In this final episode of Mulch for 2024, Rebecca reflects on the journey of the podcast, the challenges faced in flower farming, and the innovations introduced with the Flower Farmers' Planner. She emphasizes the importance of community support and personal growth, while also looking ahead to the future of the podcast and the resources available for flower farmers.   Order The FLower Farmer's Planner Here.

Summary In this episode of Mulch, Rebecca Aning-Brown shares her insights and advice for new flower farmers as they prepare for the upcoming season. She emphasizes the importance of learning from mistakes, the necessity of rest, and the value of observation in understanding one's growing space. Rebecca provides practical tips on planting, record-keeping, and managing expectations, while cautioning against the temptation to overextend in terms of seed purchases and planting too much too soon....

In this episode I actually talk about plants!  Naming specific plants is actually a genuine first for MULCH!!   This episode is for you if you have Rabbits or Deer or other pests on your Flower Farm that are driving you potty!   Pre-Order your Flower Farmer's Planner here. Book your place on the Business Planning for Flower Farmers Workshop here.   Caffeinate your Podcaster If you have enjoyed this episode and others, please support Antony and I by buying us a coffee. By us a...

In this episode I talk about how we prepare for work over winter on the Flower Farm.  Because as you know, Flower Farmers don't rest all winter!   Pre-Order your Flower Farmer's Planner here. Book your place on the Business Planning for Flower Farmers Workshop here.   Caffeinate your Podcaster If you have enjoyed this episode and others, please support Antony and I by buying us a coffee. By us a coffee! Thank you    

So in this episode, I compare the practice of Yoga to the end of the Flower Season!  And I talk about the things that you can do now in the present to keep you focused on what needs doing this season.  Because next season is for now, out of our control.   The 3rd Edition of the Flower Farmer's Planner is now available to Pre-Order.  You can do this using this link.   Business courses for Flower Farmers for November and January are also availble to book.   I'll be back next week!   ...

In this episode I talk about how we as a FLower Farming Business (Silver Grey Foliage) and how we will work in THe FLower Farming Business School.   We work in quarters.  Listen to find out why!

In this episode I talk about building a sustainable Flower Farming Practice for you, so that you can be present for your business. I set some homework prompts to help you to explore the sustainability of your business. And there is a Competition! To win your FREE copy of The Flower Farmer's Planner 1 - Share this episode of MULCH to your stories on Instagram 2 - Tag @theflowerfarmingbusinessschool in the same story AND 3 - send a copy to my Instagram inbox...

In this episode I bring you up to date with The Flower Farmer's Planner and The Flower Farming Business School  I set a small reflective piece of work for you to consider with a cup of tea and a biscuit. And then I talk about the 5 flowers that I think make you really feel like you are doing the job of a Flower Farmer. Perhaps this is a slightly giddy episode celebrating the completion of my first summer as a Flower Farmer and parent.  It's a little cheeky and I know that you will have...

Simplifying your workload and avoiding overload happens when, you stop reinventing the wheel, you rely on your records and you do everything through the window of your Flower Farm values and goals. Learn from SIlver Grey Foliage in 2024 Here are the other ways that you can learn with us this year. The Rose Course for Flower Farmers The Ranunculus (and Anemone) Course for Flower Farmers  First Steps in FLower Farming   Caffeinate your Podcaster If you have enjoyed this episode and...

Learn from SIlver Grey Foliage in 2024 Here are the other ways that you can learn with us this year. The Rose Course for Flower Farmers The Ranunculus (and Anemone) Course for Flower Farmers  First Steps in FLower Farming GROW for new FLower Farmers   Caffeinate your Podcaster If you have enjoyed this episode and others, please support Antony and I by buying us a coffee. By us a coffee! Thank you   Work with Rebecca, Now Book a mentoring session with Rebecca and discover the...

This week in MULCH I talk about the place where Flower Farmers get stuck with their Businesses. The answer requires more than knowledge and spreadsheets.  It requires discernment, support and advice.    Have a listen and let me know what you think.   Learn with SIlver Grey Foliage in 2024 Here are the other ways that you can learn with us this year. The Rose Course for Flower Farmers The Ranunculus (and Anemone) Course for Flower Farmers  First Steps in FLower Farming GROW your...

In this episode I share all of the courses that Antony and I have invested in over the past 5 years and why we have approached our own business development and growth in this way. I also share a run down of all of the ways that you can work with us at Silver Grey Foliage over the next 6 to 12 months. Links to all of the courses are also here:   The Rose Course for Flower Farmers The Ranunculus (and Anemone) Course for Flower Farmers First Steps in FLower Farming GROW GROW for new...

In this year we do the same as we did at the end of March in Episode 15 when we reviewed the first quarter of the year.  I share the outline of part of our review process and also some of our documented findings. Reviewing your practice and keeping you accountable to your goals is one of the things that we will do on GROW   Read more about Grow here

 Click here to be the first to know about GROW and all workshops/courses from Silver Grey for 2024/2025   Work with Rebecca, Now Book a mentoring session with Rebecca and discover the tools and knowledge you need to flourish in the flower farming industry.  

Be the first to know more about Flower Farming Courses and workshops  Click Here   Work with Rebecca, Now Book a mentoring session with Rebecca and discover the tools and knowledge you need to flourish in the flower farming industry.   Caffeinate your Podcaster If you have enjoyed this episode and others, please support Antony and I by buying us a coffee. By us a coffee! Thank you      

Another romp through a way of dealinng with everything that genuinely does need to get done.   To work with Rebecca and crack on with your Flower Farm Book a 1-2-1 Mentoring session Book a mentoring session with Rebecca and discover the tools and knowledge you need to flourish in the flower farming industry.   Be the first to know more about GROW - the year long Flower Farmer Education Course from Silver Grey Foliage and all other courses for Flower Farmers that are coming up Click...

Be the first to know more about GROW - the year long Flower Farmer Education Course from Silver Grey Foliage Click here to receive more information about the Year Long Flower Farmer course GROW when it is available     Work with Rebecca, Now Book a mentoring session with Rebecca and discover the tools and knowledge you need to flourish in the flower farming industry.   Caffeinate your Podcaster If you have enjoyed this episode and others, please support Antony and I by buying us a...

Book a mentoring session with Rebecca and discover the tools and knowledge you need to flourish in the flower farming industry.  

Visible and vulnerable are not characteristics that my 'Professional' careers have taught me. Running your own business is very different to working for someone else.   Book a mentoring session with Rebecca and identify the tools and knowledge you need to flourish in the flower farming industry AND plan a route forwards.  

Book a mentoring session with Rebecca and discover the tools and knowledge you need to flourish in the flower farming industry.   Rebecca the Introvert Instagram Post

Book a mentoring session with Rebecca and discover the tools and knowledge you need to flourish in the flower farming industry. Be the first to know when the next Flower Farmer's Planner is available to order! Join the waiting list here  

Everything in our business is considered 12 to 18 months in advance.   This is how we keep our growth steady and consistent.  More Hare than Tortoise, but it's worked here at Silver Grey Foliage.   When you have listened to the podcast: 1 - Rate the Podcast 2 - Review the Podcast 3 - Share the Podcast in your social media stories 4 - Drop me a line and share your thoughts 5 - If it is within your gift: By us a coffee! Thank you    

Episode 15!   We are a quarter of the way through the year already! Yikes! In this episode, I talk you through the questions and topics that we review each quarter.  And I share a large part of our own findings here at Silver Grey Foliage. This includes talking about the things that have not gone so well and Money! I hope that you enjoy this episode! Subscribe and rate the podcast whereever you are listening. And if you have enjoyed this episode and others, please support Antony and I by...

There is no doubt that one cannot work without the other.  Flower Farmers need Florists and Florists would like to buy more from Flower Farmers. SO let's open an honest conversation about this.  Lets make this work for all of our businesses.   Flower Farming 101 This is the workshop where you will learn about: The Flower Farmer's Year A guide to how Flower Farming Works  The Flower Farming Year  When Flower Farmers order specific crops Why some crops are more expensive than others ...