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by Rebecca Aning-Brown of The Flower Farming Business School

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Taking Cuttings, Saving Seeds and Growing Sustainably – 3 Lessons from Hortistry

October 23, 2026 · 13 min

I'm back with another ad hoc episode of MULCH after a fabulous day at the second Hortistry event, learning about propagation from three extraordinarily experienced horticulturists. In this episode, I'm sharing three practical lessons that…
Know What Your Flower Farm Is Really Producing — with Jen Rolls of FlowerTracker Pro

August 14, 2026 · 34 min

In this episode of MULCH, I'm joined by Jen from Bristol Flower Company, creator of the new FlowerTracker Pro. FlowerTracker Pro has been designed specifically for flower farmers, making it easier to record what you're cutting and turn…
5 Truths Every Flower Farmer Needs to Hear in 2026

March 27, 2026 · 9 min

This week on MULCH, Rebecca shares a short, steadying episode designed to help you stay focused and resilient as the season gathers pace. As we reach the end of the first quarter of the year, it's easy to feel behind, overwhelmed, or…
The Small Habits That Actually Run a Flower Farm

March 13, 2026 · 12 min

This week on MULCH, Rebecca shares a lighter episode for growers coming through a busy Mother's Day weekend. Flower farms aren't usually held together by big moments or dramatic decisions. More often, they're sustained by small habits…
Succession Sowing Without Overwhelm: Why constant sowing isn't always the answer

March 6, 2026 · 18 min

Succession sowing is often presented as the key to having flowers all season long. But on many small UK flower farms, the pressure to keep sowing again and again can quietly create more work than the flowers are worth. In this episode of…

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The 5 P's of Pest Resilience for Flower Farmers

February 27, 2026 · 15 min

This week on Mulch, we're celebrating two milestones, Episode 60 and 15,000 downloads. Thank you for being here and for building this thoughtful, business-minded flower farming community with me. Today's episode is about pests… but…
Flower Farming Is Hard on Hands. Things to think about to Protect your Skin, Muscles and Bones

February 20, 2026 · 20 min

In this episode of MULCH, Rebecca explores flower farmer self-care through the lens of our most important tools - our hands. From skin protection and glove choices to strengthening forearms and thinking about vitamin D and bone health…
February Confidence Wobbles: 3 ways to steady your flower farm head when you feel behind and it looks like everyone else has it sorted.

February 13, 2026 · 19 min

In this episode of Mulch, Rebecca offers a timely February pep talk for flower farmers feeling wobbly, behind, or overwhelmed. She shares three grounded reminders: create your own seed sowing plan (and stop chasing perfect ones), stop…
7 top tips for seed sowing this February that will solve most of your problems with tricky germinators.

January 30, 2026 · 19 min

In this episode of Mulch, Rebecca shares seven practical tips to improve seed germination and make the most of the money you spend on seeds. From compost choice and moisture levels to patience, airflow and handling tricky seeds like orlaya…
How to Stop Your Flower Farm Becoming an "Every Time Job" in 2026

January 23, 2026 · 21 min

When a flower farm starts to fill every spare moment — evenings, weekends and headspace — it can quietly turn into an every time job. In this episode, I explore The Every Time Job Trap: why it happens, what it looks like, and how to…
5 things not to do in your first year of Flower Farming

January 16, 2026 · 20 min

In this episode of Mulch, Rebecca shares five common mistakes to avoid in your first year of flower farming. From keeping everything in your head and underpricing your work, to overcomplicating successions and planting perennials too soon…
2 areas of focus to remain a resilient Flower Farm Florist in 2026

January 9, 2026 · 21 min

In this episode of Mulch, Rebecca explores two ways flower farmer-florists can build resilience for the season ahead: baggy planning and working within real capacity. Drawing on winter realities, crop planning, and lived experience, she…

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About the show

Mulch is a weekly podcast, hosted by Rebecca, owner of Silver Grey Foliage - a Flower and Foliage Farm in Leeds, England. Each week she share conversation and tips to feed, nurture and grow your Flower Farm, opens conversations that Flower Farmers find difficult to talk about and provides practical and pragmatic responses to the everyday Flower Farming Challenges. Sounds Good? DOn't forget to subscribe!