This week on the show, Roz is joined by a very special guest - Mike Palmer, also known as Mike The Gardener. Mike's passion for gardening led him to study RHS 1,2,3 at Horticulture College as a mature student and start his own business in gardening and garden design. Unfortunately, the lockdowns put a halt to a lot of his work, but that's where Mike's journey with podcasting began. In this episode, Mike shares his experiences and insights on gardening, as well as his journey into podcasting. Tune in to hearries and learn from a true expert in the field! fascinating stories and learn form a true expert in the field. If you are enjoying the Cutflower Podcast dont forget to like and subscribe, leave a review and get in touch if you would like to guest on the show, or are interested in becoming a sponsor. A few of the discussion topics Roz and Mike cover in todays episode:Mike’s journey and how he came to where he is today. Horticultural College at Kingston Maurward in Dorchester. Are you still gardening and garden designing as a job? What does an average day look like for you? Meeting some amazing people through podcasting. How to capture the sounds of your listeners’ gardens. Wildflowers, weeds, and weeds. How many books do you have on your bookcase? Mike’s plans for the future. What did you want to do as a child? Give something a go and see where it goes. Mike Palmer Resource Links:https://open.substack.com/pub/mikethegardener?r=27r8d3&utm_medium=ioshttps://youtube.com/channel/UCx4JHMYZyuu-V7fi-4eCdhA?sub_confirmation=1https://anchor.fm/michael-palmer07https://naturalgrower.co.uk/?ref=micthegardenerhttps://mobile.twitter.com/mikepalmer01https://m.facebook.com/mikethegardener1/?ref=bookmarkshttps://instagram.com/Mike_thegardener New Catalogue Out Now, Oct 23, https://plantsofdistinction.co.uk  use the code CUTFLOWER30 for 30% off your order. A Cut Above Waitlist: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/ACutAboveWaitlist The Growth Club: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/thegrowthclub Lots of free resources on our website: www.thecutflowercollective.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldgateflowers Facebook Groups Cut Flower Farming - Growth and Profit in your business https://www.facebook.com/groups/449543639411874 Learn With The Cut Flower Collective https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwiththecutflowercollective