The Cut Flower Podcast

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...

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 ot...

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...

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 dreamin...

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 1,8...

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 h...

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 flo...

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Hi, I’m Roz Chandler, and welcome to The Cut Flower Podcast ! Today, we’re discussing how to plan and scale your flower garden, whether you’re growing for fun or looking to turn it into a business. I’ll share practical tips to help you make the most of your space and achieve your goals. Let’s get started! Episode Summary: In this episode, Roz answ...

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Hi, I’m Roz Chandler, and welcome to another episode of The Cutflower Podcast ! Today, I’m joined by a very special guest—Chris Hull, an award-winning landscape designer and presenter on Garden Rescue. We’ll be talking about his journey in garden design, sustainability, and some fantastic insights into creating eco-friendly gardens. Let’s dive in!...

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Hi, I’m Roz Chandler, and welcome to another episode of the Cut Flower Podcast , Agony Aunt edition! Today, I’m excited to dive into your questions about growing cut flowers. Whether you’re just starting or have been at it for years, this episode is packed with tips and advice to help you flourish. From soil conditions to choosing the best flowers...

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. In this episode, Roz Chandler covers everything you need to know about maintaining your cutting patch during November. From planting bulbs to soil preparation, there are many tasks to keep your garden active throughout the colder months. Roz shares practical advice on when to plant tulips and crocuses, how to divide and cut back perennials, and th...

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Hi, I’m Roz, and welcome to The Cut Flower Podcast ! In today's episode, I’ll be answering your most burning questions about seasonal flower gardening, particularly focusing on autumn tasks. From bulb planting to how to care for your dahlias as winter approaches, we’re covering it all. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting, I’ve...

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Welcome back to another episode of The Cutflower Podcast ! I’m Roz Chandler, your friendly Agony Aunt of the cut flower world. In today’s episode, we dive into some of the most common questions about growing ranunculus and spring bulbs. Whether you're battling yellowing leaves, wondering about the perfect time to plant ranunculus, or trying t...

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Hello and welcome back to The Cut Flower Podcast ! In this special episode, I’m stepping into the shoes of an agony aunt, inspired by the wonderful Dolly Alderton. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be answering all your burning questions about growing flowers—whether for profit or pure pleasure. In today's episode, we kick off with the beloved da...

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Welcome to another episode of The Cutflower Podcast ! I’m your host, Roz Chandler, and today we’re diving deep into all things garden pests. I’m joined by the brilliant Tessa from Ladybird Plant Care, who’s here to share some amazing tips on how to manage pests organically. From slugs to aphids, we’re covering it all, so if you’ve had any garden w...

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Roz here! I’m thrilled to bring you another insightful episode, and today, we're diving deep into the world of sweet peas with none other than Roger Parsons. Roger shares his incredible journey from a childhood fascination with sweet peas to becoming the custodian of the National Collection. If you’re passionate about sweet peas or just love...

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Hello everyone, it’s Roz Chandler here, and today we have a truly inspiring episode lined up for you. I’m thrilled to welcome the marvellous Kerry Hales, a Transformational Life Coach and author. Together, we delve into some significant topics – from decluttering your mind to transforming your life and business. Kerry shares her wisdom on how to n...

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Welcome to another episode of The Cutflower Podcast ! I’m your host, Roz Chandler, and today I’m thrilled to be joined by the wonderful Ali Conway, who heads up the sustainable floristry company, Rambling Stems. Ali and I have been collaborating for some time, plotting and planning ways to bring sustainable floristry to the forefront. In this epis...

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Hello, flower enthusiasts! Roz Chandler here, welcoming you to another insightful episode of The Cutflower Podcast. In this episode, we continue our three-part series on perennials for your cutting garden or flower farm. Last week, we covered the alphabet from A to H, and today we'll be picking up with H for Hellebores and moving through to S...

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Hello, flower lovers! It's Roz Chandler here, welcoming you to another delightful episode of The Cutflower Podcast. Today, I'm excited to take you on a tour of our farm's most cherished perennials. Over the years, we've honed our selection, and now I want to share the top perennials that make up the backbone of our farm. This e...

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Hi there! It’s Roz Chandler here, and I’m thrilled to welcome you to another enriching episode of The Cutflower Podcast. Today, we have the wonderful Sarah Diligent with us, a wedding and event florist, author, and teacher of sustainable floristry. I’ve admired Sarah’s work for over a decade, and I can’t wait for you to hear her inspiring journey....

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Hi there! It’s Roz Chandler here, and I’m thrilled to bring you another insightful episode of The Cutflower Podcast. Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of sustainable floristry with our special guest, Jo Thompson from Wye Valley Flowers. Jo’s journey from sustainability education to becoming a renowned florist and flower farmer is trul...

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Hello everyone, and welcome to another insightful episode of The Cutflower Podcast! I’m Roz Chandler, and today, I’m thrilled to have Roisin from Verde Flower Co. joining us. Roisin’s journey from politics and conservation to flower farming is truly fascinating, and I can’t wait for you all to hear her story and insights. Summary: In this episode,...

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Hello everyone, and welcome to another inspiring episode of The Cutflower Podcast! I’m Roz Chandler, and today, I’m delighted to welcome Lisa Holt, a former teacher who has transformed her life by diving into the world of flower farming. Lisa and I go back a few years, and it’s wonderful to see how her journey has blossomed. Summary: In this episo...

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter - https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/newsletters Hello, and welcome to a rather special episode of our podcast! I’m Roz Chandler, and today I'm diving into a variety of questions posed by members of the Cut Flower Farming Growth and Profit Facebook group. We're here to address your b...