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In this episode of the Cut Flower Podcast, host Roz Chandler speaks with Grace Alexander, a gardener and seed producer. Grace shares her journey from a childhood surrounded by gardens to her career in psychology and her passion for flower growing and seed production. The conversation explores the importance of adaptability in careers, the challenges of navigating money and worth in entrepreneurship, and the significance of finding balance and setting boundaries in life. Grace also discusses her plans for organic certification and her love for growing sweet peas, emphasizing the joy and fulfillment that comes from working with nature.

takeaways

• Grace's early memories of gardening shaped her passion for flowers.
• Joing together psychology and flower farming was a significant life change for Grace.
• The importance of adaptability in careers is crucial for success.
• Finding balance and setting boundaries is essential for personal well-being.
• Sweet peas are a favorite flower for both Grace and Roz.
• Organic certification for Grace's flower farm.
• Grace's journey highlights the value of community in the gardening world.
• The conversation underscores the importance of pursuing one's passions.
• Grace believes that every experience contributes to personal growth.

You can view Grace's website here and follow her on Instagram here

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