43 min

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

    • Home & Garden

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.
Cart closes on 30th April 2024 https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/bloomingbusinesscourse2024 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

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.
Cart closes on 30th April 2024 https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/bloomingbusinesscourse2024 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

43 min