Mendip Flower Co.
Sustainability Promise
At Mendip Flower Company, our farming practices aim to work with nature, not against it. We nurture our soil health, don't use chemicals and support biodiversity, reducing environmental impacts and indirect carbon emissions wherever we can. We follow organic principles which encompass four key areas, health, ecology, fairness and care. This approach helps create a sustainable and equitable agricultural system that supports a healthier environment for us, plants and wildlife.
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We promise to bring flowers, from the field, to your home in minimal time.
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All our beds are created and maintained using the No dig method, pioneered by Charle's Dowding. A method of gardening that involves minimal soil disturbance, focusing on adding organic matter to the surface rather than digging. This approach aims to preserve the soil's natural structure and the ecosystem within it, promoting healthy soil life and potentially reducing weed growth.
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We have compost stations throughout the flower field, and are always adding more. These create homemade compost which will introduce lovely nutrients and worms back into the soil, where a larger supply is needed, we only use local organic compost.
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With no easy access to mains water, we harvest over 5000 litres of rainwater. The environmental benefits include, water conservation, improved water quality, sustainability, lower carbon emissions and soil erosion prevention.
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Our large wildlife pond and wildflower plot bring diverse and attractive habitats for insects, invertebrates, birds and mammals, and the traditional hedgerows offer pathways for wildlife.
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We have two Bee hives for supporting pollination, crucial for food security and biodiversity.
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Our ex-commercial hens and bantams offer a natural pest control, and their manure, when composted, is an excellent rich source of nutrients.
Useful references and research about the importance for sustainability in the cut flower industry.
A team of researchers based at Coventry University and the University of Surrey, UK, who have been researching the cut-flower industry for over two decades. A key focus of their work is to ask the fundamental question: What does a sustainable flower look like?