Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions.Joining Roz in the studio today is the delightful Anya Lautenbach, lovingly known as the "garden fairy" on Instagram, with a following of over 300,000 gardening enthusiasts.Today Roz waste no time at all to dive into Anya's unique background in sales and business development and how her life took a beautiful turn when she discovered the world of gardening.Discovering Solace and Purpose:Unveil the personal story behind Anya's gardening journey and how it became her sanctuary during a challenging time in her life.Paint a vivid picture of Anya, with her newborn in a swing, digging in the soil, shedding tears of both sorrow and hope.The Magic of Connection:Highlight the incredible connections Anya has forged with her Instagram community and the profound impact of shared experiences and support.Explore the powerful stories of empathy and strength that have emerged, especially in raising awareness about ADHD and dyslexia.Unleashing ADHD as a Superpower:Celebrate the unique qualities of ADHD, labeling it as a superpower that allows individuals to absorb information and multitask with gusto.Weave in personal anecdotes and lighthearted moments, emphasizing the bright side of ADHD while acknowledging the challenges it can bring.Gardening's Transformative Effect on Mental Health:Dive into the fascinating research that links gardening to improved mental well-being, highlighting the ongoing RHS study and other impactful initiatives.Share heartwarming stories of individuals finding solace and joy in gardening, such as Dr. Olivia Chapel's work in spinal units.A Garden for Everyone:Empower listeners with the belief that gardening is a joy accessible to all, regardless of space or expertise.Encourage them to find their own unique way of connecting with nature, whether it's a tiny window sill garden or a sprawling backyard oasis.Roz and Anya want to inspire listeners to embark on their own gardening adventures, savoring the joys, healing powers, and sense of community that await them in the magical world of plants. Anya Lautenbach Resource Links:Instagram : https://instagram.com/anya_thegarden New Catalogue Out Now, https://plantsofdistinction.co.uk  use the code CUTFLOWER30 for 30% off your order. 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 this friendly and informative episode, Roz welcomes Adam Marshall, known as Green fingered city boy on Instagram. Adam shares his gardening journey and how he has amassed nearly 70,000 followers on instagram.Adam's gardening journey began in 2020, just before covid lockdowns, as a way to take control of his physical health and increase his physical capacity. Previously, he hadn't been involved in gardening, despite his mum's interest and memories of watching gardening shows together. During lockdown, with his work as a critical worker in pharmaceutical packaging design, Adam found solace in transforming his garden. His projects grew bigger and more adventurous.Growing up with gardening influences from his parents and grandparents, Adam realised that ordinary people could achieve remarkable things in their gardens. He believes that gardening has become more accessible and cool for everyone, thanks to platforms like Instagram. By sharing photos and videos of his garden and various projects, Adam has connected with a growing audience and inspired others to give gardening a try.Key Takeaways:Embracing Gardening: Adam Marshall shares his journey of discovering gardening as a way to take control of his physical health and increase his physical capacity.From Novice to Instagram Sensation: Adam's love for gardening grew during lockdown, leading him to create an Instagram account and share his garden transformations, which resonated with thousands of followers.Making Gardening Cool: Adam's adventurous projects and playful attitude towards gardening have helped break the stereotype that it's an older person's hobby, making it accessible and appealing to a wider audience.Trying Everything: Adam encourages others to explore different aspects of gardening and find what they enjoy most, emphasizing that there's something for everyone, whether it's outdoor gardening, houseplants, or other gardening-related activitiesThe Importance of Small Steps: Adam highlights the value of taking small steps and gradually building gardening skills, reminding listeners that gardening is a journey of discovery and enjoyment.Finding Personal Passion: Adam's scattered content on social media reflects his experimentation and quest to discover his true gardening 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 today is Dr Olivia Chapple MRCGP.Olivia is the co-founder and chair of the trustees of Horatio’s Garden charity. Horatio was her eldest son.Horatios garden is a national charity now, and our mission is to bring beautiful, vibrant gardens to all the UK, NHS spinal injury centres. So we build gardens, designed by incredible designers, and then once we've built them, we run them, we look after them, but we also run all sorts of different creative projects within them, so that patients who are facing life changing injuries, long stays in hospital, have somewhere to find purpose to find joy to have have a moment of sanctuary. It's about improving people's mental health, their physical health, and supporting their families and friends as they're going through very, very difficult time.Some of the key discussion points form today's episode:Introducing Dr Olivia Chapple MRCGPWhere do you start? Where do you find space? How the charity has grown in the last three years. The impact of spinal injuries on the mental health of people. The importance of mental health and gardening. What inspires you to keep going? The power of distraction and creative activity. Gardening as a form of therapy. Horatio's Gardens:https://www.horatiosgarden.org.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/horatiosgardenhttps://instagram.com/horatiosgarden/https://twitter.com/HoratiosGardenhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD6sf7qF9GFBr2ee_uT5d7ghttps://www.linkedin.com/company/horatiosgarden New Catalogue Out Now, https://plantsofdistinction.co.uk  use the code CUTFLOWER30 for 30% off your order. 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 today's episode of the Cutflower Podcast, we have a special guest joining us in the studio. Nicola Hill, the talented founder of Gentle Blooms from Leamington Spa, shares her passion for flowers and the story behind her blossoming business.Key Points:Nicola Hill runs Gentle Blooms, a local flower business that offers a range of beautiful bouquets, posies, and bunches for delivery and collection.Alongside providing flowers for weddings, events, and funerals, Nicola also offers flower subscriptions and delivers within a 5-mile radius of Leamington SpaNicola's love for growing flowers for cutting began as a personal hobby, shared with friends and family. Over time, her passion grew and transformed into the thriving business it is todayInspired by the stunning beauty and diversity of British flowers, Nicola is constantly on the lookout for new perennials to incorporate into her floristry work.Nicola's signature style is natural and she has a particular fondness for peaches and pinks. She primarily uses her own British-grown flowers but can source from local and UK-based growers if necessary.With a friendly demeanor and a commitment to working within any budget, Nicola encourages listeners to reach out to her to discuss their floral needs.We hope you enjoyed this enlightening conversation with Nicola Hill from Gentle Blooms. If you're in the Leamington Spa area and are looking for stunning, natural floral arrangements, be sure to get in touch with Nicola. Her dedication to her craft and friendly approach will ensure your floral needs are met, regardless of your budget. Tune in to the next episode of the Cutflower Podcast for more inspiring stories from the world of flowers.Nicola's Resource Links:https://www.instagram.com/gentleblooms/www.gentleblooms.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/gentleblooms 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, we're shaking things up as we dive into the depths of your burning questions. In our thriving Facebook group, "Cut Flower Farming: Growth and Profit in Your Business," we asked about your biggest struggles, and now it's time to provide you with the answers you've been eagerly awaiting.Join me as we embark on a journey to address the challenges and hurdles faced by cut flower farmers like yourself. In this unique episode, we'll explore the diverse range of questions that flooded our Facebook post, covering a wide array of topics crucial to your business's success.Get ready to unravel the secrets behind growing your cut flower farming enterprise, maximizing growth, and ensuring profitability. From cultivating the most in-demand flower varieties to implementing effective marketing strategies, we're here to equip you with the knowledge and insights you need to thrive in this competitive industry.So, whether you're struggling with streamlining your operations, optimizing your sales channels, or seeking guidance on expanding your customer base, this episode is designed with your growth and profit in mind. Join us as we kick off this special episode and tackle your burning questions head-on, providing you with the practical advice and proven strategies you've been yearning for.Stay tuned as we share valuable insights and solutions that will propel your cut flower farming business to new heights. Get ready to embrace growth, unlock profitability, and revolutionize your entrepreneurial journey in the enchanting world of cut flower farming. Let's dive right in and address your most pressing concerns.Here is a selection of the questions and ket takeaways:What are your biggest struggles in your business? What are your customers prepared to pay for what you're offering? What’s your ideal customer? Don’t put seed into the ground until you know what your market is. If you can take someone on at a lower cost, you can use that time to work on your business. How do you take the time to promote your business and grow your crops? Farmers ditch some flowers for different reasons. Do you run a farm like a wreath making or bouquet building workshop? Is it worth it? What would you do if you 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.This week on the show, Roz is joined by a very special guest - Mike Palmer, also known as Mike The Gardener. Mike's passion for gardening led him to study RHS 1,2,3 at Horticulture College as a mature student and start his own business in gardening and garden design. Unfortunately, the lockdowns put a halt to a lot of his work, but that's where Mike's journey with podcasting began. In this episode, Mike shares his experiences and insights on gardening, as well as his journey into podcasting. Tune in to hearries and learn from a true expert in the field! fascinating stories and learn form a true expert in the field. If you are enjoying the Cutflower Podcast dont forget to like and subscribe, leave a review and get in touch if you would like to guest on the show, or are interested in becoming a sponsor. A few of the discussion topics Roz and Mike cover in todays episode:Mike’s journey and how he came to where he is today. Horticultural College at Kingston Maurward in Dorchester. Are you still gardening and garden designing as a job? What does an average day look like for you? Meeting some amazing people through podcasting. How to capture the sounds of your listeners’ gardens. Wildflowers, weeds, and weeds. How many books do you have on your bookcase? Mike’s plans for the future. What did you want to do as a child? Give something a go and see where it goes. Mike Palmer Resource Links:https://open.substack.com/pub/mikethegardener?r=27r8d3&utm_medium=ioshttps://youtube.com/channel/UCx4JHMYZyuu-V7fi-4eCdhA?sub_confirmation=1https://anchor.fm/michael-palmer07https://naturalgrower.co.uk/?ref=micthegardenerhttps://mobile.twitter.com/mikepalmer01https://m.facebook.com/mikethegardener1/?ref=bookmarks 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.Hey everyone, welcome to the Cutflower podcast! Roz Chandler is back with another episode and this week, she's joined by Katie Colella. They're going to be talking about some really interesting topics related to flower farming and business ownership. If you're a flower farmer or business owner, this is definitely an episode you don't want to miss. Roz and Katie will be discussing business strategy, visibility, and social media - all of the things that can be a bit daunting ifhe game. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! you're new to tKey discussion points from today's episode:Introducing Katie ColellaThe importance of knowing who you’re talking to. The importance of having a strategy. Why you need to keep practising. Don’t overthink your content. Top 5 tips on visibility for business owners. Don’t be afraid to share your expertise. Do you listen to any other podcasts? Katie Colella Resource Links:https://www.instagram.com/katie_colella_social/https://www.instagram.com/katie_colella_social/https://katiecolellasocial.co.uk/ New Catalogue Out Now, https://plantsofdistinction.co.uk  use the code CUTFLOWER30 for 30% off your order. 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 this week's episode of the Cut Flower Podcast with your expert host, Roz Chandler. Joining Roz in the studio is Peony Farmer and Expert, Elonor Tivey. Elonor is renowned in the world of flowers as a passionate peony farmer. She specializes in growing different varieties of peonies in her two-acre field, including early, mid-season, and late varieties, which she supplies to florists and also does pop-ups. After being a teacher for some time, Elonor pivoted to commercial flower farming because of her love for flowers.Roz and Elonor will be discussing:How did you come to do what you're doing? Always transition out of a career or a job into a flower farm. What’s the first thing you do when you get back from the field? What are your top five favourite peonies? If you weren’t a peony grow, what would you do?The British Flower Movement. How many stems did you sell in the first year? Elonor Tivey Resouce Linkswebsite: www.thepeonyfarmer.co.ukInsta/FB @thepeonyfarmerukContact email thepeonyfarmer@outlook.comorders at orders@thepeonyfarmer.co.uk New Catalogue Out Now, https://plantsofdistinction.co.uk  use the code CUTFLOWER30 for 30% off your order. 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 this weeks episode of the Cutflower Podcast with your host Roz Chandler. This week Roz is joined in the studio by the incredibly inspiring Cissy Bullock from the Sustainable School of Floristry.  Roz explore's Cissy's path to floristry and cut flowers and discusses what needs to be done to improve the whole;e supply chain to get the flowers from field to vase in a much more efficient, cost effective and sustainable way. Listen in and don't forget to give the show a review, hit like and subscribe so you don't miss another episode. Don't forget to tell your friends and colleagues about the show. Today Roz and Cissy will be discussing:Cissy’s unconventional career path. How she got into the business of floral design.What inspires Cissy now? Who wouldn’t want to go and cut flowers in an 18th century walled garden?What’s happening in the food industry is mirroring the changes in other industries. What does an average day look like for you? Being a flower farmer is like renting a deck chair. How to get cut flowers in the hands of florists. What’s your genius idea for a bio-farmer hub?How do you find your ideal customer? Listening to podcasts that are interesting. Are you watering your plants enough? Cissy Bullock Resources:Instagram: @_wildstems_ and @schoolofsustainablefloristry  Facebook: wildstemsflorals and Schoolofsustainablefloristry websites: www.wild-stems.com and www.schoolofsustainablefloristry.co.uk 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.Have you ever wondered about the top perennials to add to your cutting garden? Well in today's episode I'm going to be sharing with you all my top twenty cutting flowers.It's important to provide a range of cutting flowers in your patch - in colour, in texture and in season.We hope you enjoy growing them in your cutting patch.Key points from todays episode include:Top 20 perennials to have in the garden. Dazzling daisies and pincushions. Achillea, scabies, crocosmia Lucifer.Smile daisies, scabies and achillea. Crocodia lucifer, crocosmia lucifer and crocosma Lucifer. Hellebores are great for cutting from late summer onwards. Garden systems and hellebores.Pianists, a heritage plant that can last between 50 and 75 years. Delphiniums are one of my favourites.Delphiniums, vajas and penstemon. Equinox globe thistle is stunning.  Verbena Bobina. Verbena bobina, verbena and verbena roses. Aka panthers, helenium and granny's bonnets. 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