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Growing Cut Flowers
30 episodes
A Life In Flowers with Erin Benzakein from Floret Flower Farm
Aug 30, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
This week we are SO excited to welcome Erin from Floret to talk about the origins of Floret, some of the challenges they’ve had along the way and about the future of the farm. https://www.floretflowers.com
Summer Rose Care with Liam Beddall from David Austin Roses
Aug 15, 2024 · 1 hr 11 min
https://www.instagram.com/david_austin_roses?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Tulips, tulips, tulips with Polly Nicholson from Bayntun Flowers
Ep 5 · Jul 2, 2024 · 52 min
https://www.instagram.com/bayntunflowers?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Tips and tricks on growing dahlias from world renowned expert Kristine Albrecht
Ep 3 · Jun 18, 2024 · 46 min
https://www.instagram.com/santacruzdahlias?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
The ultimate career change: from the sky to the garden with August Bernstein
Ep 2 · May 25, 2024 · 58 min
August on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/augusts_garden?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
A flower farmer’s journey with Milli Proust (ft. exciting Floret seed news!)
Ep 1 · May 17, 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
Website: https://www.milliproust.com
Bulbs, bulbs, bulbs with Linda & Marlies from Fam Flower Farm
Ep 6 · May 21, 2023 · 31 min
In this week’s episode, we chat bulbs, bulbs, bulbs with Linda and Marlies from Fam Flower Farm! The lovely ladies from the Netherlands tell us about what to do with your spring tulips now they’ve finished blooming and also we look ahead to next year’s flowers and how to prepare 🌷 And if you are a Patreon subscriber, you can hear all about Linda and Marlies’ favourite flowers and varieties! Head over to the our website www.letsgrowgirls.co.uk to find out more (spoiler: it’s less than a cup of y…
Dahlia sales madness & exciting sweet pea news with Marryn from The Farmhouse Flower Farm
Ep 5 · May 12, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min
Our Director of Enabling is back for another fabulous episode! Marryn tells us all about the madness of her recent dahlia tuber sale and then gives us the scoop on her exciting sweet pea news! Don’t forget, our lovely Patreon subscribers also have access to a super secret side episode and this week Marryn tells us her most favourite sweet peas. You can find out how to become a subscriber by visiting our website www.letsgrowgirls.co.uk
Garden gossip: the one with no guest
Ep 5 · Apr 21, 2023 · 43 min
This week we’re coming to you with just us to go over the gossip: where the two of us are growing this year, what we’re growing, and lots more. Lets Grow Girls links Follow the podcast on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/letsgrowgirlspodcast/?hl=en Join our super secret Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3411863942230260/ Check out our website - https://www.letsgrowgirls.co.uk/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0SaU1V6XyJnSXB8QoeYMXw Or become a Patreon (and…
Perennials for cut flowers with Rachel from a Green & Gorgeous
Ep 4 · Apr 14, 2023 · 37 min
We are incredibly excited to welcome Rachel and her endless knowledge onto the show to discuss an important topic: growing perennials for cut flowers. Which are the best cultivars? What couldn’t she live without? How did she pick just 128 for her book? We have all the answers for you this week! Rachel's social media - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gandgorgeousflowers/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/greenandgorgeousflowers/ Lets Grow Girls links Follow the podcast on Instagram…
How to care for Roses with Liam from David Austin Roses
Apr 7, 2023 · 44 min
It’s Nicole’s favourite week of the season so far: it’s rose week! The team from David Austin roses are back to give us some important rose care tips as we all prepare to care for our roses this year (and every year after!) Follow the podcast on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/letsgrowgirlspodcast/?hl=en Join our super secret Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3411863942230260/ Check out our website - https://www.letsgrowgirls.co.uk/ Or become a Patreon (and discover all the…
Planning your Flower Farm (+ Eucalyptus secrets) with Rebecca from Silver Grey Foliage
Mar 31, 2023 · 49 min
*After recording we have realised an unexpected tech issue has caused some unusual audio on this episode but we hope you are still able to hear all of Rebecca’s insights!* Who doesn’t love a bunch filled with eucalyptus?! This week we are excited to welcome Rebecca who has all the answers for anyone wondering how to plan a cut flower farm and what she has learned since she started. The icing on the cake is her insights into growing foliage for cut flowers. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/s…
Growing Dahlias from cuttings with David Hall from Halls of Heddon
Ep 1 · Mar 25, 2023 · 47 min
We are kicking off season 8 with a dedicated dahlia episode with dahlia extraordinaire David Hall of Halls of Heddon, a specialist dahlia nursery here in the U.K. If you’ve listened to our podcast before, you’ll know Nicole was in her element with this episode and David certainly fed her habit! Don’t forget to tell your other flower friends about the podcast by sharing on social media, you can find us on Instagram or Facebook @letsgrowgirlspodcast. We’d also love you to leave us a review if you…
How To Grow Bare Root Roses with Becki from David Austin Roses
Ep 8 · Oct 15, 2022 · 47 min
It’s rose time!
Ranunculus (are the best) with Galena from Micro Flower Farm
Ep 7 · Oct 7, 2022 · 48 min
It’s ranunculus time!
Reflections of a First Year Flower Farmer with Michaela from Planting With Michaela
Ep 8 · Sep 30, 2022 · 1 hr 5 min
This week Michaela comes back to tell us about what she learned in her first year flower farming
Gardening for your Mental Health
Ep 5 · Sep 24, 2022 · 56 min
This week we have something a little bit different for you! We are joined by Tom Leonard, aka Daisy Desire the Drag Queen Gardener, who is here to bring a bit of couture to our manure! We chat to Tom about how getting an allotment helped him through some tough times and gardening means to him to and his mental health. It’s become so important to him that he’s now a trained horticulturist, has started a career in this field and with the help of Daisy has made it their mission to promote the menta…
Peonies, Peonies, Peonies with Alec White from Primrose Hall Peonies
Ep 4 · Sep 16, 2022 · 1 hr 2 min
This week we are joined by the peony master Alec White from UK peony specialists Primrose Hall. Their website: https://primrosehallpeonies.co.uk
Growing & Breeding Zinnias with Kori from Dawn Creek Farm
Ep 3 · Sep 12, 2022 · 1 hr 14 min
Zinnias have a reputation for being a bit of a difficult flower but this week’s guest, Kori from Dawn Creek Farm, tells us all her secrets to getting the best out of them especially when growing for cut flowers. Kori is also an extraordinary breeder of new flower varieties and zinnias are one of her specialities. She’s developed a range of the most perfect pinkish coloured blooms and is a hit with flower farmers across America. She gives us all her tips for breeding including how to get a better…
Urban Flower Farming with Marianne and Camila from Wolves Lane Flower Co
Ep 2 · Sep 2, 2022 · 42 min
Ever wondered what it was like to be a grower in a big city like London? Well, wonder no more because Marianne and Camila from Wolves Lane Flower Co are here to tell us! We talk about what it’s like to be an urban farmer, what unusual things they grow and also what it’s like to grow in a large glasshouse. Marianne and Camila also have a book coming out this month, How to Grow the Flowers which we also chat about.
Hardy Annuals with Cel Robertson
Ep 1 · Aug 19, 2022 · 57 min
It’s time to sow your hardy annuals and we are joined by Cel Robertson of Forever Green Flower Co to tell us all her favourites and how she does it! We’ve also got a sponsor for this first episode, Harrod Horticultural who have kindly given us a discount code to get 10% off all of their amazing products by entering LETSGROW10 at checkout valid until the end of the year. T&C’s apply, please note Harrod Horticultural only ship within the UK. See their website for further details.
Propagating Plants for Beginners with Fionnuala Fallon
Ep 7 · Jun 3, 2022 · 55 min
Ever wondered what propagating is or where to start with it? Well wonder no more, we have the episode for you! With our first ever Irish guest, Fionnuala Fallon, we talk about seed collecting, dividing and taking cuttings plus much more.
Exploring creativity through flowers with Marianne Slater from Frances & Rose
Ep 6 · May 27, 2022 · 54 min
This week we’re joined by author Marianne Slater from Frances & Rose to hear about her journey to flower-queen and how she started her flower farm and flowery empire.
A Flower Farm: Dream to Reality with Mel from The Real Bloom Co
Ep 5 · May 13, 2022 · 42 min
This week we are joined by short term flower farmer but long term dreamer Melissa from The Real Bloom co in the North of England. We learn all about how she dreamed up her new life as a flower farmers and a self builder. Her website: https://therealbloomcompany.co.uk/
Lovely Lilacs with Naomi Slade
Ep 4 · Apr 22, 2022 · 46 min
They smell the best when stolen from someone else's garden.. this week we're talking all things lilacs. Naomi Slade, author, lilac fan, gardening extraordinaire joins us to bestow much lilac related wisdom. If you've ever wondered how to grow lilacs for cut flowers, this is the episode for you. Naomi's website: https://www.naomislade.com/
Hybridising Dahlias with Kristine Albrecht from Santa Cruz Dahlias
Ep 3 · Apr 15, 2022 · 1 hr 2 min
We're fan girling over this one a little bit today... especially Nicole! We are joined by the one, the only, Kristine from Santa Cruz dahlias. Dahlia breeding extraordinaire with over 16 years experience, she's giving us the basics on how to start hybridizing dahlias. So if you've ever wondered "How do I breed my own dahlia?" then boy do we have the episode for you. Kristine's website: https://www.santacruzdahlias.com/
Spring Bulb Update with Marryn from The Farmhouse Flower Farm
Ep 2 · Apr 8, 2022 · 42 min
We’re joined yet again by our resident Director Of Enabling who heard that we were in need of a shopping list update…
Bearded Iris Obsessions
Ep 1 · Apr 1, 2022 · 1 hr 5 min
Back with Season 6, we speak to India Hurst of Vervain Flowers all about her floral obsession, bearded irises. If you ever wondered how to grow these dramatic cut flowers then this is the episode for you! India gives us tons of tips on how to grow them and we have our usual lovely flowery chat and laughs along the way.
Growing wonderful roses with Felicia Alvarez of Menagerie Farm
Ep 8 · Mar 11, 2022 · 55 min
In our season 5 finale, we chat to Felicia Alvarez of Menagerie Farm. Felicia is a third generation farmer with 100 acres farming beautiful garden roses as well as other specialty flowers, French prunes and rice. Felicia’s favourite childhood memories include farming fragrant garden roses with her grandmother and years later in 2014 she accidentally became a rose farmer! In this episode you can hear more about Felicia’s journey to rose farming, some of her top tips and favourite varieties, plus…
Seasonal check in with Nicole & Sarah
Ep 7 · Mar 4, 2022 · 46 min
Surprise!! We're all on our own - and we're covering the past year's successes and our big plans for the year to come. Plus, a bit of an insight into us two - your mysterious hosts!
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