Support your local flower farmer and help celebrate British Flower Week this June.

Hawkenbury Flower Farm is a proud member of Flowers from the Farm, the UK trade association promoting a financially and environmentally sustainable local cut flower industry. This year, Flowers from the Farm has published new data that demonstrates the increased demand for British grown flowers, and continues to spotlight innovative growers through the British Flowers Week festival, which runs from 15–21 June.

At Hawkenbury Flower Farm we are celebrating British Flower Week throughout June by offering the following events:

Intimate Pick Your Own Flowers Sessions (5th , 21st , 26^th, 28^th June) Small group sessions (maximum 4 people) for a calm and personal experience. Perfect for: couples, friends, solo visitors and anyone wanting a mindful countryside experience.

Hand-Tied Bouquet Workshops (12th , 20^th June) Learn how to cut, condition and arrange beautiful seasonal blooms into a natural hand-tied bouquet. You’ll leave with your own arrangement and plenty of inspiration.

Seasonal Arrangement Workshops (18th,19^th June) Create stunning sustainable floral arrangements using British-grown flowers and eco-friendly techniques. A relaxed and creative workshop suitable for beginners

Why British Flowers?

In short, because provenance matters.

Just as top chefs choose ingredients that are fresh, local, and in season to create the finest dishes, a new generation of florists and flower lovers are turning their attention to British-grown flowers for flowers.

At Hawkenbury Flower Farm, we believe in celebrating flowers with a story—flowers that reflect the land they were grown on, the care with which they were cultivated, and the communities they support.

Provenance

British flowers are rooted in place and time. Grown in the open air, shaped by local weather, and harvested in season, they reflect the rhythm of the natural world. Their wild, sometimes wonky stems and shifting colours are markers of the moment they were picked—and of the people who grew them with care.

Transparency

Do you ever give much thought to where your flowers come from? To how they were grown? And by whom? In a world of instant information, of being able to know which sheep in which field provided the wool for your jumper, of who’s hands packed your skincare product, transparency in the global supply chain of flowers is comparatively opaque. When you buy flowers from our members, you can know exactly where they came from and how they were grown. Many sell directly to florists or those people who will enjoy the flowers in their homes, building relationships based on trust and shared values.

Quality and Scent

Without lengthy supply chains, locally grown flowers retain the traits that make flowers magical—movement, character and fragrance. Their stems dance in the vase, their flowers open gradually over days, and their scent fills the air. It’s a sensory experience that reconnects people to the joy of real flowers.

Environment and Biodiversity

Our British flower farmers grow quality flowers, are socially responsible and are passionate about protecting the environment. Many grow their flowers using agroecological methods, supporting pollinators, enriching soil, and fostering biodiversity. Open-pollinated flowers contribute to healthy ecosystems, while field-grown flowers reflect and respect the seasons.

Hyper-local Economic Development

Every British bouquet supports local enterprise. From small-scale flower farms to local florists, flower growing is breathing new life into rural economies. The majority of Flowers from the Farm members grow on plots measured in acres rather than hectares—yet together, they’re transforming the cut flower industry. New wholesale hubs and direct-to-customer models are expanding access, while demand from florists is rising as more choose to align their practices with sustainable values.

The Future is British (and Seasonal)

Please visit my website www.hawkenburyflowerfarm.co.uk to book your place and support your local flower farmer.