About this episode
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. In this episode of the Cut Flower Podcast, Roz discusses the beauty of October in the cutting garden, emphasizing the importance of preparing for winter while still enjoying the last blooms of the season. She shares practical tips on caring for dahlias, sowing hardy annuals, planting spring bulbs, and planning for the next growing season. Roz encourages listeners to reflect on their gardening successes and challenges, and to dream about future planting plans. Takeaways October is a beautiful month in the cutting garden. Keep cutting flowers to encourage more blooms. Be cautious with dahlias before the first frost. Lift or protect tender plants for winter. October is ideal for sowing hardy annuals. Now is the time to plant spring bulbs. Prepare and mulch your garden beds for winter. Dividing and moving perennials can enhance your garden. Tidy up tools and check seed stock for next year. October is a time for dreaming and planning for the future. 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