Kiya-Ellen Rose

How To Grow with Kiya-Ellen Rose

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Welcome to How to Grow — the podcast that digs into the world of horticulture. Whether you’re already in the industry, dreaming of joining it, or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes, this podcast brings you the people, the skills, and the stories that help plants – and careers – to grow. With a background in journalism and writing, including work with BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine and other Home and Garden publications, Kiya-Ellen Rose brings a storytelling-led approach to conversations across horticulture, garden design, and the wider gardening industry. Each episode explores...

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Kiya-Ellen Rose

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Sinéad - From Rocks to Regenerative Farming: Reconnecting to the Land at Aweside Farm (Part 1)  29.05.2026 34:08

In part one of this episode of How to Grow , Sinead shares her journey into edible flower farming and the path that led her to start Aweside Farm. We discuss the realities of running a flower farm with the seasons, what it takes to make a living growing flowers, and the experiences that shaped her path into horticulture. Website: awesidefarm.co.uk Instagram: @AwesideFarm

Rachel - Grow and Wild: From Idea to Reality — Starting a Flower Farm from Scratch  15.05.2026 34:12

On this episode of How to Grow , the founders of Grow and Wild share their journey into flower farming, from a love of gardening and working in a florist to building a new venture from the ground up. They reflect on how growing at home, selling flowers from an honesty shelf, and a desire for a slower pace of life led them to create a flower farm of their own. 🌿🌸 Instagram: @GrowandWild

Peter Chippy Grant - Countryside to Kitchen: Wild Food, Community, and the Growing Debate Around Foraging 08.05.2026 26:14

This episode of How to Grow welcomes Chippy – a chef and keen forager behind The Gatherer Wild. Chippy grew up cooking and foraging, but it was at university that these skills came into their own. What started as a way to make friends and build community slowly evolved into the work he does today. Now, he’s a passionate advocate for responsible foraging, education, and bringing people together wit...

Sophie Knittel - Starting Again at 50: Documentary Photographer to medal-winning RHS Garden Designer   11.04.2026 39:37

On this episode of How to Grow , Sophie, a KLC graduate and designer of gardens exhibited at RHS Chelsea, Hampton Court, and Flower Show Tatton Park, shares her journey into the world of garden design. Sophie reflects on her bold career change from documentary photography in her fifties to designing gardens at the prestigious RHS Flower Shows. Work with Sophie here: https://www.sophieknitteldesign...

Robin Flower - Gardening at Gravetye Manor: From RHS Training to Building a Career in Horticulture 03.04.2026 35:59

In this episode of How to Grow , Robin Flower, gardener at the historic Gravetye Manor, shares his journey into horticulture. Recorded with insights from his RHS Level 2 training and a brief stint at a U.S. garden, Robin talks about life at Gravetye, his experiences abroad, and the horticultural lessons he’s learned along the way. For more Gravetye : https://www.gravetyemanor.co.uk/the-manor-garde...

Little Pink Garden - From Fashion to Flowers: Becoming a Cut Flower Grower in the UK 27.03.2026 54:48

In this episode of How to Grow , Hayley from Little Pink Garden shares her journey into cut flower farming in the UK and what it takes to build a flower-growing business from the ground up. Recorded on the land she recently purchased, she talks through her plans to scale production and develop a thriving flower farm. Before moving into horticulture, Hayley worked in fashion trend forecasting — a c...