It is getting to the point in the year when it is time to take a breather. I can find it frustrating to take an enforced break, but it is hugely important to take some time out whilst the opportunity arises. Until the light levels begin to increase again to a 10-hour day at the end of February sowing is put on hold. The ground is too cold and wet to work here at this time of year, due to its heavy clay content, putting pay to most field-based jobs.
So what do flower farmers do over winter?
Well, this flower farmer concentrates on 3 key things that are difficult to do when the flowers are in full swing…
Keep reading with a 7-day free trial
Subscribe to Picked at Dawn to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.