Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. 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. Key topics covered: The reality of earning from flower farming versus perceptions of successWhy pricing is crucial and how to value your p...
Jul 17
13 min
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. 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 ...
Jun 26
34 min
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. 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 shar...
Jun 12
30 min
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. 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. Key topics The origins of Made Eco and its evolutionThe process of floral preservation and art creationThe emotional significance of flowers and memoriesTechniques and challeng...
May 29
21 min
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. 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. Takeaways Milli's journey from acting to floral artistrySeed breeding and propagation techniquesDesigning sustainab...
May 15
51 min
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. 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. Takeaways: Easy plants to propagate: Cosmos, Calendula, Cornflowers, Sweet Peas Propagation methods: seed saving, division, cuttings Specific plants: mint, salvia, dahlias, pelargoniums, strawberries, perennials Propagation tip...
May 1
7 min
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. 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. Takeaways Propagation is simple and accessible to everyone.Timing and understanding plant needs are key.You don't need fancy equipment to start.Propagation can s...
Apr 24
7 min
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Roz Chandler explores the transformative power of plant propagation, emphasizing its cost-saving, empowering, and sentimental benefits. She shares practical insights and encourages listeners to start propagating plants to gain independence, create legacies, and enjoy the process. Takeaways The concept of propagation and its benefitsCost savings and independence in gardeningCreating plant legacies and storiesGetting started with propagation an...
Apr 17
8 min
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Roz Chandler shares expert tips for successful flower gardening in April, covering soil preparation, sowing, planting, staking, and maintenance to ensure a thriving cutting patch. Takeaways Spend extra time on soil now to save weeks later.Monitor soil temperature and moisture for successful sowing.Sow seeds in small, staggered batches for continuous blooms.Hardening off plants prevents cold damage.Support sweet peas early to prevent flopping...
Apr 3
13 min
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Join Roz Chandler as she interviews Kate Turner, the Gardening Guru, about her journey from acting to sustainable gardening, the importance of peat-free compost, and adapting gardening practices to climate change. Discover practical tips for beginners and insights into resilient, eco-friendly gardening. key topics Kate's journey from acting to gardeningImportance of peat-free compost and environmental impactAdapting gardens to climate chang...
Mar 13
38 min
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