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The Cut Flower Podcast

If you love cut flowers you are in the right place. The host Roz Chandler has been a cut flower farmer for nearly ten years and is passionate about helping others to have their own cutting patches. This podcast is for you if:-. You currently grow or want to grow cut flowers for pleasure or profit and be part of a growing community. Your host is passionate about reducing the number of cut flowers travelling many thousands of miles from across the globe and therefore helping to reduce the carbon footprint on our planet for our children and their children. Cut flower guests will join us on this journey. We look forward to welcoming you to our community. We would love you to subscribe to this podcast and join our communities online. We do have two Facebook groups:-For Beginners and those looking to grow for pleasure - https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwiththecutflowercollective

For those wanting to start flower farming or indeed are flower farmers:-https://www.facebook.com/groups/cutflowerfarming

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Episodes

Don't put your garden to bed......Things to do in the cutting patch in November

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. No such thing as putting your cutting patch to bed..... Lots to do in the garden in November. Roz Chandler talks about all the jobs you can do in November- loads of good advice and hint and tips. For those wanting the Rose Masterclass - it can be found here. https://fieldgateflowers.co.uk/product/rose-masterclass https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/newsletters A Cut Above Waitlist: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/ACutAboveWaitlist ...

Oct 26, 202110 min

Its a Bugs Life

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Let's talk Bugs in the garden. I was joined by the lovely Tessa of Ladybird Plant Care this week. Tessa was answering some questions live in the Facebook Group - The Cut Flower Collective and I thought it would be nice to share them with you. Enjoy. https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/newsletters A Cut Above Waitlist: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/ACutAboveWaitlist The Growth Club: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/thegrow...

Sep 30, 202127 min

Seven things to do in your garden in October

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. This episode covers some of the lovely things you can do in your garden in October. 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 Faceboo...

Sep 26, 202110 min

National Book Lovers Day

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. This episode talks through Roz's top ten books ( and a few more) for cut flower growers. These are as follows:- Willow - Jenny Crisp How to Create a Wildlife Pond - Kate Bradbury The edible Garden - Kathy Brown Latin for Gardeners - RHS Gilding The Lily - Amy Stewart Cut Flowers - Su Whale Sweet Peas - Roger Parsons Bloom - Clare Nolan The Flower Farmers Year - Georgie Newbury English Roses - David Austin publication Fantastic Foliage - Hilary C...

Aug 09, 202112 min

Dried Flowers

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. 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.facebo...

Jul 20, 20219 min

Liquid feeds for cutting flowers

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. 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.facebo...

Jun 18, 202110 min

Biennials

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. 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.facebo...

Jun 10, 202114 min

Cutting And conditioning Blooms

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. 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.facebo...

Jun 03, 20218 min

Biological Control

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. 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.facebo...

May 19, 202115 min

Top 20 perennials

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Wondered about the top perennials to add to your cutting garden - here are 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. https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/newsletters A Cut Above Waitlist: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/ACutAboveWaitlist The Growth Club: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra....

May 10, 202110 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Jobs in Your Garden For May

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. A quick episode on the top seven jobs to do in your cutting patch this month. 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 Grou...

May 03, 20216 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Tulips Not From Amsterdam

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Roz Chandler started her flower farming business ten years ago. This podcast is for you if you want to learn more about growing your own cut flowers. Roz will cover various subjects including setting a patch, your soil, manure and compost, seeds and germination, perennials and biannuals, foliage, and so much more. In this episode, Roz shares her top recommendations for tulips in your cutting patch. Of course, a lot depends on why you are growing...

Apr 30, 20219 minSeason 1Ep. 9

What to take into account for siting your cutting patch

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Why do you want a cutting patch? Where will you put it? What is important to you in your cutting garden? Roz Chandler started her flower farming business ten years ago. This podcast is for you if you want to learn more about growing your own cut flowers. Roz will cover various subjects including setting a patch, your soil, manure and compost, seeds and germination, perennials and biannuals, foliage, and so much more. In this episode, Roz discuss...

Apr 29, 20218 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Green Manure

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Want to learn more about green manures and how they can help your cutting patch? Roz Chandler started her flower farming business ten years ago. This podcast is for you if you want to learn more about growing your own cut flowers. Roz will cover various subjects including setting a patch, your soil, manure and compost, seeds and germination, perennials and biannuals, foliage, and so much more. Green manures are fast-growing plants sown to cover ...

Apr 28, 20216 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Peonies Galore

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Will you grow peonies as a cut flower? Roz Chandler started her flower farming business ten years ago. This podcast is for you if you want to learn more about growing your own cut flowers. Roz will cover various subjects including setting a patch, your soil, manure and compost, seeds and germination, perennials and biannuals, foliage, and so much more. Field Gate Flowers love peonies. As a crop for a flower farmer, we wish their season was longe...

Apr 27, 202112 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Herbs, herbs and more herbs

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. How many different uses do herbs have? Roz Chandler started her flower farming business ten years ago. This podcast is for you if you want to learn more about growing your own cut flowers. Roz will cover various subjects including setting a patch, your soil, manure and compost, seeds and germination, perennials and biannuals, foliage, and so much more. Herbs generally refers to the leafy green or flowering parts of a plant (either fresh or dried...

Apr 26, 20217 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Muck, Muck and more Muck

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Confused about muck manure and how best to use it? Roz Chandler started her flower farming business ten years ago. This podcast is for you if you want to learn more about growing your own cut flowers. Roz will cover various subjects including setting a patch, your soil, manure and compost, seeds and germination, perennials and biannuals, foliage, and so much more. Manure is mainly produced from animal waste and is a great product to use as a fer...

Apr 23, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Roses - Our Top Ten

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Roses are fabulous cutting flowers and a favourite of all. What is your favourite for your cutting patch? Roz Chandler started her flower farming business ten years ago. This podcast is for you if you want to learn more about growing your own cut flowers. Roz will cover various subjects including setting a patch, your soil, manure and compost, seeds and germination, perennials and biannuals, foliage, and so much more. Often cited as the UK's mos...

Apr 22, 20217 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Sweet Peas

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Do you have questions about sweet peas? Roz provides all the answers in this podcast. Roz Chandler started her flower farming business ten years ago. This podcast is for you if you want to learn more about growing your own cut flowers. Roz will cover various subjects including setting a patch, your soil, manure and compost, seeds and germination, perennials and biannuals, foliage, and so much more. Perfect for picking, fragrant sweet peas are ea...

Apr 21, 202117 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Foliage for cutting

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Why is foliage in a cutting garden important? Roz Chandler started her flower farming business ten years ago. This podcast is for you if you want to learn more about growing your own cut flowers. Roz will cover various subjects including setting a patch, your soil, manure and compost, seeds and germination, perennials and biannuals, foliage, and so much more. In this episode, your host, Roz Chandler, shares her recommendations for growing foliag...

Apr 20, 202114 minSeason 1Ep. 1

The Cut Flower Collective - Trailer

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. An introduction to a podcast series on having your own cut flower garden. Join us over on Facebook: The Cut Flower Collective 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://...

Dec 13, 20203 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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