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We are passionate about all things flowers, and love nothing more than sharing this, sparking a passion in others too. Here, you'll find free guides and our blog packed with information about growing, seasonality, flower arranging and sustainability. Follow us and become part of the Featherstone's family.

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Jess holding a handful of dried ranunculus claws ready to start for spring flowers

Download our guide to growing ranunculus, taking you through every step to cultivate vibrant blooms. This resource will give you the confidence to grow your own stunning flowers and enjoy their beauty in your garden or home.

Florist arranging spring flowers into a vase

This guide will take you through every step in arranging your spring flowers into a vase to get the very best out of them. This download will give you confidence to create your own display and enjoy sights and scents of spring in your home.

hardy annuals being grown for cut flowers

Download this guide to 10 of our favourite hardy annuals to sow in late winter or early spring. Filled with recommendations for varieties and how to achieve excellent germination for each type of flower.

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A Creative Pause

Jessica Roberts

Oct 101 min read

A Creative Pause

After an incredibly busy season, the Featherstone team recently took a few days to reconnect with the essence of what we do best –...

Featherstone Flowers at The Grand Stonehenge Dahlia Show: A Step Back in Time to Victorian Elegance

Jessica Roberts

Sep 262 min read

Featherstone Flowers at The Grand Stonehenge Dahlia Show: A Step Back in Time to Victorian Elegance

Featherstone Flowers created a Victorian floral mannequin for The Grand Stonehenge Dahlia Show, celebrating history and local blooms.

A Wreath Is Not Just For Christmas

Jessica Roberts

Mar 251 min read

A Wreath Is Not Just For Christmas

On 14th March we (Katie & Jess) headed into Winchester to create a living spring wreath to hang outside of The Winchester Orangery. We...

Capturing the moment in a bouquet

Jessica Roberts

Mar 121 min read

Capturing the moment in a bouquet

Spring has sprung, and with it comes the excitement of creating my first bridal bouquet of the year, filled with the most exquisite...

How to buy sustainable flowers

Jessica Roberts

Mar 52 min read

How to buy sustainable flowers

Flowers aren't subjected to the same rules or checks as food is which means there's little transparency in where they come from or how...

How to: Sustainable Mechanics for an Urn Arrangement

Jan 30, 20233 min read

How to: Sustainable Mechanics for an Urn Arrangement

January : Urn Arrangement The following urn arrangement is a perfect for sitting on a hall table in your home, or could be scaled up to...

What is in season... January

May 10, 20221 min read

What is in season... January

At Featherstone's English Flower Company we grow with the seasons - in tune with Mother Nature. As Flower Farmers, we instinctively know...

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