Hi, I'm Tasha and thank you for visiting Dolphin Creek Flowers
A little bit about me and my journey so far...
I trained as a florist around 15 years ago, whilst working in the trade, I became aware of the environmental issues within the industry. I discovered around 90% of flowers purchased in the UK are imported. The majority of those imports have been chemically treated to preserve their vase life and delay their ripening - thus removing scent. Single use plastics were being used to wrap them at source, and then again once they reach their destination in the UK. I discovered that seasonal British flowers were available if sought, full of gorgeous natural scent, full of individuality and without the need for preserving chemicals - as they do not have as far to travel.
Dolphin Creek Flowers was born.
Committed to supporting our British flower farms where possible, and passionate about growing my own seasonal produce. My flowers, herbs and foliage are sourced as locally as possible. My designs tend to lean towards a wild, unstructured look, I am inspired by nature and am often spotted foraging for seasonal loveliness to incorporate into my work. When required to use imported flowers, they are carefully sourced from fair trade farms, providing a living wage to those that grow them. I source re-purposed containers and biodegradable materials where ever possible, creating beautiful, unique and scented designs with minimal environmental impact.
Based in Emsworth, Hampshire, I can deliver my seasonal arrangements locally, Get in touch if you'd like to know more!
I trained as a florist around 15 years ago, whilst working in the trade, I became aware of the environmental issues within the industry. I discovered around 90% of flowers purchased in the UK are imported. The majority of those imports have been chemically treated to preserve their vase life and delay their ripening - thus removing scent. Single use plastics were being used to wrap them at source, and then again once they reach their destination in the UK. I discovered that seasonal British flowers were available if sought, full of gorgeous natural scent, full of individuality and without the need for preserving chemicals - as they do not have as far to travel.
Dolphin Creek Flowers was born.
Committed to supporting our British flower farms where possible, and passionate about growing my own seasonal produce. My flowers, herbs and foliage are sourced as locally as possible. My designs tend to lean towards a wild, unstructured look, I am inspired by nature and am often spotted foraging for seasonal loveliness to incorporate into my work. When required to use imported flowers, they are carefully sourced from fair trade farms, providing a living wage to those that grow them. I source re-purposed containers and biodegradable materials where ever possible, creating beautiful, unique and scented designs with minimal environmental impact.
Based in Emsworth, Hampshire, I can deliver my seasonal arrangements locally, Get in touch if you'd like to know more!
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