The Cut Flower Podcast
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
Episodes
196 episodes
BOUQUET PRESERVATION AND FLORAL ART
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...
FARMER, FLORIST, SEED GROWER & AUTHOR MILLI PROUST
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 desig...
BEST PLANTS FOR PROPAGATION BEGINNERS
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:
Methods of Plant Propagation
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 ...
What is propagation?
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, cre...
April Jobs for your Cutting Patch
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.TakeawaysSpend extra time on soil now to save...
The Gardener Guru: Using Peat-free compost
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 be...
March Jobs for your Cutting Patch
Roz Chandler shares a comprehensive March checklist for flower growers, covering soil preparation, sowing, perennial management, support installation, and wildlife-friendly practices to ensure a successful growing season.Takeaway...
Grace Alexander's Floral Journey
In this episode of the Cut Flower Podcast, host Roz Chandler speaks with Grace Alexander, a gardener and seed producer. Grace shares her journey from a childhood surrounded by gardens to her career in psychology and her passion for flower growi...
Blooming Business: Starting Your Cut Flower Journey
Join our 3 Masterclasses at 8pm on the 22nd, 23rd and 26th January at 8pm UK time by clicking hereIn this episode of the Cut Flower Podcast, Roz discusses the j...
The Healing Power of Gardening
Join our 3 Masterclasses at 8pm on the 22nd, 23rd and 26th January at 8pm UK time by clicking hereIn this episode of the Cut Flower Podcast, Roz discusses the h...
Mastering Cut Flower Growing Across Climate Zones
Join our 3 Masterclasses at 8pm on the 22nd, 23rd and 26th January by clicking hereIn this episode of the Cut Flower Podcast, Roz discusses the importance of un...
Starting your own cut flower garden
Join our 3 Masterclasses at 8pm on the 22nd, 23rd and 26th January by clicking hereIn this episode of the Cut Flower Podcast, Roz Chandler shares her journey as...
Growing your own wedding flowers
Join our 3 Masterclasses at 8pm on the 22nd, 23rd and 26th January by clicking hereIn this episode of the Cut Flower Podcast, Roz Chandler discusses the joys an...
Saskia's Flower Essences for life
In this episode of the Cut Flower podcast, host Roz Chandler speaks with Saskia Marjoram, founder of Saskia's Flower Essence. They explore the emotional significance of flowers, Saskia's journey from floristry to creating flower essences, and t...
December in the cutting garden
In this episode of the Cut Flower Podcast, Roz Chandler discusses the significance of December in gardening, emphasizing the importance of preparation and reflection for the upcoming growing season. She shares practical tips for caring for plan...
Navigating the Transition to Flower Farming
In this episode of the Cut Flower Podcast, Roz Chandler discusses the journey of transitioning into flower farming. She emphasizes that this transition is a gradual process that requires careful planning, understanding financial realities, and ...
November Jobs for your Cutting Patch
In this conversation, Roz discusses the challenges of maintaining a cutting garden in November, emphasizing the importance of preparation for the upcoming year. She highlights the need for protection, planting, and overall garden ma...
Top 10 Misatakes Flower Farmers Make
This conversation delves into the multifaceted world of flower farming, emphasizing that it is not merely a passion for beauty but a complex business that requires careful management of various elements such as weather, sales, and marketing. Th...
Embracing October in the Cutting Garden
In this episode of the Cut Flower Podcast, Roz discusses the beauty of October in the cutting garden, emphasizing the importance of preparing for winter while still enjoying the last blooms of the season. She shares practical tips on caring for...
CREATING STUNNING COMBINATIONS WITH JAMIE BUTTERWORTH
In this engaging conversation, Jamie Butterworth shares his journey from a young gardener to a successful horticulturist and author. He discusses the inspiration behind his book 'What Grows Together', his unique approach to gardening, and the i...
The Power of Propagation with Roz part 2
In this episode of the Cut Flower Podcast, Roz delves into the world of seed propagation, sharing her insights on the importance of choosing the right seeds, planning your growing space, and understanding the germination process. She emphasizes...
The Power of Propagation with Roz
In this episode of the Cut Flower Podcast, Roz introduces the concept of propagation, emphasising its importance for flower farmers and gardeners. She discusses the two main types of propagation: sexual and asexual, and shares personal anecdote...
The Mindful Gardener Lucy Butler
In this episode of the Cut Flower Podcast, Roz interviews Lucy Butler, who shares her journey of combining gardening with mindfulness. Lucy discusses how her childhood interest in gardening evolved into a therapeutic practice that helped her co...
Cutting and Conditioning Flowers with Roz
In this episode, we delve into the art of cutting and conditioning flowers to maximize their beauty and longevity. Discover why timing is crucial, with early morning and late evening being the best times to cut flowers when their stems are full...