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, this episode offers practical, preventative advice to help you stay strong, safe and able to keep growing. A thoughtful reminder that sustainable flower farming starts with looking after yourself.

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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 buying seeds you don't need, and focus on your own business priorities rather than comparing yourself on social media. A practical and reassuring listen for anyone navigating the uncomfortable, unpredictable season of early-year growing.

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 and annual phlox, this is a calm, experience-led guide to starting the seed-sowing season well.

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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 create more structure and sustainability when you're growing a flower farm alongside other work or caring responsibilities.

There are gentle reflection prompts throughout, designed to support curiosity rather than criticism.

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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. Drawing on real experience, she offers calm, practical guidance to help new growers build businesses that are realistic, profitable and sustainable from the start.

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 shares how flexibility, intention, and asking for help can reduce overwhelm and support sustainable flower farming.

To support your planning, you can sign up to the Grow Club newsletter and download the Business Planning module from our education page at www.silvergreyfoliage.com

As the year draws to a close, this episode of MULCH reflects on the quiet "what if" questions that sit underneath flower farming; the decisions, confidence and support that shape how we grow.

Using a simple winter observation as a starting point, Rebecca explores what it means to choose steadier ground as we move towards the 2026 season, and invites listeners to reflect without urgency or pressure.

The episode also includes two practical updates:

• a one-off 2026 Flower Farmer's Wall Planner

• preparation for the first GROW Club session beginning in early January

Links mentioned in this episode:
– 2026 Flower Farmer's Wall Planner

– GROW Club

In this episode of Mulch, Rebecca shares the ten flowers she's most looking forward to growing in 2026, as Silver Grey Foliage closes the doors on another year and turns towards what's ahead. From fancy daffodils and sweet peas to anemones, white dahlias and a few new varieties yet to be grown, she reflects on why these plants matter — for reliability, scent, colour, texture and joy.

Alongside the list, Rebecca talks about noticing patterns in our growing choices, the value of auditing what we already have before buying more seed, and the quiet excitement that comes with thoughtful planning. It's a gentle, end-of-year episode for flower farmers who are ready to rest, reflect, and begin imagining the season to come.

If you'd like support with planning your 2026 season, Grow Club is still open, with the first quarterly planning session taking place in early January.

https://silvergreyfoliage.com/grow-club/

Wishing you a restful Christmas and a hopeful turn towards the year ahead.