04/06/2026
Cow Parsley!!
Many people may think of this as a w**d and indeed it can take over especially in field margins and roadside verges, but donât be quick to disregard it, have a think about itâŚ..
Not all of us are fortunate enough to live in the countrysideâŚ.. those who live in larger towns or cities love the look of the country and try to create the look at many weddings and events , spending vast amounts of money.
We also grow many cultivated forms of wild flowers including various forms of Cow Parsley all to give us that Queen Anne Lace style and many bouquets have a lace type flower in them, so why not use it when itâs in such abundance during the month of May and Iâve said before Nature does it best!
Many, many years ago I remember an aunt of mine who had a beautiful garden and used the flowers from her garden for church flowers when it was her turn on the Rota. I remember vividly her using cow parsley in through the flower arrangements, that was back in the early 80âs!!
So please donât reject the cow parsley, donât reject the dandelions or the buttercups. All are great for our pollinators and beautiful. Wouldnât the countryside look very bare without them.
Last week in the Month of May I did just that. I cut loads of cow parsley and conditioned it properly and used it at the entrance to the church along with birch trees. It gave the perfect impression of an English Countryside wedding. And as each May comes and Rebecca sees the cow parsley blooming in the fields and on the roadsides she will be reminded of that beautiful day in May 2026 when she and James got married, and I think thatâs just lovely âşď¸
It blooms just once a year and then itâs gone so letâs just appreciate the seasons as they come and go both in life and in nature. Take nothing for granted and be content.
Here ends the lesson! đ đ¤Łđż
