Best Lydia Watson Podcasts (2025)

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The Importance of Data Collection, The Dahlias Are Moving Out, Get Comfortable with Competition & Encouraging Brides to Buy Seasonal Local Cut Flowers 27:22

4h ago27:22

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It's Friday 9 May 2025 and another gorgeous evening. I've recorded this episode at home tonight, out of the wind, so the audio quality is much better than the last episode (sorry about that one). Executive decision: the dahlias are finally moving outside this weekend! They have had enough of being inside (and I want my living room back) so they're …

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Ep 6 | The Big Moose Lake Hauntings and the Murder of Grace Brown 22:41

4h ago22:41

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Special Guest Tara from 3 Spooked Girls and Social Séance Society join Alecia for this tragic tale that is equal parts true crime and paranormal. When Grace Brown left for a romantic getaway with Chester Gillette in July of 1906, there is no way she could have known that she would never leave the lake. Check out Tara and her shows at https://podcas…

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Ep 8 | The Tragic Deaths of Lydia and Alec Mater 1:01:46

6h ago1:01:46

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On May 20th 2024 tragedy would strike for Hope Mater when her ex-husband Brock committed an unthinkable act, ending his own life and that of their two children Lydia and Alec. This week I have Hope on the show to discuss her story and her goals and mission for the future. Please continue to support Hope and follow her journey on Instagram, TikTok a…

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Planting Out Hardy Annuals, Planning for Tulips in 2026 & Talking To Others When It Gets Tough 18:40

2d ago18:40

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It's 8:30pm on Tuesday 6 May 2025 and a really beautiful evening. You join me for this episode on the plot as I'm planting out some of my hardy annual seedlings (calendula, orlaya and scabious). It's been a busy bank holiday weekend for me and I haven't had as much time on the plot as I would like so I'm up here this evening getting things done and…

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What No-One Tells You About Being a New Cut Flower Grower: the Harsh Reality, Challenges, Worries & Stresses 29:26

6d ago29:26

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It's 8:30am on Friday 2 May 2025 and it's another beautiful sunny day. What a busy week! I've been juggling a lot of things this week and it got me thinking about what I've learned about starting to grow cut flowers and what no-one tells you! So I have created quite a long list of things I'm learning the hard way and I'd like to share them with you…

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Ep 7 | The Murder of Paige Doherty 20:20

10d ago20:20

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When 15 year old Paige Doherty fails to show up for work and her ever-present phone goes unanswered, alarm bells immediately ring for her loved ones. Listen as we unravel the timeline of Paige's disappearance and the tragic discovery that sent shockwaves through her community. Join me on social media @itstrulytwisted on Instagram and @trulytwisted …

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Coping with Seedlings During a Heatwave, Troubleshooting When Planting Seedlings Close Together & Carving Out Time to Stay Calm and Focused 21:39

9d ago21:39

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The chickens are back on the podcast! It's Tuesday 29 April 2025 and it's very hot. Join me for this episode on a really beautiful spring day, which started off well then turned out to be a bit too busy and fraught for my liking. I am in charge of the diary so that's entirely my fault. While I'm letting the hens out this morning I talk about water …

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Mini-Digger Excitement! Dahlia Cuttings with Hollow Stems - What Do They Mean for Cut Flowers? 15:46

14d ago15:46

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Great excitement: I've just been speaking to a landscaper about using a mini-digger to lift some turf for me to really expand my growing space. I can't wait! I recorded this episode on Thursday 24 April 2025 in the afternoon and it's cool and breezy today. I did a reconciliation of how many seedlings I have and it's ALOT! It made me realise that I …

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Faith Doesn't Erase Pain, It Gives It Purpose, 5 Year Anniversary 18:17

15d ago18:17

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Send us a text Five years and 125 episodes later, what began as a trembling voice in a closet recording booth has blossomed into a sacred journey of healing, faith, and community. Wednesdays with Watson was born not from expertise but from raw necessity—a desperate search for understanding my own PTSD during the early, uncertain days of the 2020 pa…

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Pros & Cons: Seed Scattering or Straight Lines? Dahlias Straight in the Ground or Potted On First? Zinnias: no cons, only pros 22:41

17d ago22:41

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It's a sunny lunchtime on Tuesday 22 April 2025 and I'm basking in the warmth of the greenhouse. I'm busy sowing more seeds and today I'm discussing the pros and cons of two different sowing styles: scattergun approach or straight lines. Which one do you use? I prefer the straight lines method as I can count how many plants I have and each plant ca…

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Happy Easter! Plot Update, Acquiring Perennials on a Budget, Tummy Troubles & Keeping Mint Contained 20:51

21d ago20:51

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Happy Easter! It's 8pm on Good Friday, 18 April 2025 and I'm on the plot. It has definitely not been my week! After the water debacle on Tuesday I managed to get a tummy bug which has been unpleasant and this afternoon I wasn't even able to leave the house because of it. And whilst I've had tummy trouble all week I've had to do some regular gardeni…

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Ep 5 | The Suspicious Disappearance of Devon Goodrick 18:40

25d ago18:40

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When 26-year-old Devon Goodrick fails to show up for a family gathering, panic sets in for his loved ones. Devon met up with three old friends the night before but those people may have had sinister intentions. The family is feeling failed by the justice system, and after no arrests or progress has been made since Devon went missing in 2021, they a…

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First Epic Disaster of the Year, Splitting Dahlias, Cornflowers & Sweetpeas Get Planted Out 17:07

27d ago17:07

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It's Tuesday 15 April 2025 and this week has started really badly: I left a tap running last night and managed to drain my two full water bowsers. Overnight I've lost over a thousand litres of water. The timing is awful and I'm very disappointed in myself. I also managed to forget to close the greenhouse door last night, which is not like me. Lucki…

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Plant Spacings: Crucial for Calculating Production Costs, plus Road Pins vs Fence Posts & Making Jute Netting with String 16:11

1M ago16:11

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It's Friday 11 April 2025 and another incredibly sunny day. Still no rain but hopefully it's coming next week. I'll be updating you on what I've been sowing this week and the new sowing chart that I've made to help me remember when to sow the next batch (it's all about successional sowing this year). I discuss my morning feeling routine and how I w…

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Ep 4 | The Murder of Justine Vanderschoot 21:12

1M ago21:12

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17-year-old Justine Vanderschoot was a vibrant and ambitious young woman with dreams of working in fashion. However, her relationship with Danny Bezemer was controlling and strained, and he was frequently jealous and possessive. Justine was tragically murdered on September 1st, 2003. Listener discretion is advised for discussions of domestic abuse.…

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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Fear of Failure, Plus Doors to Manual, Storing Water & More New Seeds 30:42

1M ago30:42

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It's another glorious week of sunshine and dry weather and the shed doors are finally on! Today it's Tuesday 8 April 2025 and I'm pleased to update you on what's been going on since my last episode. I've been busy planting out foxgloves, peonies and raspberries, plus I made a new access path for the plot (and hung a new gate that I made myself, whi…

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Dahlia Tips & Techniques from a Pro Exhibitor for Waking, Dividing, Taking Cuttings & Sowing Dahlia Seeds 23:25

1M ago23:25

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It's Friday 4 April 2025 and if you're a dahlia-fan then this is the episode for you. Join me as I share everything I learnt this beautifully sunny morning from my dahlia mentor, Richard Bailey, including tips and tricks for success with these beautiful plants. Richard is a prize-winning dahlia exhibitor and a Vice President of the National Dahlia …

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Ep 3 | The Vanishing of Matthew Pendergrast 12:44

1M ago12:44

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23-year-old Matthew Pendergrast, a college student just weeks away from graduation disappeared on December 1, 2000. Matthew’s car was later found 116 miles away, with the keys in the ignition and his neatly folded clothes nearby. Despite extensive searches, no sign of Matthew has ever been found. There are theories surrounding his disappearance, in…

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Healing From Childhood Trauma: Your Questions Answered 29:26

1M ago29:26

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Send us a text Follow Amy On Socials https://linktr.ee/amywatsonauthor Victory Trauma Consulting Book a 15-minute call with Amy. https://booking.appointy.com/VictoryTrauma Trauma leaves invisible marks that often surface in adulthood as anxiety, relationship struggles, and even physical symptoms. For Child Abuse Awareness Month this April, we're di…

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Basking in Sunshine, Bed-making, Turning Compost & Making a Planting Plan for my Cut Flowers 19:20

1M ago19:20

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There's a lot going on at the moment! Join me on the plot in the fabulous sunshine today, Tuesday 1 April (how is it April already???) as I update you on what I've been upto, including seed sowing, monitoring production costs, ordering more seeds, selecting new dahlias, making new beds, rearranging fence panels, moving the contents of the compost h…

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An Epiphany! Shrinkage! Pricing Disasters! Profit Margins! Production Costs! It's All Here. 28:08

2M ago28:08

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I've had an epiphany! I've been listening to a new podcast and it's made me think really hard about the "business" side of what I'm doing so I have paused with the seed sowing for a moment to give this some thought. I've been learning about production costs, overheads, profit margins, and calculating profitability per square metre. I'm a data nerd …

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Ep 2 | The Unsolved Murders of the Jeff Davis 8 23:57

2M ago23:57

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In Jennings, Louisiana, between 2005 and 2009, eight women were found murdered, their bodies often discovered in canals. The victims, known as the Jeff Davis 8 or Jennings 8, had connections to each other, and many struggled with addiction and poverty. Despite investigations, the cases remain unsolved, shrouded in mystery and allegations of police …

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It's Time to Wake the Dahlias & The Ultimate FREE Liquid Fertiliser 22:38

2M ago22:38

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It's a beautiful week and I've been busy. It's a bit overwhelming at times: I feel like I have so many things to do all at the same time and sometimes it's hard to work out what I should be doing first. Normally I'm pretty good at prioritising but at this time of year it's challenging... In this episode I take a breather from digging up nettles and…

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Q&A Session with the CEO (that's me). And I Talk About Profitability, which is Very Important. 19:10

2M ago19:10

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What a gorgeous week: it's been very warm and sunny in the last couple of days, which has made me feel very excited about spring. And also slightly overwhelmed. I look at my seed trays and simultaneously think "Oh there are SO MANY!" and also "Oh I don't have enough!". But it's all fine: it's just what happens at this time of year. Lots of updates …

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The Mysterious Murder of Madison Scott 15:54

2M ago15:54

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For the very first episode we explore the disappearance and death of Madison Scott, a young woman who vanished without a trace during a camping trip in British Columbia in May of 2011. What began as a fun weekend getaway with friends quickly turned into a mysterious and chilling disappearance that has left her family, the community, and investigato…

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Truly Twisted | Where Real Stories Take a Twisted Turn 0:47

2M ago0:47

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Join your host Alecia Watson every Thursday for a twisted and true story. This is a true crime podcast that shifts the focus where it belongs—on the victims. Through research and compassionate storytelling, Truly Twisted offers a respectful, fact-based perspective on true crime, ensuring that the victims are remembered not just for the crimes commi…

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We Have Germination! And Backup Plans: I Need One. Do YOU Have One? 18:16

2M ago18:16

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It's been a really busy few days: some of the new seeds that were sown last week have germinated, the new beds have been marked out with string, a whole new planting area has been created, I finally found my missing broad bean seeds (yipeeeeee!), more seeds have been sown, the sun has been shining and it's warming up nicely. I've been thinking a lo…

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Scabious: Focal or Filler? Or Both?! More Seed Sowing. And Quiche! 28:55

2M ago28:55

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I went to the garden centre just to buy a ball of string to finish marking out the new cut flower beds and came home with some lovely new flowers seeds! In this first part of this episode I'm back in the greenhouse on a warm and bright afternoon sowing more of my cut flower seeds as well as the new ones that I picked up in the garden centre. As I'm…

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PTSD 101: Understanding Trauma and PTSD 33:26

2M ago33:26

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Send us a text Amy's Story Part 1 Amy's Story Part 2 Amy's Story Part 3 Book A Consultation Five years after launching this podcast as a "pandemic pivot" from my hammock, I'm marking this milestone by returning to the fundamentals of trauma and PTSD. This episode kicks off a comprehensive series that will guide you through understanding trauma's pr…

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Join Me in the Greenhouse as I'm Doing Some Things Differently This Year 33:26

2M ago33:26

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It's Tuesday 10 March 2025 and I'm in the greenhouse this afternoon, sowing more cut flower seeds. Come and join me as I'm sowing Achillea, Cephalaria, Centaurea, Crespedia, Zinnia and Orlaya. It's much cooler this week: the weekend was positively balmy and it was wonderful to have so much sunshine. It really felt like Spring had arrived. And then …

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What Happens When you're Ill? Let me tell you...! 23:50

2M ago23:50

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I was SO looking forward to getting started on my seed sowing this week! And then I was thwarted by a really nasty cold so I ended up sleeping a lot, watching Netflix and endlessly re-reading the latest David Austin rose catalogue. So the first half of this episode is me with a rather croaky voice and a bunged-up nose talking about that. Luckily th…

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How I Chose the Cut Flowers I'm Growing & Factors You Need to Consider 28:46

2M ago28:46

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This week got off to an absolutely freezing (but beautiful) start. Unfortunately it was far too cold for me to be sowing seeds in the greenhouse so I have recorded a longer podcast instead. In this episode I answer a question from a listener about exactly how I chose the seeds I'm growing for cut flowers and I explain my thought process. I clarify …

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What I'm Growing from Seed in 2025: Introducing my New Seeds 22:11

2M ago22:11

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It's the last day of February today which means two things: one, I'll be moving home tomorrow and two, it's time to start sowing seeds! Yipee! Once I've unpacked and got settled, I'll be getting busy in the greenhouse... Before all that fun, today's episode is me talking you through the 15 new varieties of flowers I'm going to grow this year from s…

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Healing Through Trauma: My Journey with PTSD--PART THREE 32:51

2M ago32:51

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Send us a text Send a text above to get your question featured on listener episode in two weeks! Text messages are confidential. Part 1 of this series: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1027246/episodes/16606769-what-is-wednesdays-with-watson-part-2.mp3?download=true Part 2:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1027246/episodes/16606769-what-is-wednesdays-with-watso…

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Don't Put A Greenhouse Under A Tree! Plus I Collected my Greenhouse this Weekend 26:01

3M ago26:01

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I'm excited to tell you that I've spent today dismantling my newly acquired (third-hand) greenhouse and transporting it to my plot. It was hard work and very tiring but only three panes of glass got broken (not bad) and no injuries at all (even better!). This is my second greenhouse and in this episode I talk about the differences between this one …

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What's Really Holding YOU Back from Growing Cut Flowers? 19:54

3M ago19:54

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It's time to put our cards on the table and answer this question: what's stopping you from becoming a cut flower grower? It's been a rainy old week yet on the sunniest two days I wasn't around to get on the plot but as the ground is still so wet, it's not a huge problem. So I'm talking to you in this episode from the warmth and dryness of indoors, …

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Why I Don't Use Chemicals on my Cut Flowers & How to Tackle Weeds Effectively 17:00

3M ago17:00

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Join me on my frosty plot this morning as I let the hens out and find out if my young hen Kylie is still broody! In today's episode I'm answering a really great question from a listener about weeds: love them or hate them, you're going to get some! It's never too early to start thinking about weeds and it's how you deal with them that matters: spen…

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Who Do I Sell to? How Do I Find my Cut Flower Customers? 21:15

3M ago21:15

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Have you thought about exactly who you're going to sell your flowers to? Before you sow any seeds or buy any plants, start thinking about this crucial part of the process right now. Are you dreaming of turning your cut flowers into bouquets and selling directly to customers at a local market? Or would you prefer to sell to florists? What sort of fl…

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Storing Seeds & Money Saving Tips for Making Your Own Seed Compost 14:42

3M ago14:42

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It's February so let's talk about seeds! Collecting, drying, storing and saving, plus some seeds to avoid and the best seed compost. Everyone is talking about seeds right now and I'm certainly thinking about mine. In this episode I explain why seeds are saved from one year to the next and I cover the basics of how to store your seeds. Plus I talk a…

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What Is Wednesdays With Watson? Part 2 33:57

3M ago33:57

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Send us a text What happens when the very foundations of your safety are shaken, and healing seems out of reach? Join me as I share a deeply personal journey, marking the near fifth anniversary of the Wednesdays with Watson podcast. Born from the solitude of the pandemic and my struggle with PTSD, this episode takes you through the significant mome…

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Which Cut Flowers Should I Grow? How to Select the Best Ones 13:19

3M ago13:19

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Are you wondering which cut flowers you should grow? Are you confused by all the choices and not sure which will suit your needs or your budget? Are you thinking about the impact of vase life, stem length or scent? In this episode, I’m diving into how to select the best cut flowers to grow. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ What makes a flower i…

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Sweetpeas: Perfect for Dramatic Scented Cut Flowers 15:13

3M ago15:13

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This week got off to a rather chilly, murky, and drizzly start. However there's nothing like the thought of hundreds of gloriously coloured and heavily scented sweetpeas to cheer me up. My sweetpea story starts with a holiday outing to buy raw milk on a farm in Dorset which led to the discovery of a fantastic supplier of sweetpeas. I share the type…

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Which Dahlias Do I Need? How Do I Choose? 18:18

3M ago18:18

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Dahlias are the queens of the cut flower world. They are achingly beautiful and come in a vast array of varieties, colours and shapes. Join me behind the scenes while I plan my 2025 dahlia beds. Today I talk about the nursery I visited in September 2024 to look at some selections (with obligatory notepad and pen), a brief bit about apprenticing wit…

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So, What is Wednesdays With Watson Anyway? Start HERE 39:04

3M ago39:04

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Send us a text This episode centers on Amy Watson's journey through post-traumatic stress disorder, emphasizing the universal nature of trauma and the hope for healing through community and faith. As Amy recounts her personal experiences and insights, she encourages listeners to understand the challenges of PTSD while highlighting the significance …

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Perennials: What Worked in 2024 and What's New for 2025 22:48

3M ago22:48

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Hello and welcome to a rainy episode. Join me today as we let the chickens out first thing this morning for a warm scrambled egg breakfast (them, not me) and I talk about the perennials I grew on the plot in 2024. I'll share with you why perennials can form the low-maintenance backbone of your cut flower plot, and how to do this according to your o…

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Review of 2024 Cut Flower Trial Beds: Important Lessons to Learn 17:57

4M ago17:57

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In today's episode I review the cut flowers I grew in my 2024 trial beds. I talk about what cut flowers I planned to grow and why, what I actually ended up growing, which cut flowers turned out well and why, what the florists loved, what I didn't like, where I sourced my cut flower seeds, the seeds which flourished and those which either didn't ger…

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Set Growing Goals and Why You Must Store Water 23:54

4M ago23:54

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Hello and welcome. Join me on today's episode as I let the hens out into a chilly and misty morning and chat with you about the merits of tables, the importance of somewhere to sit on your plot, the benefits of making detailed notes about everything you do, and I answer a very good question about whether you actually need prior experience of sowing…

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Cut Flowers: What you really DO and DON'T need to get started 22:50

4M ago22:50

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Hello and welcome. In this episode I bust some myths about what you do and don't need to get started growing cut flowers, plus a few things that would be ideal. If you're dreaming of starting your own cut flower business, you might be interested to hear about whether or not you really need to own your own land, what qualifications you should get, w…

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Millennial Generation: Finding Strength in Vulnerability and Community with Lydia Garner 1:01:09

4M ago1:01:09

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Send us a text Lydia Garner returns to share her insights on coping with grief and trauma, focusing on her experiences as a Millennial dealing with the loss of her son. Through her journey, she emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, gratitude, and open conversations about mental health across generations. • Lydia shares the impact of 9/11 on h…

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What Happens When you Sow Cheap Supermarket Seeds 13:13

4M ago13:13

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Hello and welcome. In this episode I talk about my “trial beds”: what they are and how they came about, including the massive crisis of confidence I had at the start of 2024 which meant that I ended up with trial beds in the first place. I describe the layout of the beds and explain how I created them, then I discuss how I made the paths (and what …

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