Outside your door: growing British flowers for beauty, wildlife, and wellbeing, with Georgie Newbery

About this episode

Georgie Newbery discusses the beauty and impact of growing seasonal, British-grown flowers.

Flower farmer and florist Georgie Newbery explores the beauty and impact of growing seasonal, British-grown flowers, sharing practical advice, personal stories, and a powerful philosophy around sustainability, seed sovereignty, and gardening in harmony with nature. Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just flower-curious, enjoy an inspiring conversation about cultivating flowers that nourish both people and the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Georgie Newbery

Topics covered

• British flowers
• sustainability
• gardening
• wildlife
• wellbeing
• seasonal flowers

Keywords

• flower farming
• florist
• seed sovereignty
• gardening
• nature

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