February 2026 Update - Firth Flock Flowers

After The Rain

If you’ve stepped outside over the past few days, you might have noticed — it suddenly feels a little more like spring.

After what felt like 40 days and 40 nights of rain (around Ruthin we kept hearing, “It’s raining more than it did for the ark!”), the skies have finally shifted. There’s still a chill in the air and a blustery edge to the wind, but the sunshine has returned — and with it that unmistakable sense of the season turning.

The prolonged rain wasn’t just inconvenient. For farmers, it can be incredibly challenging. Soil becomes compacted, early planting is delayed, and livestock need even more careful tending in sodden conditions. Many across the countryside have felt the weight of it this year.

But now, with the ground beginning to dry and light stretching further into the evenings, there’s a renewed sense of optimism. All that soaking should mean replenished reservoirs and deep roots — and, with luck, an abundant spring ahead.

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And with that shift in the weather, our first true markers of the season are beginning to take shape — including Mother’s Day flowers, which we managed to mock up on one particularly sunny (if blustery) afternoon.

Mother’s Day flowers are now live on the website — all organic, thoughtfully grown here on the farm or sourced from like-minded British growers who share our values. Expect movement, freshness and that unmistakable scent of the season turning.

From a simple £6 bulb jar to luxury hand-tied bouquets and vase arrangements, as well as living flower wreaths, there’s something for every corner of spring. Our living wreaths are one of our favourite sustainable offerings — irresistibly pretty and long lasting. Once the flowers have finished, you can plant the bulbs in your garden for years of blooms to come.

Lambing & A Gentler Pace

Lambing has almost begun — a little later than usual this year and landing right in the midst of Mother’s Day and Easter preparations. The Welsh Black Mountain ewes are keeping us busy, and soon the fields will be filled with small, wobbly-legged new arrivals.

Because of lambing (and a little enforced rest after being under the weather), things are moving at a gentler pace behind the scenes. We won’t be running many workshops over the coming weeks while we focus on sheep, seedlings and soil.

Looking slightly ahead, we’ve confirmed a lovely spring workshop in collaboration with Cylch Meithrin Ysgol Pentrecelyn on 27th March, where you can learn to make an Easter wreath.

And further into May, our ‘Grow Your Own Flower Garden’ workshop at The Source returns after its success last year — you can find all the details on the Event Page.

A Half Dried Flower Wreath Workshop

Back in January, we joined Jenny Hunt for her half dried flower wreath workshop at Lima Gardens, set within the grounds of Foelas Hall near Betws-y-Coed.

It was a relaxed, practical day — tables covered in dried stems, tools in hand, plenty of material to work with and the freedom to experiment.

Thank you to Jenny for inviting me. The quieter months are ideal for this sort of making — slower paced, hands-on, and a good reminder of how much can be created from flowers gathered and dried through the season.

Winter Weddings & Dried Flowers

This winter, something rather special happened behind the scenes — my PA got married in January.

It was very much a DIY celebration, built on a small budget and a lot of inspiration gathered over two years of working amongst the flowers here. I had very little to do with the wedding flowers — aside from creating her dream dried flower crown. She wanted something big — a little Frida Kahlo inspired, but in warm winter tones.

Seasonal foliage — ivy, fir, catkins, rose hips and hawthorn berries — was gathered and arranged by hand. Paper-whites grown in terracotta pots were used as table centrepieces.

The flower crown, created to echo the tones of her non-traditional dress, proved that even in the depths of January something beautiful and lasting can be made. I was so pleased she loved it — and so did everyone at the wedding.

I also donated a box of simple dried flower crowns left over from Ruthin Festival, displayed in a basket for guests to wear or try on for photographs. All the little girls took one home convinced they were fairy princesses. Flower crowns would work beautifully for a wedding photo booth or as thoughtful gifts for the friends who help bring everything together.

Winter weddings don’t need imported blooms or extravagant budgets. With seasonal foliage, a few bulbs and a little creativity, they can feel magical, intimate and deeply personal.

Photo taken by Steve McNiven Photographer

A Lovely Review...

We were also delighted to receive this review from a recent winter wedding at The Vale Country Club, where we provided dried flower bouquets & arrangements. It’s always so special to hear how the flowers felt from the couple’s perspective:

'We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding florist! From start to finish, Ellen sorted everything so smoothly and professionally. We had just one online consultation, and that was all it took. Ellen completely understood our vision and brought it to life beautifully.

We chose dried flowers, and the arrangements were absolutely stunning — even better than we imagined. We also used flower jar options to decorate down the aisle which added to the rustic feel we were looking for. Everything was ready a full week before the wedding, which took so much stress off our shoulders and gave us plenty of time to organise the venue.

The flower bucket option was such a brilliant idea and so helpful for dressing the venue exactly how we wanted. It gave us flexibility while still keeping everything cohesive and beautiful.

Highly recommend — five stars all the way! 🌸

Thank you again for everything, the flowers made the day.

Best wishesCatrin and Mehdi ❤️'

Weddings — The Heart of What We Do

Weddings continue to be the beating heart of Firth Flock Flowers.

We already have over 20 weddings booked for 2026, with enquiries arriving for 2027 — something that feels both humbling and exciting. Watching this part of the business grow steadily and organically has been such a joy.

Our approach is simple and transparent. Pricing brochures are available on the website, and once you complete the enquiry form we arrange a consultation to talk everything through. Whether you’d like full floral styling, bouquets only, buckets of flowers for a DIY approach, or even a hen-do style workshop so your friends can help flower the day itself — we’ll work in a way that fits your vision and your budget.

We’re not here to be flashy or over-the-top. We simply want to be reliable, easy to work with, true to our ethos and wholeheartedly committed to making your flowery dreams come true.

Back to the farm

For now though, much of our focus remains here on the farm. We’re tending lambs, watching the skies and enjoying the longer days — as are all the animals in the fields around us.

There is something comforting about this in-between season and the quiet green shoots pushing through regardless of the dark, cold days. Growth often happens beneath the surface long before we see the results. And seeing the roadsides begin to pop with yellow daffodils, white snowdrops and the colours of the crocus feels quietly joyful.

Here’s hoping for kinder weather, drier boots and fields full of flowers before too long.

With muddy hands and hopeful hearts, 

Ellen