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10 Autumn Facts from Appleyard London

With Autumn fast approaching, we have picked out 10 fascinating facts. Take a read and enjoy!

Caribbean Flowers: Our Top 10 Picks | Appleyard Blog

With the British ‘Summer’ coming to an end, many of us are considering that last minute get away to a dream destination. How about the Caribbean? In countries like Barbados, Cuba and the Dominican Republic, natural flowers and Country Parks boast some of the most tropical and exotic flowers. We have picked out 10 Caribbean flowers for you to read about and possibly discover?

10 Interesting Flower Facts

Flowers have captured human imagination for centuries.

History & Meaning Of Orchids

At Appleyard, we think it's pretty safe to say that there is no other flower as widely coveted as the orchid. With their enchanting stems, incredible colour and sumptuous scents, it's easy to see why they are one of our most popular flowers.

7 Tips To Extend The Life Of Cut Flowers

There are very few things that can easily and effectively brighten a room like a fresh bunch of freshly cut flowers. Not only do they look and smell sublime, but your choice and colours of your cut flowers can really add depth to your room.

Whether you've got a gorgeous bouquet of roses on show from your significant other, a summer flowers bouquet of fragrant lavender, or a thoughtful bouquet of birthday flowers from your bestie, you want to get the most out of your cut flowers to keep them lasting longer and looking like they were freshly picked yesterday.

British Flower Week 2014

The second annual British Flowers Week is due to kick off this coming Monday. The British Flowers Week is a week-long celebration of the wealth and variety of the best of British cut flowers and foliage. The event itself is held at the New Covent Garden Flower Market, and is a must see event if you’re a lover of flowers like we are.

In recent years, British flowers have seen a long-awaited resurgence in interest, but still over 90% of flowers sold in the UK are still imported. At Appleyard London we’re keen to support British trade and the British flower, so where possible we source our flowers from British Growers.

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Gardeners World Live 2014

Each June, the Birmingham NEC play host to one of the biggest events in the gardening calendar, Gardeners World Live!

Set over 4 days between 12th-15th June, Gardeners World Live is the ultimate celebration of summer gardening. With a range of show gardens, plant displays and gardening tips and advice from the likes of Joe Swift, Monty Don and Carol Klein there is something for everyone.

And this year, it’s bigger and better than ever!

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