Mulch

By: Rebecca Aning-Brown of The Flower Farming Business School
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  • Summary

  • Mulch is a weekly podcast, hosted by Rebecca, owner of Silver Grey Foliage - a Flower and Foliage Farm in Leeds, England. Each week she share conversation and tips to feed, nurture and grow your Flower Farm, opens conversations that Flower Farmers find difficult to talk about and provides practical and pragmatic responses to the everyday Flower Farming Challenges. Sounds Good? DOn't forget to subscribe!
    2023
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  • Autumn Cautions for New Flower Farmers

    Autumn Cautions for New Flower Farmers
    Oct 21 2024

    Summary

    In this episode of Mulch, Rebecca Aning-Brown shares her insights and advice for new flower farmers as they prepare for the upcoming season. She emphasizes the importance of learning from mistakes, the necessity of rest, and the value of observation in understanding one's growing space. Rebecca provides practical tips on planting, record-keeping, and managing expectations, while cautioning against the temptation to overextend in terms of seed purchases and planting too much too soon. The conversation is rich with personal experiences and practical advice aimed at fostering confidence and success in new flower farming endeavors.

    Takeaways

    Flowering is exciting, but focus on a few plants.
    Learning from mistakes is crucial for growth.
    Rest is essential for rejuvenation in farming.
    Keep records to track your progress and learning.
    Observe your growing space to understand its dynamics.
    Less is more when starting out in flower farming.
    Plant spring bulbs for joy and motivation.
    Autumn sowing can be unpredictable and stressful.
    Conserve funds for necessary investments later.
    Avoid the temptation to buy every seed in the catalog.

    Chapters

    00:00Introduction and Setting the Scene 05:10The Importance of Rest 07:34Preparing the Growing Space 11:39Observing and Understanding Your Space 13:59Planting for Joy 16:04Caution Against Autumn Sowing 18:22The Importance of Seed Selection 21:20Learning Through Observation and Experience 23:10The Value of Record Keeping in Flower Farming Pre-Order the Flower Farmer's Planner Here
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    24 mins
  • The Smelly Belt Theory!

    The Smelly Belt Theory!
    Sep 30 2024

    In this episode I actually talk about plants! Naming specific plants is actually a genuine first for MULCH!!

    This episode is for you if you have Rabbits or Deer or other pests on your Flower Farm that are driving you potty!

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    15 mins
  • Preparing for Winter on your Flower Farm

    Preparing for Winter on your Flower Farm
    Sep 30 2024

    In this episode I talk about how we prepare for work over winter on the Flower Farm. Because as you know, Flower Farmers don't rest all winter!

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    Book your place on the Business Planning for Flower Farmers Workshop here.

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    If you have enjoyed this episode and others, please support Antony and I by buying us a coffee.

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    Thank you
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    16 mins

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