Homeowner Forum / Lawn and Garden / July 2009

There's an article in this week's Country Life which seems to suggest a
resurgence in the British cut flower trade.  One wholesaler says he now
has 1000 British growers supplying him though of course, not all are
able to do so all year round.  This area used to be famous for growing
pinks and anemones and Ray used to send loads of pinks to the markets
when he first came here.  Now, I think there's only one grower left.  
One of our staff tells me she's convinced there's going to be a new
fashion for pinks though she doesn't know why she feels that!  The
Dutch have certainly set themselves up to do a brilliant job in that
market but it would be nice to think there's an avenue for British
horticulturists to re-open.