Frequently Asked Questions

Mendip Flower Co. is based in the village of Stratton-on-the-Fosse. Located on the Fosse way A367, with Wells, Frome and South Bath only 20 minutes away.
 
Find us: Mendip Flower Company, Killings Knap Farm, Stratton-on-the-Fosse BA3 4QF
 
Contact by phone 01761 231242 or email hello@mendipflowers.co.uk

Please note: Visits to our flower farm are by appointment only.

We are a flower farm that aligns with the seasons. We grow cut flowers and foliage for wholesale and retail.

Our cut-flower season is from Spring till late Autumn. The flowers we grow are only available when that variety naturally flowers.

For example, daffodils, tulips and lilac in Spring, Sunflowers, Roses and Dahlias in Summer, Foliage, berries, dried flowers and seed heads in Winter – these are ‘in season’. 

Seasonal means that we can’t promise a specific flower variety, because we are working with nature (the weather and pests!) but can guide you in the sorts of flowers that will be available.

Although we love welcoming guests to the farm, this is also our home and work place, so we are often busy with the smallholding and our family, as well as growing and picking quality flowers for retail and wholesale.  This means that visits to the flower farm are by appointment or pre-arranged event only.

If you are a florist and would like to visit the farm, please get in touch by emailing hello@mendipflowers.co.uk, and we are more than happy to arrange a time to show you around.
 

We offer our flowers as bunches, bouquets and buckets from April until October, and as dried flowers and foliage in the winter months. We welcome retail and wholesale customers.
 
To buy flowers:

• Visit our online Flower Shop

• Email hello@mendipflowers.co.uk or
  call 01761 231242.

 
If you are local to Midsomer Norton, find our flower farm bunches at Zen Rebel café
 
You also can find us at Shepton Mallet Sunday Market throughout the year.
 
Need something else? We are always happy to recommend local florists and other local growers. We also suggest using the Flowers from the Farm website, a wonderful network of growers and florists, of which we are proud to be a member.

Yes, we offer PYO flowers, flower farm tours and seasonal workshops.
 
Our Pick Your Own (PYO) flower dates are released throughout the summer depending on availability.
 
Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest farm and event updates, or follow our socials on Instagram and Facebook. 
 
The number of people per workshop, tour or event is very limited so booking in advance is essential for both workshops and PYO.
 
If you would to pick larger quantities of flowers for a wedding or event, this will involve a private booking, so please contact us to discuss.
 
We also offer curated buckets of flowers picked by us, to a colour scheme for a wedding or event, visit here for more information.

We are not event florists at Mendip Flower Company, but if you are as passionate as us about using sustainably grown, local, seasonal flowers, we would be happy to link you up with wedding and event florists who work with us.

If you would like to fully embrace DIY weddings, we can provide DIY flower buckets for you to create your own wedding or event flowers.
 
We also have limited availability for picking your own flowers for your wedding or event. A wonderful way to get friends and family involved before the big day.

Please contact Maria at hello@mendipflowers.co.uk to find out more information.

We are more than happy to provide you with seasonal buckets of flowers for DIY arranging, bouquets or jam jar posy's for wakes, farewell flowers or Celebrations of life.
 
For funeral floral tributes we are always happy to recommend local florists who specialise in farewell flowers, using only biodegradable methods and local, seasonal flowers. 
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Please contact Maria at hello@mendipflowers.co.uk to find out more information.

Yes! If you are a florist or local business we will offer our sustainably grown British seasonal flowers at wholesale rates.
 
From Spring until late Autumn, we have cut flower availability for florists, pre-made mixed seasonal bunches for local businesses, as well as foliage options available all year.
 
We prefer collection for maximum freshness and to keep inline with our sustainability promise, but do also offer local delivery options.
 
Please visit our wholesale page for more information about what we can offer you and have a read of our t&c's.

We are a sustainable, eco-friendly flower farm, so we don’t use any chemical preservatives or flower food on our blooms.

How long your flowers last can depend on a few things, but with a bit of TLC, they should stay looking fresh for about 4 to 7 days. See our flower care tips below to help you achieve optimum vase life for your blooms...

Flower Care Tips ~

• Start with a clean vase, then fill with fresh, cool water. Bacteria can shorten the life of your flowers, so a clean container makes a big difference.

• Change the water every couple of days, as bacteria shortens the life of your flowers.

• Trim the stems regularly. This helps them drink better and keeps them looking perky for longer.

• Keep them cool ~ Display your flowers somewhere out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources like radiators or sunny windowsills. A cool spot will help them last longer.

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Collection from our flower farm is preferred = FREE
 
Flower farm collection is available 9.30am - 6pm Tuesday - Saturday from - 

Mendip Flower Company, Killings Knap Farm, Stratton-on-the-Fosse BA3 4QF

For accurate location, use: What3words - https://w3w.coecologist.throats.grandest
We will contact you when your flowers are available for collection.

We offer local delivery for retail orders up to 8 miles from BA3 4QF, defined by the map on our T&C's.
 
Delivery is subject to a fee and dependent on availability. Please contact us to find out about delivery options,
 
Unfortunately, we don’t do deliveries on weekends, Monday's or the day after a bank holiday and try to group orders together in line with our sustainability promise.
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For further information, have a look at our Terms & Conditions page.