Growing and drying flowers for beauty that lasts, with Katie Christer
About this episode
Katie Christer shares techniques for growing and drying flowers sustainably, emphasizing their lasting beauty and ecological importance.
Flowers don't have to be fleeting. Katie Christer from Sitopia Farm shares how to grow, harvest and dry beautiful blooms that can be enjoyed long after summer has faded. Discover the best flowers and seed heads for drying, simple techniques to preserve their colour and shape, and how to create stunning seasonal wreaths and arrangements. Katie also explains why growing flowers sustainably is so important, how organic farming supports pollinators and biodiversity, and why working with nature, not against it, can create healthier gardens, more resilient soils and flowers full of character that tell the story of the seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Guest: Katie Christer
Topics covered
- flower drying
- sustainable gardening
- organic farming
- seasonal arrangements
- biodiversity
Keywords
- flower drying
- sustainable flowers
- organic farming
- seasonal wreaths
- pollinators
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Sitopia Farm
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