A FLOWER farm has moved into new fields near Winchester after it has seen a boost in demand for its local, seasonal flowers. 

The Stem and Green Flower Farm has been growing for three years and has recently moved from Easton to Headbourne Worthy, where they are growing a range of traditional scented English garden flowers, most of which are not found in conventional florist shops. 

Owner James Greig, who set up the farm in 2021, said the transition to a new home was “a lot of work” as the team had to “dig up all of [the] old plants and move them across”. 

James added: “[It has] taken a lot of work to build lots of new flowerbeds.” 

It was made even more difficult as the UK had its wettest spring since 1986 and the sixth wettest on record, the Met Office said. 

But, with temperatures rising, there is positivity for the newly located flower farm, which covers just under two acres of chalk downland.

Stem and Green is a member of Flowers From The Farm, an association championing artisan growers of seasonal, scented, locally grown cut flowers.

Stem and Green Stem and Green (Image: Stem and Green)

Stem and Green held a Flower Farm Summer Party to celebrate its new home in Headbourne Worthy on Thursday, July 18. 

There were roughly 50 attendees enjoying the locally sourced food as well as drinks of champagne from the grains, in the “glorious sunshine”.

The Stem and Green Flower Farm, made up of a team of four, grows approximately 300,000 stems and 30,000 plants in the ground. They grow flowers which vary based on the time of season.

Its mission is 'to make sustainably-grown cut flowers accessible to everyone'.

It says that high-street flowers have one of the largest carbon footprints per £1 spent. Most are flown in, or grown with chemicals and heat, having a profound impact on the environment.

The business believes that there is an alternative - by embracing the seasons and blooms when they naturally flower. And also by not importing flowers.

  • This article was written by Kian Mayoh.