Blossoming Ventures: Insights from Flower Farming Pioneers

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to The Cutflower Podcast! Today,  Roz sits down with two flower farmers Emma Chalmers and Sian Westmancoat for an enlightening discussion on their journey in the industry.Highlights:1. Diverse Career Paths: Flower farming can complement existing careers, offering a fulfilling journey.2. Botanical Diversity: Incorporating perennials and foliage enriches farms, reducing reliance on annuals.3. Innovative Techniques: Poly tunnels extend growing seasons sustainably, optimising space.4. Personal Passion: Childhood experiences often drive the decision to pursue flower farming, adding authenticity.5. Sales Strategies: Diversifying sales channels, like weddings and workshops, maximises market reach.6. Overcoming Challenges: Dealing with rejection and imposter syndrome is part of the journey; positive feedback fuels resilience.7. Quality Assurance: Meeting customer expectations builds trust and loyalty.8. Entrepreneurial Spirit: Passion, dedication, and adaptability are crucial for success.9. Storytelling and Visibility: Sharing personal stories online fosters connections, driving business growth.Connect with Emma Chalmers:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beeflowerfarm/?ref=4867121&hl=enThreads: https://www.threads.net/@beeflowerfarmConnect with Sian Westmancoat:Website: https://www.thecuttinggarden.uk/contact-usInstagram: http://instagram.com/the.cuttinggardenFacebook: http://facebook.com/thecuttinggardenflowers New Catalogue Out Now, Oct 23, https://plantsofdistinction.co.uk  use the code CUTFLOWER30 for 30% off your order. Flower Farmers Retreat 2024 (21 &22 September): https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/businessretreat2024 2024 Farm Day at Field Gate Farm (10 August): https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/farmvisit 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: https://thecutflowercollective.co.uk/cut-flower-resources/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldgateflowers Facebook Group 'Cut Flower Farming - Growth and Profit in your business' https://www.facebook.com/groups/449543639411874 Facebook Group 'The Cut Flower Collection' https://www.facebook.com/groups/cutflowercollection

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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