Sophie West Floristry

Sophie West Floristry Studio florist in the beautiful countryside of Kent; with a passion for colour and creativity

Life at the farm...when we got the land I didn't quite appreciate just how hard it would be to set up a flower farm, the...
30/07/2026

Life at the farm...when we got the land I didn't quite appreciate just how hard it would be to set up a flower farm, the late night watering, digging into solid ground without heavy machinery and the immense heat from the sun making everything seem more exhausting than it should.

But then something happened last night. After I did my watering, did a bit of dead heading and mentally made a to -do list, I started to drive back home when I stopped the car before I got to the gate, got out and wandered around the hay bales.

The air warm and still and the sun was starting to set. There's a smell about the warm hay that's rather comforting, not to mention how pleasing it is to see the round bales scattered on the ground worshiping the setting sun.

I managed to grab a moment of stillness in my hectic life. Life is always busy and I somehow forgot how to breathe along the way.

Must see on your list is definitely Trebah Garden Lots of nooks and crannies filled with stunning hydrangea, waterfalls,...
23/07/2026

Must see on your list is definitely Trebah Garden
Lots of nooks and crannies filled with stunning hydrangea, waterfalls, stunning views and its own private beach!

We stopped off at Padstow yesterday for a little wander around the marina followed by Rick Stein’s St Petroc's Bistro ...very dog friendly and catered well for little ones too!

20/07/2026

Schools out so we're having a much needed break with the poodles. We love having a staycation in the UK and it gives the dogs a chance to have a family holiday too!

Where are your favourite places for a staycation?

17/07/2026

OMG we're making hay! I'm feeling like a proper farmer seeing our first hay bales on the farm. I was more excited than my 5 year old 🤣

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14/07/2026

My husband thought I was talking to the trees and not him! 🤣

Although I'm quite often walking around the rest of the farm chatting away to myself!

11/07/2026

Another mystery on the farm....is it an animal or a person? A baffling one this time!

The not so joyful parts of setting up a flower farm!!

04/07/2026

🌱Skimmia update... We have signs of life! I'm hoping I've managed to salvage them and the damage wasn't detrimental to the plants.

Thank you everyone for your comments and advice, it's been greatly appreciated. Let's hope they make a full recovery soon 🤞🏻

Flower Grower | Florist in Kent | Small Business Owner | Weddings | Farewell Flowers |®Events

28/06/2026

Major Skimmia fail! Any advice from my flower community would be gratefully received 🙌🏻

This week I celebrated my birthday 🎂 Watered the farm as late as possible whilst trying to avoid total darkness🚿Set up c...
25/06/2026

This week
I celebrated my birthday 🎂
Watered the farm as late as possible whilst trying to avoid total darkness🚿
Set up camp in my daughter's bedroom with a mattress on the floor and the dogs sleeping on me whilst we had an Aircon unit noisily blasting at us 🥵
Had kitten updates from a school mum 🐾

All whilst trying my best not to keel over in the heat!

They don't call it flammin June for nothing!

Sunday afternoon is for planting out!I wanted a seating area so I could admire the view and the farm and this white meta...
14/06/2026

Sunday afternoon is for planting out!

I wanted a seating area so I could admire the view and the farm and this white metal bench with arbour was perfect. I've planted a jasmine either side for coverage and fragrance. The border has alliums, lots of geums, agapanthus, poppies, echinacea, aquilegia, giant carnations, and Azaleas

Still very much work in progress but I'm looking forward to seeing how this fills out

Address

September House, Frensham Road, Rolvenden Layne
Cranbrook
TN174NJ

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

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