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HakeliusPopovaOm gnälliga borgliga väljare, Alex Schulman och romantiken, finansministerns glasögon, kampen för klimataktivistiska tjänstemän, kossor, hundar och le CarréNär får man säga glad påsk? När man vill, tycker anarkistiska Susanna. Varför är borgerliga väljare så gnälliga, undrar Rebecca Weidmo Uvell. Kanske för att de är borgerliga? Det för oss in på ett resonemang om folkpartisters sätt att vara. Katarina Barrlings doktorsavhandling fortfarande guld i sådana ärenden. Den skamlöse Axel, f'låt, Alex Schulman förklarar att klimatministern är skamlös. David Hockney har storutställning i Paris. Svenska klädtillverkaren Appletrees samarbetar med Marie-Louise Ekman. Är det till modet konstnärer söker sig nu. DN vurmar för klimataktivis...2025-04-1941 min
MulchWhat should I take into account when pricing my flowers?In this episode I talk about the reasons why pricing your flowers well is SO important to you and also to the wider Flower Growing community. I set out the 7 reasons why I think it is important to get your pricing right. I'm 100% honest and I use some difficult language as I do this. I talk about the things that are commonly missed out of pricing in addition to making sure that the first 7 reasons are addressed. Pricing is part of The Flower Farming Business School Online. This is week 8 and we have c...2025-02-2712 min
MulchAm I growing enough flowers and foliage on my flower farm?In this episode of MULCH I address the really tricky question that we all face every year, and often several times a year as a Flower Farmer. 'Am I growing enough flowers and foliage on my flower farm?' It's so important to see this question as one based in the present moment and not a question in comparison to where I want to be in 3 or 5 years time. So I ask myself questions at this time of the year to help me to understand the actual position that I find myself in as I hea...2025-02-2018 min
MulchRest and Productivity with Sophie CliffThis Episode will change how you think about how you rest and how you regain your best energy and most importantly why. Sophie, Author and Positive Psychology Practitioner shares her vast knowledge generously in our conversation and explains the links between different types of rest, energy and productivity, where productivity is not just, 'getting stuff done' This episode is not just for Flower Farmers. It's for Florists, Small Business owners and ALL women. I'd love to hear your feedback. Share a review and help more people to benefit from Sophie's generosity in this Ep...2025-02-0647 min
MulchMy thoughts on the Flowers From the Farm Conference 2025Links from the podcast - The Flower Farmer's Planner plus annual membership offer The Bragato Institute JADAM BASICS Podcast The Power of Pulse Watering 2025-01-2636 min
MulchWhat's your name and where do you come from?!This week is all about the information that people need to see and need to be able to see about your any business, but in particular your Flower Farming Business inorder to buy from you. It's about making it easy for your customers to know that you are right for them. And it's about being honest and clear with your words and your pictures. All of the information that you need to make this happen is in your Business Plan. If you don't have a Business Plan, here is a l...2025-01-2313 min
MulchHow board games can help you on your Flower FarmThis episodes is all about board games. Every board game has a different way of working. Every board game encourages you to use different skills and understanding those skills has helped me to plan our Flower Availability for 2025. Listen to learn how. Links for this episode. Join the waiting list to join Quarter 2 of the Flower Farming Business School Online Sort out your Business Plan with our Business Planning Module Get Free Social Media Prompts And always feel free to buy me a coffee! Thank you!2025-01-1620 min
MulchThe Flower Farmer's Business Plan and what it can do for you.Let's keep things simple! The purpose of your Business Plan is to help you to take the directions that serve you and to confidently decline the directions that do not. It's hard to do, but your business plan will help you. In this episode I talk you through why and how. If you've enjoyed this episode or found it challenging but worthwhile, please leave a review and share this with your audience on social media. Thank you. Rebecca2025-01-0922 min
MulchEasing Into 2025It's a new day and a new dawn and a new year! We're easing back into things slowly in this part of Yorkshire. Episode 1 of Season 2(!) is all about just this - the Silver-Grey-Way. Most importantly: The Flower Farming Business School Online is open for registration for Q1 (January-March). The Quarter 1 Term starts on Monday January 6th. Registration is open until Thursday January 9th. The Flower Farmer's Planner is not essential, however I will reference it. Order yours at a discounted price when you join T...2025-01-0220 min
MulchBringing the first year of Mulch to a CloseIn this final episode of Mulch for 2024, Rebecca reflects on the journey of the podcast, the challenges faced in flower farming, and the innovations introduced with the Flower Farmers' Planner. She emphasizes the importance of community support and personal growth, while also looking ahead to the future of the podcast and the resources available for flower farmers. Order The FLower Farmer's Planner Here.2024-11-1912 min
MulchAutumn Cautions for New Flower FarmersSummary In this episode of Mulch, Rebecca Aning-Brown shares her insights and advice for new flower farmers as they prepare for the upcoming season. She emphasizes the importance of learning from mistakes, the necessity of rest, and the value of observation in understanding one's growing space. Rebecca provides practical tips on planting, record-keeping, and managing expectations, while cautioning against the temptation to overextend in terms of seed purchases and planting too much too soon. The conversation is rich with personal experiences and practical advice aimed at fostering confidence and success in new flower farming endeavors. ...2024-10-2124 min
MulchThe Smelly Belt Theory!In this episode I actually talk about plants! Naming specific plants is actually a genuine first for MULCH!! This episode is for you if you have Rabbits or Deer or other pests on your Flower Farm that are driving you potty! Pre-Order your Flower Farmer's Planner here. Book your place on the Business Planning for Flower Farmers Workshop here. Caffeinate your Podcaster If you have enjoyed this episode and others, please support Antony and I by buying us a coffee. By us a...2024-09-3015 min
MulchPreparing for Winter on your Flower FarmIn this episode I talk about how we prepare for work over winter on the Flower Farm. Because as you know, Flower Farmers don't rest all winter! Pre-Order your Flower Farmer's Planner here. Book your place on the Business Planning for Flower Farmers Workshop here. Caffeinate your Podcaster If you have enjoyed this episode and others, please support Antony and I by buying us a coffee. By us a coffee! Thank you 2024-09-3016 min
MulchThe Divided Flower FarmerSo in this episode, I compare the practice of Yoga to the end of the Flower Season! And I talk about the things that you can do now in the present to keep you focused on what needs doing this season. Because next season is for now, out of our control. The 3rd Edition of the Flower Farmer's Planner is now available to Pre-Order. You can do this using this link. Business courses for Flower Farmers for November and January are also availble to book. I'll be back n...2024-09-1614 min
MulchWorking in QuartersIn this episode I talk about how we as a FLower Farming Business (Silver Grey Foliage) and how we will work in THe FLower Farming Business School. We work in quarters. Listen to find out why!2024-09-0914 min
MulchBuilding a Sustainable Flower Farming PracticeIn this episode I talk about building a sustainable Flower Farming Practice for you, so that you can be present for your business. I set some homework prompts to help you to explore the sustainability of your business. And there is a Competition! To win your FREE copy of The Flower Farmer's Planner 1 - Share this episode of MULCH to your stories on Instagram 2 - Tag @theflowerfarmingbusinessschool in the same story AND 3 - send a copy to my Instagram inbox @theflowerfarmingbusinessschool Thank you f...2024-09-0220 min
Mulch5 Flowers that make you feel like a real Flower FarmerIn this episode I bring you up to date with The Flower Farmer's Planner and The Flower Farming Business School I set a small reflective piece of work for you to consider with a cup of tea and a biscuit. And then I talk about the 5 flowers that I think make you really feel like you are doing the job of a Flower Farmer. Perhaps this is a slightly giddy episode celebrating the completion of my first summer as a Flower Farmer and parent. It's a little cheeky and I know that you wi...2024-08-2626 min
MulchSimplifying on the Flower Farm over SummerSimplifying your workload and avoiding overload happens when, you stop reinventing the wheel, you rely on your records and you do everything through the window of your Flower Farm values and goals. Learn from SIlver Grey Foliage in 2024 Here are the other ways that you can learn with us this year. The Rose Course for Flower Farmers The Ranunculus (and Anemone) Course for Flower Farmers First Steps in FLower Farming Caffeinate your Podcaster If you have enjoyed this episode and others, please support An...2024-08-1323 min
MulchSchool Holidays and the Flower FarmLearn from SIlver Grey Foliage in 2024 Here are the other ways that you can learn with us this year. The Rose Course for Flower Farmers The Ranunculus (and Anemone) Course for Flower Farmers First Steps in FLower Farming GROW for new FLower Farmers Caffeinate your Podcaster If you have enjoyed this episode and others, please support Antony and I by buying us a coffee. By us a coffee! Thank you Work with Rebecca, Now B...2024-07-2913 min
MulchThe Middle Chapter of your Flower Farming BusinessThis week in MULCH I talk about the place where Flower Farmers get stuck with their Businesses. The answer requires more than knowledge and spreadsheets. It requires discernment, support and advice. Have a listen and let me know what you think. Learn with SIlver Grey Foliage in 2024 Here are the other ways that you can learn with us this year. The Rose Course for Flower Farmers The Ranunculus (and Anemone) Course for Flower Farmers First Steps in FLower Farming GROW...2024-07-1516 min
MulchCPD and Flower Farming in PracticeIn this episode I share all of the courses that Antony and I have invested in over the past 5 years and why we have approached our own business development and growth in this way. I also share a run down of all of the ways that you can work with us at Silver Grey Foliage over the next 6 to 12 months. Links to all of the courses are also here: The Rose Course for Flower Farmers The Ranunculus (and Anemone) Course for Flower Farmers First Steps in FLower Farming 2024-07-0831 min
MulchQuarter 2 review at Silver Grey FoliageIn this year we do the same as we did at the end of March in Episode 15 when we reviewed the first quarter of the year. I share the outline of part of our review process and also some of our documented findings. Reviewing your practice and keeping you accountable to your goals is one of the things that we will do on GROW Read more about Grow here2024-07-0825 min
MulchInvestment Crops for your Flower Farm Click here to be the first to know about GROW and all workshops/courses from Silver Grey for 2024/2025 Work with Rebecca, Now Book a mentoring session with Rebecca and discover the tools and knowledge you need to flourish in the flower farming industry. 2024-06-2529 min
MulchWhen is enough enough?Be the first to know more about Flower Farming Courses and workshops Click Here Work with Rebecca, Now Book a mentoring session with Rebecca and discover the tools and knowledge you need to flourish in the flower farming industry. Caffeinate your Podcaster If you have enjoyed this episode and others, please support Antony and I by buying us a coffee. By us a coffee! Thank you 2024-06-1726 min
MulchOverwhelm in Flower Farm Land - Part 2Another romp through a way of dealinng with everything that genuinely does need to get done. To work with Rebecca and crack on with your Flower Farm Book a 1-2-1 Mentoring session Book a mentoring session with Rebecca and discover the tools and knowledge you need to flourish in the flower farming industry. Be the first to know more about GROW - the year long Flower Farmer Education Course from Silver Grey Foliage and all other courses for Flower Farmers that are coming up Cl...2024-06-1025 min
MulchHow to plan scaling your Flower FarmBe the first to know more about GROW - the year long Flower Farmer Education Course from Silver Grey Foliage Click here to receive more information about the Year Long Flower Farmer course GROW when it is available Work with Rebecca, Now Book a mentoring session with Rebecca and discover the tools and knowledge you need to flourish in the flower farming industry. Caffeinate your Podcaster If you have enjoyed this episode and others, please support Antony and I by buying us a cof...2024-05-2729 min
MulchGetting Help on Your Flower Farm and using the 5 Why's ModelBook a mentoring session with Rebecca and discover the tools and knowledge you need to flourish in the flower farming industry. 2024-05-2030 min
MulchCultivating a Career Change - Part 1Visible and vulnerable are not characteristics that my 'Professional' careers have taught me. Running your own business is very different to working for someone else. Book a mentoring session with Rebecca and identify the tools and knowledge you need to flourish in the flower farming industry AND plan a route forwards. 2024-05-1328 min
52 Weeks of Flow2 / #2 Unleashing Iconic Freedom: Abigail Rebecca’s Journey from Cult to CoachToday on "52 Weeks of Flow," we celebrate not only the release of a groundbreaking episode but also the 50th birthday of our remarkable guest, Abigail Rebecca. Join us as we delve into her deeply personal and transformational journey from escaping a religious cult to becoming a beacon of freedom and empowerment for women worldwide. On this special day, Abigail shares how her innovative Illuminate Method™, coupled with the principles of Human Design, helps individuals break free from self-doubt, embrace their unique strengths, and step into roles of visible, iconic leadership. This episode offers listeners a chance to hear firsthand ho...2024-05-1338 min
Mulch9 things that I have learned in 5 years of Growing our Flower Farming BusinessBook a mentoring session with Rebecca and discover the tools and knowledge you need to flourish in the flower farming industry. Rebecca the Introvert Instagram Post2024-04-2926 min
MulchWhat sort of Flower Farmer are you?!Book a mentoring session with Rebecca and discover the tools and knowledge you need to flourish in the flower farming industry. Be the first to know when the next Flower Farmer's Planner is available to order! Join the waiting list here 2024-04-2324 min
MulchPlanning for Spring 2025Everything in our business is considered 12 to 18 months in advance. This is how we keep our growth steady and consistent. More Hare than Tortoise, but it's worked here at Silver Grey Foliage. When you have listened to the podcast: 1 - Rate the Podcast 2 - Review the Podcast 3 - Share the Podcast in your social media stories 4 - Drop me a line and share your thoughts 5 - If it is within your gift: By us a coffee! Thank you ...2024-04-1523 min
MulchQuarter 1 review at Silver Grey FoliageEpisode 15! We are a quarter of the way through the year already! Yikes! In this episode, I talk you through the questions and topics that we review each quarter. And I share a large part of our own findings here at Silver Grey Foliage. This includes talking about the things that have not gone so well and Money! I hope that you enjoy this episode! Subscribe and rate the podcast whereever you are listening. And if you have enjoyed this episode and others, please support Antony and I by bu...2024-04-0833 min
MulchWorking with your local Flower FarmThere is no doubt that one cannot work without the other. Flower Farmers need Florists and Florists would like to buy more from Flower Farmers. SO let's open an honest conversation about this. Lets make this work for all of our businesses. Flower Farming 101 This is the workshop where you will learn about: The Flower Farmer's Year A guide to how Flower Farming Works The Flower Farming Year When Flower Farmers order specific crops Why some crops are more expensive than other...2024-03-2528 min
MulchIs Flower Farming a Real Job?So this was the unasked question in the room yesterday at the Seeds of Change workshop that I ran for Flower Farmers who want to grow their Flower Farms and transition into a full time career as a Flower Farmer. In this episode, we move past the obvious answer, which is 'yes'! I ask the direct question that relates to you and your career intentions. And I pose some areas for reflection. Let me know what you think. And subscribe to the channel and leave a review. ...2024-03-1821 min
MulchBooks that Influence my Flower Farming Practice.Welcome back. Books help you to learn, to dream and to grow. They also help to frame your personal wants needs. Finally books help you to work out who you are and who you are not. These choices all influence my FLower Farming practice in one way, or another. Enjoy. Rebecca Be the first to know when the next Flower Farmer's Planner is available to order! Join the waiting list here Join Rebecca and Antony for an honest...2024-03-1117 min
MulchThe 3 Pieces of Data to Record about Your Flowers this season (Recording Keeping 1)Recording information about your practice is a habit. In this episode I share the absolute minimum pieces of information that I recommend collecting as a Flower Farmer. Seeds of Change Join Rebecca and Antony for an honest, enthusiastic and pragmatic discussion on the Career Transition to being a FLower Farmer. March 17th 0930 GMT Flower Farmer's Planner Waiting List Be the first to know when the next Flower Farmer's Planner is available to order! Join the waiting list here Buy us a coffee If y...2024-03-0421 min
MulchThe Flower Farmer Scroll TranceJoin Rebecca and Antony for an honest, enthusiastic and pragmatic discussion on the Career Transition to being a FLower Farmer. March 17th 0930 GMT Last chance to download: Business Planning for Flower Farmers Pricing for Flower Farmers If you have enjoyed this episode and others, please support Antony and I by buying us a coffee. By us a coffee! Thank you MULCH is released every Monday, however I am on Instagram most days of the week. You can foll...2024-02-2624 min
MulchFear and the Flower FarmerSo in the view of this Flower Farmer, there are 2 reasons that we have fears about the business of FLower Farming. Listen, to find out what they are and to hear Rebecca's top tips for keeping them in perspective. Join Rebecca and Antony for an honest, enthusiastic and pragmatic discussion on the Career Transition to being a FLower Farmer. March 17th 0930 GMT MULCH is released every Monday, however I am on Instagram most days of the week. You can follow our work and thoughts HERE during the week. S...2024-02-1934 min
Building your BrandThe role of branding in business efficiency with Rebecca Aning-BrownSo many of my clients small businesses come about in the most interesting way so today I want to share how Rebecca Aning-Brown went from medicine to running her own successful flower farming business, Silver Grey Foliage. I've worked with Rebecca for two years now, collaborating on a wide range of branding projects and we've developed a really great working relationship so I wanted to pick her brains on her journey. We discuss the evolution of her business, her investments in professional branding, photography and a website, and the impact they had on her business...2024-02-1435 min
MulchThe Imperfect Flower Farm. Part 1 (Land)Is there really such a things as a perfect growing space? Or are the best Flower Farms built on the basis of compromise? Join in the fun! Shout Bingo! Get a Full House! Have some fun whilst you work!! Bingo For Flower Farmers! If you have enjoyed this episode and others, please support Antony and I by buying us a coffee. By us a coffee! Thank you I love supporting new FLower Farmers to set up their fields and busin...2024-02-1224 min
MulchTop Tips for growing without a tunnelI know that we all want one, but do we all need one?! Join in the fun! Shout Bingo! Get a Full House! Have some fun whilst you work!! Bingo For Flower Farmers! If you have enjoyed this episode and others, please support Antony and I by buying us a coffee. By us a coffee! Thank you I love supporting new FLower Farmers to set up their fields and business. For pragmatic help and problem solving, have a look at our Workshops in January 2024. ...2024-02-0519 min
MulchThe Characteristics of plants that I grow as a Flower Farmer (not a gardener!)Join in the fun! Shout Bingo! Get a Full House! Have some fun whilst you work!! Bingo For Flower Farmers! If you have enjoyed this episode and others, please support Antony and I by buying us a coffee. By us a coffee! Thank you MULCH is released every Monday, however I am on Instagram most days of the week. You can follow our work and thoughts HERE during the week. Silver Grey Foliage on Instagram When I get to the...2024-01-2931 min
MulchDealing with overwhelm in your Flower Farming PracticeHello! In this episode, I share a structure to help you to deal with overwhelm in your Flower Farming Practice. Hearing people worry about overwhelm really distresses me, because I know that YOU CAN do this. I hope that applying this technique will help you grow your flowers in a stress free manner over the coming weeks and months. If you have enjoyed this episode and others, please support Antony and I by buying us a coffee. By us a coffee! Follow us on Instagram - Silver Grey Foliage on Instagram...2024-01-2236 min
MulchBehind the scenes at Silver Grey Foliage Flower Farm - January 2024Wecome back! Today's episode provides a pretty detailed insight into behind the scenes at Silver Grey Foliage this January (2024). Do let me know if this helpful! I know that I talk about this al the time, but the key to a successful flower farming practice is definitely good quality records that are relevant to your Flower Farm. The Flower Farmer's Planner is a planner written for Flower Farmers - Order your copy here! For pragmatic help and problem solving, have a look at our Workshops in January 2024....2024-01-1538 min
MulchChoosing what to grow on your Flower FarmWelcome back to Mulch. I can't believe that this is Episode 3! Thank you so much for listening. January is as busy as any other moth for FLower Farmers! One of the things that I know that alot of you are doing is checking your seed sowing plan and making a list/ordering new or extra seeds for your collection. This episode is to help you to plan and organise how you add varieties to your availability list in a logical and consistent way that limits waste. Enjoy! ...2024-01-0832 min
MulchWedding Flowers and Flower Farmers - Do we have to do them?Welcome back to another Episode of about things that matter to Flower Farmers. In this episode: I talk about Weddings. I talk about things that were important to Antony and I when we got married and how this is reflected in the work that we do now as DIY wedding providers. I tal about what goes in to different sorts of wedding provision and how this impacts your time and therefore what you need to consider when costing a wedding. I talk about what brings me joy and the customers that w...2024-01-0145 min
MulchWhat to expect from MulchHi and welcome to Mulch! In this episode... Each week I wil share a solo episode about Flower Farming Practice and Flower Farming Business. This is our first episode as a small Christmas present to you all! It's an introduction to the podcast to give insight into what you can look forward to every Monday in the new year. Learn with me I love supporting new FLower Farmers to set up their fields and business. For pragmatic help and problem solving, have a look at our Workshops in January 2024....2023-12-2514 min
Från två olika världarS03 E04 Valspecial del 1Inför valet är det många frågor. Vad händer om jag röstar höger? Vilket parti har bäst politik för de svenska invånare? Vilken ideologi grundar sig de olika partierna sin politik i?
Många är förstagångsväljare och har ingen aning om vad de ska rösta på. Är KD verkligen för bättre sjukvård? Och vad menas med liberalism? Fungerar det i praktiken?
I detta avsnitt kör Rebecca solo och går igenom grunderna om socialpolitik och de olika välfärdsmodellerna, och hur de olika partierna har ställt sig...2022-08-2349 min
Kult med BranneEP51 SällskapsresanKult går på en liten paus men är tillbaka om två veckor igen! Sommaren till ära, trodde jag att Sällskapsresan var en sommarfilm men är ju tydligen en jävla Julfilm! Mitt fel men jag hoppas ni kan se den ändå. Jag hade ingen aning och Jens sa inget, så jag skyller det på honom! Ha en trevlig sommar! Supporta Kult på Patreon.com/branne Joina eftersnacksgruppen på FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/121726522077021 Lyssna på mitt nya Standup-album och Mixtape "Forskaren" https://open.spotify.com/album/19Ec9Dica11...2021-07-161h 12