The Knowledge — September

  Autumn is definitely here now. Yesterday was the Autumn Equinox where since the beginning of time civilisations have celebrated the equal length of both day and night and gratitude for the harvest. As we move into a new season it is a perfect time to stop, celebrate and take stock of our lives. We also review the growing and supply season around this time and our British growers are amidst the planning stages for 2022. Some crops will be scrapped and some increased. Some of the products have finished early; Asters for example, this is due to high demand...

  Are we early for Christmas and late for Autumn? It seems time is running so swiftly! Evolution is happening at pace - I wouldn't even be surprised if a Pterodactyl flew over after hearing that Woolly Mammoths are being genetically engineered?!? This week is National Recycling Week September 20, 2021 - September 26, 2021 Recycle Week encourages people to recycle more through advertising campaigns and partnerships with big companies and well-known brands. In 2021, Recycle Week will run from 20th to 26th September. The theme for this year is 'Step It Up this Recycle Week'.This is an ideal time...

  What a difference a week makes!? - last weeks night temperatures were around 16c and that slowed some crops down to almost a standstill. This week we melt in 28c and it seems these extremes are more likely to continue as climate change throws us additional challenges.  This is why we consider our environmental impact in everything we do and focus on British grown flowers first and foremost.  National Recycling Week is later this month September 20, 2021 - September 26, 2021 Recycle Week encourages people to recycle more through advertising campaigns and partnerships with big companies and well-known...

  BACK TO SCHOOL! It's the beginning of September and children will finally experience some sense of normality and routine - the new normal anyway. Autumn has well and truly arrived with the fresh Hop vines arriving this week and next to fulfill the pre-orders.  Loads of dried products are being sent out and our "Preserve Summer Embrace Autumn" collection hits the outlets this week, already proving popular as consumers get closer to nature and more in tune with seasonality.  The weather is certainly making us feel like Autumn is here already with nights as cool as 16c which has...