Hello and welcome to Friday 8 May 2026.

Lots to tell you about tonight so I have all the news from the field (including an unwelcome caterpillar on a climbing rose, what's just about to flower, an allium disaster, peony news and dahlia sprouting numbers), plus all the news from the greenhouse (zinnias and cosmos seedlings update, still no Larkspur, and staggeringly slow didiscus and nicotiana).

Then I'm talking about the incredible support teams used by elite athletes and professionals, and how growing cut flowers alone is tough. It's not a moan, it's just a realistic analysis of the stresses and strains of running a business single-handed and maybe you can relate? It's not just the responsibility of doing everything myself, it's the fact that no-one is watching me and keeping me on track. I'm making some suggestions for things you could try if you're growing solo based on some techniques I try and use to keep myself sane. I hope you find it interesting.

Please enjoy this episode and come back and join me for the next one - you're always very welcome.

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