Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. In this inspiring episode, Roz reconnects with Andy from Urban Herbs , 18 months after their first chat, to dive into how his herb-growing business has evolved in unexpected and beautiful ways. Now joined by his wife as a co-leader in the business, Andy reflects on how this partnership has brought fresh energy, clarity, and new ideas to Urban Herbs. They dig into: How herbs offer emotional healing and spark deep nostalgia The overlooked second s...
Jul 11, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. In this inspiring episode of the Cut Flower Podcast , host Roz chats with Debra Prinzing and Robin Avni - co-authors of The Flower Farmers: Inspiration and Advice from Expert Growers . Together, they explore the heart behind the book, which shares the stories of 29 flower farmers from across the country. From the collaborative process of writing the book to the personal journeys of each grower, this episode is packed with insight, encouragement,...
Jun 27, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. In this heartwarming and insightful episode, we’re joined by Phil Johnson , sweet pea expert and the grower behind English Sweet Peas . Phil shares his lifelong connection to these delicate, nostalgic blooms—starting from age nine—and how that early passion grew into a celebrated career. We explore: His journey from hobbyist to head of English Sweet Peas The release of his new book, A World of Sweet Peas Receiving the Henry Eckford Memorial Meda...
Jun 13, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. In this inspiring episode, we’re taking you behind the scenes of our recent flower retreat in Spain, where three industry pros - specialising in floristry, flower farming, and social media for creatives - came together to teach, guide, and collaborate with an incredible group of flower lovers. We dive into: The diverse backgrounds of our retreat attendees The magic of cross-industry collaboration Key floristry techniques and design inspiration s...
May 30, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. In this inspiring episode of the Cut Flower Podcast, Roz sits down with Sarah Turner, a graphic designer turned budding flower farmer. Sarah shares her journey of balancing a creative career while nurturing a deep passion for flowers, discussing the therapeutic benefits of gardening and the lessons learned from growing blooms from seed to stem. Together, Roz and Sarah explore the practical and emotional aspects of flower farming, from the challe...
May 23, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Welcome back to another episode of The Cutflower Podcast! I'm your host, Roz Chandler, and today we're diving into the lush world of foliage. Join me as we explore the top picks for your cutting patch and unravel the beauty and versatility these green treasures bring to floral arrangements. Summary: In this episode, we embark on a journey through the top 15 foliage varieties for your cutting patch. From the timeless elegance of myrtle to the vib...
May 16, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. In this heartfelt episode of the Cut Flower Podcast, Roz chats with Laura from Flowers by the Brae, a former office worker turned passionate flower farmer and florist based in Errol, Scotland. Laura shares the highs and lows of leaving a traditional career to grow blooms in the Scottish soil. She opens up about the realities of flower farming - from unpredictable seasons and sustainability challenges to the joy of connecting with customers throu...
May 09, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. In this inspiring episode, Roz welcomes Donna Sutton, a career-changer who swapped accountancy for horticulture. Donna shares her journey into gardening, her experience with the WRAG scheme and the challenges and triumphs of finding joy and purpose in a new field. Together, Roz and Donna discuss the evolution of The Granary Garden, Donna’s commitment to sustainable cut flower growing, and the role of community and social media in modern horticul...
May 02, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. In this soulful and inspiring episode, Roz is joined by renowned potter, gardener, and author Frances Palmer. Frances takes us on a journey from her New Jersey childhood to the peaceful, flower-filled studio she now calls home in Connecticut. She shares the origins of her creative practice, her connection to the earth through ceramics and gardening, and the personal stories behind her beloved books, Life in the Studio and Life with Flowers. This...
Apr 25, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 123
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. In this episode, Roz chats with John and Annabel from Middleton Nurseries - a passionate, family-run business that has been thriving since 1975. Known for their deep love of salvias, John and Annabel share the story of their nursery, from humble beginnings to becoming salvia specialists. The conversation delves into the unique qualities of salvias as cut flowers, the intricate process of breeding new varieties, and the joys and hurdles of runnin...
Apr 18, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. In this episode, Roz sits down with award-winning garden designer and author Polly Wilkinson to explore the art and heart behind meaningful garden design. With years of experience and a beautifully honest approach, Polly shares how she transitioned into the world of garden design, how her background in marketing shaped her business, and why flexibility has been key to her career success. The conversation weaves through Polly’s thoughts on design...
Apr 11, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode, Roz chats with London-based florist Lucy Maw, whose designs are grounded in her commitment to using 100% British-grown flowers. Lucy shares her transition from the world of fashion to floristry, and how her passion for gardening evolved into a thriving floral business. The conversation explores the realities of sourcing British flowers, the importance of relationships with local growers, and the growin...
Apr 04, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. In this episode, Roz sits down with Ellen Frost, owner of Local Color Flowers , to explore the world of locally sourced, sustainable floristry . With 17 years of experience , Ellen shares her journey from gardening enthusiast to floral business owner and the challenges of maintaining a 100% local sourcing model . They dive into the environmental impact of imported flowers , the logistics of working with local flower farmers , and why education i...
Mar 28, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. In this episode, Roz sits down with Ali to talk about the importance of sustainable floristry and how they built the Great British Flower School . They share their journey, the challenges they faced, and the eco-friendly practices that every florist can adopt to reduce their environmental impact. From using moss instead of floral foam to growing your own flowers , they provide practical tips that make sustainability achievable and creative . The...
Mar 21, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. In this episode, Roz sits down with Jen from Life on the Lot , a passionate flower farmer who turned her pandemic vegetable-growing hobby into a thriving flower farm. Jen shares her inspiring journey, the challenges she faced in her early days , and how growing her own food completely transformed her perspective on sustainability and seasonality . Now, with her latest project at Claremont Farm , Jen is creating a pick-your-own flower experience ...
Mar 14, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Nadine Brown , a seasoned florist with over 30 years of experience , to talk about the evolving world of floristry. From starting her first flower shop at just 23 to becoming a leading voice in sustainable floristry , Nadine shares her journey, the lessons she’s learned, and the changes she hopes to see in the industry. We dive into the importance of local flower sourcing, building strong grower-floris...
Mar 07, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. 🌸 Welcome to The Cutflower Podcast! Hello, and thank you for popping over to listen! It’s always lovely to have you here. Whether you’re a flower farmer, a small business owner, or just passionate about growing, we’re here to help you thrive. Today, I’ve got a brilliant guest, Tom Coleman. Some of you might know that Tom and I work together on the Growth Club , a membership designed to help small businesses gain visibility, develop their market...
Feb 14, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Welcome to The Cutflower Podcast! I'm Roz Chandler, and today, I'm delighted to welcome Jamie Walton. Jamie is an award-winning gardener known for his expertise in no-dig gardening, permaculture, and wild edibles. With over 1.5 million followers on social media, he shares practical growing tips and insights into sustainable gardening. In this episode, Jamie shares his fascinating journey, from barbering and fine art to becoming a head grower at ...
Feb 07, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. 🎙️ Welcome to the Show! 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 pat...
Jan 31, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Hi, I’m Roz Chandler, and welcome to The Cut Flower Podcast! Today, I’m sharing why gardening and especially growing your own cut flowers, can have a transformative impact on your mental and physical health. Having experienced this firsthand, I’m thrilled to guide you through the science, benefits, and ways to begin your journey. Episode Summary Gardening is more than just a hobby, it’s a way to boost mental clarity, reduce stress, and improve p...
Jan 24, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Hi, and welcome to another delightful episode of The Cutflower Podcast ! I’m Roz Chandler, your host, and today I’m thrilled to chat with Stephanie Walker, a micro flower farmer, author, and cut flower enthusiast based in Queen Creek, Arizona. Stephanie shares her inspiring journey from reluctant gardener to a published author and successful grower. Her book, How to Grow Flowers in Small Spaces , is an essential guide for anyone dreaming of a fl...
Jan 17, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Hi, I’m Roz Chandler, and welcome to The Cut Flower Podcast! This January, I’m excited to bring you a special five-episode series all about the benefits of growing your own cut flowers. Today, I’ll share how to start growing flowers as a side hustle or even transition into a full-fledged business. Episode Summary In this episode, I share my journey from starting with three raised beds to managing a thriving five-acre flower farm. Whether you’re ...
Jan 10, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Hi everyone, welcome to the Cut Flower Podcast! I’m Roz Chandler, and today we’re diving into one of my favourite topics, growing your own wedding or event flowers. Whether you’re planning for a big day or just dreaming about it, I’m here to show you how personal, cost-effective, and rewarding it can be to grow your own blooms. Episode Highlights Why Grow Your Own Wedding Flowers? There are so many wonderful reasons to grow your own flowers for ...
Jan 03, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Welcome to The Cutflower Podcast! Hi, I’m Roz Chandler, and in today’s episode, I’m joined by the inspiring Dr. Menije Boduryan, a licensed psychologist from Los Angeles. We explore the profound connection between mental health, perfectionism, and the healing power of nature and gardening. Episode Summary Dr. Menije shares her expertise on mental health challenges, including anxiety, perfectionism, and self-compassion, while offering actionable ...
Dec 27, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Welcome to The Cutflower Podcast! Hi, I’m Roz Chandler, your host, and I’m thrilled to take you on another journey into the world of flowers, creativity, and sustainability. In this episode, I sat down with the amazing Susan Dye and Ashley from Nature's Rainbow. Together, they’ve built a life around growing natural dye plants and educating others about this beautiful craft. Episode Summary I had the privilege of learning about Susan and Ashley’s...
Dec 20, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Hi, I’m Roz, and welcome back to The Cutflower Podcast ! Today, I’m thrilled to welcome back Roisin Taylor, who joins us for an insightful follow-up discussion. Earlier this year, we spoke about her Nuffield Farming Scholarship and her fascinating work on climate adaptation in the British cut flower industry. Now, we dive into her latest findings and her vision for the future of flower farming in the UK. Let’s get into it! Episode Summary In thi...
Dec 13, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Hi, I’m Roz, and welcome to another episode of The Cutflower Podcast ! Today, I’m thrilled to have a very special guest, Ed Boers, joining me. Ed has had an incredible journey this year, stepping into the world of Fibrex Nurseries and saving a much-loved family business. If you’re curious about the beauty and versatility of pelargoniums or dreaming of creating your own blooming paradise, you’ll love this episode! Episode Summary In this episode,...
Dec 06, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Welcome to the Cutflower Podcast! In this episode, Roz interviews Kristine Albrecht, an award-winning Dahlia hybridiser, farmer, and vice president of the Monterey Bay Dahlia Society. Kristine shares her journey into dahlia cultivation and hybridisation, as well as insights into her unique approach to developing new dahlia varieties. With over 1,800 dahlias on her urban quarter-acre farm in Santa Cruz, California, Kristine has become a sought-af...
Nov 22, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Welcome to The Cutflower Podcast! Today, we’re diving into a deeply personal and inspiring conversation with Rosamund Dean, a renowned journalist, author, and breast cancer survivor. Rosamund’s journey and her latest book, Reconstruction, offer insights not only into surviving cancer but truly reclaiming life after it. If you or someone you know has been affected by breast cancer, this episode is one you won’t want to miss." Episode Summary In t...
Nov 15, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Hi, I’m Roz Chandler, and welcome back to The Cutflower Podcast ! Today, I'm thrilled to welcome back Dr. David Bek, a leading researcher in sustainable horticulture and creative economics at Coventry University. A lot has changed since David's last visit, and we're diving into his latest work on sustainable practices in the cut flower industry, including insights on the global supply chain, eco-friendly packaging, and the challenges we face in ...
Nov 08, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 102
