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Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions. Join our 3 Masterclasses at 8pm on the 22nd, 23rd and 26th January at 8pm UK time by clicking here In this episode of the Cut Flower Podcast, Roz discusses the journey of starting a cut flower business, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's motivations and the potential for success in this field. She addresses common misconceptions about flower farming, the significance of planning and strategy, and the challenges faced by new flo...
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