Welcome to 'The Backyard Bouquet,' a cut flower podcast where vibrant stories bloom from the fields of local flower farmers and home gardeners alike. Join host Jennifer Gulizia of The Flowering Farmhouse as she dives into the captivating journey of local flowers, sharing inspiring tales and practical insights. This podcast celebrates the heartfelt journeys of both seasoned flower farmers and passionate backyard growers. Each episode is a vibrant tapestry woven with personal narratives, shedd ...
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The world’s first streamed #gardening radio station providing advice, interviews and music for all #gardeners anywhere.
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The Flower Podcast, hosted by Scott Shepherd is for the floral community to discuss flowers, trends, and business topics, including everything from flower farmer to all aspects of floristry. Each week a featured guest will share their knowledge, passion, and love of flowers. Join us for colorful chats with talented creatives, photographers, growers, entrepreneurs, authors, and so much more!! Be sure to subscribe on your listening platform of choice. Learn more at https://www.theflowerpodcast ...
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Join Lisa Mason Ziegler of The Gardener's Workshop on the Field and Garden Podcast talking flower farming, cut-flower gardening, business, and all things related!
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Join new cut flower grower Lydia for a behind-the-scenes look at how she's starting to grow and sell cut flowers in the south of England. Over the course of 2025 she'll be sharing everything she's doing to get her cut flower business up and running, from the planning stages all the way through to harvesting flowers, by way of highs and lows, hints and tips, lessons she's learning along the way (often the hard way) to the production and selling of beautiful cut flowers. If you're thinking of ...
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A panel of horticultural experts answer gardening questions from a live audience. Recorded in a different location each week
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GardenDC is the award-winning podcast all about gardening in the greater Washington, DC, and Mid-Atlantic area. Hosted by Kathy Jentz, editor of Washington Gardener Magazine (www. WashingtonGardener.com).
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Hosted by Shannon, otherwise known as accidental allotmenteer @DiaryOfALadyGardener, get ready to listen to some of your favourite IG gardeners to tell their growing story. From allotments and new build gardens to flower farms and microgreens, it doesn't matter how much space you have to play with, this gardening podcast will inspire you in so many ways. We'll be chatting about their history, what they're excited about this year, any challenges they face and, I'll be getting them to share th ...
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Hey there, flower enthusiasts, and budding cut flower growers! Welcome to Learn Cut Flower Growing, the podcast that's about to take your passion for blooms to a whole new level. 🌸 Join us on this exhilarating journey into the vibrant world of flowers, where we'll unveil the secrets, the stories, and the sheer magic behind growing and selling cut flowers. Our host? Well, she's not just any flower lover; she's a seasoned farmer-florist, a mother of nine, and a true flower whisperer. With over ...
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Loving Your Garden is a Facebook Group set up by broadcaster Rod Whiting during the first Covid lockdown in April 2020. It has quickly grown to nearly 450 thousand passionate and inspiring gardeners, thanks in no small part to knowledgeable and expert members like John Stirland. John has more than fifty years of experience in horticulture and you can now access his knowledge and that of our members as we link our podcast to LYG’s fortnightly live feed. Each week, we’ll discuss the jobs to be ...
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It is a stressful time. We are all dealing with some shit: loneliness, mental health, parenting challenges, not to mention the constant breaking news. On Grow it Forward, you will learn how to start a cut flower garden and adopt a lifestyle full of optimism that builds community, creates change & models good citizenship through gardening. While also giving you a peaceful setting for recharging. Subscribe now to learn gardening tips and hear from guest experts about the power of gardening and ...
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Bringing the Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey region practical advice in maintaining your gardens, landscapes and yards. Subscribe to the show to keep up with seasonal advice for your garden!
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Each week, Charlie Nardozzi joins Vermont Public’s Mary Engisch for a conversation about gardening, and to answer your questions about what you're seeing in the natural world.
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The Next Brave Step Podcast is a live-workshop style business and marketing podcast packed with actionable step-by-step tips that are helping thousands redefine success and chase bolder dreams. You can train with the experts on how to dig in, do the work, and give you the confidence to take the next brave step in your life and business. Host Chelsy Weisz, brings you social media strategies, productivity tips, business hacks, authentic entrepreneurship truths, and inspirational stories that c ...
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Cut Flower Farming - Growth and Profit in Your Business is renamed The Cut Flower Podcast
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This podcast has now merged with The Cut Flower Podcast. So whether you are growing for pleasure or profit we are all in one place now.A new season is out on the 14th October. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1491655/episodesWe also have an engaged Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/449543639411874Please do join our community.
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Join Tamsin Westhorpe in her conversational podcast, ‘Fresh from the Pod’. Listen to find out about the lives of celebrity gardeners, environmentalists, conservationists and dedicated plant enthusiasts.
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Join Flower Friends Nicole and Sarah on their journey to growing beautiful blooms! Interviewing experts, discussing their own successes and failures, and revealing the mysteries behind incredible cut flowers
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Horticultural science is the only discipline that incorporates both the science and aesthetics of plants. It is the science and art of producing edible fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, and ornamental plants, improving and commercializing them. Plants, People, Science, a podcast by the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS), will bring you the recent advancements in science, technology, innovation, development, and education for economically important horticultural crops and pla ...
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Creating landscapes that are beyond your imagination.
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John and Karen Pendleton own Pendleton’s Country Market, a diversified family farm, growing vegetables, bedding plants and cut flowers. Located just off Hwy 10 between Kansas City and Lawrence, the farm is nestled in the rich Kaw River Valley. They sell their produce at the market on their farm, at the local farmers markets and through their CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program. Karen’s flowers can be found every Saturday morning at the Lawrence Farmers Market. Her designs are a fav ...
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Forcing tulip bulbs for cut flowers and a new product for a powerful display
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7:17A new product in development is the Bloomstay, which is a a device to hold a bulb in position in packaging and a vase.The 'spike' is an interconnecting device that keeps the bulb upright and allows the roots to grow downwards.Oliver Rogers talks to product designer, Thom van Rijssel about how the device works with packaging and plants.#gardeningtip…
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How do I take care of a kokedama? How do you take care of a sedum living roof? Why won't my trollius flower? For the first time ever, GQT sets up shop at the heart of the iconic RHS Chelsea Flower Show, broadcasting from the charming bandstand. Kathy Clugston is joined by a panel of horticultural heavyweights, including Bunny Guinness, Matthew Wils…
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Mark Gregory judging at Bord Bia Bloom in Dublin
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10:50Ken talks to Mark Gregory from Landform UK about his next gardening adventure as a judge at Bord Bia, Dublin, Ireland. #gardeningtips #showgardens #garden #flowers==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’…
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Building Your Best Farm: Adrianne Gammie of Marilla Field and Flora
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1:08:01In this episode, we welcome back Adrianne Gammie, a dedicated flower farmer known for her intentional approach to business, sustainability, and community impact. Adrianne shares valuable insights from her evolving farm, covering everything from pollinator habitat and land stewardship to profitability and professional relationships. Her candid advic…
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Blackfly, High Winds, Not Enough Rain, Not Enough Time, Absolutely No Money & Lessons for Spring 2026
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22:02Hello. It's Wednesday 28 May 2025 and I'm very happy to welcome you to this episode. There's so much to share with you today including an update on my dahlias, what happened to the cornflowers and the leucanthemum in the wind, and how I've been dealing with a blackfly invasion. I've also taken a headcount of the seedlings which still need to be pla…
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Ep. 60: How Flowers Helped Nicole Sardo Heal, Grow, and Begin Again
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1:01:25In this powerful episode of The Backyard Bouquet, host Jennifer Gulizia sits down with Nicole Sardo of Midnight Magic Garden—a former stop-motion artist who left her dream job at Laika Studios after a life-altering autoimmune diagnosis. Nicole shares her remarkable journey of healing through gardening, how she's building a flourishing micro flower …
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#344: Ask A Florist, May Q&A with Ellen Frost
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26:12Welcome to another episode of our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram, Ask a Florist, featuring guest host Ellen Frost of Local Color Flowers in Baltimore, MD. Ellen is a floral designer who creates exclusively with flowers and foliage purchased from local growers. She is also one of our course instructors here at The Gardener’s Workshop. …
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Mark Gregory talks about the wrap-up and dismantling of a Chelsea garden
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10:56Ken talks to Mark Gregory from Landform UK about his 34th year of designing and building gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Mark previews the work he has coming up in May 2025 at this year's show.Mark also talks about the final destination for the garden they've been working on in Arbroath, Scotland. For more information on Landform UK at RHS …
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Keep it, compost it or cut it? Some answers to common gardening conundrums
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5:17From pepper plants with pests to hydrangeas that are slow to bloom, you might wonder whether you should keep or toss your plant and start over.By Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch
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A Lifetime of Gardening with Barbara Damrosch
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1:00:00In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with author Barbara Damrosch, about her latest book, A Life in the Garden*, about her lifetime of accumulated gardening wisdom.The plant profile is on Centaurea and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New s…
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Dahlia Planting Tips from a Pro, Attack of the Greenfly, My Watering System Explained & Living Paths: Yes or No?
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32:55Hello and welcome to this episode, recorded on Friday 23 May 2025. It's been a really busy few days since my last episode: I've been planting out my dahlia tubers plus some seedlings, weeding around my perennials, and tidying up my living paths. Sometimes I'm in two minds about living paths: are they a good idea or not? They need maintaining, which…
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Kathy Clugston and a panel of green-fingered gurus, Kirsty Wilson, Pippa Greenwood, and Dr Chris Thorogood, explore the spectacular Chelsea Flower Show! Meanwhile on the vibrant main avenue, roving reporter Peter Gibbs explores gardens shaped by climate challenges. He steps into the thought-provoking Save for a Rainy Day Garden to chat with designe…
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Bloomers in the Garden • 5.24.25 • Rhododendron Care (Hotline Call & Email) • Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Yard • Mushrooms In Your Lawn • and More!
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58:08Bloomers in the Garden • 5.24.25 • Rhododendron Care (Hotline Call & Email) • Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Yard • Mushrooms In Your Lawn • and More! 1. It seems to be Rhododendron Week! PJMs and Azaleas have dropped most of their blossoms! Rhododendrons are gloriously blooming. In our first segment we’re going to tell you how to care for these s…
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So Busy!!! Zinnias are Out, No More Nigella, Interplanting, Green Manures, Flirting with Roses & Coping with The Driest Spring in Over 100 Years
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20:10Hello. It's Tuesday 20 May 2025, it's 10pm and I'm recording this while boiling spaghetti and microwaving some bolognese sauce. Batch cooking (and reheating) is the only way I get to eat properly right now. I have lots to share with you as I've been really busy on the plot since the last episode. Seedlings have been going out, including zinnias, or…
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Ep. 59: Frances Palmer on 'Life With Flowers': Gardening, Pottery, and the Art of Everyday Beauty
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53:44In this episode of The Backyard Bouquet, we are joined by Frances Palmer—renowned potter, gardener, photographer, and author—to celebrate the release of her newest book, Life With Flowers. Known for her iconic handmade vessels and stunning floral photography, Frances shares how a life rooted in creativity, cultivation, and intention can lead to une…
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Thinking of starting a garden? 🌿🌸 Learn the crucial difference between a garden and a landscape and why your approach matters! With the right mindset and simple steps, your garden can flourish and bring you joy. Dive in for my practical tips that make gardening rewarding and fun! Mentions Field & Garden #342: The Simplicity of a Cutting Garden Book…
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Ken talks to dahlia expert, Dave Gillam from Abercorn Plant and Garden Centre. Dave has recently been elected as Chairman of the National Dahlia Society. He says 16 classification of dahlias and none are dinnerplate, - It's a giant.For more information on the National Dahlia Society: https://bit.ly/43kpYU4#gardeningtips #garden #flowers #dahlias #f…
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Hosta and dahlia care and protection from slugs
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35:19Ken Crowther talks to Chris Cheswright a keen grower of hostas in his Essex garden and a member of the Essex Hardy Plant Society. Ken and Chris then discuss slug control with Dave Gillam from Abercorn Plant and Garden Centre. Dave explains how to protect dahlias from slug damage using pellets. For more information on the Essex Hardy Plant Society: …
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Lush Lawns & Palm Trees - In Cheshire! With Steve Fives
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31:19Send us a text This might just be our best episode yet from LYG HQ! Steve Fives is officially Loving Your Garden’s most engaging member – with more views, comments, and conversations than anyone else in the group… including me, and I run the place! Steve’s garden is something you have to see to believe, so if you’d rather watch this episode, head o…
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Garden question lightning round: Charlie's tips for lumpy lawns, raised bed soil and more
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5:18The All Things Gardening inbox is full of listeners' spring gardening conundrums! Charlie aims to answer a few.By Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch
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In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with author and climate activist Mike Tidwell, about his latest book, The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue*, which is an exploration of global warming’s impact on his own home block.The plant profile is on Pagoda Dogwood and we share what's going on in the garden as well as s…
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Dusting leaves ahead of Chelsea opening - Showbiz with plants
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11:16Ken talks to Mark Gregory from Landform UK about his 34th year of designing and building gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Mark previews the work he has coming up in May 2025 at this year's show.Mark also talks about some of the things to look out for at the show and on TV including a stand with South African Quiver trees and pines are very i…
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Bloomers in the Garden • 5.17.25 • Buy Insecticide when You Buy These Plants • Types of Roses & Placement • Feeding Your Roses • Cutting Garden Plants • What’s Buggin’ U?!? Ticks! • and More!
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58:161. I’ve always wanted to do a segment about when you buy these particular plants…just buy the insecticide for disease control with it at the same time! In our first segment I’m telling you not to Avoid these popular plants! Just know you will need to keep them sprayed in order to keep them looking their best!! 2. Our 2nd Segment is the first part o…
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Kathy Clugston prunes through the extensive GQT archive, which includes some much needed advice on all things Foliage. With 77 years of experience in providing ample advice, our various GQT panellists are more than equipped to solve your gardening conundrums. They provide tips on the best plants for a foliage border, banana plants that can withstan…
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Nigel, the Digger Man has Lifted my Turf! All the News About That
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15:25Hello. It's Thursday 15 May 2025 and I'm talking to you from the plot. Exciting news that the Digger Man, Nigel, came yesterday to lift the turf on my plot and it' amazing to have more growing space. Quite a lot more, in fact: an additional 171 square metres. He did an excellent job and was a very nice man. I had an emergency with one of my chicken…
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Standards in Cut Flower Production: Diane Szukovathy of Jello Mold Farm
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1:12:52Flowers are at the heart of so many meaningful moments—especially since Mother’s Day week just happened. This episode honors the hardworking farmers, florists, designers, and behind-the-scenes teams who make it all possible. Returning guest Diane Szukovathy of Jello Mold Farm joins Scott for a rich conversation about long-term farm planning, infras…
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Prepping for Digger Man, Attack of Dahlia Gall, Hosepipe Dramas & Selling Single Variety Cut Flower Bouquets
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23:10It's Tuesday 13 May 2025: welcome to today's episode. Beautiful sunshine but still no rain. I'm running low on water so it's a bit of a tense time. Tonight I'm on the plot talking about how I'm managing my seedlings in the hot and dry conditions. Some plants are doing fine but I really wish I had more water right now. The digger man is booked for t…
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Ep.58: The Slow Flowers Movement & The Power of Local Blooms with Debra Prinzing
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1:04:44In this episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, we are joined by Debra Prinzing, founder of the Slow Flowers Movement and co-author of The Flower Farmers: Inspiration and Advice from Expert Growers. Debra shares her journey from writing The 50 Mile Bouquet to founding the Slow Flowers Movement—a movement that champions local, seasonal, and sustain…
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Today, we’re diving deep into the wonderful world of cutting gardens. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this guide will help you create a cutting garden that brings joy and beauty to your life. Here, Lisa covers what you need to know to make your cutting garden thrive. Mentions Online Courses: The Easy Cut Flower Garden, Cool…
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Have some wet spots in your yard but want to plant flowers? Try Iris ensata
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5:03Try this hardy iris that blooms a bit later in the season and provides color and movement to your gardens and landscape.By Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch
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In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Robert Shaut, Director of Tree Operations at Casey Trees, about the best choices for Urban Trees. The plant profile is on Basil and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with th…
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Around 1200 roses make the stand at Chelsea says nursery manager, Ian Limmer
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11:33Ken talks to nursery manager, Ian Limmer from Peter Beales Roses about the launch of a new rose for Chelsea Flower Show 2025. The new rose is called Ashton Wold and there's a look at how the company prepares for a major Chelsea Flower Show as they try to secure a 30th gold medal.To buy Peter Beales Roses visit their website: https://bit.ly/3OzUcMy#…
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The Importance of Data Collection, The Dahlias Are Moving Out, Get Comfortable with Competition & Encouraging Brides to Buy Seasonal Local Cut Flowers
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27:22It's Friday 9 May 2025 and another gorgeous evening. I've recorded this episode at home tonight, out of the wind, so the audio quality is much better than the last episode (sorry about that one). Executive decision: the dahlias are finally moving outside this weekend! They have had enough of being inside (and I want my living room back) so they're …
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BITG 5.10.25 • Properly Watering Your Mother's Day Gifts • DIY Custom Combos • Flowering Patio Tropicals • Getting Rid of Poison Ivy • Hotline Text About A Non-Blooming PJM Rhododendron
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58:15BITG 5.10.25 • Properly Watering Your Mother's Day Gifts • DIY Custom Combos • Flowering Patio Tropicals • Getting Rid of Poison Ivy • Hotline Text About A Non-Blooming PJM Rhododendron 1. It’s Mother’s Day weekend and there are a lot of combination pots and hanging baskets being given as gifts. Watering correctly is life and death to these beautif…
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Bangor: Second Chance, Shopping Lists and Hedgehog Gardens
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42:52How can you get a second season out of tulips grown in pots? What is the most natural and cost-effective way to add nutrients to my soil? How do you garden with hedgehogs in mind? Kathy Clugston and her team of gardening experts return to Bangor, Northern Ireland where they solve some gardening dilemmas. Joining her are ethnobotanist James Wong, ga…
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Trouble with tamarisks - Life at Chelsea 2025
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17:51Ken talks to Mark Gregory from Landform UK about his 34th year of designing and building gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Mark previews the work he has coming up in May 2025 at this year's show.For more information on Landform UK at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025: bit.ly/3ExYDGiPart 1 of the interview is here: https://bit.ly/437qvKz#gardeningt…
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Planting Out Hardy Annuals, Planning for Tulips in 2026 & Talking To Others When It Gets Tough
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18:40It'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 seedlings (calendula, orlaya and scabious). It's been a busy bank holiday weekend for me and I haven't had as much time on the plot as I would like so I'm up here this evening getting things done and…
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Ep.57: Celebrating 100 Years of Bearded Iris: The Legacy of Schreiner's Iris Gardens
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1:03:20This week on The Backyard Bouquet, we’re celebrating a century of spectacular blooms with Schreiner’s Iris Gardens, one of the most iconic names in American flower farming. For over 100 years, the Schreiner family has been growing and breeding world-class bearded iris—a legacy that began in Minnesota and eventually found its forever home in Oregon’…
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#341: Diane Szukovathy, on Floral Standards
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41:04Today, Lisa dives into the experiences and insights of Diane Szukovathy of Jello Mold Farm. A passionate flower farmer and co-founder of the Seattle Wholesale Growers Market, through her journey, we explore the importance of standards in the floral industry, the power of collaboration amongst flower farmers, and the creation of a valuable new resou…
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Weeding 101: Remove some in the sun and some after rain
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5:15Pick perennial weeds after a rain and remove annual ones when the weather is sunny and dry.By Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch
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In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Thomas Christopher, horticulturist, author, and podcaster, about Department of Government Efficency (DOGE) impacts on gardening. The plant profile is on Trillium and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's…
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BITG 5.3.25 • The Vegetable Garden Show!!! • By Plant or By Seed? • Soil Prep • Feeding Your Baby Veggies • Placement and Staking • Controlling Disease and Insects • & More!
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58:19BITG 5.3.25 • The Vegetable Garden Show!!! • By Plant or By Seed? • Soil Prep • Feeding Your Baby Veggies • Placement and Staking • Controlling Disease and Insects • & More! Philadelphia, South Jersey, & Delaware Valley Saturdays at 8am 860am | WWDB-AM Saturday at 6am & 5pm | 93.5FM & 1540am WNWR "The Word".... NYC Tri-State Area Sundays at 8am | 1…
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Wokingham Borough: Pet Friendly Gardens, Homemade Compost and Silly Advice
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42:43What's your recommended recipe for homemade seed compost? What makes a dog friendly garden? What is the most inappropriate piece of garden advice that you've received? Peter Gibbs and the panel offer advice to an audience of keen gardeners in the borough of Wokingham. Joining Peter are house plants expert Anne Swithinbank, garden designer Bunny Gui…
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What No-One Tells You About Being a New Cut Flower Grower: the Harsh Reality, Challenges, Worries & Stresses
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29:26It'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 thinking about what I've learned about starting to grow cut flowers and what no-one tells you! So I have created quite a long list of things I'm learning the hard way and I'd like to share them with you…
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Ep.56: The Push of Spring: How Seeds and Seasons Reshape Us
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24:41In this episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer invites you to step away from the rush of the season and pause at the garden gate. With raw honesty and gentle encouragement, she explores what it means to be in a season of becoming—when everything feels tender, stretched, and unfinished. Through the metaphors of seeds cracking open, the lo…
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Book review of Bob Flowerdew's AutobyBobraphy - a gardener's confessions
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11:08Tim Gillett reviews Bob Flowerdew's autobiography, which is available now through Bob's website: https://bit.ly/3RLThKt#gardeningtips #reviews #garden #flowers==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t fo…
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Mark Gregory gives an inside take on this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show
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10:27Ken talks to Mark Gregory from Landform UK about his 34th year of designing and building gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Mark previews the work he has coming up in May 2025 at this year's show. For more information on Landform UK at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025: https://bit.ly/3ExYDGi#gardeningtips #showgardens #garden #flowers ==We're deli…
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Coping with Seedlings During a Heatwave, Troubleshooting When Planting Seedlings Close Together & Carving Out Time to Stay Calm and Focused
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21:39The 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 started off well then turned out to be a bit too busy and fraught for my liking. I am in charge of the diary so that's entirely my fault. While I'm letting the hens out this morning I talk about water …
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Ep.55: Cut Flower Farming with Dave Dowling: Real-World Advice for Growing and Selling Flowers
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1:06:47In this episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, we’re joined by one of the most respected voices in the cut flower industry—Dave Dowling. With over 20 years of experience as a flower farmer and now a trusted mentor to growers across North America, Dave shares insights you won’t want to miss. We talk about how he got started growing flowers (before…
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#340: Lennie Larkin's April Q&A, Ask A Flower Farmer
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27:18Today’s episode features a takeover of our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram, called Ask a Flower Farmer. This one featured guest host Lennie Larkin, author of Flower Farming for Profit and owner of B-Side Farm in Oregon. She is also one of our course instructors here at The Gardener’s Workshop. In this Q&A, Lennie fielded questions abou…
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