Sustainable British Blooms

A relaxed an informal session, discussing the importance of growing sustainably and to take home your own hand tied posy.
About this Event

Join us for an afternoon playing with and talking about the importance of British cut flower growing. Learn about harvesting and conditioning flowers and practice making a simple hand-tied posy to take home.

Whether you are on the journey of learning to grow your own flowers or looking for something different to do with your friends, come and spend an informative and informal session exploring the Heritage Garden and discussing all things sustainable British blooms.

• Learn how to cut flowers for optimal blooms.
• Learn how to condition your flowers for a longer vase life.
• Hear about the environmental benefits of growing your own cut flowers.
• Spend dedicated time with our Florist learning arranging and tying techniques.
• Take home locally grown flowers to fill your home - a perfect gift for yourself or a loved one!

Workshop details

Capacity: The maximum group size will be 10 people.

Tickets: The ticket price includes materials.

Facilities: A compost toilet is available at the garden with sanitizer for hand washing.

Clothing: Please dress for the weather, and wear comfortable foot wear. The garden is a 10 minute walk from the entrance to the allotments, with a portion of this being uphill.

Parking: There is plenty of free roadside parking along Ransom Road.

Taking your items home: Please consider how you will take what you make home with you, as it could be heavy or bulky.

Contact: If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the organiser Kayleigh at [email protected]

About Jo

Jo is a proud Yorkshire lass and STAA CEO with a passion for floristry! Growing up with flowers alongside her mother in the family business, Jo has years of experience in the craft.

Outside of STAA, Jo also tends to her own cut flower garden, filled with vibrant blooms.

About the Heritage Display Garden

This workshop will take place on our Heritage Display Garden. This unique plot showcases the use of allotments through three different periods in history.

The Heritage Display Garden is maintained by volunteers at STAA for educational purposes. It features a variety of mature fruit trees, many of them heritage varieties, and also includes a pond, a glasshouse, and a Victorian summer house.

St Ann’s Allotments are Grade 2* Listed by Historic England, and designated an Area of Importance for Nature Conservation. It is the oldest and largest area of Victorian detached town gardens in the UK, with over 700-years of history, 500 gardens, and 32 miles of hedgerow.