The hamlet of Harthill on The Sandstone Ridge is an absolute gem, boasting a gourmet chef, a renowned public artist and sculptor, a successful Art Hub, the innovative 'Successfactory', the upcoming mountain-boarding championships and, of course, 'Carol's Garden', a thriving business started some 6 years ago and specialising in British grown cut flowers.
Without doubt, Carol is an 'Artisan Grower', throwing over a relatively small area of cultivation and developing it into a successful business.
British grown cut flowers are quite different to those supplied by most traditional florists who rely on purchasing their flowers from the Dutch flower markets. Transporting flowers from Holland restricts the available varieties, but British cut flower growers do not face such challenges. Sold locally, British cut flowers can be softer, more ephemeral, and scented.
Carol's creative skills and imaginative sense of colour have allowed her to successfully develop her business. Her unusual and natural combinations of garden flowers, wild flowers and shrubs have captivated a more modern approach.
Currently, her business comprises:
And on top of all of this, Carol also:
Her support has come from social media. She belongs to the 'Flowers From the Farm' group, who support each other through the 'drip feed approach' and through Instagram. This also includes artists, ceramicists and other creative individuals, who are working collaboratively. 'Flowers from the Farm' have had stands at the Chelsea and Tatton RHS flower shows, promoting British grown cut flowers. Carol has assisted with both.
To visit Carol's Website CLICK HERE
Registered Company No. 7673603
Registered Charity No. 1144470
info@sandstoneridge.org.uk