What’s still to come in 2026?
After a flurry of workshops and demos over the last couple of weeks, including a fabulous 3 day flower farming intensive workshop at the farm, there’s a short pause in proceedings for the school half term (which happens roughly at the end of October in the UK).
However, there is much to look forward to in November - including two brand new Christmas demos (there it is -we’ve mentioned the C word but the demos are only 3 weeks away, so needs must!)
Here’s whats coming up
Wednesday 4th November
The Ranunculus and Anemone Demo online
Learn how to grow a spectacular spring crop of ranunculus and anemones. What you’ll learn:
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How to order ranunculus claws and anemone corms and what to look for
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How to sprout corms and claws before planting for better establishment
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The right compost and soil conditions for a healthy crop
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How to protect young plants from mice and frost
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The light, warmth, watering, and feeding requirements at each stage of growth
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How to manage your crop without a polytunnel or greenhouse
Suitable for home gardeners, cutting garden growers, and flower farmers at any level who want to add ranunculus and anemones to their spring crop.
Monday 9th November
The Christmas Garland and Wreathing Demo online
Join Georgie and learn how to make a stunning Christmas garland and how to transform that same garland into a handmade Christmas wreath. What you’ll learn:
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What to harvest for Christmas garlanding and when, so your material is fresh and full of life.
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Step-by-step Christmas garland making techniques so your finished garland looks abundant and lasts well.
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How to hang a Christmas garland so it sits beautifully and stays secure.
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How to make a Christmas wreath from your garlanding - one skill, two show-stopping results.
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Top tips for keeping natural Christmas decorations fresh and fragrant throughout the festive season.
Tuesday 10th November
The Traditional Christmas Kissing Ball Demo online
Find out how to make a traditional kissing ball - a sustainable, lush, natural ball of foliage and mistletoe. What you’ll learn:
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Which foliage and greenery to gather and prepare for your kissing ball.
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Step-by-step techniques for building a full, beautiful foliage ball that holds its shape.
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How to hang your kissing ball so it becomes an instant focal point in any room.
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How to incorporate mistletoe, the plant at the heart of this old tradition.
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Tips for keeping your kissing ball looking fresh throughout the Christmas season.
Are you interested in both our festive demos? You can book them both in our discounted bundle here.
Wednesday 11th November
The Introduction To Flower Farming Workshop online
If you’ve ever dreamed of making a living growing cut flowers for sale, this full-day online workshop is the place to start turning that dream into a realistic, workable plan.
In this workshop Georgie shares everything she has learned about growing flowers strategically and profitably: which flowers to grow, how to plan a full season of stock, how to manage your cashflow (the most important foundation of any flower farming business), and how to build a marketing strategy that works. She is honest about the financial realities, practical about the time involved, and genuinely inspiring about what is possible when you grow something you love with real intention.
Lots more detail about what will be covered on the day over on the website.
Tuesday 17th, Wednesday 18th, Thursday 19th November
The Lifestyle Business Retreat at the farm
The 3 day retreat in November is for business owners, or would-be business founders, who want to step away from the more-for-the-sake-of-more business model and create something with purpose that aligns with their values, and makes enough of a living to work for them.
Over three days at Common Farm Flowers in Somerset, we’ll explore being clear on your objectives and defining what ‘enough’ looks like for you, we’ll help you build the habits and mindset to keep your progress steady and sustainable and we will considerthe identity and voice that markets your business.
Running a business should be about more than just keeping up. It should support a full life, which as well as your business includes family, friends, learning and space for growth. This 3 days aims to help you achieve this.
Along with Georgie, the retreat is also led by experts in their fields, Alice Armstrong Scales and Francesca McGarey.
There’s lots more detail on the website if you’re tempted to book one of the few remaining spots.
Weekly live chats with our clubbers
There are still several live chats to come this term, for our paid Substack subscribers. These take place most Thursdays in term time, so a minimum of 30 sessions a year and take the format of Q&A sessions on topics suggested by club members, special guests and live demos.
Here’s what’s still to come before Christmas:
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5th November - we’ll be joined by a guest this week, photographer of gardens, people and food, Jason Ingram
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12th November - join Georgie for a wreath demo and chat about planning for the festive season as a flower farmer or florist
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19th November - no session this week
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26th November - topic to be confirmed
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3rd December - successes and challenges in 2026 and looking ahead to 2027
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10th December - we’ll be joined by our final guest of 2026, Jane Lindsey of Snapdragon Life
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17th December - Festive end of term and general Q&A
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