Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions.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.Key topics we discuss in todays episode: James Sinclair and his Journey. The evolution of a garden. People need gardens to feel safe and relaxed. What’s changed in the world of environmentalism. The story of how the idea for the garden came about. There is no place you can’t be in the same boat. It’s all about what you see from your bed -. Where can people join the revolution in gardening? What is the revolution that has been accelerated by pandemic? The book is about regenerative farming and the way that farming needs to change in order to survive. New Catalogue Out Now, https://plantsofdistinction.co.uk  use the code CUTFLOWER30 for 30% off your order. First Tunnels, leaders in domestic and commercial product tunnels.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecutflowerkickoff2025 https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/newsletters A Cut Above Waitlist: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/ACutAboveWaitlist 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

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions.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 more going on in schools? The connection between mental health and gardening. What are some of your favourite guests? Self-publishing is a quick way to market, but it has its challenges. Who inspires you to keep going? It’s all about making it accessible and making it easy. Helen Cross Resources:Gardening, food and farming writer, broadcaster & podcasterHorticultural EducatorMobile: 07762177568Instagram: @helen.a.cross New Catalogue Out Now, https://plantsofdistinction.co.uk  use the code CUTFLOWER30 for 30% off your order. First Tunnels, leaders in domestic and commercial product tunnels.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecutflowerkickoff2025 https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/newsletters A Cut Above Waitlist: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/ACutAboveWaitlist 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

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions.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? Writing a book by mistake.The importance of pivoting your business. You’ve got to learn from failure. How do you break the supply chain issue? If we practice supply chain and correct the land, you’ve cracked the UK market. Be realistic about what you want your income to be. New Catalogue Out Now, https://plantsofdistinction.co.uk  use the code CUTFLOWER30 for 30% off your order. First Tunnels, leaders in domestic and commercial product tunnels.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecutflowerkickoff2025 https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/newsletters A Cut Above Waitlist: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/ACutAboveWaitlist 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

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions.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 mental health can help heal us. What’s the magic that happens after you stop full-time motherhood? What’s your legacy? How you create your garden is as important as why. Who’s inspired her? The people who inspire her. How do you do it all in a day?Marian Boswall Resources:Facebook MarianBoswallInstagram @marianboswall and @marianboswallstudioTwitter @marianboswallWebsite: marianboswall.com New Catalogue Out Now, https://plantsofdistinction.co.uk  use the code CUTFLOWER30 for 30% off your order. First Tunnels, leaders in domestic and commercial product tunnels.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecutflowerkickoff2025 https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/newsletters A Cut Above Waitlist: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/ACutAboveWaitlist 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

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions.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 PatchHow 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, Our flagship seven month course on growing from seed to vase. Click the link below > https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/STV23Waitlistyou may also be interested in taking a look at Cutting Patch An Easy Way - Our self-taught 5 part accelerated flower course to take at your own pace all the details are here > https://thecutflowercollective.co.uk/cutting-patch/  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecutflowerkickoff2025 https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/newsletters A Cut Above Waitlist: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/ACutAboveWaitlist 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

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions.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:Introducing Alistair Griffiths. How he got started in horticulture. Horticulture as a career for women. The social health of allotments is more important than physical health. The importance of getting the message out there about cut flowers. When you’re gardening, you are in the present. The colour picker is an experiment. The power of daffodils in the UK –. How simple contemplation in nature helps us to rest and recharge our brains. Fractals are patterns that are repetitive patterns. Gardening should be socially prescribed, but it’s not. The power of having a purpose in nature.Alistair Griffith Resources:Get Involved: E-Newsletter, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube Twitter #hashtags: #rhshampton, #rhstatton The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is the UK's leading gardening charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good gardening. Anyone with an interest in gardening can enjoy the benefits of  RHS Membership and help us to secure a healthy future for gardening. For more information call: 0845 130 4646, or visit http://www.rhs.org.uk https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecutflowerkickoff2025 https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/newsletters A Cut Above Waitlist: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/ACutAboveWaitlist 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

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions.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. What is your favourite book?Dr Menije Boduryan Resources: Facebook: drmenijeInstagram: @dr.menijeTiktokTwitter: @drboduryanYoutube: youtube.com/@drmenije Website: www.perfectionismuniversity.comFree mini-course that I would love to share with you: https://www.perfectionismuniversity.com/perfectionism-email-course Roz Chandler Resources:Lots of free resources on our website: www.thecutflowercollective.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldgateflowers  Facebook Groups Cut Flower Farming  - Growth and Profit in your business https://www.facebook.com/groups/449543639411874 Learn With The Cut Flower Collective https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwiththecutflowercollective https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecutflowerkickoff2025 https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/newsletters A Cut Above Waitlist: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/ACutAboveWaitlist 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

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions.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 audience would know about him? The most important time to water your plants is when the buds are coming.Roz Chandler Resources:Lots of free resources on our website: www.thecutflowercollective.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldgateflowers  Facebook Groups Cut Flower Farming  - Growth and Profit in your business https://www.facebook.com/groups/449543639411874 Learn With The Cut Flower Collective https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwiththecutflowercollective https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecutflowerkickoff2025 https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/newsletters A Cut Above Waitlist: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/ACutAboveWaitlist 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

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions.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 has no local product at all, it’s an imported product. The challenges of running a podcast with a full-time job. Mental health month in January. The supply chain isn’t right. We are making it really difficult for a florist. If you have a supportive community, it’s a great way to support your local farmers market. The cost of flowers is higher in the US than it is in the UK. The importance of having a premium product and being different. If you’re on a desert island, what would you take with you?Scott Shepherd Resources:FacebookInstagramTiktokYouTubeTheFlowerPodcast.comRoz Chandler Resources:Lots of free resources on our website: www.thecutflowercollective.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldgateflowers  Facebook Groups Cut Flower Farming  - Growth and Profit in your business https://www.facebook.com/groups/449543639411874 Learn With The Cut Flower Collective https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwiththecutflowercollective https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecutflowerkickoff2025 https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/newsletters A Cut Above Waitlist: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/ACutAboveWaitlist 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

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions.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. Writing a book is hard. The importance of working with nature and letting nature take its course.Huntington’s library. Tips for growing disease-resistant roses. The importance of soil analysis in your garden. Michael’s one ambition in life is to see more wildflowers in situ. Michael Marriott Resources:RHS Roses: An Inspirational Guide to Choosing and Growing the Best Roses https://amzn.to/3Wpxys8 Instagram: @michaelrosarian also @historic_roses_groupWebsite: https://michaelmarriottrosarian.org/Roz Chandler Resources:Lots of free resources on our website: www.thecutflowercollective.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldgateflowers  Facebook Groups Cut Flower Farming  - Growth and Profit in your business https://www.facebook.com/groups/449543639411874 Learn With The Cut Flower Collective https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwiththecutflowercollective https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecutflowerkickoff2025 https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/newsletters A Cut Above Waitlist: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/ACutAboveWaitlist 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