From Spreadsheets to Seedlings: Donna Sutton on Career Change and Cut Flowers

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. In this inspiring episode, Roz welcomes Donna Sutton, a career-changer who swapped accountancy for horticulture. Donna shares her journey into gardening, her experience with the WRAG scheme and the challenges and triumphs of finding joy and purpose in a new field. Together, Roz and Donna discuss the evolution of The Granary Garden, Donna’s commitment to sustainable cut flower growing, and the role of community and social media in modern horticulture. From career pivots to preparing for Gardeners’ World Live, this episode is packed with encouragement for anyone pursuing a passion for plants. Key Takeaways: Donna transitioned from accountancy to horticulture through the WRAG scheme. Social media has played a key role in sharing her journey and connecting with the gardening community. The WRAG scheme provides practical experience and valuable exposure in horticulture. Donna highlights the power of taking small steps toward big changes. Community and mentorship are vital for new growers and career changers. She’s preparing a feature for Gardeners’ World Live — a testament to following your passion. Donna emphasizes the joy of continuous learning and adapting through the seasons. Find out more and connect with Donna here Make the most of your garden by visiting bramblecrest.com and use the code FIELDGATE at checkout. See website for full details. https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/newsletters The Growth Club: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/thegrowthclub Lots of free resources on our website: https://thecutflowercollective.co.uk/cut-flower-resources/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldgateflowers Facebook Group 'Cut Flower Farming - Growth and Profit in your business' https://www.facebook.com/groups/449543639411874 Facebook Group 'The Cut Flower Collection' https://www.facebook.com/groups/cutflowercollection