The Cut Flower Podcast
147 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -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
For those wanting to start flower farming or indeed are flower farmers:-https://www.facebook.com/groups/cutflowerfarming
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From Dahlia Dreams to Floral Destinations: A Flower Farmer's Journey Unveiled! with Melanie Farrow
September 15, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to another exciting episode of "The Cutflower Podcast" where we delve into the fascinating world of flower farming and all things floral. I'm your host, Roz Chandler, and today we have a special guest joining us, a passionate flower farmer with a love for dahlias and dreams of creating a floral destination. But before we dive into our conversation, don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review. Your feedback means the world to us! In today's...
Revolutionizing Floristry: The Sustainable Solution with Phoam Labs and Dundee Butcher
September 08, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBSend us a Text Message. 🌿 Welcome to this week's episode! We're thrilled to introduce you to a game-changing innovation in the world of floristry. Join Roz as she sits down with Dundee Butcher, a key figure at Phoam Labs. Dundee shares the remarkable journey behind their sustainable floral product, a revolutionary alternative to traditional foam. Derived from corn-based polylactide, this eco-friendly solution promises to transform the way florists work, offering both creativity and consci...
Transforming Lives through Horticulture with Ashley Edwards, Garden Therapy Specialist
September 01, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Roz engages in a conversation with Ashley Edwards, a dedicated gardener and garden therapist. Their discussion revolves around the therapeutic influence of gardens on mental and emotional well-being, with a focus on the inspiring work done by Horatio's Garden, a charity building accessible gardens in NHS spinal injury centres. The Healing Essence of Gardens: Ashley underscores the remarkable power of gardens to alleviate stress, anxiety, and estab...
Gardening, Design, and Environmental Consciousness with Victoria Stanton
August 25, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Join us in this engaging episode as Roz chats with Victoria Stanton, a passionate gardener, social media enthusiast, and aspiring garden designer. Victoria shares her journey into the world of gardening, her experiences with social media, her thoughts on sustainable design, and the positive impact of gardens on mental health. Key Takeaways from today's episode: Gardening and Family Influence: Â Victoria's love for gardening was nurtured by her family, especially her ...
Beekeeping, Honey, and the Fascinating World of Bees with Helen Rogers
August 18, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBSend us a Text Message. In this engaging episode, Roz invites Helen Rogers, a passionate beekeeper and honey expert, to share her captivating journey from an engineering career to the world of bees. Exploring Beekeeping: Helen takes us on her beekeeping adventure, describing how her fascination with bees led her to start beekeeping. She emphasizes the crucial role bees play in pollination and the ecosystem, and explains the joys and challenges of setting up and managing beehives. The Hive...
Exploring Hardy Annuals: Seasonal Flower Growing Tips with Roz Chandler
August 11, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.61 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to The Cutflower Podcast, In this solo session with Roz Chandler, we're diving into the world of hardy annuals. Roz explains the distinction between hardy and half-hardy annuals – hardy ones can endure winter frost, while half-hardy varieties need protection from the cold. She suggests focusing on mid to late August for half-hardy annuals. At Field Gate Flowers, they begin by sowing these in a tunnel and then transplant outside in September, allowing roots to...
Nurturing Blooms and Bridging Generations with Hannah Benson
August 04, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBSend us a Text Message. In this weeks episode, Roz and special guest Hannah Benson discuss Hannah's journey as a young flower farmer in Lincolnshire, UK. Hannah shares her background, defying the average age for flower farmers, and talks about her shift from vegetables to growing flowers. She highlights the challenges of pricing and selling flowers in a competitive market, especially in Lincolnshire. Hannah manages her flower farm mostly on her own with occasional help from her dad and co...
036 From Lockdown Seeds to Flower Farm Dreams: A Journey with Sue McGlasson
July 28, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode, Roz Chandler introduces her special guest, Sue McGlasson, who began her flower farming journey during lockdown. Sue started by growing seeds in small plastic boxes in her garden and got addicted to gardening and growing plants. She eventually acquired an allotment plot and expanded her flower-growing venture with the help of courses on flower farming. Sue and her family then made a significant leap by purchasing a property with a walled garden and a Victorian greenhouse. Th...
From Lockdown Seeds to Flower Farm Dreams: A Journey with Sue McGlasson
July 28, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Roz Chandler introduces her special guest, Sue McGlasson, who began her flower farming journey during lockdown. Sue started by growing seeds in small plastic boxes in her garden and got addicted to gardening and growing plants. She eventually acquired an allotment plot and expanded her flower-growing venture with the help of courses on flower farming. Sue and her family then made a significant leap by purchasing a property with a walled garden and a...
Embracing Climate-Resilient Gardening: A Conversation with Sally Morgan
July 21, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBSend us a Text Message. Hey there, fellow gardening enthusiasts! Welcome to another exciting episode where we're diving deep into the world of sustainable gardening. Today, we have the pleasure of chatting with the incredible Sally Morgan, a seasoned horticulturist and gardening guru. Sally will be sharing some valuable insights on how climate change is affecting our gardens and practical tips on how we can adapt to these changes. Whether you're a green-thumbed pro or just starting out, get...
Finding Joy and Connection in the Garden: A Therapeutic Journey with Anya - The Garden Fairy
July 14, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Joining Roz in the studio today is the delightful Anya Lautenbach, lovingly known as the "garden fairy" on Instagram, with a following of over 300,000 gardening enthusiasts. Today Roz waste no time at all to dive into Anya's unique background in sales and business development and how her life took a beautiful turn when she discovered the world of gardening. Discovering Solace and Purpose: Unveil the personal story behind Anya's gardening journey and how it became ...
033 Green Fingered City Boy: Discovering the Joy of Gardening
July 07, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this friendly and informative episode, Roz welcomes Adam Marshall, known as Green fingered city boy on Instagram. Adam shares his gardening journey and how he has amassed nearly 70,000 followers on instagram. Adam's gardening journey began in 2020, just before covid lockdowns, as a way to take control of his physical health and increase his physical capacity. Previously, he hadn't been involved in gardening, despite his mum's interest and memories of watching gardening shows together. Du...
Green Fingered City Boy: Discovering the Joy of Gardening
July 07, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBSend us a Text Message. In this friendly and informative episode, Roz welcomes Adam Marshall, known as Green fingered city boy on Instagram. Adam shares his gardening journey and how he has amassed nearly 70,000 followers on instagram. Adam's gardening journey began in 2020, just before covid lockdowns, as a way to take control of his physical health and increase his physical capacity. Previously, he hadn't been involved in gardening, despite his mum's interest and memories of watching gar...
Horatio's Garden with Dr Olivia Chapple MRCGP
June 30, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBSend us a Text Message. Joining Roz in the studio today is Dr Olivia Chapple MRCGP. Olivia is the co-founder and chair of the trustees of Horatio’s Garden charity. Horatio was her eldest son. Horatios garden is a national charity now, and our mission is to bring beautiful, vibrant gardens to all the UK, NHS spinal injury centres. So we build gardens, designed by incredible designers, and then once we've built them, we run them, we look after them, but we also run all sorts of different cr...
Gentle Blooms: The Beauty of British Flowers with Nicola Hill
June 23, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBSend us a Text Message. In today's episode of the Cutflower Podcast, we have a special guest joining us in the studio. Nicola Hill, the talented founder of Gentle Blooms from Leamington Spa, shares her passion for flowers and the story behind her blossoming business. Key Points: Nicola Hill runs Gentle Blooms, a local flower business that offers a range of beautiful bouquets, posies, and bunches for delivery and collection. Alongside providing flowers for weddings, events, and funerals, ...
Blooming Insights: Unveiling the Secrets of Flower Farming with Roz Chandler
June 16, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Today, we're shaking things up as we dive into the depths of your burning questions. In our thriving Facebook group, "Cut Flower Farming: Growth and Profit in Your Business," we asked about your biggest struggles, and now it's time to provide you with the answers you've been eagerly awaiting. Join me as we embark on a journey to address the challenges and hurdles faced by cut flower farmers like yourself. In this unique episode, we'll explore the diverse range of ...
Mike The Gardener Podcast, Gardening and Horticulture with Mike Palmer
June 09, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBSend us a Text Message. This week on the show, Roz is joined by a very special guest - Mike Palmer, also known as Mike The Gardener. Mike's passion for gardening led him to study RHS 1,2,3 at Horticulture College as a mature student and start his own business in gardening and garden design. Unfortunately, the lockdowns put a halt to a lot of his work, but that's where Mike's journey with podcasting began. In this episode, Mike shares his experiences and insights on gardening, as well as his...
Visibility with Katie Colella
June 02, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Hey everyone, welcome to the Cutflower podcast! Roz Chandler is back with another episode and this week, she's joined by Katie Colella. They're going to be talking about some really interesting topics related to flower farming and business ownership. If you're a flower farmer or business owner, this is definitely an episode you don't want to miss. Roz and Katie will be discussing business strategy, visibility, and social media - all of the things that can be a bit da...
Peonies with the 'Peonie Farmer' - Elonor Tivey
May 26, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to this week's episode of the Cut Flower Podcast with your expert host, Roz Chandler. Joining Roz in the studio is Peony Farmer and Expert, Elonor Tivey. Elonor is renowned in the world of flowers as a passionate peony farmer. She specializes in growing different varieties of peonies in her two-acre field, including early, mid-season, and late varieties, which she supplies to florists and also does pop-ups. After being a teacher for some time, Elonor pivote...
The School of Sustainable Floristry with Cissy Bullock
May 19, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to this weeks episode of the Cutflower Podcast with your host Roz Chandler. This week Roz is joined in the studio by the incredibly inspiring Cissy Bullock from the Sustainable School of Floristry. Roz explore's Cissy's path to floristry and cut flowers and discusses what needs to be done to improve the whole;e supply chain to get the flowers from field to vase in a much more efficient, cost effective and sustainable way. Listen in and don't forget to gi...
Top 20 Perennials with Roz Chandler
May 12, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.42 MBSend us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered about the top perennials to add to your cutting garden? Well in today's episode I'm going to be sharing with you all my top twenty cutting flowers. It's important to provide a range of cutting flowers in your patch - in colour, in texture and in season. We hope you enjoy growing them in your cutting patch. Key points from todays episode include: Top 20 perennials to have in the garden. Dazzling daisies and pincushions. Achillea, scabies,...
Ladybird Plantcare with Tessa Cobley
May 05, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Roz caught up with Tessa Dooley from Ladybird Plantcare this week. Tessa, mum to young twins, bought Ladybird Plantcare in November 2018. Prior to owning Ladybird, Tessa worked in marketing, she has worked on lots of different brands across a long periods of time. A definite career shift from marketing to plantcare. Listen in to this fascinating episode all about natural predators for plantcare. This weeks key discussion points included: About your business ...
Therapeutic Gardens with Bethany Harries
April 28, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBSend us a Text Message. Joining Roz in the studio today is Bethany Harries. Bethany was originally a personal trainer, and decided she needed a career change, suffering mental and physical burnt out and exhaustion. She was always interested in public health and health promotion. So after doing a bit of Career Research Bethany decided that she wanted to become a health psychologist. So she enrolled on to a psychology degree with the Open University, and then after that, went and did her m...
Sustainability, Flowers and Horticulture with Dr David Bek
April 21, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBSend us a Text Message. This week Roz is joined in the studio by Dr David Bek, who is a reader in sustainable economics based at the Research Centre for Business in society at Coventry University, which is in the UK. David has extensive experience undertaking research into sustainability within horticultural supply chains, especially cut flowers. Key points we discuss in today's episode include: David’s journey into cut flowers. How to be open to whatever your journey takes you. W...
Pick Your Own Flowers with Amber Partner - Howe Farm Flowers
April 14, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBSend us a Text Message. This week Roz caught up with Amber Partner from Howe Farm Flowers. Amber bought her farm in 2012, and the rest as they say is history. Howe Farm Flowers is located on the Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire border, in the pretty village of Dorton. The farm is within easy reach of Thame, Bicester, Aylesbury and Waddesdon, and is a half hour’s drive from Oxford. Theylove to grow beautiful, seasonal cut flowers with a proclivity for scent and sustainability. Key discussi...
Floral Media More Than Just Flowers with Steve and Paula
April 07, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Roz is joined in the studio this week by the incredible husband and wife team Steve and Paula from Floral Media, who describe their business as 'More Than Just Flowers'. Floral Media's heart is in horticulture, they also do events, where garden groups come on visits, and they take them on tours. They run about 15 acres in total now, so part of its garden, and part of its for growing. Included in the garden tours are workshops, and they also do lots of competitive s...
British Flower Floristry with Joanna Game
March 31, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Roz is joined in the studio this week by Joanna Game a British flower Florist. You can follow Joanna on Instagram here > @joannagame_flowers Key points for discussion this week: Introduction to Joanna Game What’s the biggest issue with the British flower industry? Ex-nurses vs. current florists. When is Beltane coming up? What inspires you to do what you do? Don’t be envious of others’ success. If you weren’t growing and producing these amazing pieces...
The Compost Club with Michael Kennard
March 24, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Roz is joined in the studio this week by Michael Kennard. Michael is the founder of Compost Club just outside Brighton. Compost Club is a social enterprise, to regenerate soil with really good living, biologically abundant and diverse compost, using food waste from residents and businesses. Key discussions points for today: Introducing Michael Kennard founder of Compost Club  The Women’s European Championship. What is the future of the garden? What is the...
Why Women Grow with Roz Chandler and Alice Vincent
March 17, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Roz is joined in the studio this week by Alice Vicent. Alice is a writer, ostensibly, who happens to garden. She has spent the last 15 years mostly as an arts journalist, She has spent a long time as a music journalist. The bulk of Alice's career was spent in house at the telegraph. In the last few years, Alice has been working all over the place, and she's written about gardening as well. Listen in to this weeks really interesting discussion 'Why Women Grow'. ...
Dried Flowers with Bex Partridge
March 10, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBSend us a Text Message. In this weeks episode Roz is joined in the studio by Bex Partridge. Bex dried flower business really took off during covid lockdowns, she joins Roz to discuss the journey from corporate marketing and project management to dried flower entrepreneur. She is the author of:  Everlastings comes Flowers Forever – a book that will inspire you to create beautiful floral displays with long lasting, dried flowers. Flowers Forever: Celebrate the Beauty of Dried Flowers wi...
All about Dahlia's with Tom Simpson from Woolmans
March 03, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Today Roz is joined in the studio by Tom Simpson from Woolmans. Tom has been in the horticultural industry really, from a work point of view ever since he left school. Tom's first interest in gardening stems right back from when he was a very young child through his parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Key discussion points in todays episode: Tom’s background in gardening. What’s the current trend towards Dahlia? When do you plant out your alliums? Wh...
Gardening, An Orgy for Octopuses with James Alexander-Sinclair
February 24, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBSend us a Text Message. In todays episode of The Cut Flower Podcast, Roz is joined in the studio by James Sinclair.  Roz came across James via Instagram as one of the most influential people in the gardening world. James started off as a landscaper, and a sort of jobbing gardener, he designs gardens, talks about gardens, and broadcasts very occasionally about gardens. James also write about them, and judges things and all that kind of stuff. Tune in to hear James fascinating story. K...
Gardening, An Orgy for Octopuses with James Sinclair
February 24, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBIn todays episode of The Cut Flower Podcast, Roz is joined in the studio by James Sinclair.  Roz came across James via Instagram as one of the most influential people in the gardening world. James started off as a landscaper, and a sort of jobbing gardener, he designs gardens, talks about gardens, and broadcasts very occasionally about gardens. James also write about them, and judges things and all that kind of stuff. Tune in to hear James fascinating story. Key topics we discuss in t...
The connection between mental health and gardening with Helen Cross
February 17, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Today Roz is joined in the Studio by Helen Cross, whom she met on instagram. Helen is in Glasgow. shes a mum of three. During lockdown, Helen became really, really passionate about gardening, but actually, she thinks possibly the seed was sown was before as she grew up on a farm on the southwest coast of Scotland, which her family still farm there as well. Today's podcast discussion covers: Helen’s Introduction. We are in a crisis in mental health. What’s ...
How I Became a Cut Flower Farmer with Gardening Journalist Caroline Beck
February 10, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Hello, and welcome to the Cut Flower Podcast, with Roz Chandler.  Today Roz is joined by Caroline Beck who she met on instagram. Caroline was a Gardening Journalist prior to becoming a cut flower farmer.  In todays episode they are discussing: How Caroline got into the world of cut flowers. Moving from a windy farm to a walled garden and being evicted. Why you need to do some marketing. Who do you think is going to be interested in a flower farm? Writin...
Sustainability, The Environment and Gardening with Marian Boswall
February 03, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Joining Roz in the studio is Marian Boswall. Roz came across Marian whilst browsing on instagram. We pick up Marian's story in todays episode covering sustainability, the environment and gardening. Today we will be discussing: How Instagram can be a positive thing for you. What can we do to make the world a better place? When we have humans at the centre of all this, it’s all about the human element. Mulch is a thing of the future. How gardening and ment...
Sustainability, The Environment and Gardening with Marian Boswell
February 03, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBJoining Roz in the studio is Marian Boswell.  Roz came across Marian whilst browsing on instagram. We pick up Marian's story in todays episode covering sustainability, the environment and gardening. Today we will be discussing: How Instagram can be a positive thing for you. What can we do to make the world a better place? When we have humans at the centre of all this, it’s all about the human element. Mulch is a thing of the future. How gardening and mental health can help heal u...
Top 10 Tips For A Cut Flower Patch
January 27, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 6.15 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the Cut Flower Podcast, this weeks episode is read from the seed to Vase book, where Roz provides some great insight into cutting a flower patch. Key topics to listen out for: The 10 Top Tips to Having Your Own Cutting Patch How to plan your cutting patch. What are annuals and perennials? Adding perennials to your borders to supplement your flowers. Get down and dirty with your soil. If you want to join the waitlist for this years Seed to Vase, ...
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) with Alistair Griffiths
January 20, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBSend us a Text Message. In todays episode Roz is delighted to be speaking with Alistair Griffiths from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). Alistair Griffiths is the RHS, Director of Science, a fellow of the Institute of horticulture, and a board member of plant network. He heads up a team of scientists and has a desire to increase everybody's experience of gardening. Alistair wants to build a more resilient community whilst reducing the impact on our planet. We are discussing: Introd...
Mental Health and Getting Out in the Garden and Nature with Dr Menije Boduryan
January 13, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Today Roz is joined in the studio by Dr. Menije Boduryan, who joined from the West Coast of America.  Today covers the whole subject of mental health and getting outside. Nature and gardening, which Roz of course has an absolute passion for. Today's discussion covers: Perfectionism vs. Overcoming Perfectionism. How do we get self-care on the top of our list? What does success look like in nature? The Well-Gardened Mind. Why you need to assess your why. ...
Dahlias with Liz Appleby
January 06, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBSend us a Text Message. So today, I'm going to introduce Liz Appleby, to you she is definitely one of the most modest people I know. But her achievements in the Dahlia world are second to none. Today, Liz will be sharing her hints and tips with us. What we discuss: Dahlias are coming back into fashion and more and more people are growing them. How do you propagate your Dahlias? What do you feed your plants? How often? Pests, slugs and pests. What are some of the things that his a...
Wonderful seasons, climates, flowers and plants, wholesale cutflowers with Scott Shepherd
December 30, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBSend us a Text Message. This week Roz is joined in the studio across the miles by Scott Shepherd. Scott has been working in floral wholesale right since leaving college 32 years ago. He shares with Roz, how there's always seasons, there's always different flowers. He doesn't have to dig holes and ditches and he gets to enjoy all these beautiful flowers. Listen in to the conversation: Scott Shepard’s background. Scott’s background in the wholesale of cut flowers in the US. The UK ...
RHS Roses with Michael Marriott
December 23, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBSend us a Text Message. This week Roz is honoured to be joined by Michael Marriot who most of you will know of. Michael knows everything and anything to do with roses. Michael has a new book out, RHS Roses: An Inspirational Guide to Choosing and Growing the Best Roses which they talk about in this episode. Roz and Michael will be covering: Growing up in France and California. Horticulture is getting better and more youth are getting involved. David Austin’s legacy in roses. Writ...
Tulips with Emily Von Trapp
December 16, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Today I'd like to welcome Emily Von Trapp. Besides having the most amazing name in the entire planet. I met Emily when I went to the US in August to the association of specially cut flower growers, and Emily presented on tulips and tulip workshop, and I begged her to give me a place because I wanted to learn how to grow tulips in the winter. Â I am now on Emily's course, which we'll talk about in this episode. It's all really exciting. It just shows you what happens ...
Urban Herbs with Andy Perry
December 09, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBSend us a Text Message. In this weeks podcast Roz is joined in the studio by Andy Perry from Urban Herbs. For those of you who haven't met Urban Herbs before, essentially, they are a stockist of unusual culinary herbs. Last year, they stocked around 90 different kinds of culinary herb plants, and sold them as plants. But they are also selling them as specifically a food product. So for example, Vietnamese, coriander, lime, mint, strawberry, mint, blackcurrant, sage, unusual living flavour...
Tulips - Backyard Blooms Flower Farm with Alyssa Escobar
December 02, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBSend us a Text Message. Joining Roz in the studio today is Alyssa Escobar.  Alyssa and Roz met back in August at the Association of Cut Flower Farmers conference in Framlington, just outside Boston. Today they are going to be discussing Alyssa’s background and how she started her business. What do you grow on your land? What markets do you cover? Where are your flowers going? How to grow tulips in California and Holland. When you're obviously doing tulips when's your first time you ...
Slow Flowers, Cut Flowers and Flower Farming with Debra Prinzing
November 25, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Today Roz is joined in the studio by Debra Prinzing. Roz first met Deborah in the US this year in Boston when they both attended a conference. Today they are discussing Flower Farming in the US: Introduction Tell us about your background, the slow flowers movement, what does it all mean? The importance of getting the flowers to the right people. What’s happening in the US in terms of flower farming?The importance of telling a good story. How do I find a florist...
Ranunculus with Andrew Bly
November 18, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBSend us a Text Message. In the studio with Roz today is Andrew Bly and Andrew will be talking all about Ranunculus, and there's even some controversy about how you even pronounce Ranunculus. So we'll start with that one. Ranunculus are a perennial species, adapted to last through hot, dry dormant periods by storing food in enlarged root structures. Andrews background and how he got into ranunculus?  What are ranunculus - not everyone know what they are?  How do we grow them? Indoors...
Part time Flower Farming with Alice Hare
November 11, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBSend us a Text Message. In todays Episode Roz is joined by part time Cut flower Farmer Alice Hare. They are discussing; Burnout Why you have to be realistic about how much money you need to earn each month in order to make the transition to become a flower farmer. How long does it take to transition from one job to another? What have you done in your first year of business? Who has been the most influential in her life? What’s going to be the trend this year? What’s your favourite ...
Bees, Insects, Peat and the Planet with special guest Dave Goulson
November 04, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Roz is joined today by Dave Goulson, a Professor of Biology at the University of Sussex. Dave has a special interest in ecology, especially bees and insects. He is a renowned author and writer of numerous papers. We will be discussing: A little bit about Dave's background What Dave studied Why there is a decline in bees Rewilding and what we can do What does it mean to our planet  Why should we be concerned about the decline of both insects and bees? Roz Cha...