How to Design a Cut Flower Patch: An Online Workshop with Georgie Newbery of Common Farm Flowers
Learn how to plan and plant a productive cut flower patch, from a courtyard filled with pots to a multi-acre growing space, in this practical online workshop with flower farmer Georgie Newbery, who has been growing cut flowers for sale in Somerset since 2010.
Georgie began growing on a space not much larger than a good allotment and now farms across four patches covering acres. She knows exactly which varieties matter most, how much space each type of plant needs per square metre, and how to design a flower patch that delivers a generous, varied harvest all season long.
In this workshop she takes you through her own cut flower patches, shares sketched designs to spark your thinking, and answers every question about layout, soil, infrastructure, and planting, so that whatever your space, you leave with a plan you can act on.
What you'll learn:
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How to divide and plan your growing space for maximum productivity and ease of management
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How to build rich, healthy soil that your plants will thrive in
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Which plants to grow and where, including the best accent flowers, fillers, and foliage
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How much space to allocate to each type of plant as a percentage of your overall growing area
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Whether you need a greenhouse or polytunnel, and where to site it
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How to plan an effective windbreak to protect your crop
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How much foliage to grow and which varieties are most useful
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How to apply these principles to any size of space, from a small courtyard garden to a larger plot
Inspiring, generous, and grounded in real experience, this workshop gives you the confidence and the clarity to start creating your cut flower patch and enjoy a bounty of flowers from your own garden.
Reviews:
Here's what some previous students had to say about this workshop:
"I was interested in this workshop because I wanted to grow flowers for pleasure. Georgie diagrammed how to set up a flower garden, what to grow and provided numerous personal tips. She is so personable and relatable. I plan to implement Georgie's recommendations on a smaller scale. I really appreciate receiving a recording of the workshop and notes. Thank you Georgie."
"Just had a fabulous session with Georgie on designing a cut flower patch - so practical and helpful. It is perfect for a complete beginner as well as experienced growers. Thank you so much."
Suitable for:
All gardening enthusiasts and flower growers, whatever their level: from complete beginners planning their first cutting patch to experienced growers wanting to redesign or expand their growing space.
Format:
- This workshop will last around two hours.
- There will be plenty of time for questions.
- Includes access to a recording of the workshop, so you can watch again in your own time or catch up later if you can’t attend live.
- We will also send you some brief workshop notes after the session has taken place.
Bundles and other workshops:
If you are interested in this workshop you might also like some of other workshops and discounted bundles, including:
The Cut Flower Patch Workshop Bundle (includes The Design A Cut Flower Patch Workshop and The Flower Farmer's Year Workshop)
The Flower Farmer’s Workshop Bundle (includes The Introduction To Flower Farming Workshop and The Pricing Cut Flowers Workshop)
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