The Cut Flower Podcast

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://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 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. 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 when you put yourself out and just go on something. I think there were two of us from the UK. So it was really quite exciting. 00:00:56 How she got started in the business of flower farming.00:05:37 What’s it like in Vermont?00:07:29 Emily’s interest in tulips.00:11:21 The difference between 5 9 and untreated tulips.00:15:41 What are your favourite Tulip varieties?00:19:38 What are the benefits of growing lilies outside?00:23:27 The importance of moving away from the image of tulips.00:26:31 The importance of being consistent in your business.00:29:11 Emily’s inspirations.00:33:19 ResourcesEmily Von Trapp Resources: https://www.instagram.com/vontrappflowers/https://www.vontrappflowers.shop/ https://youtu.be/Et7YtzOOF-E  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 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 flavours. Roz and Andy are discussing: My route into this weird and wonderful world of growing herbs.Working with nature is not a job, it’s a lifestyle.When will the book be released?The importance of getting everyone involved in growing and sharing.What’s the greatest issue with small businesses in the UK?What’s the biggest barrier to starting a flower farming business?Why not embrace seasonality?What’s on your tombstone?Where can people find you?Missing DeliverysRoz 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/learnwiththecutflowercollectiveAndy Perry Resources: mailto: info@urban-herbs.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/urban_herbs_/https://www.facebook.com/UrbanHerbShop 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 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 discussingAlyssa’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 can actually have flowers?What’s your why?What’s your motivation to keep going?Investing in yourself 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/learnwiththecutflowercollectiveAlyssa Escobar Resources:https://www.backroadbloomsfarm.com/ 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 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:IntroductionTell 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 or a flower farmer I can buy from?What’s your backup plan in the event of a crop failure?The importance of getting the flowers to the right people.What’s the future of flower farming in the US?Who are some of your favourite guests?What’s the most important lesson you’ve learned?ResourcesRoz Chandler Resources: Lots of free resources on our website: www.thecutflowercollective.co.uk Instagram: 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/learnwiththecutflowercollectiveDebra  Prinzing Resources:https://youtu.be/XfQWfnPhhBo https://joinsubtext.com/slowflowers  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 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/outdoors?When etc ?  Can we grow in pots?   Is it a perennial or annual?  Varieties available?  How to look after them? 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/learnwiththecutflowercollectiveAndrew Bly Resources:https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk/members/italian-ranunculus-uk/https://www.instagram.com/flowersfromthefarm/ https://www.facebook.com/flowersfromthefarmpublic/ https://twitter.com/Flowers_ft_Farmhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI8jUxuKXFtSjzB5MOZ-8LA  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 joined by part time Cut flower Farmer Alice Hare. They are discussing;BurnoutWhy 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 thing about your job?Where can people find out more about Alex?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/learnwiththecutflowercollectiveAlice Hare Resources:https://facebook.com/www.facebook,com/broderieflorals https://instagram.com/broderie_florals alice@broderie.co.uk https://www.broderie.co.uk/ 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.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 backgroundWhat Dave studiedWhy there is a decline in beesRewilding and what we can doWhat does it mean to our planet Why should we be concerned about the decline of both insects and bees?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/learnwiththecutflowercollectiveDave Goulson Resource Links: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbnBys2Hl1T26dzO_nbgbiwTwitter: @DaveGoulsonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dave.goulson 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 today's episode Roz is joined in the studio by Ben Cross of Crosslands Nursery We will be finding out about the work that Ben does for 'British Flower Rocks' and having a general discussion about the state of British flower growing and what needs to be done to improve things at a government and public level. 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/learnwiththecutflowercollectiveBen Cross Resources:Twitter - @Alstroemeriaben Instagram - @AlstroemeriabenFacebook- Crosslands Flower Nursery 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 this week's episode, Roz shares with you her top ten tips for making money as a flower farmer. Roz has been a flower farmer now for over 10 years, but it has been an eventful journey. Today Roz shares some of that journey with you. Topics covered in today's podcast:Why do you want to be a flower farmer?Are you transitioning from a corporate role or a career?Do you know which market you're going to serve?What is your product mix? The brand is vital. It's you.Your marketing plan - what to include. The financials.Competition - should you be worried?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://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