After several years of growing flowers for weddings, I've decided it's time for a change. From the unpredictability of growing to the pressures of having flowers ready for one very important date, I'm sharing why I'm stepping away from wedding flowers and what the next chapter looks like for Cicely Flowers.

My dried flower wreaths start long before autumn arrives. All summer, I’ve been cutting and drying flowers, grasses, seedheads and pods from my flower plot in Bradford on Avon, ready to turn into naturally beautiful wreaths for autumn and winter.

I’m a grower first and a florist second. When my fresh flower season ends, I don’t replace what’s stopped growing with imported flowers. Instead, I dry and save flowers, grasses and seedheads throughout summer, carrying a little of the British growing season with me into winter.

A dried flower wreath can last for years if you look after it - or simply be enjoyed for a season and composted afterwards. Here’s how to keep your wreath dry, dust-free and looking beautiful, plus how to store it until next year.

What makes locally grown flowers different from supermarket flowers? From freshness and seasonality to fragrance and character, discover why more people in Bradford on Avon are choosing locally grown flowers from Cicely Flowers.

People often ask why locally grown flowers cost more than supermarket flowers. The answer lies in how they're grown, harvested and sold. Discover the differences between mass-produced flowers and seasonal blooms grown here in Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire.

What really happens on a flower plot when temperatures soar? From overnight watering and 4am harvests to turning my electric car into a makeshift flower cooler, here's a behind-the-scenes look at how one extraordinary heatwave changed everything.

From freshness and seasonality to supporting local businesses, there are many reasons to choose locally grown flowers. Discover why more people in Bradford on Avon and Wiltshire are choosing British-grown blooms from Cicely Flowers.

British Flowers Week is a celebration of seasonal, locally grown flowers and the people who grow them. In this post, I share why I believe flowers are at their best when they're grown close to home, from their freshness and fragrance to their connection with the changing seasons.

Looking for thoughtful teacher gift ideas in Bradford on Avon? From seasonal flowers to handwritten notes and supporting local businesses, here are three meaningful ways to say thank you at the end of the school year.

A behind-the-scenes look at the journey from flower plot to wedding day. Discover how locally grown wedding flowers in Bradford on Avon become beautiful bouquets, buttonholes and DIY wedding flowers.

Over the years, I’ve created some gorgeous DIY flower buckets for customers, and I want to share them with you. Filled with locally grown flowers, buckets are perfect for creating a statement arrangement on your dining table or adding a cheerful touch to a party. I always harvest what’s looking its best in the field, so arranging them at home is simple, fun, and fuss-free.

Spring is rolling in, and the flower beds on my Bradford on Avon patch are waking up! Up until April, most of the blooms are the early “squeaky stem” flowers—snowdrops, muscari, daffodils, and tulips. Now, ranunculus, anemones, wallflowers, and soon dianthus are starting to appear, and it’s a perfect time to experiment with different pairings in your bouquets or DIY buckets.

Weekly flower subscriptions are a wonderful way to enjoy fresh, locally grown blooms. Each hand-crafted bouquet reflects what’s at its best on the farm, offering variety, colour, and a little weekly moment of joy. Sign up for May to start receiving your own seasonal blooms every week!

I run a flower farm… and sometimes I do some truly questionable things. From frozen flowers to wind-blown seedlings, here’s a very honest look at what’s gone wrong so far this season - and why your flowers are still safe.

Spring has arrived, and my flower beds are waking up with delicate ranunculus, bright anemones, and climbing sweet peas. Indoor-grown tulips are just finishing their season, but there’s plenty of early spring beauty ready for you to enjoy. All my bouquets are freshly picked and ready for you to collect from the flower stand—bringing a little bit of seasonal magic straight to your home!

Discover seven flowers I love to grow on my Bradford on Avon flower farm. From firework-style chrysanthemums to fimbriated dahlias, each bloom brings character, colour, and joy to bouquets and arrangements.

Fresh, locally grown flowers behave differently to supermarket blooms. In this post, I share seven simple, practical ways to help your cut flowers last longer — from keeping bacteria at bay to knowing when to split a bouquet into smaller posies so you can enjoy it throughout your home.

From a tiny garden table to a local favourite, my flower stand in Bradford on Avon offers seasonal bouquets, eco-friendly packaging, and a little slice of farm life. Open weekly from April to November, it’s the perfect place to pick up fresh, locally grown blooms.

Treat your mum to a seasonal, hand-picked bouquet this Mother’s Day. Pre-order from Cicely Flowers for collection in Bradford on Avon and enjoy thoughtful, locally grown blooms.