The English Florist
By Lindsey Kitchin
The English FloristDec 06, 2020
Social media, starting out and signing off...
Today, Lindsey takes a walk with Maple and reflects on the wedding season starting, shares some social media thoughts, the likes, the comments, the balance, perspective, validation and importance of social as a business tool. She talks about confidence and starting out, plus there’s a new flower of the week.
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Attracting the RIGHT customer and difficult conversations about price
Today, Lindsey talks about finding the RIGHT customer... the who, why, and what of price questions, which leads into some further personal thoughts about the current costs of flowers wholesale. Also today, making promises and the difficult conversations you may need to have with your clients as the cost of living rises.
If you'd like to hear more from Linz and support the show, go to the White Horse Flower Company at www.whfco.co.uk/ and click on the Patreon link, or click on the link in your podcast player app HERE.
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The show is produced by Loading Zone and for more details of this and other titles visit - www.loadingzone.co.uk
The cost of living and PRICES of cut flowers! A survival guide
Today, well, we think this very timely show, just could be a survival guide. Lindsey talks about the cost of living and the prices of cut flowers in a very special episode. Also today another of your questions from the mailbag plus there’s the flower of the week.
If you'd like to hear more from Linz and support the show, go to the White Horse Flower Company at www.whfco.co.uk/ and click on the Patreon link, or click on the link in your podcast player app HERE.
Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to hear all updated episodes and follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower
The show is produced by Loading Zone and for more details of this and other titles visit - www.loadingzone.co.uk
Teaching workshops and mentoring, plus exactly what is your value?
Welcome to the English florist podcast, a fortnightly show about living the life of an event florist.
It's a BUMPER-length special edition this week and there’s very much a diary feel to this episode as Linz takes you through a week of teaching workshops, mentoring and training. She shares her ethos on teaching florists the business of event floristry and the flowers, plus there’s advice on training if you’re considering making that a part of your business.
Also today, the mailbag where Linz faces a difficult question about self-value, hourly and staff rates. Plus there’s flower of the week.
We start with an important message from Linz about future episodes.
Go to the White Horse Flower Company at www.whfco.co.uk/ and click on the Patreon link, or click on the link in your podcast player app HERE.
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SPECIAL with guest floral designer Kim Kachougian from Saturday Night Live!
Welcome to the English florist podcast, a fortnightly show about living the life of an event florist.
In this episode, Linz talks to New York City florist Kim Kachougian recognized 4 times as an Emmy-awarded contributor for set decoration on Saturday Night Live. Between shows, she works as an event florist. So let’s join Linz as she puts in a call to Kim...
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The show is produced by Loading Zone and for more details of this and other titles visit - www.loadingzone.co.uk
SPECIAL with guest grower Kimberly Fleming, Obama's florist, buying local and quoting with belief
Welcome to the English florist podcast, a fortnightly show about living the life of an event florist.
This week Linz spends some time with friend and flower farmer, Kimberly Fleming, the Marlston Farmgirl, a former florist for the Obama White House and movie set decorator! We visit Kimberly’s farm to learn what’s growing and why buying local is important.
In ‘questions to the show,’ holding your nerve when being asked to match a quote by a competitor.
Go to the White Horse Flower Company at www.whfco.co.uk/ and click on the Patreon link, or click on the link in your podcast player app HERE.
Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to hear all updated episodes and follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower
The show is produced by Loading Zone and for more details of this and other titles visit - www.loadingzone.co.uk
Seasonality: Should I ONLY buy British flowers?
Welcome to the English florist podcast, a fortnightly show about living the life of an event florist.
This week Linz asks; what do seasonal flowers mean to you? And what about only buying locally? Is this the best way to buy, the only way you should buy, perhaps? It’s an emotive subject for many and Lindsey tries to unpick this sometimes, thorny topic.
Go to the White Horse Flower Company at www.whfco.co.uk/ and click on the Patreon link, or click on the link in your podcast player app HERE.
Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to hear all updated episodes and follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower
The show is produced by Loading Zone and for more details of this and other titles visit - www.loadingzone.co.uk
SPECIAL with guest florist Louise McGregor: learning from a legend
Welcome to the English florist podcast, a fortnightly show about living the life of an event florist.
This week Linz visits her mentor and friend Louise McGregor. In her 81st year she still arranges flowers despite being registered blind. From her home just outside Henley, Oxfordshire, Linz invites Lou to share her story of how she became a florist. Lou, now widowed, is a little emotional at times as she recounts more than 60 years of working and living as an independent jobbing florist.
Go to the White Horse Flower Company at www.whfco.co.uk/ and click on the Patreon link, or click on the link in your podcast player app HERE.
Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to hear all updated episodes and follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower
The show is produced by Loading Zone and for more details of this and other titles visit - www.loadingzone.co.uk
What to do in 'The Quiet Time?'
Welcome to the English florist podcast, a fortnightly show about living the life of an event florist.
Today, Linz takes a windy walk to start with, close to her home, on Greenham Common in Newbury, musing about the new year and the challenge of 'The Quiet Time’.
Lindsey also talks about community, where to buy flowers, the guilt some feel but equally the facts of buying imported flowers, kindness and more.
Back in the kitchen, out of the wind, today, starting out, the realities of mixing business and family, taking breaks and solitude.
Go to the White Horse Flower Company at www.whfco.co.uk/ and click on the Patreon link, or click on the link in your podcast player app HERE.
Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to hear all updated episodes and follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower
The show is produced by Loading Zone and for more details of this and other titles visit - www.loadingzone.co.uk
My Christmas Wishes to You
Welcome to the English florist podcast, a fortnightly show about living the life of an event florist.
Today, Linz ponders the last of the to-do list, preparing for today, Christmas Day. She talks of family traditions, the flowers and the food. With thanks also to our patrons for your support in ‘22, the Extra Snippings show this week will be on New Year’s Day. Let’s join Linz, in her flower studio preparing for this special day.
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‘Twas the weeks before Christmas and things are getting busy!
Welcome to the English florist podcast, a fortnightly show about living the life of an event florist.
Today, a diary. With only weeks to go until Christmas, we catch Lindsey at the most wonderful busytime of the year.
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Wreaths: teaching workshops, selling, pricing and everything in between!
Join Lindsey Kitchin for the English Florist podcast, a fortnightly show about living the life of an event florist.
In this episode, Linz talks about her experience of teaching wreath workshops over 18 years; sharing some anecdotes and stories along the way. The good, the not-so-flattering side of human psychology and why she still loves teaching people to make wreaths!
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SPECIAL with guest florist Paula Edgington: why should I buy just local flowers?
Join Lindsey Kitchin for the English Florist podcast, a fortnightly show about living the life of an event florist.
Today Lindsey is joined by Paul Eddington of PopUpBlooms to continue the debate about buying flowers from overseas. Is buying flowers outside your home country ethically or even sustainably good? Also Linz answers another question sent in to the mailbag.
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Should I import flowers from overseas?
Join Lindsey Kitchin for the English Florist podcast, a fortnightly show about living the life of an event florist.
We start in Lindsey’s happy place, Great Pen Wood with Maple, thinking about a question discussed between many florists; "Should I import my flowers?" Also we join Linz the eve before a big wedding.
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Extra Snippings: making a button hole with me
Join Lindsey Kitchin for the new look English Florist podcast, a fortnightly show about living the life of an event florist.
This is the fourth of the Extra Snippings to fill your Sundays between the longer episodes, and today you are invited to spend time with Linz in the flower studio, making button holes for a forthcoming wedding.
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Pricing your flowers during these times and everyday inspiration
Join Lindsey Kitchin for the new look English Florist podcast, a fortightly show about living the life of an event florist.
We start in Lindsey’s happy place, Great Pen Wood with Maple, musing over the price of flowers with the cost of living rising, pricing correctly for your business and clients, and looking ahead to a larger wedding commission. In the mailbag, a question about everyday inspiration.
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Extra Snippings: having yoga in my life
Join Lindsey Kitchin for the new look English Florist podcast, a fortnightly show about living the life of an event florist.
This is the third of the Extra Snippings to fill your Sundays between the longer episodes, and today you are invited to rewind a couple of weeks to join Linz in sunnier climes on a yoga retreat, to find out why practicing this 5,000-year-old mental and physical exercise is important to her personal and work life more than ever. We end today's show back in the UK in Linz's happy place, Great Pen Wood with Maple, remembering this precious time.
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SPECIAL Meet Anneli Marinovich and learn about personal branding
Join Lindsey Kitchin for the new look English Florist podcast, a fortightly show about living the life of an event florist.
Today, a walking conversation with branding photographer Anneli Marinovich. Join Lindsey Kichin in Bourne Woods just south of leafy Farnham in the English county of Surrey to hear about personal branding and why its important not just for your business, but for you personally.
See Anneli's personal branding work on her website.
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Extra Snippings: the special people we meet
Join Lindsey Kitchin for the new look English Florist podcast, a bi-monthly show about living the life of an event florist.
This is the second of the Extra Snippings to fill your Sundays between the longer episodes, and today Linz is with Maple in her happy place sharing some thoughts about the special people we meet as our clients.
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Greece, marriage and hiding in the Sweet Pea!
Join Lindsey Kitchin for the new look English Florist podcast, a fortightly show about living the life of an event florist.
In this episode we join Lindsey many miles away from home for the start of the show, we’re back in Blighty within the flower studio for your questions from the mailbag and we close in the garden trying to find space amongst the Sweet Pea.....
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Extra Snippings: nervous about image? Time for a photoshoot!
Join Lindsey Kitchin for the new look English Florist podcast, a bi-monthly show about living the life of an event florist.
This is the first of the Extra Snippings to fill your Sundays between the longer episodes, and today Linz is with Maple in her happy place sharing her feelings about being photographed and image.
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Finding my happy place, a top 10 of flowers and my prop shed
Join Lindsey Kitchin for the new look English Florist podcast, a bi-monthly show about living the life of an event florist.
In this episode, join Linz and Maple in their happy place, revealed; the top 10 of flowers, and you have a special invite to the prop shed.
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Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk
The NEW ENGLISH FLORIST podcast launches 4th September
Join Lindsey Kitchin for the new look English Florist podcast from Sunday 4th September, a bi-monthly show about living the life of an event florist.
This time we find Linz in her happy places, go on road tours, spend time in the flower studio, her kitchen and even the prop shed to answer your questions from the mailbag.
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Things are about to get noisy round here + workshop and NEW TOOLBOX updates
Lindsey returns with an update about what's been happening at the White Horse Flower Company. There are new videos to announce including special new TOOLBOX EDITIONS and stick around until the end to find out white Linz is bouncing off the walls with excitement!
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My Christmas Day Message
It's Christmas day and Lindsey has some thoughts about 2020 and hopes for 2021.
The English Florist has a set of limited edition films, how to start up, run, and successfully build a floristry business. You can listen to The English Florist on all your favourite podcast apps. If you use Anchor, you can visit the show page and leave any questions to be answered on the show: https://anchor.fm/the-english-florist
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Wreaths, wreaths and more wreaths. Oh, and the best news ever!
The last of the Lockdown Diaries, Lindsey is surrounded by wreaths it seems! But there's also fabulous news for the family AND the world!
Coming soon, learn from The English Florist in a set of limited edition films, how to start up, run, and successfully build a floristry business. You can listen to The English Florist on all your favourite podcast apps. If you use Anchor, you can visit the show page and leave any questions to be answered on the show: https://anchor.fm/the-english-florist
Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower
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Yoga muscles, a dip and an accident!
In the third of her daily diary pieces during the second English lockdown, Lindsey talks openly about her week, including a midweek dip in emotion, practising different types of yoga for the mind and an accident in the kitchen which resulted in a trip to A&E.
Coming soon, learn from The English Florist in a set of limited edition films, how to start up, run, and successfully build a floristry business. You can listen to The English Florist on all your favourite podcast apps. If you use Anchor, you can visit the show page and leave any questions to be answered on the show: https://anchor.fm/the-english-florist
Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower
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Chores, wreaths, a vaccine and... dementia, my lockdown diary
The second of Lindsey's lockdown diaries. Orders are coming in for wreaths and perhaps this won't be a quiet floristry Christmas after all. The every day continues though and Linz reflects upon her mother's health.
Coming soon, learn from The English Florist in a set of limited edition films, how to start up, run, and successfully build a floristry business. You can listen to The English Florist on all your favourite podcast apps. If you use Anchor, you can visit the show page and leave any questions to be answered on the show: https://anchor.fm/the-english-florist
Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower
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Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk
Lockdown 2. The REAL me, in my daily diary
In today's show, Lindsey's first daily diary. A real and very honest account of the first week of lockdown. One not to be missed.
Coming soon, learn from The English Florist in a set of limited edition films, how to start up, run, and successfully build a floristry business. You can listen to The English Florist on all your favourite podcast apps. If you use Anchor, you can visit the show page and leave any questions to be answered on the show: https://anchor.fm/the-english-florist
Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower
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I have an idea for lockdown...
Lockdown 2 has arrived, in England at least, and Lindsey has an idea for the podcasts during this time...
Coming soon, learn from The English Florist in a set of limited edition films, how to start up, run, and successfully build a floristry business. You can listen to The English Florist on all your favourite podcast apps. If you use Anchor, you can visit the show page and leave any questions to be answered on the show: https://anchor.fm/the-english-florist
Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower
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Sharing the floral love (it's not rocket science, or is it?)
Today, Lindsey shares some floral love. This episode was recorded just prior to the announcement that England will be entering full lockdown again for the whole of November.
Coming soon, learn from The English Florist in a set of limited edition films, how to start up, run, and successfully build a floristry business. You can listen to The English Florist on all your favourite podcast apps. If you use Anchor, you can visit the show page and leave any questions to be answered on the show: https://anchor.fm/the-english-florist
Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower
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Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk
Don't give up
Today, Lindsey talks about keeping the faith during these times and business. Whilst some jobs appear to be opening up once more, event floristry continues to be slow. But what does that mean for your business? What can you be doing to keep the wheels turning? Who should you be listening to? Is all the advice out there good?
You can listen to The English Florist on all your favourite podcast apps. If you use Anchor, you can visit the show page and leave any questions to be answered on the show: https://anchor.fm/the-english-florist
Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower
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How to do the flowers and wreath making
Today, Lindsey talks about the long awaited first training video in the 'How to do the flowers' series - and more about why she started the wreath making courses originally.
You can listen to The English Florist on all your favourite podcast apps. If you use Anchor, you can visit the show page and leave any questions to be answered on the show: https://anchor.fm/the-english-florist
Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower
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Collaboration, friendship and a special friend
Lindsey Kitchin, The English Florist is back, but with her producer Neale to talk about how working together, collaboration and support is the cornerstone to seeing us all through the winter.
And she talks about a dear and precious friend, Nutmeg.
Coming very soon, learn from The English Florist in a set of limited edition films, how to start up, run, and successfully build a floristry business. You can listen to The English Florist on all your favourite podcast apps. If you use Anchor, you can visit the show page and leave any questions to be answered on the show: https://anchor.fm/the-english-florist
Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower
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To those about to commission me...
Today, Lindsey changes the tone slightly and talks to her wonderful clients. It's equally an episode to help florists understand the communication between client and florist.
Coming soon, learn from The English Florist in a set of limited edition films, how to start up, run, and successfully build a floristry business. You can listen to The English Florist on all your favourite podcast apps. If you use Anchor, you can visit the show page and leave any questions to be answered on the show: https://anchor.fm/the-english-florist
Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower
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Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk
Workshops and my exciting news!
Today, Lindsey talks about workshops, their purpose and how she helps florists of all abilities. Also there's some exciting news about some video workshops about to be released!
Coming soon, learn from The English Florist in a set of limited edition films, how to start up, run, and successfully build a floristry business. You can listen to The English Florist on all your favourite podcast apps. If you use Anchor, you can visit the show page and leave any questions to be answered on the show: https://anchor.fm/the-english-florist
Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower
Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer.
Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk
How important are my flowers?
Today, Lindsey asks; "How important are my flowers?" What's the true pecking order for flowers at an event? Do some florists feel the event is more about them than the customer they are serving? Difficult questions to answer.
Coming soon, learn from The English Florist in a set of limited edition films, how to start up, run, and successfully build a floristry business. You can listen to The English Florist on all your favourite podcast apps. If you use Anchor, you can visit the show page and leave any questions to be answered on the show: https://anchor.fm/the-english-florist
Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower
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Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk
It shouldn't happen to a florist!
Today, Lindsey recounts a handful of experiences that show how resilient you sometimes need to be as a florist. This episode will inspire you even during those times as a florist you face challenging clients or situations.
Coming soon, learn from The English Florist in a set of limited edition films, how to start up, run, and successfully build a floristry business. You can listen to The English Florist on all your favourite podcast apps. If you use Anchor, you can visit the show page and leave any questions to be answered on the show: https://anchor.fm/the-english-florist
Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower
Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer.
Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk
Palettes and influences
Today Lindsay talks about palettes and influences. What influences does she take from the outside world? How does she arrange her colour palette?
Coming soon, learn from The English Florist in a set of limited edition films, how to start up, run, and successfully build a floristry business. You can listen to The English Florist on all your favourite podcast apps. If you use Anchor, you can visit the show page and leave any questions to be answered on the show: https://anchor.fm/the-english-florist
Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower
Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer.
Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk
Where do I buy my flowers?
It's the start of British Flower Week and so Lindsey talks buying flowers; buying Dutch, but also buying beautiful British seasonal flowers.
Coming soon, learn from The English Florist in a set of limited edition films, how to start up, run, and successfully build a floristry business. You can listen to The English Florist on all your favourite podcast apps. If you use Anchor, you can visit the show page and leave any questions to be answered on the show: https://anchor.fm/the-english-florist
Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower
Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer.
Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk
Is it safe to come out yet? Pt. 2
Before the episodes post lockdown commence next week, the team behind The English Florist podcast have a few things to talk about. This is the second of two parts about what lockdown has meant emotionally for Linz. This time we hear about the Zoom lifeline, yoga, cycling for 44 miles a day, isolation, door step floral deliveries and a word about compassion. The regular show for season 2, starts next week.
Coming soon, learn from The English Florist in a set of limited edition films, how to start up, run, and successfully build a floristry business. You can listen to The English Florist on all your favourite podcast apps. If you use Anchor, you can visit the show page and leave any questions to be answered on the show: https://anchor.fm/the-english-florist Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower
Is it safe to come out yet?
Before the episodes post lockdown can commence, the team behind The English Florist podcast have a few things to talk about. Where has Linz been? What has happened to the business? How are the family? What has lockdown meant emotionally? When will it end? In the first of two parts, Lindsey Kitchin talks with producer Neale James about the last ten weeks.
Coming soon, learn from The English Florist in a set of limited edition films, how to start up, run, and successfully build a floristry business. You can listen to The English Florist on all your favourite podcast apps. If you use Anchor, you can visit the show page and leave any questions to be answered on the show: https://anchor.fm/the-english-florist Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower
Finding your tribe and befriending other florists
Today in the final episode of this first season of podcasts, Lindsey talks about 'finding your tribe' and forging relationships with other like minded florists. How important is it to befriend other florists and should you offer to freelance?
Coming soon, learn from The English Florist in a set of limited edition films, how to start up, run, and successfully build a floristry business. You can listen to The English Florist on all your favourite podcast apps. If you use Anchor, you can visit the show page and leave any questions to be answered on the show: https://anchor.fm/the-english-florist
Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower
The business of and starting life as, a professional florist
Lindsey Kitchin talks candidly about her formative years as a professional florist and how she started to establish a business. From working out of a garage to properly pricing and valuing your work. Coming soon, learn from The English Florist in a set of limited edition films, how to start up, run, and successfully build a floristry business. You can listen to The English Florist on all your favourite podcast apps. If you use Anchor, you can visit the show page and leave any questions to be answered on the show: https://anchor.fm/the-english-florist
Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower
SPECIAL - The world just changed, my thoughts on Coronavirus and distancing
In an episode recorded before stricter rules were brought in by the UK government on social distancing and being out in public, Lindsey talks about a world in lockdown, friendship and being able to serve. Lindsey would be happy to talk with you through her Instagram account @thewhitehorseflower - stay safe and keep washing those hands.
Having an online shop window and building your Instagram following
Today, how to build your online shop window. Also, the importance of Facebook and why Instagram has been such an important tool for Lindsey's business. How to harness social media and what to do about online negativity. Coming soon, learn from The English Florist in a set of limited edition films, how to start up, run, and successfully build a floristry business. You can listen to The English Florist on all your favourite podcast apps. If you use Anchor, you can visit the show page and leave any questions to be answered on the show: https://anchor.fm/the-english-florist
Inspiration and putting my personality into your flowers
On this week's show, Lindsey, The English Florist, talks of where she receives inspiration to design and curate floral displays. How as a florist, can you work with your client/s to deliver what they expect, even if the flowers they would like are unavailable or out of season? This week, Lindsey also touches on pricing and how to set what you feel you're worth. Coming soon, learn from The English Florist in a set of limited edition films, how to start up, run, and successfully build a floristry business. You can listen to The English Florist on all your favourite podcast apps. If you use Anchor, you can visit the show page and leave any questions to be answered on the show: https://anchor.fm/the-english-florist
The beauty of farewell flowers
This week Lindsey talks about funeral or farewell flowers. How do you care for those who ask you as a florist to prepare this final act of kindness for a loved one? What is the process from consultation to the day itself? How does it affect you, as a person? Linsey shares a handful of stories too from real experiences to help you understand the role of a florist during preparations for a funeral.
Make sure to send in your questions about floristry to Lindsey via the Anchor.fm showpage here: https://anchor.fm/the-english-florist
Visit Lindsey's Instagram page @thewhitehorseflower
The English Florist is a Loading Zone production.
How I became a florist - the complete story
In this first episode of The English Florist, host Lindsey Kitchin shares the complete story of why and how she became a professional florist. From midwifery to floristry. The true story of how flower design touched her life. Make sure to send in your questions about floristry to Lindsey via the Anchor.fm showpage or by visiting @thewhitehorseflower on Instagram. The English Florist is a Loading Zone production.