Grow your own perennials such as Verbena bonariensis
(Picture: Alamy Stock Photo)You might think twice before buying fruit and veg that has travelled halfway around the world before it reaches the shelf of your supermarket (think green beans, garlic and asparagus). But have you ever considered the journey your flowers have been on?
This week is British Flowers Week, celebrating the beauty, quirks and environmental benefits of buying British flowers. Often they are flown in from far-flung places to ensure a regular supply of the types we’ve come to expect all year.
