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Maximise Your Flower Farming Potential: Dive into Roz Chandler's Growth Club Masterclass Today!

The Cut Flower Podcast - April 26, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour
Welcome, to another blooming episode of the Cutflower Podcast! I'm absolutely delighted to share some exciting insights from my recent masterclass session on flower farming. If you're passionate about cultivating blooms and building a flourishing business in the floral world, you're in the right...

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Simple, delicious recipes with your own grown veg - Episode 169

grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends - April 25, 2024 11:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
With spring racing onwards, the window in which to plant out your half-hardy seeds is upon us, and it’s a time that should spark joy in the imaginations of veg gardeners. This week on grow, cook, eat, arrange, half-hardy vegetables take centre stage - Sarah takes us through the 6 must-have cate...

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Plain Talk: Box Hives (176)

Honey Bee Obscura Podcast - April 25, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratings
In this enlightening episode, Jim takes listeners on a historical journey through the evolution of beekeeping hives. Delving into the storied past of traditional box hives, Jim reflects on a unique box hive he acquired, which was originally built in 1853—the same year L.L. Langstroth revolutioni...

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Lawn Care: The Fertilization Steps + More

Your Midwest Garden Podcast - April 24, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes
Let’s talk lawns, subscribers. If you fertilize your own or have a lawn service company push the spreader, you should know the basics. And seeing that the first-round application is close to closing as this article prints, it’s time to get spreading. But the biggest advice is this; if you’re goi...

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Lawn Fertilization: The Fertilization Steps + More

Your Midwest Garden Podcast - April 24, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes
Let’s talk lawns, subscribers. If you fertilize your own or have a lawn service company push the spreader, you should know the basics. And seeing that the first-round application is close to closing as this article prints, it’s time to get spreading. But the biggest advice is this; if you’re goi...

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From Telecoms to Therapeutic Gardens: Sue Reid's Horticultural Journey with WFGA

The Cut Flower Podcast - April 19, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes
Hello and welcome back to The Cutflower Podcast! I'm your host, Roz Chandler. Today, we have a fantastic episode lined up for you, featuring the wonderful Sue Reid, the chairperson of the Working for Gardeners Association, or WFGA. Sue has an incredible journey to share, from a career in telecom...

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From Telecoms to Therapeutic Gardens: Sue Reed's Horticultural Journey with WFGA

The Cut Flower Podcast - April 19, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes
Hello and welcome back to The Cutflower Podcast! I'm your host, Roz Chandler. Today, we have a fantastic episode lined up for you, featuring the wonderful Sue Reed, the chairperson of the Working for Gardeners Association, or WFGA. Sue has an incredible journey to share, from a career in telecom...

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Perfect plants for flawless, fabulous and fragrant floristry with Simon Lycett - Episode 168

grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends - April 18, 2024 11:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Early May is on its way, bringing a fresh bloom of fragrant and fabulous flowers. It’s this abundance of impact and perfume on which Simon Lycett thrives. His style of floristry is so striking, and one from which we cannot fail but to learn - Simon joins us to share his highlights of the spring...

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Plain Talk: Leftover Honey (175)

Honey Bee Obscura Podcast - April 18, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratings
In this episode, Jim explores the practical aspects of dealing with "less-than-pristine" honey, an inevitable challenge for many beekeepers. Throughout the discussion, Jim shares personal anecdotes and insights from his extensive experience, providing a nuanced look at what beekeepers can do wit...

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Q&A: How should I best sow sweet peas? What’s best to plant out in April for instant impact? Which seeds should I sow now in the garden, and for cut flowers in containers?

grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends - April 16, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Welcome back to our monthly Q&A podcast episodes for April, where Sarah and Josie answer questions from you, our lovely listeners. In this month’s episode, Sarah turns her attention to sweet peas as she shares how deep to sow seeds, and how far apart to sow them based on our trials at Perch Hil...

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Uncovering the legacy of Stowe Gardens with Head Gardener Barry Smith

Dig It - Discussions on Gardening Topics - April 15, 2024 03:10 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this edition of Dig It, Peter Brown and Chris Day chat with Barry Smith, Head Gardener at the National Trust’s Stowe Landscape Gardens, near Buckingham. Barry has been at Stowe for over 40 years and head gardener for over 25 so he knows this garden with immense passion and understanding. Stow...

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Corporate Escapology: Navigating the Journey to Freedom with Adam Forbes

The Cut Flower Podcast - April 12, 2024 09:00 - 47 minutes
Hello, wonderful listeners! I'm thrilled to introduce our guest for today's episode of The Cutflower Podcast: the incredible Adam Forbes. Adam shares his captivating journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurial freedom. Let's dive in and discover the twists and turns of Adam's remarkable ...

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Perfect Pairings of Companion Plants with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 167

grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends - April 11, 2024 11:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
For any organic gardener, companion planting is one of the most essential, rewarding and productive ways to ward off bugs and fungal infections. As the seasons are beginning to turn, it’s a wonderful time to recap the importance and joy of companion planting - Sarah is joined once again by Arth...

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Goldenrod's Bad Rap

Your Midwest Garden Podcast - April 11, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutes
The guys get into the nitty gritty of the Goldenrod, which gets a bad rap as a ragweed. A native North American perennial wildflower that's tall, slim with fluffy golden flower spikes in various shades of yellow. Once an invasive species, we discuss the change in direction for this easy to grow ...

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Lost Queens (174)

Honey Bee Obscura Podcast - April 11, 2024 10:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratings
In this episode, hosts Jim Tew and guest Anne Frey, delve into the intriguing and sometimes baffling phenomenon of beekeepers being unable to locate their hive's queen. Whether you're an experienced beekeeper or just starting, losing sight of your queen can stir a mix of mystery and panic. But a...

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GB 324 Q&A - Nitrogen Sources. Soil for a Raised Bed.

Garden Basics with Farmer Fred - April 09, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 167 ratings
Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Transcripts and episode chapters also available at Buzzsprout. Pictured:  Pizza Pie Crop Rotation Garden Links:  Subscribe to the free, Beyond the G...

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323 Gold Medal Plant Winners. Thin Your Fruit Trees Now!

Garden Basics with Farmer Fred - April 05, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 167 ratings
Each year the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society puts out its list of Gold Medal winning Plants. Usually these plants are chosen for their adaptability to the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. This year, the chosen plants have a much wider range of possible success, including USDA Zone 9...

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Dive into Floral Brilliance: Expert Insights with Roz and Anna May

The Cut Flower Podcast - April 05, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutes
Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Cutflower Podcast! I'm Roz, your host, and I'm thrilled to guide you through today's conversation. It's a privilege for Anna and me to share our wealth of knowledge with you. Summary: In this engaging episode, Roz and Anna provide invaluable insig...

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The Beauty of Dahlias: A Flower Farmer's Journey with Anna May

The Cut Flower Podcast - April 05, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutes
In today's episode, I had an engaging conversation with Anna May, a passionate flower farmer specialising in dahlias. We delved into various topics, from the challenges of flower farming to the joys of seeing dahlias brighten up special occasions. Summary: Anna shared her journey as a flower f...

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Draw Inspiration from The Pig’s Incredible Kitchen Garden with Ollie Hutson - Episode 166

grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends - April 04, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
For those with a vegetable garden, The Pig’s offering is a source of inspiration and envy among many, all of which thrives under the watchful eye of Group Head Gardener, Ollie Hutson. This week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ brings us a fantastic array of tips and recipes to take from Ollie’s exp...

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Plain Talk: Honey Bee Eggs (173)

Honey Bee Obscura Podcast - April 04, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratings
In this episode, Jim Tew takes listeners on an intricate journey into the life of a honey bee egg, uncovering its quiet but highly active existence. Despite the challenge of discussing such a microcosmic topic, Jim eloquently demystifies the complexities surrounding the initial stage of a bee's ...

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322 Q&A Transplant a Fruit Tree? How to Remove a Stuck Plant From a Nice Pot

Garden Basics with Farmer Fred - April 02, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 167 ratings
Q&A Transplanting Old, Large, Fruit Trees? (segment begins at 00:25) Q&A Why Are My Radishes Only Producing Leaves? (7:10) Q&A Remove an Overgrown Plant from a Nice Pot Without Breaking It? (12:19) Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for G...

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This month in your garden: April

grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends - April 01, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Light levels are increasing and life in the garden is well and truly bustling, which makes this time of year such a joyful one for gardeners!  Returning to our ‘Monthly Jobs’ series, this month’s episode sees Sarah & Josie share which flowers and edibles are perfect for sowing at this stage of ...

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April '24 in the Garden

Dig It - Discussions on Gardening Topics - April 01, 2024 03:10 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Many of our gardens are enjoying much earlier blooms this spring due to the mild and damp weather conditions. Peter Brown and Chris Day bring us the latest gardening news, what’s on’s and topical gardening advice for the busy month of April. What’s on 6th -7th April: Cornwall Garden Society Sp...

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Blossoming Ventures: Navigating the Joys and Challenges of Flower Farming

The Cut Flower Podcast - March 29, 2024 10:00 - 41 minutes
Welcome to the Cutflower Podcast! In this episode, join me, Roz Chandler, as I delve into the fascinating world of flower farming with my guests Roz from The Wild Zinnia and Miranda Michaelis. Together, we explore the highs and lows, the practicalities, and the passion behind this blooming indu...

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321 Spring Rose Care Basics - Diseases and Insects

Garden Basics with Farmer Fred - March 29, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 167 ratings
From now through Mother’s Day, roses will start putting on their first and best show across the country. What do your rose bushes need to get off to a good start in early Spring? Master Rosarian Charlotte Owendyk of the Sierra Foothills Rose Society talks about getting ahead of early spring rose...

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Biodiversity Tips from Knepp Wilding with Charlie Harpur and Adam Nicolson - Episode 165

grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends - March 28, 2024 12:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Knepp plays host to one of the most breathtaking rewilding projects in Britain, and from it we can take such inspiration to channel into our own green spaces. Sharing the evolution of the project from its initial thousand species and how you can encourage biodiversity in your garden is Charlie ...

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Observing Queen Anomalies with Anne Frey (172)

Honey Bee Obscura Podcast - March 28, 2024 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratings
In this intriguing episode, Jim Tew and Anne Frey delve into the unexpected and often perplexing world of queen bee behavior and physiology that diverges from the norm. This episode explores the rare but fascinating occurrences that beekeepers might encounter with their queens, ranging from fain...

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When a Rose is Not A Rose-The Lenten Rose

Your Midwest Garden Podcast - March 27, 2024 11:00 - 35 minutes
One of the first spring bloomers, even popping up through the snow... the Hellebore. Associated with the Easter holiday, the Hellebore or Lenten Rose has an interesting association with the rising of Christ, the first bloomer of spring and of interesting note is actually an evergreen? Tune in as...

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320 Q&A Citrus, Cats, Tomatoes

Garden Basics with Farmer Fred - March 26, 2024 10:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 167 ratings
Questions from listeners include: Why Your Citrus Tree Leaves May Be Yellowing (at 00:24 of podcast) Cat-Proofing Your Raised Bed Garden (13:03) Good Tomato Seed Sources (17:44) Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Fa...