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19/06/2026

We’ve all seen every team play once now, so which nation does the NCGM community think will win the world cup? Spoiler alert - there might be a few who think it’s coming home!! 

17/06/2026

The World Cup is about to start - well, for England fans anyway - and we asked a few people across the fruit and veg and flower markets to give us their answer to two questions:

1) How will England get on in the 2026 ?

2) Why?

We got some pretty mixed responses, as you might expect!!

Tune back in after the first round of matches finishes to find out who the market community thinks will win the World Cup - after they’ve had a chance to see every team play once.

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.flowers.week was founded 13 years ago by New Covent Garden Market. It is now expertly managed and led by Flowers From t...
16/06/2026

.flowers.week was founded 13 years ago by New Covent Garden Market. It is now expertly managed and led by Flowers From the Farm, the UK’s leading trade association for independent flower growers.

We created the annual campaign to celebrate the wealth, variety, and sustainability of the UK’s cut flower industry; to champion local growers, wholesalers, and the florists who bring British blooms to life.

And while we have taken a step back and become supporter rather than organiser, we’re naturally delighted to see it getting the exposure it deserves - including a lovely piece on Radio 4’s BBC Woman's Hour yesterday.

According to Flowers From the Farm, small-scale growers now generate £30 million a year and women account for 80% of its members. Two of them, Olivia Wilson, a florist and flower farmer, and Georgie Newberry who has a flower farm in Somerset, feature on the programme, which you can listen to through the link in our bio

From all of us here in Nine Elms, best wishes to everyone celebrating and showcasing homegrown flowers this week!

03/06/2026

In the last reel, we followed Jen from as she selected flowers at New Covent Garden Market for a wedding at The Fitzrovia Chapel.

Now you can watch the next stage of the journey as those carefully chosen flowers are transformed into a beautiful bridal bouquet.

Using soft Peonies, Sweet Rocket, Sweet Peas and delicate Ranunculus, Jen shares how she builds the bouquet, balancing colour, texture and movement to create something truly special for the bride.

It’s a glimpse into the craftsmanship behind wedding floristry and the skill that turns fresh market flowers into meaningful designs for one of life’s most important celebrations.

Stay tuned for our next clip which will show how Jen’s creations looked on the big day itself...

01/06/2026

The flower market plays a pivotal role in many beautiful weddings every year.

This clip offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into what the process looks like for wedding florists like Jen from .

Watch along as Jen picks up her selection of flowers for a client’s wedding at The Fitzrovia Chapel in central London. To match the interiors, Jen opts for a romantic pink and green selection featuring Peonies, delicate Orlaya, Hydrangeas, Roses, and cascading Amaranthus - all carefully chosen to bring the happy couple’s vision to life.

From the early-morning buzz of the market to the final wedding arrangements, this is the part of the process most people never get to see

Stay tuned for the next reel to watch Jen transform these beautiful market florals into stunning designs for the big day.

29/05/2026

Sweet peas are now well and truly in-season and Essex girl Liz from alongside other florists who visit the market are making the most of it.

Sweet Peas have been treating everyone at the market to their delicate scent, dainty petals, and cottage-garden charm.

From soft pastels and creamy whites to vibrant purples, rich pinks, and sunset shades, they are one of the most loved highlights of the floral season.

Their season is fleeting, but that only makes them more special.

Whether woven into a wild, romantic arrangement or gathered in simple bunches, sweet peas have their own effortless way of bringing movement, fragrance, and elegance to every design.

The flower market community sends its condolences to the wife and family of William Edward Haynes, known to everyone as ...
22/05/2026

The flower market community sends its condolences to the wife and family of William Edward Haynes, known to everyone as Bill, who has died aged 92, leaving behind a legacy rooted in flowers, family and kindness.

Born in London, Bill moved to Rochford as a child. After completing National Service, he began work at EK Cole in Southend, while helping his father on the family smallholding in Rochford, where pigs were raised and crucially, flowers grown for sale at London markets and outside Rochford Hospital.

Following his father’s death, Bill and his wife Gwen took on the flower stalls together. In 1963, the couple bought an empty shop in West Street and opened W E Haynes Florist, with Bill continuing to work at ECKO by day and delivering flowers in the evenings.

He worked tirelessly, often seven days a week, regularly leaving home at midnight to travel to Covent Garden Flower Market while also supporting local growers wherever possible. Flowers were not just Bill’s work but his passion, reflected in his garden and the many Royal Horticultural Society medals he won for his prizewinning dahlias.

His florist shop was a focal point of the town. From everyday bouquets to wedding flowers and funeral tributes, Bill believed flowers should bring comfort, joy and dignity at life’s most important moments.

After retiring, Bill cherished time with Gwen, his wife of more than 72 years, and enjoyed travelling, especially to Madeira during its flower festival, which he called his special place.

He was a devoted father, grandfather and greatgrandfather, happiest when surrounded by his family.

Rest in peace, Bill. It was a pleasure to know you.

18/05/2026

This week’s clip features Liz from chatting with Bryan from , who shares his expert insight into the beauty and versatility of English foliage at this time of year.

From Beech and Privet to Climbing Roses, Bryan showcases an incredible variety of natural textures and tones - perfect for couples looking to bring elegant, seasonal accents into their wedding setting.

A brilliant reminder of just how much inspiration can be found at the Flower Market.

14/05/2026

In this clip Liz from catches up with the very knowledgeable Graeme from to talk all things English-grown flowers and to find out about what is now coming into season and can be found in the market.

From sculptural Alliums and delicate Dill, to the beautifully scented Margaret Merril roses, British flowers are blooming just as florists consider summer wedding designs.

With years of experience creating bespoke wedding flowers, Liz loves working with seasonal stems sourced fresh from the market.

12/05/2026

Last week florist Liz from , who’s studio is based on the upper level of the market, took us around and pointed out some of her favourite blooms which are coming into season now - just in time for wedding season.



First up, Liz chats with Sam from about one of the most exciting periods in the floral calendar.



With Peonies arriving in abundance and the stunning marshmallowy Odile variety catching everyone’s eye, there’s a real buzz around the market right now for florists and wholesalers alike.



With over 20 years in wedding floral design, Liz is passionate about creating personalised floral displays for her couples and works closely with wholesalers in the market to make memorable and bespoke designs.



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