At Dutch Nurseries all of our florists are passionate about flowers and find inspiration from numerous places, including the wonderful city we live and work in. With that in mind we thought it would be a good idea to give a brief history of the city and the natural beauty of the area, and share some of our inspirations to any budding florists.
A cathedral city in the North East of England, York is situated at the confluence of two rivers, the Ouse and Foss and has a population of around 160,000. It is also the county city of Yorkshire, the largest county in the UK with a population of over 5 million. There is some evidence that the area was settled by humans in the Mesolithic period, between 8000 and 7000 BC, however it is unclear if these settlements were permanent. The city was founded in 71 AD by the Romans as they built a fort here to quell local unrest. There is even speculation that its original name meant ‘place of the Yew trees’, so even such a long time ago the area was connected with nature.
The region’s connection to nature can still be seen today as the county of York has not one but two county flowers. The majority of people are aware of relationship between Yorkshire and the rose, but perhaps fewer people are aware of the status of the Harebell. The county of Yorkshire rose is a deciduous plant which has white flowers and is instantly recognisable. The Harebell, Campanula Rotundifolia, is perhaps less showy, but it is found in abundance throughout the UK and is perhaps better known as the bluebell. It is easy to mistake the Harebell as a fragile wild flower, with its delicate appearance and papery petals, however it is a resilient and tough local species. It is a flower of dry, open places from the windswept coasts to the bare slopes of hills and meadows.
This local love of nature can also be witnessed at York Museum Gardens, which were established in the 1830’s by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. The land was only granted on condition that botanical gardens were established, thus allowing budding florists access to some rare and exotic flowers in addition to more common species. Although York is perhaps best known for its medieval alleyways, gothic churches and listed buildings it is also home to numerous parks and green spaces. Rowntree Park was the first ever municipal park in York, and was gifted to the public by Rowntree & Co, the famous confectioners, to commemorate the 200 staff members who died in World War One. It is situated on the flood plains of the Ouse and is a great place to find both county flowers.
Yorkshire is home to some stunning and dramatic scenery that provides numerous habitats for wildlife, from rolling countryside fields and meadows to the epic Dinosaur Coast. As a result there are a multitude of nature reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest and these are managed by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. Flamborough Cliffs is a fascinating headland that is home to Europe’s largest mainland population of sea birds. Further to the west North Cave Wetlands are an unmissable attraction to nature lovers, with plenty of plants and flowers attracting pollinators, who in turn attract wildfowl. The wild fowl attract the attention of birds of prey such as peregrines and harriers, so it is possible to witness the food web in action.
These are just some of the local places, and local histories, that inspire our artisanal florists, and we hope we have inspired you, too. We are confident that we have the flower or bouquet for any occasion, and feel we are the florists who can match your needs.
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At Dutch Nurseries all of our florists are passionate about flowers and find inspiration from numerous places, including the wonderful city we live and work in. With that in mind we thought it would be a good idea to give a brief history of the city and the natural beauty of the area, and share some of our inspirations to any budding florists.
A cathedral city in the North East of England, York is situated at the confluence of two rivers, the Ouse and Foss and has a population of around 160,000. It is also the county city of Yorkshire, the largest county in the UK with a population of over 5 million. There is some evidence that the area was settled by humans in the Mesolithic period, between 8000 and 7000 BC, however it is unclear if these settlements were permanent. The city was founded in 71 AD by the Romans as they built a fort here to quell local unrest. There is even speculation that its original name meant ‘place of the Yew trees’, so even such a long time ago the area was connected with nature.
The region’s connection to nature can still be seen today as the county of York has not one but two county flowers. The majority of people are aware of relationship between Yorkshire and the rose, but perhaps fewer people are aware of the status of the Harebell. The county of Yorkshire rose is a deciduous plant which has white flowers and is instantly recognisable. The Harebell, Campanula Rotundifolia, is perhaps less showy, but it is found in abundance throughout the UK and is perhaps better known as the bluebell. It is easy to mistake the Harebell as a fragile wild flower, with its delicate appearance and papery petals, however it is a resilient and tough local species. It is a flower of dry, open places from the windswept coasts to the bare slopes of hills and meadows.
This local love of nature can also be witnessed at York Museum Gardens, which were established in the 1830’s by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. The land was only granted on condition that botanical gardens were established, thus allowing budding florists access to some rare and exotic flowers in addition to more common species. Although York is perhaps best known for its medieval alleyways, gothic churches and listed buildings it is also home to numerous parks and green spaces. Rowntree Park was the first ever municipal park in York, and was gifted to the public by Rowntree & Co, the famous confectioners, to commemorate the 200 staff members who died in World War One. It is situated on the flood plains of the Ouse and is a great place to find both county flowers.
Yorkshire is home to some stunning and dramatic scenery that provides numerous habitats for wildlife, from rolling countryside fields and meadows to the epic Dinosaur Coast. As a result there are a multitude of nature reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest and these are managed by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. Flamborough Cliffs is a fascinating headland that is home to Europe’s largest mainland population of sea birds. Further to the west North Cave Wetlands are an unmissable attraction to nature lovers, with plenty of plants and flowers attracting pollinators, who in turn attract wildfowl. The wild fowl attract the attention of birds of prey such as peregrines and harriers, so it is possible to witness the food web in action.
These are just some of the local places, and local histories, that inspire our artisanal florists, and we hope we have inspired you, too. We are confident that we have the flower or bouquet for any occasion, and feel we are the florists who can match your needs.
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