Top Ten Tips for Starting Your Own Cutting Patch

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In this episode of the podcast, Roz Chandler shares her top ten tips for starting a thriving cutting patch, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned grower. Pulling insights from her book Seed to Vase, Roz explains how to grow beautiful, seasonally grown British blooms with practical strategies for maximizing your space, choosing the right flowers, and keeping your patch thriving year-round.

Episode Summary

A cutting patch isn’t just a garden—it’s a space dedicated to growing flowers for cutting and arranging. Whether you have a small urban plot or acres of land, Roz walks through the essential steps to creating a successful cutting patch. From soil preparation to succession planting, and even dealing with pests and wind damage, these ten tips will help you start growing with confidence.

If you’ve ever wanted to fill your home with fresh-cut flowers or even start a small flower business, this episode is packed with must-know advice!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Size doesn’t matter—how to maximize space for your cutting patch
✅ The difference between annuals, perennials, and biennials and why it matters
✅ How to choose flowers you love for a rewarding growing experience
✅ The importance of soil quality and how to improve it
✅ Protecting your flowers from wind, pests, and environmental challenges
✅ How to keep flowers blooming with succession planting techniques
✅ Essential tools and supports to keep plants strong and healthy

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