Part 2: From Seed to Success: A Blossoming Flower Farming Journey with Amanda Powell

Its time for Part 2, with  Roz and Amanda Powell. They continue their conversation about flower farming. They delve into essential recommendations for flower farmers, emphasising the importance of pricing confidently and not undervaluing your products. They encourage growers to be kind to themselves, embrace their unique blooms, and focus on intentional growing. The hosts also share insights on achieving efficiency and productivity in flower farming.Key Takeaways:Crunch the numbers and price your flowers confidently.Embrace imposter syndrome and gain confidence in your products.Be kind to yourself, take pride in your blooms, and grow intentionally.Study colors, textures, and note what works for your farm.Consider strategic placement of compost heaps for efficiency.Discover unique and lesser-known flower varieties for a distinct offering.Recommended Books:1. "Half-Hour Allotment" by Lia Leendertz2. "The Cut Flower Source Book" by Rachel Siegfried3. "A Guide to Floral Mechanics" by Sarah Diligent4. "From Seed to Bloom" by Millie Proust5. "The Lean Farm" by Ben Hartman6. "The Flower Hunter" by Lucy Hunter7. "The Art of Wearable Flowers" by Susan McCleary8. "The Cut Flower Garden" by Erin Benzakein9. "The Flower Farmer Year" by Georgie NewberyRecommended Flowers:Cream Upstart TulipGeranium 'Splish Splash'Stocks (Apricot variety)MyrtleWhite Purity CosmosWhite MallowVolcano Dahlia (Pink variety)Amanda Powell Resource Links: https://www.facebook.com/theflowerfarmershoeburyness/https://www.instagram.com/theflowerfarmershoeburyness/Twitter: https://twitter.com/essexflowerfarmWebsite: https://www.flowerfarmer.co.uk/ Cart closes on 30th April 2024 https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/bloomingbusinesscourse2024 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