<p>If you love cut flowers you are in the right place. The host Roz Chandler has been a cut flower farmer for nearly ten years and is passionate about helping others to have their own cutting patches. This podcast is for you if:-. You currently grow or want to grow cut flowers for pleasure or profit and be part of a growing community. Your host is passionate about reducing the number of cut flowers travelling many thousands of miles from across the globe and therefore helping to reduce the carbon footprint on our planet for our children and their children. Cut flower guests will join us on this journey. We look forward to welcoming you to our community. We would love you to subscribe to this podcast and join our communities online. We do have two Facebook groups:-For Beginners and those looking to grow for pleasure - https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwiththecutflowercollective<br><br>For those wanting to start flower farming or indeed are flower farmers:-https://www.facebook.com/groups/cutflowerfarming</p>
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Roz shares practical business insights tailored for flower farmers and small business owners, emphasizing action, profitability, and customer focus. She debunks common myths and offers actionable advice to grow a sustainable, profitable business.
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Roz shares her comprehensive flower farmer blueprint, emphasizing the importance of building a sustainable business around your passion for flowers. She discusses the three essential hats every flower farmer must wear, the significance of knowing your market, pricing with confidence, and taking consistent action to achieve success.
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In this episode, Roz interviews renowned florist Carol Peacock about her journey, sustainable floristry, and her experience at Sandringham. They explore the artistry, logistics, and eco-conscious practices shaping modern floristry.
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Links
British School of Sustainable Floristry website
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In this episode, Roz shares insightful lessons from her 15 years of flower farming, focusing on common mistakes that prevent farmers from earning a proper wage. Whether you're a seasoned grower or starting out, discover practical advice to turn your flower farm into a sustainable and profitable venture.
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In this episode of the Cut Flower Podcast, Roz Chandler speaks with Lee Connelly, the Children's Gardening Coach, about the profound impact of gardening on children and families. They explore Lee's journey from starting an allotment with his brother to becoming a prominent advocate for children's gardening. The conversation delves into the benefits of outdoor learning, the importance of connection and wellbeing, and the need for gardening to be integrated into education. Lee shares inspiring stories of how gardening has transformed lives and discusses the challenges of promoting gardening careers. The episode concludes with insights on balancing purpose and profit in the gardening industry, emphasizing the importance of creating memories through gardening.
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Gardening is about more than just plants; it's about connection and wellbeing.
Children benefit greatly from outdoor learning and gardening experiences.
Getting children away from screens and into nature is crucial for their development.
Gardening can significantly improve communication between parents and children.
Schools have a responsibility to provide gardening opportunities for children.
Promoting gardening careers is essential for the future of the industry.
Resources and funding are major challenges for schools wanting to implement gardening programs.
Engaging children in gardening can spark lifelong passions and careers.
Creating memories through gardening can have lasting impacts on individuals.
Balancing purpose and profit is key for sustainable gardening businesses.
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In this engaging conversation, Roz Chandler speaks with Reese Follett, known for his Instagram presence as The Gardener's Adventure. They explore Reese's personal journey with gardening, how it has provided him with joy and purpose, especially during challenging times like his cancer journey. The discussion covers practical tips for beginners, the therapeutic benefits of gardening, and how to build a community through social media. Reese shares insights on what to grow, the importance of planning, and how gardening can be a rewarding experience beyond just cultivating plants.
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You can follow Reese on Instagram here
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Explore the art of floral preservation, the emotional significance of flowers, and the journey of Made Eco from a creative experiment to a meaningful business. Nooriya shares insights on techniques, memorable projects, and the impact of flowers as emotional keepsakes.
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Nooriya visited Field Gate Farm last summer, leaving with a selection of our summer blooms which she preserved and transformed into the delicate and ethereal art work Held in Bloom.
You can connect with Nooriya in the following places
https://madeeco.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/madeecouk/
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In this engaging interview, Milli Proust shares her journey from acting to floral artistry, her passion for seed breeding, and her innovative approach to sustainable flower farming. Discover practical tips on propagation, seed saving, and designing with seasonal flowers, along with insights into her upcoming projects and books.
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You can purchase Milli's book here
Follow Milli on Instagram here or view her website here
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Roz Chandler shares practical tips on the easiest plants to propagate in your first year, focusing on seed saving, division, and cuttings. Perfect for beginners looking to build confidence and success in propagation.
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Easy plants to propagate: Cosmos, Calendula, Cornflowers, Sweet Peas
Propagation methods: seed saving, division, cuttings
Specific plants: mint, salvia, dahlias, pelargoniums, strawberries, perennials
Propagation tips for confidence and success
Roots to Shoots course for structured learning
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Roz Chandler demystifies propagation, emphasising its simplicity and benefits. She covers core methods like seed, cuttings, and division, highlighting practical tips on timing, light, and moisture, and encourages beginners to start propagating for cost savings, confidence, and joy.
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