afa867a2dfa2c112c0f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Elizabeth</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>