The Table And Vase Podcast
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 9:15:41
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Synopsis
A podcast of all things flower farming related
Episodes
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023: Why We Decided to Become Small Scale Flower Farmers
12/02/2024 Duration: 24minIn this episode I share a little bit about how we decided to become small scale flower farmers and some of the lessons learned along the way
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022: Why the Floret Originals are a game-changer for Small Scale Flower Farmers
07/02/2024 Duration: 24minIf you haven’t been hiding under a rock, you may have heard about (and purchased!) the very special zinnia, celosia, and dahlia seeds from Floret Flower Farm (bred by Erin Benzakein and her team). In this episode I’ll talk about why these original varieties are a game changer for the small scale flower farmer and why this is such a revolutionary time in flower farming
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021: What Exactly is Small Scale Flower Farming?
06/02/2024 Duration: 17minIn this episode, we talk about scale, and what exactly the average size of a flower, farmers, and what small scale flower for me actually looks like in terms of size and scale
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020: 2024 Is All About Small Scale Flower Farming
05/02/2024 Duration: 11minI’m kicking off 2024 with a renewed focus on small scale flower farming. In this episode I go into the reasons why I’m focusing on small scale flower farmers and why it’s helpful to all of us!
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019: On the Fear of Failure (Of Flower Farming)
24/03/2023 Duration: 29minNone of us want to fail in our flower farming ventures. But we also need to know what exactly does success look like to define failure. And does failure necessarily mean the end of the road for us? We’ll also talk about redefining success and failure and how I don’t really accept failures in flower farming for myself!
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018: Advice for Starting a New Flower Farm
21/03/2023 Duration: 31minSome pieces of advice on starting a new flower farm, even if you’ve never grown flowers before. We’ll also discuss the importance of a business plan, different ways of making income from flowers and the importance of learning and growing with your business.
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017: New Year, New Flower Farmer?
03/01/2023 Duration: 11minAs we greet a brand new 2023 (and people are becoming new flower farmers) there are a few important questions you should ask yourself prior to starting your farm…
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016: Advantages of Small Scale Flower Growing
24/04/2022 Duration: 25minIn this episode I talk about some of the advantages and benefits of being a small scale flower grower including the key point: flexibility and adaptability!
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015: Why We Choose to be Small Scale Flower Growers
23/04/2022 Duration: 12minSpoiler alert: We are growing less than 1/4 of an acre of flowers and we are doing it part-time. In this episode I talk about the reasons for choosing small scale or part time flower growing and why this may be important for you to consider.
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014: Why I’m Focusing on Small Scale Flower Growing
22/04/2022 Duration: 14minWhile growing cut flowers commercially brings to mind boots, tractors and rural settings, not all flower growers are growing on a large scale. In this episode I talk about why I’m focusing on providing resources on small scale flower growing and why small scale growers are important.
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013: The Aftereffects of the Pandemic
31/01/2022 Duration: 44minThe pandemic changed a lot of things including the floral industry and flower farming. It also changed the way we viewed and worked with our flowers, and changed our business model for the better!
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12: Growing Flowers in Extreme Heat
06/07/2021 Duration: 27minWith the recent heatwave that is occurring in parts of North America, flower farmers and gardeners have been dealing with growing in extreme heat! In this episode I share our strategies for growing in a hot and dry environment including varieties of flowers that thrive i. hot and sunny and dry conditions.
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011: What flowers should I grow?
25/03/2021 Duration: 10minEvery flower farmer has to select their flower varieties they want to grow for the season. But what do you do when you can’t decide on your varieties or you don’t know if they are correct?
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010: All About Row Covers (and Low Tunnels, Hoop Houses and Greenhouses)
11/02/2021 Duration: 36minExtending the season is important as a flower farmer and gardener to get an earlier start on spring flowers and extend the beauty of your blooms into the fall as well. In this episode, I talk about many different way of season extension commonly used, their pros and cons, and the many fabulous uses of row cover.
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009: Scheduling Seed Starting
11/02/2021 Duration: 06minIt can be hard to keep on schedule with seed starting and to keep up during the height of the season. Successfully starting seeds is important, and in this episode I share how we think of calculating successions and scheduling seed starting
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008: Growing Guide: Icelandic Poppies
10/02/2021 Duration: 29minIcelandic poppies are one of our favorite flowers to grow. Hardy, prolific, and breathtakingly beautiful, in this episode we discuss strategies for starting these hardy spring flowers from seed successfully, growing on, harvesting and designing with these cheery flowers
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007: Hardy Annual Flowers: Scheduling Spring Blooms
07/02/2021 Duration: 37minHardy annuals are best started in the fall or winter to give them a long, cool growing period. In this episode we talk about when to start your hardy annuals and when to plant them out
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006: Hardy Annual Flowers: What Exactly are Hardy Annual Flowers?
31/01/2021 Duration: 23minHardy annuals are some of the most romantic and beautiful blooms - poppies, foxgloves, bachelor buttons and larkspur. In this episode you’ll learn why you should start them now and how temperatures and growing zones will effect your scheduling
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005: Direct Sowing: Seed Starting for the Flower Farmer Part 4
27/11/2020 Duration: 23minDirect sowing can be a really great way to grow large volumes of flowers like bachelor buttons, zinnias, and sunflowers. In this episode you’ll learn how to choose good varieties of flowers to direct sow and how to direct sow.
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004: Cold Stratification: Seed Starting for the Flower Farmer Part 3
27/11/2020 Duration: 19minSome seeds such as larkspur and coneflower require a special treatment to germinate successfully. In this episode, I share my experiences with cold stratification and how you can use it to ensure more success with your planting plans