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A Late-November Round-Up from Birch Farm

A Late-November Round-Up from Birch Farm

A Late-November Round-Up from Birch Farm

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,

1 day ago2 min read

Pick Your Own Flowers at Birch Farm Manchester

Pick Your Own Flowers at Birch Farm Manchester

Pick Your Own Flowers at Birch Farm Manchester

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. The air is different here,

1 day ago2 min read

Winter Care in the Garden: Letting Nature Lead the Way

Winter Care in the Garden: Letting Nature Lead the Way

Winter Care in the Garden: Letting Nature Lead the Way

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 suppo

4 days ago3 min read

The Birch Farm Flower Club

The Birch Farm Flower Club

The Birch Farm Flower Club

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

Nov 42 min read

Wholesale Willow Wreath Bases for Florists and Workshops

Wholesale Willow Wreath Bases for Florists and Workshops

Wholesale Willow Wreath Bases for Florists and Workshops

If you’re a florist or workshop host, finding the right wreath base makes all the difference. At Birch Farm, we supply beautiful,...

Sep 62 min read

Luxury Eco-Friendly Christmas Wreath Workshops in Manchester

Luxury Eco-Friendly Christmas Wreath Workshops in Manchester

Luxury Eco-Friendly Christmas Wreath Workshops in Manchester

Views from the farm There’s nothing more festive than creating your own Christmas wreath – the fragrance of the fresh foliage and the...

Sep 12 min read

Eco-Friendly Dried Flower Wreaths: Sustainable Beauty for Your Home

Eco-Friendly Dried Flower Wreaths: Sustainable Beauty for Your Home

Eco-Friendly Dried Flower Wreaths: Sustainable Beauty for Your Home

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...

Aug 312 min read

Sustainable Eco Friendly Dried Wedding Flowers

Sustainable Eco Friendly Dried Wedding Flowers

Sustainable Eco Friendly Dried Wedding Flowers

If you’re dreaming of wedding flowers that are timeless, natural, and gentle on the planet, dried flowers might just be the perfect fit....

Jun 34 min read

Hosting a Baby Shower, Bridal Shower, or Hen Party? Decorate with Seasonal Flowers from Birch Farm-delivered across Manchester

Hosting a Baby Shower, Bridal Shower, or Hen Party? Decorate with Seasonal Flowers from Birch Farm-delivered across Manchester

Hosting a Baby Shower, Bridal Shower, or Hen Party? Decorate with Seasonal Flowers from Birch Farm-delivered across Manchester

Buckets of beautiful, freshly cut flowers If you’re planning a baby shower, bridal shower, or hen party in Manchester, fresh flowers are...

Apr 43 min read

Eco Friendly, Fresh Flowers, Delivered in Manchester.

Eco Friendly, Fresh Flowers, Delivered in Manchester.

Eco Friendly, Fresh Flowers, Delivered in Manchester.

Our Fresh Flower Service There’s something special about having fresh flowers in your home - the colours, the scent, the way they...

Mar 282 min read

The Spring Equinox: A Time to Reflect, Celebrate New Beginnings & Sow Seeds!

The Spring Equinox: A Time to Reflect, Celebrate New Beginnings & Sow Seeds!

The Spring Equinox: A Time to Reflect, Celebrate New Beginnings & Sow Seeds!

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...

Mar 172 min read

How I became a flower farmer

How I became a flower farmer

How I became a flower farmer

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...

Mar 162 min read

How to Grow and Care for Cut Flowers: Feeding, Supporting, and Drying Tips

How to Grow and Care for Cut Flowers: Feeding, Supporting, and Drying Tips

How to Grow and Care for Cut Flowers: Feeding, Supporting, and Drying Tips

Sweet pea Caring for Your Flowers: Growing, Supporting, and Preserving There’s something incredibly rewarding about growing your own...

Feb 285 min read

DIY Wedding Flowers at Birch Farm

DIY Wedding Flowers at Birch Farm

DIY Wedding Flowers at Birch Farm

Bright, beautiful jam jars, for a summer wedding. Sunflowers were meaningful to the couple so we made sure to include plenty! Planning...

Feb 172 min read

Top Tips for creating your own DIY Weddings Flowers

Top Tips for creating your own DIY Weddings Flowers

Top Tips for creating your own DIY Weddings Flowers

DIY Jam Jar Wedding Flowers Creating your own wedding flowers is a deeply personal and rewarding experience. At Birch Farm Flowers, we've...

Feb 174 min read

Seedling Care for Annual Cut Flowers: Potting On, Hardening Off, and Planting Out

Seedling Care for Annual Cut Flowers: Potting On, Hardening Off, and Planting Out

Seedling Care for Annual Cut Flowers: Potting On, Hardening Off, and Planting Out

Home grown flower bouquet Nurturing annual plants for cut flowers from seedling to bloom is a rewarding journey. Understanding the...

Feb 142 min read

Eco Friendly Christmas Wreaths delivered across the UK

Eco Friendly Christmas Wreaths delivered across the UK

Eco Friendly Christmas Wreaths delivered across the UK

Traditional Eco Friendly Christmas Wreath by Birch Farm Flowers - delivered across the UK At Birch Farm, we take pride in crafting...

Feb 102 min read

Tips and tricks for growing cut flowers from seed.

Tips and tricks for growing cut flowers from seed.

Tips and tricks for growing cut flowers from seed.

Sowing into seed trays Where to grow your flowers. In this article we will cover everything you need to know to successfully grow cut...

Feb 87 min read

The Simple Power of Growing Flowers

The Simple Power of Growing Flowers

The Simple Power of Growing Flowers

Californian Poppies in the Spring sunshine In December five years ago, we moved to Birch Farm. At the time, the land was just a paddock...

Feb 74 min read

Imbolc - heralding the approach of Spring

Imbolc - heralding the approach of Spring

Imbolc - heralding the approach of Spring

As January fades into February, there’s a subtle shift in the air – a quiet promise that winter won’t last forever. The days are still...

Feb 32 min read

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