Grace and May

🍅Who loves a tomato??
We tackled the neglected tomato jungle tonight and discovered treasures!!!!
Cut back the leaves and have ruby red delights to saviour…
My favourite way to enjoy them…
On hot toast for breakfast with lots of black pepper 😋

How do you eat yours?🍅🍅🍅

A glimpse of today’s deliveries.
All 3 heading out, each for their own special purpose, celebrations and sympathies, bringing some extra joy and hope this weekend.

Whether you’re planning something special or just want to brighten someone’s day, flowers are a universal language of care and connection. 💗🌺

Yellow lovers gather round..

Do you like this cosmos KIIRO?

Introducing the Menton tulip today..
A picture perfect of elegance in a slender salmon tulip.
Pair it with Candy Corner and Green Spirit for a delightful display that’s sure to charm any space!
Do you like it?

Tulip love ❤️
Big…beautiful blooms.10 thank you, beautiful pics!

THE RESULTS MAY SHOCK YOU!
Supermarket verses locally grown ⤵️

To get the best tulip blooms…
Plant at the right time, they need a period of cold for best results, I planted 21st December.

Best bulb size, go as big as you can, these were 12+

Water in periods of dry weather, we’ve been spoilt rotten this winter😂

Other benefits when you choose to buy local are best selection of bloom, tightly closed in bud stage for best longevity, NO CHEMICALS involved, it’s a bug eat bug world here in the field 🐞🐛
Strong sturdy stems, huge flower heads, a variety of unusual colours not only on the outside but also inside the petals themselves.

I’ll let you decide…

A SNEAK PEAK!

My first 3 Salmon Van Eijk tulips have been pulled!!
I couldn’t resist and gifted them…
Planted 21st December much later as the weather was mild, they needed a cool period to develop a beautiful flower.

I’m hoping by the weekend they’re ready for market, if you’re near Creaton, Guilsborough in Northampton you’re in for a treat!

May your Easter be bright, filled with joy and laughter!

Happy Easter everyone 🐣

Just a bit wet today, but still got out to discover this place, natural beauty, 💯% sustainable! Lots of loveliness to protect wildlife and habitats, obviously plants galore… inspired by the witch hazel, natural fencing, natural plant supports, might give that a go!

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romantic love, it’s about…
celebrating all forms of love and connection in our lives.
Whether you’re spending the day with a partner, friends, family, or even showing yourself some extra love, take a moment to appreciate the special things that enrich your life. Let’s spread kindness, gratitude, and affection not just on Valentine’s Day but every day.

Happy Valentine’s Day to you all ❤️

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Catch up on all the news and gossip at Gracy May Flower Farm

CRAFTING COMPOST FOR A SUSTAINABLE TOMORROW

🌱 Making compost is a process that involves layering organic materials and allowing them to decompose over time. Here’s a basic guide to making compost:

🏠1. Select a dry, well-drained spot for your compost pile or bin. It should be easily accessible yet not too close to your home, as compost can attract insects and wildlife.

🍏🍂2. Collect a mix of “greens” (nitrogen-rich materials like fruit and vegetable scraps, grass clippings, coffee grounds) and “browns” (carbon-rich materials like dry leaves, straw, shredded paper, cardboard).

🗑️3. Start with a layer of browns at the bottom of your compost pile or bin to improve aeration and drainage. Alternate layers of greens and browns, aiming for a balance of roughly 3 parts browns to 1 part greens by volume.

💦4. Keep the pile moist like a wrung-out sponge. Water it occasionally, especially during dry periods, to maintain proper moisture levels for decomposition.

🍴5. Turn the compost pile regularly to aerate it and speed up decomposition. This can be done with a pitchfork or by allowing air to circulate by piercing holes into a pvc plastic tube and insert into the centre of heap.

⏰6. Composting takes time. Depending on environmental conditions and the materials used, compost can be ready in a few months to a year. It’s ready when it’s dark, crumbly, and has an earthy smell.

7. Once your compost is ready, use it to enrich soil in your garden, potted plants, or lawn. It’s a nutrient-rich fertilizer that improves soil structure and water retention.

Remember, composting is a flexible process, and you can adjust it based on your available materials and space.

Start turning your waste into nutrient-rich soil for a greener tomorrow.

H A P P Y C O M P O S T I N G !

Wishing you a Happy New Year filled with opportunities to dream big and achieve your goals 🤩

Wow!
Rudbeckia, think I love you 🤩 almost a bit dahliaesque?
What do you think?

Early morning pickings.

Brief 1, Diy bucket of whites, greens, apricots & deep pinks.
Brief 2, wrapped bouquet of cool tones pinks but no yellow and orange!
🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺
Conditioning in a cool dark space awaiting their transformation.
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Fruit and flowers…
What do you think?
🍏🍎🍏🍎🍏🍎
We’re picking plums like there’s no tomorrow, apples in abundance😳

Faffing and finessing ..
Currently practising flowery magic with an attempt of an asymmetrical arrangement, tricky!!!
Much happier in a vessel…
I’m pleased with that…
What do you think?