THE FARM
Burnt Fen Flowers, nestled in the stunning Norfolk Broads, is an ever-growing 3-acre flower farm. Since we took over in 2019, the land hasn’t seen a single drop of pesticide or artificial fertiliser. Instead, we rely on natural manure to nourish our soil, and we've made it our mission to prioritise biodiversity and wildlife conservation in everything we do.
We believe in the power of nature, and we've learned that by embracing the pests that damage our flowers we can attract the predators that keep them in check, all without resorting to harmful chemicals. Most farmers spend their lives trying to keep life away from their crops, we’re different.
When our flowers are in full bloom the buzzing of bees fills the air. Sadly, bee populations have plummeted by a staggering 25%, primarily due to habitat loss and the use of pesticides in conventional farming. Here at Burnt Fen Flowers, we sow over 20,000 flower seeds from nearly 100 different varieties to create a diverse and vibrant ecosystem that supports not only bees but all forms of wildlife.
We're proud to be part of the solution and we invite you to join us on our journey to create a sustainable and beautiful world.
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100% BRITISH
British flowers emit 86% less CO2 compared to imported flowers that come from Africa and South America in refrigerated planes. Ours are all from Norfolk!
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NO PESTICIDES & NO CHEMICALS
The number of insects across the UK has declined by 60% in the last 20 years because of an over-reliance on pesticides and chemicals. We use none of either!
ALFIE
My name’s Alfie, I grew up in London and the Norfolk Broads and have always had a passion for the outdoors. The wildlife here is truly remarkable, and I'm constantly in awe of the unusual insects and birds I encounter.
I worked for six years as a gardener in London, before deciding to go back to Norfolk and start a flower farm from scratch.
I started Burnt Fen Flowers in 2019 and have been following biodynamic principles, enjoying living with the seasons and creating a field of colour and life.
I've learnt that transforming this land requires patience and that nature cannot be rushed. Even so, I remain enamoured by its beauty and its mysteries.
As my dad once said, "Alfie was born in the mud. The worse the weather, the happier he gets."
