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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 -
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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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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So in this episode, I compare the practice of Yoga to the end of the Flower Season! And I talk about the things that you can do now in the present to keep you focused on what needs doing this season. Because next season is for now, out of our control.
The 3rd Edition of the Flower Farmer's Planner is now available to Pre-Order. You can do this using this link.
Business courses for Flower Farmers for November and January are also availble to book.
I'll be back next week!
Rebecca
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In this episode I talk about how we as a FLower Farming Business (Silver Grey Foliage) and how we will work in THe FLower Farming Business School.
We work in quarters. Listen to find out why!
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In this episode I talk about building a sustainable Flower Farming Practice for you, so that you can be present for your business.
I set some homework prompts to help you to explore the sustainability of your business.
And there is a Competition!
To win your FREE copy of The Flower Farmer's Planner
1 - Share this episode of MULCH to your stories on Instagram
2 - Tag @theflowerfarmingbusinessschool in the same story AND
3 - send a copy to my Instagram inbox @theflowerfarmingbusinessschool
Thank you for playing and good luck!
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In this episode I bring you up to date with The Flower Farmer's Planner and The Flower Farming Business School
I set a small reflective piece of work for you to consider with a cup of tea and a biscuit.
And then I talk about the 5 flowers that I think make you really feel like you are doing the job of a Flower Farmer.
Perhaps this is a slightly giddy episode celebrating the completion of my first summer as a Flower Farmer and parent. It's a little cheeky and I know that you will have other flowers to add or exchange on this list!
You can book all courses on our website - www.silvergreyfoliage.com
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Simplifying your workload and avoiding overload happens when, you stop reinventing the wheel, you rely on your records and you do everything through the window of your Flower Farm values and goals.
Learn from SIlver Grey Foliage in 2024
Here are the other ways that you can learn with us this year.
The Rose Course for Flower Farmers
The Ranunculus (and Anemone) Course for Flower Farmers
First Steps in FLower Farming
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Learn from SIlver Grey Foliage in 2024
Here are the other ways that you can learn with us this year.
The Rose Course for Flower Farmers
The Ranunculus (and Anemone) Course for Flower Farmers
First Steps in FLower Farming
GROW for new FLower Farmers
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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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Work with Rebecca, Now
Book a mentoring session with Rebecca and discover the tools and knowledge you need to flourish in the flower farming industry.
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This week in MULCH I talk about the place where Flower Farmers get stuck with their Businesses.
The answer requires more than knowledge and spreadsheets. It requires discernment, support and advice.
Have a listen and let me know what you think.
Learn with SIlver Grey Foliage in 2024
Here are the other ways that you can learn with us this year.
The Rose Course for Flower Farmers
The Ranunculus (and Anemone) Course for Flower Farmers
First Steps in FLower Farming
GROW your Flower Farming Business
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In this episode I share all of the courses that Antony and I have invested in over the past 5 years and why we have approached our own business development and growth in this way.
I also share a run down of all of the ways that you can work with us at Silver Grey Foliage over the next 6 to 12 months. Links to all of the courses are also here:
The Rose Course for Flower Farmers
The Ranunculus (and Anemone) Course for Flower Farmers
First Steps in FLower Farming
GROW
GROW for new FLower Farmers
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In this year we do the same as we did at the end of March in Episode 15 when we reviewed the first quarter of the year. I share the outline of part of our review process and also some of our documented findings.
Reviewing your practice and keeping you accountable to your goals is one of the things that we will do on GROW
Read more about Grow here
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Click here to be the first to know about GROW and all workshops/courses from Silver Grey for 2024/2025
Work with Rebecca, Now
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Another romp through a way of dealinng with everything that genuinely does need to get done.
To work with Rebecca and crack on with your Flower Farm
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Be the first to know more about GROW - the year long Flower Farmer Education Course from Silver Grey Foliage and all other courses for Flower Farmers that are coming up
Click here to receive more information about the Year Long Flower Farmer course GROW when it is available
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Be the first to know more about GROW - the year long Flower Farmer Education Course from Silver Grey Foliage
Click here to receive more information about the Year Long Flower Farmer course GROW when it is available
Work with Rebecca, Now
Book a mentoring session with Rebecca and discover the tools and knowledge you need to flourish in the flower farming industry.
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If you have enjoyed this episode and others, please support Antony and I by buying us a coffee.
By us a coffee!
Thank you
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Book a mentoring session with Rebecca and discover the tools and knowledge you need to flourish in the flower farming industry.
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Visible and vulnerable are not characteristics that my 'Professional' careers have taught me. Running your own business is very different to working for someone else.
Book a mentoring session with Rebecca and identify the tools and knowledge you need to flourish in the flower farming industry AND plan a route forwards.
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Book a mentoring session with Rebecca and discover the tools and knowledge you need to flourish in the flower farming industry.
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Book a mentoring session with Rebecca and discover the tools and knowledge you need to flourish in the flower farming industry.
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