Bringing nature back to cities at Canary Wharf London!

Eden Dock launch - A beautiful, urban oasis built by Canary Wharf London and Eden Project Cornwall. 

We were delighted to work alongside Agrumi topiary to produce 21 hand crafted human sculptures created from moss and dried flowers. Each statue represents the blending of the natural world with urban life. 

Floating gardens, mossy human sculptures and new habitats for birds, bees and insects. Eden dock is part of a larger plan to build a green corridor through the center of Canary Wharf, giving wildlife back into the city! 

Another great way this area is using nature to replace concrete is with the crossrail place roof garden which is home to both native plants and species from around the world. 

Below Canary Wharf, the waste management facility prevents 100% of waste from the properties they manage from going to landfill by recovering and sorting on site! 

This is a great example of adapting and regenerating urban areas to benefit people, wildlife and the planet! 

 Hello,

This is my first blog post so I thought I would tell you a bit more about the back story of Hillside Farm Flowers...

I set Hillside Farm Flowers up from the greenhouse on our farm in the Cotswolds during the first lock down. I had previously worked in Business development as well as a career as an Operations & Events Manager and lockdown provided me with the perfect opportunity to move back to the farm and take the leap to starting a business that I was passionate about!

I've always known I wanted to set up a flower business but I also wanted one that I knew would be beneficial to other small businesses and one that would contribute towards being environmentally friendly. I also think seeing the affects of Covid on businesses made me realise the importance of supporting each other and being as self sufficient as possible. 

I try to source all my packaging and produce from small businesses that are local or from the UK. I forage as much as possible and I am currently making plans to set up my own cutting patch in the Spring. 

Having spent the majority of my life growing up on a working farm and understanding the hard work and commitment that goes into farming, means I am passionate about promoting British farming and supporting the industry where I can which is one of the main reasons why I use wool. Wool is an integral part of Hillside Farm Flowers. I wash the wool by hand and use it as protective packaging. Wool is a miracle fabric because it is so rapidly renewable, biodegradable and recyclable which is why I have been eager to incorporate it into my work! I feel that wool doesn't get the limelight it deserves and it should definitely be used more often!! 

I hope this has provided you with a little insight into Hillside Farm Flowers. Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss anything. I am always keen to collaborate with other like minded businesses. 

Sophie