tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post8928689170521146813..comments2024-03-29T01:38:00.306+00:00Comments on An English Homestead: Growing Cut FlowersKev Alvitihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-28988486428106376772016-09-03T10:38:10.277+01:002016-09-03T10:38:10.277+01:00I needed to send a thank you to a business partner...I needed to send a thank you to a business partner and I have been rather disappointed with my previous florist. So I took a chance with these <a href="https://www.bloomthat.com/nyc" rel="nofollow">Flower Delivery NYC</a> guys! And I am so happy I did. Got exactly what I wanted.High Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09256012260829100905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-69764401818235053042016-08-22T01:22:03.061+01:002016-08-22T01:22:03.061+01:00I'm in the southern US, so not sure about how ...I'm in the southern US, so not sure about how well these will grow there, but lavender, marsh mallow, yarrow, purple coneflower (echinacea),Roman chamomile and anise hyssop are all regulars in my garden. Some for flavor, some for medicinal purposes. All add beauty to the garden.Spikessibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01586799040314152959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-76721090125329810492016-08-20T13:19:11.691+01:002016-08-20T13:19:11.691+01:00Kymber and Jam have a blog post about healing plan...Kymber and Jam have a blog post about healing plants. Not from that long agoSolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-69476453098920392712016-08-20T09:06:39.630+01:002016-08-20T09:06:39.630+01:00I grow quite a few edible flowers, nasturtiums are...I grow quite a few edible flowers, nasturtiums are everywhere in my garden as are marigolds. I have electric daises for something fun and flowering veg for seeds. I think the more of everything I grow the better. <br />I would like to look into more herbal flowering plants as well though if you have some suggestions?Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-11638998421034899742016-08-20T09:02:42.079+01:002016-08-20T09:02:42.079+01:00No it all helps. Like I said above I've been l...No it all helps. Like I said above I've been letting some veg go to flower so I can save seeds as well. I get seeds and the bees get flowers, everyone wins! Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-66645024533263947082016-08-20T09:01:30.876+01:002016-08-20T09:01:30.876+01:00I do grow some edible ones as well, my garden is f...I do grow some edible ones as well, my garden is full of colour at the moment. It always seems full of bees and things as well which is good! Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-46713762159671828702016-08-20T08:59:55.030+01:002016-08-20T08:59:55.030+01:00That sounds like a great flower then! I'll wri...That sounds like a great flower then! I'll write that down and plant some next year, I thought that selling a few bunches would be a good idea. I like statice flowers for the smae reason. It's one I remember well from when my mum had a dried flower shop and I used to work there bunching them up! Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-90715788129973261322016-08-20T08:56:26.049+01:002016-08-20T08:56:26.049+01:00They are the one I won't be growing. i love th...They are the one I won't be growing. i love them but they get my hay fever like nothign else. I remember my mum giving me a bunch to take home for my wife once and I had to chuck them out the car window as I just couldn't stop sneezing! Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-76940288683985629792016-08-20T08:55:10.421+01:002016-08-20T08:55:10.421+01:00It's good for the bees. I've also been pla...It's good for the bees. I've also been planting veg for seed so biannuals go back int he ground on year two to flower - great for the bees and for me as I get free seed! Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-81399529063390595122016-08-20T08:53:56.986+01:002016-08-20T08:53:56.986+01:00As I have so much space it makes sense to grow som...As I have so much space it makes sense to grow some really, I'm thinking of chaning my planting plan next year anyway, as we've got a bigger family I need lots more of certain veggies (like carrots) and less of other things. Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-7144091444960846442016-08-20T08:52:41.411+01:002016-08-20T08:52:41.411+01:00My mum used to grow more veg when we all lived at ...My mum used to grow more veg when we all lived at hiome but as she's got older she grows more and more flowers, her garden is open to the public next year with the NGS, it's quite stunning.Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-62640252374775904392016-08-20T08:48:51.943+01:002016-08-20T08:48:51.943+01:00Sounds a good rule! Except sweet peas, nothing get...Sounds a good rule! Except sweet peas, nothing gets my hay fever more than those flowers! Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-66210139534343904122016-08-20T08:46:13.288+01:002016-08-20T08:46:13.288+01:00The sunflowers are me and I always grow nasturtium...The sunflowers are me and I always grow nasturtiums and marigolds, they self set each year now anyway! Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-37647950412728024572016-08-20T08:43:53.758+01:002016-08-20T08:43:53.758+01:00These were all from seeds, not that I planted them...These were all from seeds, not that I planted them, these were all my mum! <br />I have grown sunflowers though (about 10 huge ones at the back of the garden).Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-51955622748062357392016-08-19T22:58:52.864+01:002016-08-19T22:58:52.864+01:00Many flowers are edible or have healing properties...Many flowers are edible or have healing properties and some of them are beautiful. You might look into them, as well. Nothing wrong with having them do double duty. I love the way they make my salads look.Spikessibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01586799040314152959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-84641147209665325712016-08-19T10:59:11.721+01:002016-08-19T10:59:11.721+01:00A small area, even within a veg plot, so planted a...A small area, even within a veg plot, so planted aids pollinating insects which is no bad thing.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13845113520987402425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-43080850972794869692016-08-19T10:10:12.289+01:002016-08-19T10:10:12.289+01:00I think flowers add so much to the garden. I think...I think flowers add so much to the garden. I think that's what makes it so enjoyable to spend time in. It's also great for luring pollinators in and we all know how important that is to the success of the garden. Enjoy!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-32146465588332011852016-08-19T09:11:53.094+01:002016-08-19T09:11:53.094+01:00Alstromeria are brilliant for cut flowers, florist...Alstromeria are brilliant for cut flowers, florists love them as they stand for ages before going over and once youve planted a few they spread, and sell really well too of course!Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-5025999116061662572016-08-19T08:12:42.615+01:002016-08-19T08:12:42.615+01:00I would like to grow some flowers. it will probabl...I would like to grow some flowers. it will probably be sweet peas. Living Alone in Your 60'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848266282669835475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-87058037938417444302016-08-19T07:51:22.268+01:002016-08-19T07:51:22.268+01:00I relaxed my rule a couple of years ago and have m...I relaxed my rule a couple of years ago and have more flowers and flowering plants now than ever. I grow flowering plants ro attract the bees and other beneficial insects. The bees need all the help they can get or one day there won't be many vegetables left that we can grow.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-46368520053322119892016-08-19T07:48:38.932+01:002016-08-19T07:48:38.932+01:00Although I don't grow cut flowers as such, we ...Although I don't grow cut flowers as such, we do have them in the back garden. So many insects thrive on them.Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-16514394153370755152016-08-19T07:29:37.897+01:002016-08-19T07:29:37.897+01:00My dad only ever grew what he could eat, my mum wa...My dad only ever grew what he could eat, my mum was the flower gardener. I don't cut our flowers, but our plot is tiny, I like to throw flower seeds into my cottage garden bed and see what comes up, it was a huge success.Poppypatchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749159567150084975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-61065650273116927302016-08-19T07:20:36.376+01:002016-08-19T07:20:36.376+01:00Bob Flowerdew (haven't seen him on the telly f...Bob Flowerdew (haven't seen him on the telly for ages) used to have the rule "If you can't eat it OR SMELL IT, I don't grow it." Maybe you could say that's your new rule? Flowers feed our souls!Frugally challengedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222391810215537820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-9522328078236935252016-08-19T07:15:42.158+01:002016-08-19T07:15:42.158+01:00I had made a start on a cut flower area, although ...I had made a start on a cut flower area, although all I go in was Cosmos and Sunflowers, I think its a wonderful idea and it attracts beneficial insects, well done to your mum and girls :-) Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213759909336433460noreply@blogger.com