PRESS
We've been lucky to enjoy extensive coverage in the local and national press, in magazines and on BBC Countryfile.
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For an overview of Black Shed, it's aims, ambitions and how it works, please see our About page.
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Paul has written a column for The Sherborne Times for the last three years and you can find all of these on our Blog.
He is more than happy to write features and articles for any format.
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We have an extensive archive of hi-res photos of the Farm and it's flowers.
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Contact or call us here to discuss your ideas, we'll look forward to speaking to you.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS - FRESH FLOWERS
We send out Care Instructions for our fresh flowers and bouquets with all Online Orders
To get the maximum vase life out of your flowers, please follow these instructions carefully
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When you receive your flowers, unpack them gently
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Don't worry if they look a little sad, they'll soon pick up.
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Using clean sharp scissors or secateurs, cut a centimetre or two off the stems
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Immediately place them into fresh cool deep water in a clean container, vase or bucket
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Cleanliness is essential for a long vase life
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Change the water in your vase daily, it really helps!
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A tiny drop of bleach can help keep the water clean, tiny mind!
TIP - you can dry your bouquet! Enjoy it fresh for a few days then hang it upside down in a dark warm place for a couple of weeks or so. Check it occasionally. No guarantee here, the results can be enchanting or awful!
CARE INSTRUCTIONS - DRIED FLOWERS
Dried Flowers and Grasses will last for years. All you need to do is keep them dry, that's it!
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To maintain maximum colour, keep them out of direct sunshine.
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If you leave them in sunshine, the colours will gently bleach and fade as the years go by, which also looks really lovely.
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If they get too hot, they can dry out and become brittle
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Avoid proximity to any open flame or fire, they are flammable
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