Hyperlocal, seasonal and eco-friendly: British flower farms are coming up roses

Figures show domestic flower growers are expanding their market share, as the government gives sector official recognitionBritish flower farmers have long resembled David faced with their own particular Goliath – the imported flower industry. More than 80% of cut flowers bought by UK consumers are shipped or flown in. However, recent figures show domestic growers are expanding their market share.Chloë Dunnett, the founder of Sitopia Farm, a London-based organic farm growing food and flowers, say...