Saturday, 21 June 2008

Dyrham Park goes organic!

The gorgeous National Trust property, Dyrham Park which is found on the northern flanks of Bath has asked us to provide them with a regular supply of blooms to adorn various rooms throughout the house.

The house staff felt that it was important that the flowers they used were similar to those that would have been gathered from the gardens during the 18th and 19th centuries. These are exactly the kind of flowers that we grow, relaxed, informal country garden flowers. We will also be able to reflect the season as different flowers become available throughout the year.

The National Trust, as an organisation is actively committed to reducing its carbon footprint and in developing projects that can enable people to learn about adaptation and efficient resource use. Their "Small Steps, Big Change" project encourages staff, volunteers, members, visitors, schools and community groups to 'green up their acts' by using their daily decisions to make the small steps which together make a big change.

Congratulations to the staff at Dyrham for taking their small step.