The Beauty of Dahlias: A Flower Farmer's Journey with Anna May

In today's episode, I had an engaging conversation with Anna May, a passionate flower farmer specialising in dahlias. We delved into various topics, from the challenges of flower farming to the joys of seeing dahlias brighten up special occasions.Summary:Anna shared her journey as a flower farmer, highlighting both the highs and lows she's experienced along the way. One of the significant challenges she faced was storing dahlias without adequate infrastructure, leading to losses during frosty weather. However, she also expressed the immense satisfaction derived from seeing her flowers bring joy to customers, especially during weddings and special events.Key Takeaways:Challenges of Flower Farming: Anna discussed the practical challenges she encountered, such as storing flowers and managing limited resources effectively.The Magic of Dahlias: Despite the challenges, Anna emphasised the beauty and appeal of dahlias, both for herself and her customers. Their vibrant colours and resilience make them a favourite among flower enthusiasts.Social Media and Marketing: We explored the importance of social media for promoting flower businesses, with Anna sharing insights into building an online presence and engaging with customers.Want to learn more about dahlias then Anna May is your lady.Anna May Resource Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorsetdahlias/ Website: https://dorsetdahlias.co.uk/ New Catalogue Out Now, Oct 23, https://plantsofdistinction.co.uk  use the code CUTFLOWER30 for 30% off your order. 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

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If you love cut flowers you are in the right place. The host Roz Chandler has been a cut flower farmer for nearly ten years and is passionate about helping others to have their own cutting patches. This podcast is for you if:-. You currently grow or want to grow cut flowers for pleasure or profit and be part of a growing community. Your host is passionate about reducing the number of cut flowers travelling many thousands of miles from across the globe and therefore helping to reduce the carbon footprint on our planet for our children and their children. Cut flower guests will join us on this journey. We look forward to welcoming you to our community. We would love you to subscribe to this podcast and join our communities online. We do have two Facebook groups:-For Beginners and those looking to grow for pleasure - https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwiththecutflowercollectiveFor those wanting to start flower farming or indeed are flower farmers:-https://www.facebook.com/groups/cutflowerfarming