The Knowledge — Crop Report

An emotional time for the nation and indeed worldwide this week, as we learnt of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passing away and the events that followed. Dutch prices predictably increased as demand for flowers soared.

The pressure on our growers, many of whom supply supermarkets has also increased with their orders doubling and tripling in some parts of the country as consumers show their respect by laying flowers. This in a period when seasonal heat and light level changes already impact supply has made for a few challenges. 

AUTUMN IS HERE! Hops have arrived  PLEASE ORDER BY SATURDAY 10PM to ensure delivery for Tuesday and Wednesday - as Autumn season progresses we need to give growers more time to crop your products to order. You can add to orders if you find you need to top up. Visit our FAQ to read how to add to an order your have already placed. If you are looking for wedding flowers please let me know the week before so we can reserve your stock in advance.  FRESH BRITISH HOPS are in! We have some bargain trails for those wanting smaller bines !  MAIL...

DONT FORGET, ORDER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! I've been there and back and definitely know how far it is!! Flowered up some rockin' weddings with the lovely JacquiO Florals :) on my working holiday - and Yes it was a LOT of Gypsophila!  Crops have had a good drenching of rain - flash floods - diggers have been in the dykes and the fields are waterlogged .... from one extreme to another and it rained all day today too - forecast is for sunny days next week so we are expecting an abundance of product!! Pink & White Snowberries are back...

DONT FORGET, ORDER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! The Trade web shop will be closed from Saturday 20th August until Tuesday 30th August inclusive. The last weekend being the August Bank holiday,  SHOP REOPENS Thursday 25th for normal deliveries from Wednesday 31st August. IF YOU HAVE WEDDINGS for FIRST WEEK IN SEPTEMBER - contact as normal please by email or Whatsapp! Thank you :) Thank you to our regular flower fans, I do hope we have given you enough notice so you can plan for any dried, sundries and Chrysal products ahead of time and sourcing for fresh whilst we take a break! HEATWAVE NUMBER...

ADVANCE PLANNING REQUIRED !!  We have decided that we will close the Trade shop for SUMMER HOLIDAYS! Please note the Trade web shop will be closed from Saturday 20th August until Tuesday 30th August inclusive. The last weekend being the August Bank holiday, normal deliveries will start from Wednesday 31st August.  Thank you to our regular flower fans, I do hope we have given you enough notice so you can plan for any dried, sundries and Chrysal products ahead of time and sourcing for fresh whilst we take a break! This week, between sending out your wedding and flower orders we...