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From Lockdown Seeds to Flower Farm Dreams: A Journey with Sue McGlasson

From Lockdown Seeds to Flower Farm Dreams: A Journey with Sue McGlasson

FromThe Cut Flower Podcast


From Lockdown Seeds to Flower Farm Dreams: A Journey with Sue McGlasson

FromThe Cut Flower Podcast

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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Jul 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, Roz Chandler introduces her special guest, Sue McGlasson, who began her flower farming journey during lockdown. Sue started by growing seeds in small plastic boxes in her garden and got addicted to gardening and growing plants. She eventually acquired an allotment plot and expanded her flower-growing venture with the help of courses on flower farming.Sue and her family then made a significant leap by purchasing a property with a walled garden and a Victorian greenhouse. They plan to convert the property into a flower farm with various possibilities, including flower subscriptions, DIY buckets, selling to florists, workshops, and even pick-your-own apple events and cider-making.Sue draws inspiration from Roz Chandler, her fellow flower farmers on the "Best Bunch" group, and several growers she follows on Instagram. She mentions that she is more visually inclined than a reader and prefers to get inspiration from social media platforms.For new flower farmers, Sue advises them to keep dreaming big and to take every opportunity that comes their way. She encourages them to follow their passion for flower farming and enjoy the journey of creating something beautiful and fulfilling.Key takeaways  from todays episodeSue McGlasson's flower farming journey started during lockdown, growing seeds in small plastic boxes.She expanded her venture with an allotment plot and flower farming courses.Sue and her family purchased a property with a walled garden and a Victorian greenhouse to convert into a flower farm.Potential plans include flower subscriptions, DIY buckets, selling to florists, workshops, pick-your-own apple events, and cider-making.Sue draws inspiration from Roz Chandler, the "Best Bunch" group, and growers on Instagram.Advice for new flower farmers: Dream big, take every opportunity, and follow your passion for flower farming. 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
Released:
Jul 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

If you love cut flowers you are in the right place. The host Roz Chandler has been a cut flower farmer for nearly ten years and is passionate about helping others to have their own cutting patches. This podcast is for you if:-. You currently grow or want to grow cut flowers for pleasure or profit and be part of a growing community. Your host is passionate about reducing the number of cut flowers travelling many thousands of miles from across the globe and therefore helping to reduce the carbon footprint on our planet for our children and their children. Cut flower guests will join us on this journey. We look forward to welcoming you to our community. We would love you to subscribe to this podcast and join our communities online. We do have two Facebook groups:-For Beginners and those looking to grow for pleasure - https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwiththecutflowercollectiveFor those wanting to start flower farming or indeed are flower farmers:-https://www.facebook.com/groups/cutflowerfarming