Somedays you're just out there, doing your thang - tending to flowers, swearing at stormy weather, hauling buckets, chasing daylight - and then someone wants to tell your story.
Horowhenua NZ recently featured Feral Flower Farm, sharing a glimpse into what we are building here: seasonal blooms, slow growing, and doing flowers a little differently.
It meant more than I expected, because this farm didn't start with a business plan. It started with a feeling.
The Heart of the Farm
Feral Flower Farm exists for people who care about where their flowers come from.
Not mass-produced.
Not flown halfway around the world.
Not perfect little clones.
Just real, locally grown blooms - shaped by weather, seasons, and soil.
This farm is about:
- Growing with the seasons instead of fighting them
- Keeping things small, honest, and human
- Letting flowers be wild, weird, and imperfectly beautiful
It's slow. Physical work. Emotional work sometimes. But it's the kind that feels deeply right.
About the Feature
Horowhenua NZ shared a bit of the story of the farm, the vibe, and why it's Horowhenua's best kept secret (shhhhh).
You can read the full article here: www.facebook.com/HorowhenuaNZ
Huge gratitude to local media who take the time to spotlight small, local businesses - it matters more than people realise.
Why Local Flower Farming Matters
Buying local isn't just a vibe. It's impact.
It supports:
- Regional growers
- Seasonal farming
- Lower carbon footprint
- Real humans doing real work
And honestly? The flowers just hit different when they're grown in your own region.
They last longer.
They feel more alive.
They tell a story.
If You're New Here
If you've landed here from the article - welcome!
You'll find:
- Seasonal flower drops
- Farm updates
- Wildstyler creations
- Blooms you won't see anywhere else
- And the ongoing chaos-beauty of running a small flower farm
This is where the wild flowers live.