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Lindsey Kitchin is The English Florist. A show about flower design, floristry and becoming a florist. Leave questions for the show on the show's anchor.fm webpage via the message button. A new episode every other Sunday. Produced by Loading Zone.

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United States

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Lindsey Kitchin is The English Florist. A show about flower design, floristry and becoming a florist. Leave questions for the show on the show's anchor.fm webpage via the message button. A new episode every other Sunday. Produced by Loading Zone.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Social media, starting out and signing off...

5/1/2023
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. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to hear all news of future podcasts 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

Duration:00:52:18

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Attracting the RIGHT customer and difficult conversations about price

4/17/2023
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. 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

Duration:00:39:36

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The cost of living and PRICES of cut flowers! A survival guide

4/3/2023
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

Duration:00:48:39

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Teaching workshops and mentoring, plus exactly what is your value?

3/19/2023
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. 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

Duration:01:33:05

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SPECIAL with guest floral designer Kim Kachougian from Saturday Night Live!

3/5/2023
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... 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

Duration:00:51:40

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SPECIAL with guest grower Kimberly Fleming, Obama's florist, buying local and quoting with belief

2/19/2023
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

Duration:00:57:29

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Seasonality: Should I ONLY buy British flowers?

2/5/2023
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

Duration:00:41:55

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SPECIAL with guest florist Louise McGregor: learning from a legend

1/22/2023
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

Duration:00:44:23

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What to do in 'The Quiet Time?'

1/8/2023
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

Duration:00:30:29

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My Christmas Wishes to You

12/25/2022
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. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to hear all updated episodes. Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower Become a Patreon and hear Extra Snippings at www.whfco.co.uk/ Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used with permission by the producer. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

Duration:00:27:00

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‘Twas the weeks before Christmas and things are getting busy!

12/11/2022
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. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to hear all updated episodes. Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower Become a Patreon and hear Extra Snippings at www.whfco.co.uk/ Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used with permission by the producer. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

Duration:00:39:09

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Wreaths: teaching workshops, selling, pricing and everything in between!

11/27/2022
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! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to hear all updated episodes and click HERE to become a patron and listen to the Extra Snippings shows. Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used with permission by the producer. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

Duration:00:33:23

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SPECIAL with guest florist Paula Edgington: why should I buy just local flowers?

11/13/2022
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. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to hear all updated episodes. Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used with permission by the producer. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

Duration:01:09:54

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Should I import flowers from overseas?

10/30/2022
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. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to hear all updated episodes. Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used with permission by the producer. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

Duration:00:22:16

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Extra Snippings: making a button hole with me

10/23/2022
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. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to hear the first show. Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used with permission by the producer. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.ukscription

Duration:00:10:06

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Pricing your flowers during these times and everyday inspiration

10/16/2022
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. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to hear all updated episodes. Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used with permission by the producer. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

Duration:00:25:36

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Extra Snippings: having yoga in my life

10/9/2022
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. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to hear the first show. Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used with permission by the producer. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.ukscription

Duration:00:22:07

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SPECIAL Meet Anneli Marinovich and learn about personal branding

10/2/2022
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. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to hear all updated episodes. Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used with permission by the producer. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

Duration:00:43:51

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Extra Snippings: the special people we meet

9/25/2022
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. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to hear the first show. Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used with permission by the producer. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

Duration:00:06:12

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Greece, marriage and hiding in the Sweet Pea!

9/18/2022
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..... Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to hear all updated episodes. Follow Lindsey on Instagram @thewhitehorseflower Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used with permission by the producer. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

Duration:00:30:57