At the Marginpar flower farms, sustainability starts in the soil. Healthy soil creates thriving ecosystems, resilient plants, and ultimately, stunning flowers. It’s their way of ensuring that future generations can enjoy nature’s beauty, one bouquet at a time.
There was a time when farming relied on synthetic chemicals to protect crops. Quick fixes, yes, but ones that came at a cost, impacting soil quality over time. At Marginpar, they’ve embraced a nature-first approach, working with the earth rather than against it.
One key strategy? Enhancing biodiversity. By using cover crops and leaving plenty of space to rotate crops, they create natural habitats for beneficial insects and soil microorganisms to keep their soil vibrant and full of life. This reduces the need for chemical interventions.
Matching crops to soil types may sound basic, but it’s often overlooked. They moved from a product-driven mindset to one led by sustainability.
“Rotation and cover cropping are fundamental to maintaining soil vitality,” they explain at Marginpar. “When you plant the same crop repeatedly, you deplete the soil and invite pests. By rotating crops and planting cover crops the balance is restored.”
Cover crops do more than just fill space. They:
Enhance soil structure,
Provide habitats for pollinators, and
Reduce erosion
What’s the secret to vibrant soil? Organic matter. On every Marginpar farm, plant materials are recycled and composted to enrich the earth. But that’s not all, they also introduced vermiculture units.
Why does this matter? Healthy soil means resilient flowers: that look just as stunning in a vase as they do in the fields.
At Marginpar they believe in the principle of “measure, monitor, and manage”. Over the years, they increased the organic matter in their soils: a win for the environment and the flowers.
Sustainability isn’t a destination, it’s a journey. Each season brings new challenges and opportunities to refine practices. For Marginpar, it’s about contributing to a healthier planet while delivering flowers that tell a story of care and connection.
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