Compton Garden Flowers

Compton Garden Flowers Flower farm, growing British flowers which capture the essence of each season. Cut flowers for everyday treats and occasions - weddings, events & sympathy

"There are always flowers, for those who want to see them" Henri Matisse

After many years working in the corporate world we have finally realised an ambition to run our very own flower farm. 2016 is our first year and so far crops are looking good! Despite some pretty wet weather!! We grow the vast majority of our crops from seed so the work starts in January - from seed to bloom. Our aim is to

grow beautiful British flowers for cutting each and every season. For the perfect gift, or an everyday treat, we have available hand-tied bouquets, bespoke arrangements and posies. Or if you are a florist and would like buckets of fresh british flowers this too can be arranged. We also design bespoke creations for sympathy, weddings and events and we pride ourselves on tailoring our offers to fit the needs of each and every customer. We can be found between Bristol and Bath in the quiet village of Compton Dando. And if you need it Local delivery is available.

Today feels like a real red letter day for British flower farming. For years, our industry has quietly grown fields full...
19/05/2026

Today feels like a real red letter day for British flower farming.

For years, our industry has quietly grown fields full of flowers, biodiversity, pollinators, jobs, beauty and community — but without official recognition.

Now, thanks to campaigning by , British flower growers finally have official industry recognition through dedicated SIC codes. It’s a huge step forward for flower farmers across the UK, especially for the many women leading the way in this industry.

I’m incredibly proud that Compton Garden Flowers is part of this amazing community — growing flowers with nature, supporting wildlife, and proving that farming and biodiversity can thrive together.

This moment matters. And it feels like just the beginning

Flowers in the field are really starting to flourish now we’re into May. Longer days, warmer nights, and with the threat...
10/05/2026

Flowers in the field are really starting to flourish now we’re into May. Longer days, warmer nights, and with the threat of frost fading by the day, the season is finally beginning to burst into life.

These DIY flower buckets were collected for a beautiful wedding this weekend — the couple wanted locally grown, seasonal flowers to decorate their venue in a way that felt natural, personal, and connected to the time of year.

There’s something incredibly special about creating your own wedding flowers. From gathering with friends and family to arrange buckets of freshly cut blooms, to filling the venue with scent, colour, and movement — it all becomes part of the celebration itself

For many couples, choosing seasonal British flowers is about more than just colour palettes — it’s about supporting local growers, reducing miles travelled, embracing what’s naturally flowering, and filling the day with flowers that feel beautifully of the moment.

Blossom season arrives in waves.First came magnolia, ornamental pear, plum, hawthorn, amelanchier, exocorda and ribes. N...
17/04/2026

Blossom season arrives in waves.

First came magnolia, ornamental pear, plum, hawthorn, amelanchier, exocorda and ribes. Now the baton passes to crab apple and lilac, bringing fresh colour, scent and another reminder that spring never stands still.

This DIY bucket of blossom is one of many heading off to a bride decorating her wedding with flowers gathered in season.

A real red-letter day!The first day of the hub, and one of the very first buckets heading out the door to one of our lov...
16/04/2026

A real red-letter day!

The first day of the hub, and one of the very first buckets heading out the door to one of our lovely florists.

A small moment that means so much — and just the beginning.
Lots more to come as the season gathers pace.

Here we go…

Have your say on British cut flowers. And be in with a chance to win £250.This survey is gathering views on the British ...
08/04/2026

Have your say on British cut flowers. And be in with a chance to win £250.

This survey is gathering views on the British Cut Flower Industry to understand what’s working well, what can be improved and what’s needed next. Whether you’re a grower, florist, wholesaler, retailer, buyer, seller or have any interest in flowers, your perspective matters.

The results of this survey will help to shape the future of the British cut flower industry and ensure it reflects the needs of the people within it. It takes around 5-10 minutes to complete.

As a thank you, you’ll have the option to enter a £250 cash prize draw once you’ve completed the survey.

Please also help in spreading the word to get as many responses as possible. Growers and farmers: Please share with your teams, customers and industry contacts. Florists, retailers and wholesalers: Please share with your teams, clients and networks.

The survey will be open to responses until 12 April 2026

Survey link in bio.

Slowly but surely, the buckets are filling up. Each week brings a few more flowers as the season starts to wake up. The...
03/04/2026

Slowly but surely, the buckets are filling up. Each week brings a few more flowers as the season starts to wake up.

The ranunculus are leading the way — our first main crop and already stealing the show. And everywhere you look, the early flowering shrubs are bursting into blossom.

It’s all beginning…

Saving your own seed just makes sense!! There’s something wonderful about closing the circle — growing, collecting, and ...
22/02/2026

Saving your own seed just makes sense!!

There’s something wonderful about closing the circle — growing, collecting, and sowing again from plants that have already thrived in your field. Seed saving builds resilience, strengthens locally adapted plants, and keeps special varieties going year after year.

I’ve found germination rates are so much better too. These White Corncockle (Agrostemma githago) seeds were sown on 18th February on a heat mat and germinated just three days later!

Stronger starts. Better success. A deeper connection to what we grow.

Delphinium Planting UpdateThe delphiniums are now large enough to plant out, spaced 50 cm apart to allow for their subst...
09/03/2025

Delphinium Planting Update

The delphiniums are now large enough to plant out, spaced 50 cm apart to allow for their substantial growth.

While rabbits tend to avoid them due to their toxicity, slugs are a different story. To get ahead of the problem, nematodes were watered in a couple of weeks ago, and the plants are now surrounded by a protective layer of strulch to help deter slug activity.

Looking forward to seeing these impressive plants thrive in the months ahead.

Delphinium Dilemmas!For whatever reason, I just cannot crack growing delphiniums from seed. Sometimes I get good germina...
25/02/2025

Delphinium Dilemmas!

For whatever reason, I just cannot crack growing delphiniums from seed. Sometimes I get good germination, but the seedlings never make it to the field. Other times? Nothing at all! No rhyme or reason.

Last autumn, I decided enough was enough and went on the hunt for plug plants. Enter Suzie — I ordered several colours, and the plugs arrived looking amazing! Given my track record, I was hesitant to plant them straight into the field, so I overwintered them in the greenhouse instead. And just look at them now—strong, healthy plants, and ready to go!

I’ll be planting them out in the next couple of weeks and smothering them with Strulch—because I refuse to let slugs defeat me at this stage!

What’s your one seed nemesis? Let me know in the comments!

Sweet Pea Progress!You may remember my post from just 10 days ago, when these sweet peas were started off on the kitchen...
17/02/2025

Sweet Pea Progress!

You may remember my post from just 10 days ago, when these sweet peas were started off on the kitchen windowsill. Now, the strongest ones have been potted up—three per deep 9cm pot—and moved to the tunnel for their next stage of growth.

The biggest challenge now? Hungry mice! Sweet pea seedlings are a particular delicacy for them, so they’re safely placed out of reach on shelving created in the struts - framework of the tunnel

By late March/early April, they’ll be ready to go outside, bringing gorgeous flowers from mid-June! Can’t wait!

“This stunning p***y willow is called ‘Mount A*o,’ and its rich, dark red catkins are truly a sight to behold! Some say...
12/02/2025

“This stunning p***y willow is called ‘Mount A*o,’ and its rich, dark red catkins are truly a sight to behold! Some say the name ‘catkin’ comes from the Dutch word katteken, meaning ‘kitten,’ because these soft, furry buds resemble tiny cat paws. If we’re lucky, Mount A*o reaches peak condition just in time for Valentine’s Day—and this year, it has done exactly that. ***ywillow

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