There simply are not enough quality Rose growers to meet market demand.
From June to September high quality Roses offer a florist focal shape, enticing perfumes and and unquestioned sense of luxury.
For the Flower Farmer, Roses are a rewarding investment crop to grow and they are and extremely profitable, making them an essential part of your Flower Farmer Skill set.
This workshop is offered by Rebecca at Silver Grey Foliage and combines my experience growing an abundance of Roses outdoors in Yorkshire, with the expertise and insight of Paula Baxter of Mill Pond Flower Farm.
In this workshop you will learn about:
The growing conditions that Roses like
Ground preparation
Planting and spacing
Care throughout the seasons
Tunnels V outdoor planting
Encouraging regular and consistent flower production
Disease and pests
When to cut your blooms
How to cut and condition your flowers
And Pricing for profit
Additional information will be provided after the workshop which includes a list of recommended varieties for outdoor and undercover growing and suggested suppliers
Benefit from the rporagmatic and honest experience of both Rebecca and Paula who between them grow thousands of Roses for the Floral industry each year.
This course is for you if:
You want to grow Roses on your Flower Farm but you do not know where to start.
You are growing Roses, but you are struggling to consistently offer high quality blooms.
You want to include British Roses in your Floristry but struggle to access sufficient quantities.
You are concerned about the investment required to set up Rose beds adn want to know if it is worth it.
You need help to understand how to make the most of your growing environment.
Important Information
This course will be held on Zoom
The workshop will start at the advertised time which is set to Greenwich Meat Time
All courses are recorded during the live session
All ticket holders will receive a copy of the live recording
To receive answers to specific questions, questions must be asked during the live workshop.
Workshop places are non-refundable and non-transferable.
The total price of this course is £85 which will be taken in a single payment.