Starting your own cut flower garden

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In this episode of the Cut Flower Podcast, Roz Chandler shares her journey as a flower farmer and offers valuable insights for beginners looking to start their own cut flower gardens. She emphasizes the importance of starting small, choosing the right flowers, and overcoming the fear of failure. With practical tips and encouragement, Roz aims to inspire listeners to embrace the joy of growing cut flowers and participate in her upcoming master classes.

Takeaways

• Starting a cut flower garden is accessible to everyone.
• You don't need a horticultural background to grow flowers.
• Begin with a few easy-to-grow flower varieties.
• Regular cutting encourages more blooms.
• Fear of failure often holds people back from gardening.
• Learning is a continuous process in gardening.
• Choose flowers that germinate easily and bloom for a long time.
• Sunlight and well-drained soil are essential for growth.
• Cut flowers are meant to be harvested and enjoyed.
• Join the online masterclasses for guidance and support.

• https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/newsletters
• The Growth Club: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/thegrowthclub
• Lots of free resources on our website: https://thecutflowercollective.co.uk/cut-flower-resources/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldgateflowers
• Facebook Group 'Cut Flower Farming - Growth and Profit in your business' https://www.facebook.com/groups/449543639411874
• Facebook Group 'The Cut Flower Collection' https://www.facebook.com/groups/cutflowercollection