Podcasts about dried flowers

In this episode, Sydney and Audrey talk about.... Dried Flowers!! How to dry different flowers properly, some of our favorite flowers to dry and press, how you know its time to dry a flower, and why we think everyone should love dried flowers as much as we do!! Sydney also tells us some of her favorite dried flower farmers! Stop in our Downtown GJ flower shop to get some specialty dried flowers for yourself or as a gift!  A refresher on Garvey's Gardens for everyone new listening in!  We have so many new listeners we wanted to make sure everyone knows a bit about us as people, and about our Flower Farm and Flower Shop!  Sydney: Owner and Farmer-Florist; former teacher; Braves baseball fan; loves reading romcoms and baking in her time away from the shop and farm.  Audrey: Shop Associate and Podcast Manager; Colorado Mesa Uni Student; Student Teacher; vintage VW Racer and Restorer; Newlywed; Grand Junction Native. Garvey's Gardens: Flower Farm and Floral Boutique in Western Colorado! We grow flowers in Palisade throughout the whole year, although most are grown May-October, and those flowers end up in our shop and in our wedding designs for our lucky couples! Our Floral Boutique in Grand Junction, right off of Main St on 5th, is open daily for everyday floral orders, deliveries, gifts, and more!  Visit our website to place a seasonal fresh florals order in the Grand Junction, Fruita, Loma, Palisade, Clifton, or Whitewater areas! Email List Signup on our Website (weekly emails) Our FREE Wedding Florals Checklist! Our Instagram! @garveysgardens

As fall swiftly approaches, the changing of seasons brings new challenges and opportunities for gardeners. In this episode of the Backyard Bouquet Podcast, we welcome back Kara Jamison of Blooming Joy Flower Co.Kara discusses the importance of soil health, revealing her methods for cultivating rich, organic soil that has helped her garden thrive even through a hot, dry summer. She explains how she uses organic materials like compost, animal manures, and wood chips to improve soil moisture retention and fertility.This conversation also delves into the joys and challenges of growing specific flowers. Kara shares her success with celosia and stock, offering tips on how to grow these beautiful blooms. She also talks about her passion for dried flowers and how she creates stunning arrangements and petal confetti from her garden's bounty.Kara's story is not just about flowers; it's also about balancing life as a flower farmer. As a homeschooling mother of four and a caregiver, she manages to find time for her garden by carefully scheduling her days. Her dedication to both her family and her passion for flowers is truly inspiring.Tune in to hear the full conversation and gain valuable insights into fall gardening, soil health, and the art of growing and drying flowers. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this episode is packed with wisdom and inspiration to help your garden bloom.Show Notes: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.com/2024/09/07/ep-36-how-blooming-joy-flower-co-is-transitioning-into-fall-with-dried-flowers-and-cool-flowers/In This Episode You'll Hear About:04:47-10:39: "Building Healthy Soil with Organic Practices"13:43-17:58: "Successful Greenhouse Gardening: Growing Stock Flowers"19:05-22:13: "Passion for Celosia: Cultivating Dried Flowers"22:14-28:01: "Creating Seasonal Floral Crafts: Petal Confetti and Zinnia Garlands"28:16-31:19: "Summer Gardening Discoveries: A Colorful Palette of Blooms"35:56-40:53: "Balancing Family Life and Flower Farming"42:53-46:10: "Embracing Fall: Gardening Joy and Winter Preparations"49:49-53:36: "Adapting Flower Planting Schedules for Busy Lives"57:17-01:02:26: "Growing and Enjoying Yarrow and Feverfew in the Garden"Learn More About Blooming Joy Flower Co: https://stan.store/bloomingjoyflowerco https://www.youtube.com/@bloomingjoyflowercompany https://www.instagram.com/bloomingjoyflowerco https://facebook.com/bloomingjoyflowerco******Join me inside Amy Porterfield's Course Confident: A LIVE Bootcamp to Get Digital Course Clarity, Attract Your Audience, and Show up with Confidence Online.Save Your Seat For Only $47: https://bit.ly/apcourseconfident******Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/thefloweringfarmhousenewsletter***Rate, Review, & Follow The Backyard Bouquet***If you enjoyed this episode, will you please consider leaving the podcast a review? Your review helps make the podcast more discoverable to others and allows me to continue creating more episodes. I'd love to know what you enjoyed most about the episode.New episodes every week to help keep your garden blooming!

Have you ever thought about not having to do everything, but instead focusing on what you truly enjoy? Join today's conversation with Laura Ward from Blackburn Gardens as she shares her journey from dreaming about dirt and flowers as a child to creating a local garden haven. Hear how Laura transitioned from a vegetable CSA model to a successful You-Pick flower farm, finding joy in sharing her space with others and drying flowers for beautiful arrangements.Laura's dedication to growing beauty and community spirit is truly special, as she nurtures her lifelong passion for gardening into a thriving oasis. From her bustling roadside flower cart to the magical three-fourth acre farm where she meets neighbors and shares blooms for every occasion, Laura's journey is a testament to following one's passion and finding success in doing what brings you joy. Learn about the unique challenges and rewards of running an urban flower farm, and how Laura's love for flowers has transformed into a flourishing business that continues to bloom.Tune in to hear more about Laura's favorite flowers to dry, her upcoming workshops, and the magic that happens at Blackburn Gardens.Show Notes: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.com/2024/08/20/ep-34-blackburn-gardens/In This Episode You'll Hear About: 00:05:30 - Transition from Vegetable CSA to Flower Farming 00:10:48 - Setting up a Roadside Flower Cart 00:16:12 - Shifting Business Model to You-Pick Flower Farm 00:21:19 - Building Awareness for You-Pick Flower Farm 00:28:26 - Drying Shed Setup and Drying Process 00:32:04 - Love for Drying Flowers and Dried Flower Sales 00:36:15 - Favorite Flowers for Drying 00:40:02 - Drying Strawflower and Other Flowers 00:47:10 - Selling Dried Flowers and WorkshopsLearn More About Blackburn Gardens: Website: https://blackburngardens.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackburn.gardens/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackburngardens Workshops: https://blackburngardens.com/workshops/3 Types Of People Are Replacing Their Income With A Digital Course… Are You One Of Them?Take the quiz: https://bit.ly/3typesofpeoplereplacingincomewithadigitalcourseSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/thefloweringfarmhousenewsletter***Rate, Review, & Follow The Backyard Bouquet***If you enjoyed this episode, will you please consider leaving the podcast a review? Your review helps make the podcast more discoverable to others and allows me to continue creating more episodes. I'd love to know what you enjoyed most about the episode.New episodes every week to help keep your garden blooming!

Dried flower arrangements are one of the best ways of ensuring a year-round supply of domestically-grown blooms, as gaps in the harvest season can be filled in with dried flowers. Hannah Muller just published Designing with Dried Flowers, a gorgeous and practical book written from her experience as farmer/florist on Full Belly Farm, one of the nation's largest certified organic flower farms, among other crops. An additional benefit of using dried blooms is that flowers that don't make the cut for fresh use can often be used for dried flower arrangements and wreaths. Hannah shares her personal journey of growing up on the farm and finding her way back to it as an adult. She discusses the role of dried flowers in extending the farm's season, provides tips for getting started with drying flowers, including experimenting with flowers already grown and growing specific varieties for drying. She shares tips on crops, growing and harvesting flowers for drying, setting up a drying room, dealing with pests, arranging and more! Subscribers get 20% off this book and all books at growingformarket.com. Connect With Guest:Read her book, Designing with Dried Flowers- subscribers get 20% off at growingformarket.comWebsite: https://fullbellyfarm.comInstagram: @farmerhands@Full_Belly_Farm@wreathroom Podcast Sponsors:Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors as they make this podcast FREE to everyone with their generous support:Bootstrap Farmer offers a complete range of growing supplies including heat mats, ground cover, frost blankets, silage tarps, irrigation, and trellising. They also make all-metal, all-inclusive greenhouse frames, constructed of steel made in the USA and fabricated in Texas. Their heavy-duty, Midwest-made propagation and microgreens trays will last for years and are available in a full range of colors, great for keeping farm seedlings separate from retail, or just for fun. For all that and more, check out Bootstrap Farmer at bootstrapfarmer.com.Tired of admin work and technology trouble? You need Farmhand on your team. Farmhand is the all-in-one software platform and virtual assistant built by and for independent farmers. Through a simple text or email to Farmhand, you can offload admin tasks, automate your CSA, update your website, and sell more to your customers. Learn more and take the quiz to see how much you can save at farmhand.partners/GFM Subscribe To Our Magazine - FREE 28-Day Trial:Our Website: www.GrowingForMarket.com

Send us a Text Message.Dont forget to sign up for our emails: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/newslettersWelcome to another exciting episode of our podcast! I'm delighted to welcome Bex Partridge, an inspirational author and floral designer. Bex shares her remarkable journey from corporate life to becoming a leading figure in the dried flower movement. As a huge fan of her work, I couldn't wait to dive into the story behind her beautiful creations.Summary: Bex Partridge takes us through her unique path, highlighting how a passion for gardening evolved into a thriving business. From her early days helping in her mum's garden to discovering the charm of dried flowers, Bex's story is both inspiring and relatable. She discusses how her experiences, particularly during lockdown, shaped her business and creative approach. Bex reveals her transition from corporate marketing to a full-time floral artist, emphasising the role of nature and seasonality in her work.Key Takeaways:Passion-Driven Career Change: Bex's journey shows how following a genuine passion can lead to unexpected and fulfilling career paths.The Beauty of Dried Flowers: Dried flowers offer a unique and lasting alternative to fresh blooms, serving as beautiful, sustainable home decor.Nature as Inspiration: Regular immersion in nature significantly influences Bex's creative process, resulting in designs that reflect the seasons and natural world.Growing Techniques: Bex shares insights on growing and drying flowers, with specific tips on varieties like strawflowers and grasses that are perfect for dried arrangements.Community and Workshops: The importance of community in her business is evident, as Bex enjoys hosting and participating in workshops and retreats to share her knowledge and connect with others.Creative Projects: From writing books to creating stunning installations, Bex continuously pushes creative boundaries, showing the potential of dried flowers in various forms.Join us as we explore Discover the perfect artisan gift at Brunchi.shop! From aromatherapy and candles to gemstones, jewelry, home & garden items, yoga supplies, and more, our eco-friendly treasures are sourced from around the world. Enjoy the convenience of worldwide delivery and find unique, thoughtful gifts for every occasion. Proud sponsors of The Cutflower Podcast. Elevate your gift-giving game today at Brunchi.shop. 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

Have you ever wondered about the art of drying flowers and creating stunning arrangements that last a lifetime? In this episode of the Backyard Bouquet Podcast, we have the pleasure of hearing from Hannah Muller, a cut flower farmer located in the beautiful Capay Valley of Northern California. Hannah shares her journey from growing up on Full Belly Farm to becoming a wedding farmer-florist to shifting her focus to dried flowers. We explore the process of drying flowers, the best conditions for drying, and the importance of harvesting at the right stage.Plus, get a glimpse into Hannah's newly released book, "Designing with Dried Flowers," which offers 32 unique arrangements that capture the enduring beauty of dried flowers. From everyday wreaths to breathtaking celebration pieces, Hannah teaches us how to craft these beautiful arrangements ourselves, whether from a backyard garden or a simple supermarket bouquet.Tune in to today's episode to discover the secrets of preserving the fleeting beauty of flowers into something permanent and the joy of connecting people to the earth through Hannah's work.In This Episode You'll Hear About: 00:02:29 - Hannah's Journey to Writing Her Book 00:03:05 - Growing Up on Full Belly Farm 00:05:01 - College Years and Return to the Farm 00:06:11 - Transition to Wedding Flowers 00:09:05 - Impact of COVID-19 on Wedding Industry 00:10:55 - Writing the Book on Dried Flowers 00:13:10 - Personal Stories and Inspirations in the Book 00:14:46 - Evolution of Flower Growing at Full Belly Farm 00:18:19 - Incorporating Dried Flowers into the Business 00:22:46 - Tips for Drying Flowers at Home 00:32:07 - Sunflowers and Other Dried Flowers 00:33:56 - Inside the Wreath Room 00:38:19 - Favorite Dried Flowers and Techniques 00:39:17 - Harvesting and Drying Techniques 00:41:28 - Experimenting with Drying Different Flowers 00:43:10 - Importance of Harvest Stage for Drying 00:45:13 - Outlets for Selling Dried FlowersLearn More About Hannah: https://www.instagram.com/farmerhands/ https://www.instagram.com/wreathroom/ https://www.instagram.com/full_belly_farm/ https://fullbellyfarm.com/ Designing With Dried Flowers Book: https://amzn.to/4bADBC1***Rate, Review, & Follow The Backyard Bouquet***If you enjoyed this episode, will you please consider leaving the podcast a review? Your review helps make the podcast more discoverable to others and allows me to continue creating more episodes. I'd love to know what you enjoyed most about the episode.New episodes coming every Tuesday to help keep your garden blooming!Sign up for newsletter: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.myflodesk.com/nlw4wua8s3

Flowers are fleetingly beautiful, but dried floral arrangements are both lovely and lasting. In her new book, Designing with Dried Flowers, Slow Flowers member, Hannah Muller of The Wreath Room and Full Belly Farm shares her unique methods to naturally dry flowers that hold their color and delicacy – and how to design small arrangements for every day, wreaths for all […] The post Episode 663: Designing with Dried Flowers – a new book by Hannah Muller of Full Belly Farm and Wreath Room appeared first on Slow Flowers Podcast with Debra Prinzing.

Dried Flowers = Added Value! My goal was to always sell it all fresh, but, there are always leftovers, right? Why not hang them to air dry and sell them as added-value products? Dried flowers are back in vogue and an excellent cash crop to sell alongside your fresh fall flowers and those holiday-blooming bulb containers. Dried straight bunches, bouquets, and wreaths are all in demand. MentionsAbout Ellen Frost: ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠YouTube ⁠Florist School Online: Growing Your Business with Local Flower Sourcing Mini-Workshop: Preparing to Sell to Florists with Ellen Frost Flower Farming Schools Online: The Basics, Annual Crops, Marketing, and More!Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More! Growing Cut-Flower Crops in Hoop & Greenhouses  ⁠Mini-Workshop: Forcing Glorious Blooms for the Holidays and Beyond with Val Schirmer ⁠ ⁠Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our Farm News emails!⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠Field and Garden Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers⁠⁠⁠⁠, owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Gardener's Workshop,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Flower Farming School Online,⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Farmer-Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Florist School Online.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lisa's Story⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with Lisa on social media!

Sometimes we can be stronger when we collaborate, and on this week's pod hear from two growers with over 20 years of experience working together. Lyn Jacobs @la_finquita_del_buho and Polly Gottesman @pumpkinridgegardens each run their own vegetable CSA farms, and they've been collaborating to sell vegetable and flower seedlings, fresh cut flower bouquets, dried flowers and wreaths since 2002. This episode is packed with lots of great ideas and growing info, including how to keep your flowers distinctive at markets with other flower growers, how they manage the cooperative business arrangement between their two farms, and how to keep the personal relationship strong along with the business after more than two decades of collaborating. Connect With Guest:Email: lynjuve@msn.comEmail: pumpkinridgegardens@gmai.comWebsite: www.finquita.comWebsite: https://pumpkinridgegardens.com/Website: https://pumpkinridgegardens.square.site/ (our farmers market website)Instagram: @la_finquita_del_buhoInstagram: @pumpkinridgegardens Podcast Sponsors:Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors as they make this podcast FREE to everyone with their generous support: Vermont Compost Company - Since 1992, Vermont Compost Company has supplied premium living soils and compost-based amendments to thousands of successful growers all over the country. All ingredients used in Vermont Compost products are approved for certified organic production. In addition to product consistency, growers can depend on Vermont Compost as an invaluable resource for a breadth of soil and plant knowledge and the technical expertise it takes to grow organically in an ever-changing environment. Why Grow Alone? Bootstrap Farmer offers a complete range of growing supplies including heat mats, ground cover, frost blankets, silage tarps, irrigation, and trellising. They also make all-metal, all-inclusive greenhouse kits, constructed of steel made in the USA and fabricated in Texas. Their heavy-duty, Midwest-made propagation and microgreens trays will last for years and are available in a full spectrum of colors. For all that plus experienced support for everything they sell, check out Bootstrap Farmer at bootstrapfarmer.com. Subscribe To Our Magazine - FREE 28-Day Trial:Our Website: www.GrowingForMarket.com

In this episode, Roz shares her top book recommendations that delve into the world of flowers, gardening, and the floral industry. From promoting mental well-being in the garden to exploring the journey of cut flowers, Roz's selections cover a range of topics that flower enthusiasts will find both insightful and enjoyable.Key Titles Include:The RHS Your Well Being Garden: Discover the profound impact of green spaces and gardening on mental and physical health, backed by scientific evidence.Gilding the Lily by Amy Stewart: A compelling exploration of the flower industry, shedding light on its practices, from worker treatment to environmental impact.Everlastings by Bex Partridge: Beck's Partridge takes you on a journey celebrating dried flowers, offering practical advice on picking and drying, along with stunning projects for all levels.Fantastic Foliage and How to Farm It by Hilary Collins: An indispensable guide to eucalyptus, providing in-depth knowledge on varieties, cultivation, and maintenance.The Cut Flower Source Book by Richard Sigfried: Delve into the world of perennials and woody plants for cutting, offering valuable insights for both enthusiasts and aspiring flower farmers.The Cut Flower Planner by Roz Chandler: A beautifully designed planner providing month-by-month guidance for a successful cutting garden, including tasks, recommendations, and space for notes.From Seed to Vase : Experience the transformative journey of participants in an eight-month cut flower course during the challenges of COVID-19, a testament to the power of nature and community.Thank you for joining us on this exploration of flower-related literature. As the autumn and winter seasons approach, take some time to cozy up by the fire with a good book. Happy reading!* 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

It's early October at the Adhurst Estate Allotment. The flowers are still bright and enjoying the sun, as are Claire and Steve! There's a lot to do in the garden this time of year including pruning rambling and climbing roses, tidying plots, sowing hardy annuals and seeds for wildflower meadows. Pumpkins are nearly ready for weighing too - have you grown some this year?  Joining Claire and Steve are Lucy Lee from Ramshackle Flowers, who sows, grows and dries flowers throughout the year and Jon Munday from the Blackmoor Estate, who is surrounded by fruit trees as the Apple Tasting Day approaches. Listen to Growing Together, twice a month, with Claire Vennis and Steve Amos.  Recorded at the Adhust Estate Allotment in Hampshire and supported by Alitex.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flowers have long been admired for their beauty, but what if you could capture that beauty and enjoy them for years to come? In this episode, Karen and John will walk you through the process of drying, preserving and storing your flowers, ensuring that you can relish their charm even after they've left the garden.Support the showCheck us out at: https://www.pendletons.comFollow us on Facebook at Pendleton's Country Market for updates about our farmWe can also be found on Instagram at pendletonscountrymktEmail us with questions, comments and requests for future show topics at info@pendletons.com

What are your favorite flowers? In this episode, Olivia interviews Dan Brabec, Assistant Professor of Practice with Iowa State University Horticulture Department. Tune in as they discuss cut flower arrangements, how to make them last longer, and what you can find outside here in Iowa to create your own!   Episode Links:  • Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener Program: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/mastergardener/   • Aaron Steil: ajsteil@iastate.edu, 515-294-8953 • Dan Brabec: dbrabec@iastate.edu, 515-294-2751

What have you done lately? Do you have a bouquet of dried flowers you stare at, representing beauty and accomplishments of the past? Fresh water in an empty vase is waiting for you!

In this weeks episode Roz is joined in the studio by Bex Partridge.  Bex dried flower business really took off during covid lockdowns, she joins Roz to discuss the journey from corporate marketing and project management to dried flower entrepreneur. She is the author of:  Everlastings comes Flowers Forever – a book that will inspire you to create beautiful floral displays with long lasting, dried flowers.Flowers Forever: Celebrate the Beauty of Dried Flowers with Stunning Floral ArtKey discussion points Roz and Bex cover today are: Bex's journey and how she got started. Dried flowers have always been a part of the British flower movement. Dried flowers are not a replacement for fresh, they are a different option. What's your business? What's your most proud project? What are some of my favourite plants to grow? Who inspires you to keep going? The power of a coaching retreat.  This podcast episode is sponsored by First Tunnels, leaders in domestic and commercial product tunnels. A polytunnel is an amazing protective environment for plants, vegetables and flowers, extending any growing season, whether you're growing for pleasure or commercially. Whether you go for a small or a large tunnel, you can be assured of the same high quality product from First Tunnels, poly tunnels. Do pop over to their website and take a look at their range

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Wishing you could preserve the beauty of flowers long after the blooms in your garden or bouquet have faded? You can, with dried flowers! Today, Lisa and Layne are joined by florist Ellen Frost of Local Color Flowers to discuss tips and tricks for creating glorious dried flower arrangements. Ellen offers valuable insights from nearly a decade of drying flowers professionally and an insider's look at how dried flowers factor into her floral design business. Together, they cover their favorite flower and foliage selections for drying, harvesting tips, and the process for air-drying flowers, plus project ideas and storage suggestions. Listen to the podcast and start dreaming up ways to incorporate "everlasting" dried flowers into your life! The video version of Lisa, Layne, and Ellen's conversation featuring a slideshow of the questions discussed will be posted to The Gardener's Workshop's YouTube channel, where all “Seed Talk” episodes are organized into a playlist. In addition, auto-generated transcripts are available for viewing on YouTube. If there is a question or topic you would like to hear discussed on a future episode of “Seed Talk”, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions! Mentions: "Seed Talk" YouTube Playlist Webinar Replay: Dried Wreath Making Tips Florist School Online: Growing Your Business with Local Flower Sourcing On-Demand Workshop: Preparing to Sell to Florists Vicarious Florist Blog "Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion Form TGW YouTube Channel TGW iPhone App (iOS App Store) TGW Android App (Google Play) Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News! The "Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne" podcast is produced by The Gardener's Workshop and co-hosted by Lisa Mason Ziegler and Layne Angelo. Lisa is the founder and owner of The Gardener's Workshop, where Layne works as Seed Manager. Lisa is the award-winning author of Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers and the publisher of Flower Farming School Online, Farmer-Florist School Online, and Florist School Online. Watch Lisa's Story and connect with her on social media. Layne is an avid gardener, seed starter, and engineer who loves learning and applying her technical knowledge to all areas of life, including gardening and growing flowers. Thanks for joining us!

#392: When the student becomes the teacher the learning goes through the roof. In this segment we are going to create a marriage tip together. Many different resources are available to help with developing marriage tips and in this segment we tend to use all of them such as case studies, polls, and personal experiences. There are also more lighthearted approaches including analogies, and play on words, all of which are wrapped up in a blanket of creativity.

My guest today is Bex Partridge, the floral artist and gardener Botanical Tales based in Devon, England. Bex creates sustainable designs, displays and installations using dried flowers, also known as everlastings.  Her work celebrates nature and the shifts of the seasons, drawing attention to flowers in each stage of their existence.  Her ethereal displays and designs create a sense of wonder in the observer, and bespeak certain magic.  Learning from her – whether through her workshops, books, or Patreon community – will change the way you see the garden.  Her most recent book, Flowers Forever, is available this month in the UK, and at the end of June in the USA. Please see the links below for order'/preorder information. Garden People Podcast from https://www.instagram.com/violetear_studio/ (@violetear_studio) L I S T E N https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-people/id1595934172 (iTunes) https://open.spotify.com/show/7qlYq5yVrLEgfCuZOtrPcn (Spotify) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/garden-people (Stitcher) S H O W N O T E S https://www.instagram.com/botanical_tales/ (Bex Partridge) https://www.botanicaltales.com/ (Botanical Tales) Bex's most recent book “https://amzn.to/3O6jU8O (Flowers Forever: Sustainable dried flowers, the artists way),” available early June in the UK and June 28 in the USA. Also see: https://amzn.to/3mytjKE (Everlastings: How to Grow, Harvest and Create with Dried Flowers) http://biodynamic.org.uk/ (Biodynamic growing UK) and https://www.biodynamics.com/ (USA) https://jpibiodynamics.org/collections/biodynamic-preparations (Biodynamic preparations) https://charlesdowding.co.uk/ (Charles Dowding no dig), https://lovenfreshflowers.com/2019/05/30/no-till-flower-farming/ (No till from Love ‘n Fresh Flowers) https://www.finegardening.com/article/double-digging (Digging / double digging) https://amzn.to/3Qmhllg (Wormery) https://www.masterclass.com/articles/egg-shell-fertilizer-guide#4-benefits-of-eggshell-fertilizer (Egg shell fertilizer) Oudolf Field - https://www.hauserwirth.com/news/2269-oudolf-field/ (Hauser and Wirth) P L A N T L I S T Tulipa ssp. https://www.thespruce.com/oxeye-daisy-growing-guide-5190951 (Oxeye daisies) Leucanthemum vulgare https://www.edenbrothers.com/store/ranunculus-bulbs-mix.html (Ranunculus) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranunculus_acris (Meadow Buttercup) Ranunculus acris https://www.google.com/search?bih=700&biw=1600&cshid=1654754168643519&dpr=1&q=myosotis%20sylvatica%20scientific%20name&rlz=1C1LENP_enUS526US526&sa=X&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAONgFuLUz9U3MKooKChWAjNTzHOLqrTk_IvSE_Myi3OdcxKLizPTMpMTSzLz84IzU1LLEyuLFzEaZydb6Sdl5ufkp1fq50MVxyejqLYqTs5MzSsB8RXyEnNTF7Eq5VbmF-eXZBYrFFfmlAEVJScqoCkCAFYOaF2TAAAA&sxsrf=ALiCzsaObbMK57BIDaeLeIzDsiPr8vNuAQ%3A1654754081308&ved=2ahUKEwiE0dOp15_4AhUsm44IHf6xAwcQxA16BAgZEAQ (Forget-me-nots) Myosotis ssp. https://www.johnnyseeds.com/search/?lang=en_US&q=strawflower (Strawflowers) Xerochrysum bracteatum Helichrysum ssp. https://www.johnnyseeds.com/flowers/statice/ (Statice) Limonium sinuatum Dahlias Dahlia pinnata

I had so many laughs with my lovely guest and friend Jess Wesley from Curly Girl Gardens on today's episode of Flower Friends, where we talked about her business offerings, urban growing space, how she makes community connections by chatting with neighbors and other small business owners in-person and online, and how she came to gardening as a way to help manage anxiety. Her approach to growing flowers makes me smile, because it always helps me remember why I started doing this, and she encourages me to have more fun with it - I think you'll have nothing but fun as you listen in! Jess loves experimenting with garden challenges, and this year grew lisianthus from seed, so of course I asked her approximately 1 million questions about it. She is also known as the cosmos queen in our little Flower Friends group, and she tells me how she fell in love with cosmos ("they thrive on neglect"), why they are so special to her, the varieties she's growing this year (including her saved cosmos seeds), and some of the crazy late cosmos blooms she's gotten in past years. We also talk about her dried and pressed flowers (including a microwaveable press, which I didn't even know was a thing), and some of her fave flowers to dry. At one point Jess looked out the window and saw a squirrel going after her seedlings, so she sent her dog Pascal out there to tell the squirrel whose boss. I left the whole thing in because it made me laugh so much. I hope it will bring a smile to you too! In the intro, I talk about how I skipped town and didn't sell any Mother's Day flowers (on purpose) to rest and recharge for the busy season ahead, and give an update on what's blooming in the garden. In the outro, listen in for a flower fact on transporting flowers, and for a list of some of my fave podcasts - flowery and non-flowery. The song of the week is Hard Place by H.E.R.Subscribe to the Flower Friends pod wherever you get your podcasts, and follow along on Instagram at @flowerfriendspodcast for photos of some of the things we chat about here, and with Sarah at @growgirlseattle.

Dee and Carol talk about growing strawflowers, kitchen gardens, planting trees, and more on this week's podcast episode.A few links: Rainbow Bouquet Dwarf Strawflowers from Renee's garden  15 Plants to Grow for Dried Flowers & How To Dry ThemDesigning the New Kitchen Garden an American Potager, by Jennifer R. Bartley On the Bookshelf:  The Elegant and Edible Garden Design a Dream Kitchen Garden to Fit Your Personality Desires and Lifestyle by Linda Vater. Planting trees for the Queen's Platinum jubilee - as seen on Gardener's World.  Montrose Garden in North CarolinaGarden of Bright Images on FacebookPlant a spring blooming tree by Dee Nash  CocoRaHS - Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow NetworkAffiliate link to Botanical Interest Seeds. (If you buy something from them after using this link, we earn a small commission at no cost to you. This helps us continue to bring this podcast to you ad-free!)  Book links are also affiliate links.Email us at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com  For more info on Carol and her books, visit her website.  Visit her blog May Dreams Gardens.For more info on Dee and her book, visit her website.  Visit her blog Red Dirt Ramblings.Don't forget to sign up for our newsletters, via our websites!

#50 - Owner of Botanique Workshop, Alice Howard shares her small business journey. Initially setting up a shop focused on upcycling, later adding plants and then flowers to her offering led to the creation of her current florist and artisan gift store based in London.After studying Business Management at university, she did a ski season as a ski host before training to be a professional sailor. Aged 24, she realised that she wanted to set up a business making things. Her first shop 'In With The Old' was born. She upcycled vintage bits and bobs. And as well as stocking her own products, also stocked items from other makers. As her interests changed, the shop evolved. She started to stock plants, initially because she was selling hand-thrown Victorian pots. She began selling more and more plants. And then started selling flowers. In October 2016, a shop nearby became vacant and she decided to do a pop-up. She created a moodboard for the premises and this was the foundation of Botanique Workshop. A friend of a friend was an experienced florist and she joined Alice, later becoming her business partner. When the pop-up was ending, she decided to close 'In With The Old' and continue with Botanique. She now stocks cut flowers, dried flowers, houseplants, candles, stationery, pressed flower art, handmade ceramics and jewellery. Alice talks about the origins of her business name, her own brand product range and the impact of the pandemic on her business. Listening to this episode, you'll hear how passionate she is about being creative and making her own products, together with working with her wonderful team. Show notes are available on the My Small Business & Me website: https://mysmallbusinessandme.com/episode50Flower Photography (iPhone Version) Online Course: https://learn.flowerona.com/flower-photography-iphone-version

Our guest this week is Bethany and Charles Little of Charles Little and Company. Charles began farming his 35 acres in 1986 and Bethany became the Co-owner in 1998.  Their farm is located in Eugene, Oregon.   It was great to chat about how the business started by growing and supply naturally dried flowers to florists all over the US. This week we chat about: - the basics of how to dry flowers - cut stages for drying flowers - why grow perennials and woody's - what to look for when you choose your flowers to grow - and so much more Learn more about Charles and Bethany Little and all of our past guests on TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! The Flower Podcast Blog Sponsors of The Flower Podcast Garden Roses Direct Accent Decor Florabundance, Inc. The Gardeners Workshop ASCFG, Inc.

We talk to Lucy Jones and Kenneth Greenway, authors of 'The Nature Seed – How to Raise Adventurous and Nurturing Kids' about ideas for how to engage your children in outdoor activities this summer. Author Abra Lee tells the story of Booker T. Washington, a leading African-American educator who brought horticultural learning opportunities to disenfranchised communities in the South in the late 19th century. Plus a look at picking the right houseplant with RHS Wisley's Alex Young and a guide on drying flowers at home with Raymond Gordon.

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#011 - Small business owner Rachel Bull shares her journey from working in publishing to changing career and setting up her floristry business, House of Dandelions, from home. After studying a degree in languages, Rachel began working at Country Living magazine in London, where a big focus of the magazine was featuring kitchen table businesses. She later moved to business journalism and then on to Events magazine, where she became interested in floristry after seeing the incredible floral designs at a showcase event at the Natural History Museum.As part of her role at the magazine, she interviewed florists and started to consider whether floristry might be her next career. So much so that she started to attend some floristry courses. And when she became pregnant with her first child, she felt it might be the right time to start her own small business.  She then did a Business of Flowers course at the Judith Blacklock Flower School, where she was approached to consider applying for an Editor vacancy at The Flower Arranger magazine. She got the job and worked for the magazine for 2 years, continuing to build her floristry knowledge. After having her second child, she realised that she wanted to be doing what she was writing about. So, she had a garden shed built in the garden, set up her business website and House of Dandelions was born. Rachel shares the impact of the pandemic on her business and how she adapted and created a new floral product offering of dried flower kits and designs. She shares how she juggles running a small business from home with two small children, and how she prioritises self-care. Having completed my Instagram for Florists online course, she has transformed her Instagram account, increased her follower number and gained confidence. Listening to this episode, you'll hear how passionate Rachel is about balancing her entrepreneurial drive together with the needs of her family and friends, but also taking care of herself.  At the end of the podcast, you'll discover her practical tips, which I'm sure you'll be inspired by too!Show notes and more are available on the My Small Business & Me website: https://mysmallbusinessandme.com/episode11Instagram for Florists Online Course : Registration available until Friday, 7th May https://learn.flowerona.com/instagram-for-florists

Today we celebrate a young botanist that wrote the first flora of Ireland at the age of 22. We'll also learn about the Father of Serbian botany. We hear words about the birds of winter - creatures that entertain us at our bird feeders and fly freely over our winter gardens. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book that has a charming title and it's all about something called Everlastings - or dried flowers. And then we’ll wrap things up with a play about Australia’s top gardener, and it’s called Edna for the Garden.   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart To listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Google to “Play the latest episode of The Daily Gardener Podcast.” And she will. It's just that easy.   The Daily Gardener Friday Newsletter Sign up for the FREE Friday Newsletter featuring: A personal update from me Garden-related items for your calendar The Grow That Garden Library™ featured books for the week Gardener gift ideas Garden-inspired recipes Exclusive updates regarding the show Plus, each week, one lucky subscriber wins a book from the Grow That Garden Library™ bookshelf.   Gardener Greetings Send your garden pics, stories, birthday wishes, and so forth to Jennifer@theDailyGardener.org   Curated News Our Garden Editor Clare Foster On The Big Gardening Trends For 2021 | House & Garden | Clare Foster   Facebook Group If you'd like to check out my curated news articles and original blog posts for yourself, you're in luck. I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community. So, there’s no need to take notes or search for links. The next time you're on Facebook, search for Daily Gardener Community, where you’d search for a friend... and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.   Important Events February 25, 1856 Today is the anniversary of the Irish botanist and horticulturist Katherine Sophia Kane. Orphaned as a little girl, Katherine was taken in by her father’s older brother - her uncle - Matthias O'Kelly, and she grew up alongside her cousins. A naturalist, Uncle Matthias fostered Kate’s love for the outdoors and, ultimately, her focus on botany. When Kate was 22 years old, she anonymously published a book that became the first national flora of Ireland, and it was called The Irish Flora Comprising the Phaenogamous Plants and Ferns. With the help of the National Botanic Garden’s John White, Kate’s little book was released in 1833, and it described not only all the Irish flowering plants but also ferns and other cryptograms. Accurate and informative, Kate’s book became a textbook for botany students at Trinity College in Dublin. Three years later, in recognition of her work, Kate became the first woman to be elected to the Botanical Society of Edinburgh. The story of how Kate met her husband Robert is similar to how John Claudius Loudon met his wife, Jane Webb: through her book. In Kate’s case, proofs of The Irish Flora had mistakenly made their way to Robert’s desk. Curious about the work, Robert tracked down Kate’s address and personally returned the proofs to her. The two were married in 1838, and they went on to have ten children. In 1846, Robert was knighted, and Kate became known as Lady Kane. An economist, a chemist, and a scientist, Robert was hired to serve as the President of Queens College. And although Kate was happy for her husband, she put her foot down and refused to move to Cork. Apparently, Kate had designed a magnificent garden with many exotics planted all around their home in Dublin, and she was loath to leave it. And so, much to the school’s dismay, Robert commuted to work until the College insisted he live in Cork during the schoolyear in 1858. And here’s a fun little story about Kate and Robert: as they were both scientists, Kate and Robert would send notes to each other in Greek.   February 25, 1888 Today is the anniversary of the death of the famous Serbian botanist, Josif Pančić (“pahn-Cheetz”) In 1874, Josif discovered the Ramonda serbica, commonly known as the Serbian phoenix flower. Like the peace lily, this flower is an excellent indicator plant and flops quite severely when dehydrated. At the same time, it has incredible abilities to revive itself with watering. In Serbia, the flower of the Ramonda serbica is associated with peace after it became a symbol of Armistice Day, which marked the end of WWI. As for Josif, he became known as the father of Serbian botany. Late in his career, Josif came up with the idea for a botanical garden in Belgrade. Built in 1874, the garden proved to be a bit of a disappointment. In no time, it was apparent that the location was poorly sited because it flooded very quickly and damaged most of the various botanical specimens. Sadly Josif never saw the new, lovelier location for the garden. Perfectly situated in the heart of Belgrade, the land was donated by the Serbian King Milan I.   Unearthed Words Our feeders are only fifteen feet from the window, and binoculars bring the birds practically into my lap. The perky little Sparrow with the black dot on his fluffy breast is a Tree Sparrow, and the one with no dot is a Field Sparrow. I often mix these up. The lady Junko has touches of brown. The male is charming with his slate gray head and back and creamy undersides.   The Nuthatch is another winner. He creeps cheerfully down the maple trunk headfirst. Sometimes his world is upside down, sometimes right side up. He views it with equanimity either way. With a long bill, he reaches out, quickly snatches a seed, and flies off. The markings of the Nuthatch are the essence of winter. His blues and greys are the mist that drift over the meadow and brush against Pop’s Mountain at dusk. The golden tans on his underside are wisps of dried grass in the meadow, Beech leaves in the woods with sun shining on them, or last year's Oak leaves that still cling. — Jean Hersey, American writer and authors, The Shape of a Year, February   Grow That Garden Library Everlastings by Bex Partridge This book came out in 2020, and the subtitle is How to Grow, Harvest, and Create with Dried Flowers. In this book, we learn so much about dried flowers from the floral artist Bex Partridge - the owner of Botanical Tales. A specialist in working with dried flowers - known as everlasting flowers - Bex inspires us to grow, harvest, and create with dried flowers. Sharing her own wisdom from working with everlastings, Bex shares her tips for incorporating dried flowers into your garden planning and home decor. Bex loves dried flowers, and she fervently believes that something magical happens to flowers when they're dried. Although their vibrancy may be slightly dulled by drying, Bex feels that ultimately drying magnifies the bloom’s beauty. One tip that I learned from Bex is to target plants with woody stems because those plants tend to dry beautifully. This book is 160 pages of Everlastings - preserved flowers, preserved memories, and magnified ethereal beauty that is everlasting. You can get a copy of Everlastings by Bex Partridge and support the show using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $13   Today’s Botanic Spark Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart February 25, 1989 It was on this day that a newspaper out of Melbourne, Australia called The Age ran a story written by Anna Murdoch about a brand new play called “Edna for the Garden,” and it was all about the charismatic Australian gardener, designer, and writer Edna Walling. Here’s an excerpt: “The women who created The Home Cooking Theatre Company in Melbourne [the writer, Suzanne Spunner, and director Meredith Rogers] have a [new] production, called 'Edna for the Garden,’ the story of Edna Walling, one of Australia's great artists of gardening. Edna Walling, who wrote an enormous amount about her philosophy of gardening and the environment, died in 1973 in her late 70s. [Edna] devoted her passionate life to creating extraordinary gardens, mainly in Victoria, some of which are still beautifully maintained.  She spent her childhood in Bickleigh, an old village in Devon, England, and came to Melbourne, aged 18, infused with the intense romanticism of the English countryside where she had watched such subtle beauties as “Wind in the Willows.”  [Edna’s] own photographs were almost always of pathways...  “She liked the idea of different areas in a garden so that you couldn't take it all in in one view."  One of Edna Walling's precepts was to "always sweep up to a house in a curve, never in a straight line.”  People would say: 'You must have Edna for the garden.' [and that saying inspired the name for the play!] "It's only at the end of her life that you sense disappointment as she saw the sprawls of Melbourne and what was happening with conservation.  Edna Walling built her own house at Mooroolbark near Croydon and then bought seven adjoining hectares and created a rural community called Bickleigh Vale, where she designed very English-looking cottages that bore no relationship to the Australian climate and environment. "The people who live there have now formed 'the Friends of Edna Walling' to protect it," Ms. Spunner says. "Some of them knew her. They talk almost as if she is still there, a kind of spirit of the garden."  Finally, there was one little story that I discovered about Edna a while ago, and that was her potato-throwing technique. Edna would throw potatoes on the ground, and where they landed would dictate where the significant trees would be planted in her garden designs. Basically, this technique helped ensure a more naturalistic style as Edna was laying out gardens. And even if the potatoes would land almost on top of each other, Edna let the chips - or should I say potato chips - fall where they may. In any case, this is how Edna’s gardens end up without a contrived or overly planned feeling; there’s a beautiful sense of randomness to Edna’s work. And it was Edna Walling who said, “There are many possible approaches to Australian garden design, and they all reflect the designer’s individual response to gardens. For my part, I love all the things most gardeners abhor - like moss in lawns, lichen on trees, more greenery than color - as if green isn’t a color - bare branches in winter, and root-ridden ground wherein one never attempts to dig, with a natural covering of leaves of grass or of some amenable low-growing plant.  I like the whole thing to be as wild as possible so that you have to fight your way through in places.”   Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener. And remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

Today we celebrate the man who introduced the Monkey Puzzle tree to England. We'll also learn about the prolific plant explorer who was disabled after searching for the regal lily - but he never had any regrets. We hear some words about the 1927 expedition to South Africa. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a beautiful book about dried flowers - something anyone can do. And then we’ll wrap things up with garden design tips from the award-winning designer David Stevens.   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart To listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Google to “Play the latest episode of The Daily Gardener Podcast.” And she will. It's just that easy.   The Daily Gardener Friday Newsletter Sign up for the FREE Friday Newsletter featuring: A personal update from me Garden-related items for your calendar The Grow That Garden Library™ featured books for the week Gardener gift ideas Garden-inspired recipes Exclusive updates regarding the show Plus, each week, one lucky subscriber wins a book from the Grow That Garden Library™ bookshelf.   Gardener Greetings Send your garden pics, stories, birthday wishes, and so forth to Jennifer@theDailyGardener.org   Curated News The Importance of Pioneer Trees for Forest Gardens and Other Purposes | Treehugger | Elizabeth Waddington   Facebook Group If you'd like to check out my curated news articles and original blog posts for yourself, you're in luck. I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community. So, there’s no need to take notes or search for links. The next time you're on Facebook, search for Daily Gardener Community, where you’d search for a friend... and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.   Important Events February 15, 1842 Today is the anniversary of the death of the Scottish surgeon, botanist, and naturalist Archibald Menzies. The famous story about Archibald goes something like this: Once, Joseph Banks sent Archibald on an expedition. At some point, Archibald ended up warmly received in Chile, where he dined with the country’s leadership. During the meal, Archibald was served nuts from the Chile Pinetree to eat as part of the dessert. Archibald ate a few of the nuts, but then he managed to put a handful in his pocket after he recognized that the nuts were actually large seeds. On the trip back to England, Archibald could not wait and he started growing the five precious Chilean pinetree seeds and he managed to get them to grow successfully. Back in England, the evergreen Chili Pine Trees were blessed with a new common name - the Monkey Puzzle tree - after someone remarked that even a monkey would not be able to climb the tree. And Archibald’s unique introduction earned him the moniker “Monkey Puzzle Man.” Sadly, Monkey Puzzle trees (Araucaria araucana "arr-oh-KAR-ee-ah arr-oh-KAN-ah") are considered endangered today. But, like Archibald, gardeners still attempt to grow these curious trees from seed.   February 15, 1876 Today is the birthday of the prolific English plant collector, gardener, botanist, and explorer Ernest Henry Wilson. When the botanist Augustine Henry met with a 22-year-old Ernest Henry Wilson, he wrote to his friend, Evelyn Gleesen, to share his impressions of Ernest after their first visit together: “He is a self-made man, knows botany thoroughly, is young, and will get on.” Henry also shared with Evelyn that he, "would be glad if [Wilson] will continue to carry on the work in China which has been on my shoulders for some years. There is so much of interest and novelty." Later the same day, Henry also reported back to Kew about helping Ernest with his quest: “.... [I wrote] on a half-page of a notebook ... a sketch of a tract of country about the size of New York State [on which I marked the place where I had found the single tree of Davidia involucrata (the Dove Tree or Handkerchief Tree) in 1888. I also provided Wilson with useful information and hints.]" Henry and Ernest stayed close and corresponded for the rest of their lives. Henry returned to his native Ireland, and Ernest went on to find the Dove tree. Also known as the Handkerchief Tree, Ernest brought the Dove tree to England in 1899, and it would become his most famous tree introduction. Without a doubt, Ernest’s first trip to China was a resounding success. Ernest returned to England and provided his sponsor, the nurseryman Harry James Veitch, with seeds for over 300 species in addition to 35 very full Wardian cases. Before he left for his second trip to China, Ernest married Hellen Ganderton. And within six months, Ernest was headed back to China with another singular mission: the yellow Chinese poppy (Meconopsis integrifolia) and it's commonly known as the Lampshade Poppy. Not only did Ernest find the yellow Chinese poppy, but he also found the Regal lily, rhododendrons, roses, and primulas. During that second trip, Ernest’s leg was crushed in a landslide. As incredible as it sounds, Ernest’s leg was splinted with the legs of his camera tripod - but the story doesn’t end there. The place where the rockslide occurred was on a very narrow trail - they had been walking single file along the mountainside. Before Ernest could be moved, a mule caravan came upon Ernest and his party. So, Ernest did the only thing he could - he laid down on the trail and let the 40-50 mules step over him on their way across the mountain. I always imagine the surreal experience Ernest had there - laying there in great pain and watching the bellies and hooves and whatever else of the mules passing over him for what must have seemed an eternity. Ernest himself marveled at this experience, and he later said, "The sure-footedness of the mule is well-known, and I realized it with gratitude as these animals one by one passed over me - and not even one frayed my clothing."  After this trauma, it took Ernest a full year to walk without crutches. And forever after, Ernest walked with what he called his “lily limp.” Incredibly, when Ernest was asked about the damage to his leg, he simply said, “The price I paid has been stated… The regal lily was worth it and more."  After all of his daring experiences and bravery, it was a car crash that ultimately claimed the life of Ernest and his wife. They were driving their roadster on wet roads when their car swerved on a “carpet of leaves” and went over an embankment before plunging 40 feet onto a field - landing on the back bumper with the front wheels in the air.  Ernest and Helen died within an hour of the accident. Their little Boston terrier, however, somehow managed to survive. At the time of the accident, Ernest had been working stateside as the Arnold Arboretum’s keeper in Boston. The death of Ernest and Ellen shocked the botanical community and the country. Ernest and Ellen were survived by their daughter — a girl they had adopted and named Muriel Primrose. She was honored with the naming of a bamboo - Fargesia murielae ("Farj-eez-ee-ah Muriel-ee") commonly known as Umbrella Bamboo.   Unearthed Words Information is so tantalizingly scanty about the expedition in 1927 for gardener-botanists so distinguished that one expects all the flowers of South Africa to have bowed down to them as they passed. Three of the four appear elsewhere in this book -  Collingwood Ingram,  George Taylor, and Lawrence Johnstone of Hidcote.  The 4th, Reginald Cory, how to find Garden at Dyffryn near Cardiff,  and is gratefully remembered for the bequest of his considerable Fortune to Cambridge University for the benefit of the botanic garden, and up his magnificent Botanical and Horticultural library to The Royal Horticultural Society. — Alice Coats, English gardener and author, The Plant Hunters, Africa   Grow That Garden Library Dried Flowers by Morgane Illes This book came out in 2020, and the subtitle is Techniques and Ideas for the Modern Home. In this book, Morgane updates our preconceived notions regarding dried flowers. If dried flowers aren’t intriguing to you or if you feel that they belong in your 3rd-great grandmother’s steamer trunk along with vintage lace - get ready to be inspired. Morgane brings preserved florals out of the past and into the modern home. Selected for their color, texture, and architectural interest, Morgane's top 30 picks for blooms continue to look incredible after being preserved through drying or pressing.  In addition, Morgane showcases fifteen projects that feature dried flowers — from wreaths and wall art, to terrariums and flower crowns.   This book is 144 pages of preserved blooms that will enhance your home with everlasting beauty. You can get a copy of Dried Flowers by Morgane Illes and support the show using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $10   Today’s Botanic Spark Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart On this day, February 15, 1992, The Vancouver Sun shared a story by Steve Whysall called “Break Outdoor Spaces into Series of Small Rooms.” The article features David Stevens, one of England's leading garden designers and the winner of eight gold medals at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show. David shared his advice at the 1992 Northwest Flower and Garden Show in Seattle. “In many instances, the city yard can be used as an outside room. You can extend the space inside the house out into the garden and make the two work as a single unit. It is important, especially for North Americans with large, open backyards, to break down the garden space into a series of smaller rooms. One of the great tricks of landscape design is to create a sense of mystery and surprise as you move from one space into another. If you see everything at once, it becomes uninteresting. But if you break the space down into individual rooms, it becomes inherently more interesting. [England has] some remarkable gardens, but the average backyard is a lot more mundane than most people imagine. We're a nation of plant-lovers, but we're certainly not a nation of garden designers. A lot of our gardens are too busy and overcomplicated.”   Next, David offered the following tips for people thinking of making a garden: “Don't let your garden end up a muddle of hard and soft landscaping. Take time to draw up a plan. "Most people tend to rush off to the garden center the first fine day, stick everything in the trunk, and then wonder where to plant it all.”  Before planting anything, put in all the hard landscaping, all the decking, walling, paving, the bones, and composition of the gardening. Plants will bring the garden to life, softening the hard surfaces. Keep the design and planting simple. Many gardens suffer from over-complication and gimmicks. Be careful not to use conflicting materials that can be "restless on the eye and hard on the pocket."  Resist the temptation to plant too many different things. The well-planted border has a limited number of species that relate well to one another. "There are many foliage textures, colors, and shapes that give you interest throughout the year." You have to think about foliage and texture as well as flower."  Remember what Gertrude Jekyll, the famous Edwardian garden designer, taught: hot colors (reds, yellows) foreshorten the space through their vibrancy. "If you put a pot of bright red flowers at the bottom of the garden, your eye will go straight to it. Use hot colors close to the viewpoint and cooler colors farther away. It gives a nice feeling of space, and small gardens can be made to feel larger."  Do your homework before planting. Find out if a plant likes sun or shade and how big it will grow. "I'm a great believer in growing what does well in my climate. I won't plant things that are going to look unhappy. I'd much sooner have something that thrives than something that's good for a couple of seasons and then gets knocked off by bad weather."  Don't bite off more than you can chew in one season. Take a few years to build your garden.”   Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener. And remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

The episode lots of Growers have been waiting for! In this episode we've got dried flower expert, Bex Partridge, talking to us about modern everlasting blooms. She gives us all her tips on how to master some of the classics like hydrangeas and honesty, and also talks to us about her favourite cut flowers to grow which look gorgeous in your garden but also are great for the beginner who wants to get into growing for dried blooms. So, if you've wondered how to start growing your own dried flowers, or you started growing your own cut flowers this summer and want to branch out (pun intended, ha!) next year - this episode is for you. For more info from Bex, her book, or her online shop click here. Here's how to join our Facebook group and see a list of Bex's favourites!

Flowers Cafe Cebu is selling Cebu Dried flowers and grasses and there are a number of it available to choose through bespoke bouquet arrangements. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hersheykisses/message

Dried flowers are so on trend popular in the interior design space at the moment. The colours and arrangements have certainly moved on from the grandma look that was popular many years ago. Have you thought about what kind of energy they can bring into a space though? On this episode Jaculin talk to Karen Seymour from Nourishment 4 Soul about this and how you can counteract it so you can still use them in your property without he bad vibes! Stay stylish and follow Peony and Silk on Facebook here and on instagram here.  Proudly Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TODAY’S GUEST: Bex Partridge | Botanical Tales TOPIC: Growing, Harvesting, and Creating with Everlasting Flowers Today I'm visiting with Bex Partridge, owner of Botanical Tales in Farnham, UK. Bex is a floral artist and published author specializing in everlasting flowers. I'm thrilled that she agreed to walk us through her process of growing, cutting, and drying flowers. And she's sharing tips on designing with everlasting flowers. Be sure to check out the end of the show notes to learn how you can enter to win a copy of her new book Everlastings: How to Grow, Harvest and Create with Dried Flowers. I'm hoping our conversation will open new avenues of creativity and maybe even a new income stream for some of you! Methods for Drying Flowers: Air Drying Pressing Silica Gel Sampling of Flowers Recommended by Bex for Drying: Helichrysum Statice Peony Tulip Rudbeckia Echinacea Cosmos Dahlia (some varieties) Caring for Everlasting Flowers: Keep out of intense heat and direct sunlight Store by laying the blooms out in a box using tissue paper and include a silica gel packet to draw out moisture during storage Store in a dry temperate place Avoid storing for extended lengths of time before designing with the blooms Avg. Drying Time: 2-3 weeks (peonies take longer) Read more here Advantages of Using Everlasting Flowers: Extends the season for designers (by allowing them to design with everlasting flowers during winter months) Sustainable sourcing Longevity in designs Can be combined with fresh flowers Offers a way to create long lasting displays in retail spaces to showcase products and brands Flower farmers can dry and then sell blooms they weren't able to sell fresh Bex's Suggestions for Adding Movement to a Design:  Love Lies Bleeding Canary Grass Fountain Grass Quaking Grass Alchemilla mollis Gypsophila Enter to win a copy of Everlastings: How to Grow, Harvest and Create with Dried Flowers: Leave a comment on the blogpost for this episode.  That's it! Easy Peasy! Deadline for entry: 11:59 pm Central Time on Sunday, August 16, 2020. Winners will be chosen by random drawing and notified on August 17, 2020 via email. Contest open to residents of the US and Europe. See more work by Bex here:  Website | Instagram | IGTV | Pinterest | Twitter Host: Amy McGee (Botanical Brouhaha) BB Podcast Sound Engineer: Joel McGee Music Written & Performed by: Landon McGee Mentioned in this episode: Natalie Gill | Native Poppy (Hear Natalie Gill on the BB Podcast. Click here.)

Florilegium is the latest installation by artist Rebecca Louise Law -- an abundance of blooms in a baroque chapel in Parma. For Law, flowers represent "youth, happiness, and freedom, an infinite life".

Florilegium is the latest installation by artist Rebecca Louise Law -- an abundance of blooms in a baroque chapel in Parma. For Law, flowers represent "youth, happiness, and freedom, an infinite life".

Counting Sleep ASMR หรือ เสียง ASMR ก่อนนอนเป็นเสียงการสัมผัส หรือ เสียงที่ได้ยินที่ทำให้รู้สึกดีและ รวมถึงเสียงจังหวะต่างๆ ไม่ว่าจะเป็นเสียงกระซิบ หรือ เสียงน้ำไหลที่จะทำใหคุณผ่อนคลาย การฟังเสียง ASMR ก่อนนอนจะทำให้คุณนอนหลับได้ง่ายขึ้น โดยในค่ำคืนนี้เราจะพาคุณผ่อนคลายไปกับเสียง ASMR ดอกไม้แห้งกัน

 I (Clara) have been waiting with bated breath for this chat with Heather about her passion for dried flowers! This episode is chock full of tips (including Heather's top 10 flowers to dry!) and advice for anyone interested in starting to dry some of your summer harvest, you won't want to miss this great discussion.   Our theme music was composed and performed by Heather's son Callum and audio editing was completed by the lovely Laura Eccleston.

Today we learn about the small, migratory songbird that’s bigger than all existence.Holly Day’s poetry has recently appeared in Plainsongs, The Long Islander, and The Nashwaak Review. Her newest poetry collections are In This Place, She Is Her Own (Vegetarian Alcoholic Press), A Wall to Protect Your Eyes (Pski’s Porch Publishing), Folios of Dried Flowers and Pressed Birds (Cyberwit.net), Where We Went Wrong (Clare Songbirds Publishing), and Into the Cracks(Golden Antelope) .

Americana singer-songwriter Gillian Nicola joins us on Episode 445 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her first full-length album “Dried Flowers”. It’s an excellent album, and, though we’re a bit biased, a great interview. We hope you’ll check it out. We also a look at more of the latest new releases, including new music from Pretty Archie, Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys, Whiskey Jack, Tomato Tomato, Allison Lupton and Sofia Talvik. Check out the full playlist on the website: http://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-445-feat-gillian-nicola-more-new-releases/

The lovely Gillian Nicola joins me in the Toronto apartment to discuss three tracks off her first full-length record, Dried Flowers! Jillian joyfully takes us through a journey, from belting classic rock covers at 13 to songwriting at the Banff Centre. Tune in to also hear a tale of escaped chickens. Her powerful LP will be out on May 3rd! Listen to the single Half-Way now and catch Gillian on tour this May. All the details can be found at her website: https://www.gilliannicola.com/.

Hamilton ON singer-songwriter Gillian Nicola will be releasing her first full length album “Dried Flowers” in the spring of 2019. A classically trained vocalist, Gillian Nicola describes herself as a folk singer-songwriter with a textured and layered Americana sound that comes across as a bit of a mix of Kathleen Edwards and Neko Case. Dried Flowers is the follow up to her two E.P.s 2016’s “No Place to Call” and “Chasing the Wind” (2013). Her 2016 single “Oh Marie” was nominated for the 2017 Ontario Arts Council’s Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award, and the E.P. Chasing The Wind was nominated for two Hamilton Music Awards and a Toronto Independent Music Award. While working on the new project, Gillian spent the early part of 2018 at the Alberta’s Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity writing songs for the new album. The new album was recorded at Lincoln County Social Club in Toronto with John Dinsmore. We caught up with Gillian Nicola at home in Hamilton to chat about the new album. For more information, visit Gillian Nicola online at http://gilliannicola.com. Music: Gillian Nicola “Night Comes To Call”, “She Stays Silent”, “Dried Flowers” and “Half Way” from “Dried Flowers” (2019, Self).