Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchPlanting Out Hardy Annuals, Planning for Tulips in 2026 & Talking To Others When It Gets Tough
Episode 34
It's 8:30pm on Tuesday 6 May 2025 and a really beautiful evening.
You join me for this episode on the plot as I'm planting out some of my hardy annual…
1 year, 3 months ago
What No-One Tells You About Being a New Cut Flower Grower: the Harsh Reality, Challenges, Worries & Stresses
Episode 33
It's 8:30am on Friday 2 May 2025 and it's another beautiful sunny day.
What a busy week! I've been juggling a lot of things this week and it got me th…
1 year, 3 months ago
Coping with Seedlings During a Heatwave, Troubleshooting When Planting Seedlings Close Together & Carving Out Time to Stay Calm and Focused
Episode 32
The chickens are back on the podcast! It's Tuesday 29 April 2025 and it's very hot.
Join me for this episode on a really beautiful spring day, which s…
1 year, 3 months ago
Mini-Digger Excitement! Dahlia Cuttings with Hollow Stems - What Do They Mean for Cut Flowers?
Episode 31
Great excitement: I've just been speaking to a landscaper about using a mini-digger to lift some turf for me to really expand my growing space. I can…
1 year, 3 months ago
Pros & Cons: Seed Scattering or Straight Lines? Dahlias Straight in the Ground or Potted On First? Zinnias: no cons, only pros
Episode 30
It's a sunny lunchtime on Tuesday 22 April 2025 and I'm basking in the warmth of the greenhouse.
I'm busy sowing more seeds and today I'm discussing t…
1 year, 3 months ago
Happy Easter! Plot Update, Acquiring Perennials on a Budget, Tummy Troubles & Keeping Mint Contained
Episode 29
Happy Easter! It's 8pm on Good Friday, 18 April 2025 and I'm on the plot.
It has definitely not been my week! After the water debacle on Tuesday I man…
1 year, 3 months ago
First Epic Disaster of the Year, Splitting Dahlias, Cornflowers & Sweetpeas Get Planted Out
Episode 28
It's Tuesday 15 April 2025 and this week has started really badly: I left a tap running last night and managed to drain my two full water bowsers. Ov…
1 year, 3 months ago
Plant Spacings: Crucial for Calculating Production Costs, plus Road Pins vs Fence Posts & Making Jute Netting with String
Episode 27
It's Friday 11 April 2025 and another incredibly sunny day. Still no rain but hopefully it's coming next week.
I'll be updating you on what I've been …
1 year, 4 months ago
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Fear of Failure, Plus Doors to Manual, Storing Water & More New Seeds
Episode 26
It's another glorious week of sunshine and dry weather and the shed doors are finally on!
Today it's Tuesday 8 April 2025 and I'm pleased to update y…
1 year, 4 months ago
Dahlia Tips & Techniques from a Pro Exhibitor for Waking, Dividing, Taking Cuttings & Sowing Dahlia Seeds
Episode 25
It's Friday 4 April 2025 and if you're a dahlia-fan then this is the episode for you. Join me as I share everything I learnt this beautifully sunny m…
1 year, 4 months ago