Today we’re visiting with Joey Azout of Alexandra Farms (Bogotá, Colombia) to chat about:

• how he managed to start a successful garden rose farm
• why he chose to grow garden roses in spite of the challenges
• the two biggest challenges he experiences with garden roses
• tips for conditioning garden roses (very helpful!)
• the importance of using a floral hydration solution
• new spray rose varieties coming to Alexandra Farms
• how he gained permission to grow the roses he offers at Alexandra Farms
• the story behind the evolution of the Alexandra Farms logo
• ways designers can work with Alexandra Farms

LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 78:

• David Austin Roses | David Austin Wedding Roses
• Zoom
• Brandeis University | New York University 
• DVFlora (Delaware Valley)
• Kordes Roses
• Rosen Tantau
• Garden Rose Variety Pronunciation Guide
• Pantone
• Floralife HydraFlor® 100 (hydration solution)
• Chrysal 1 Hydration Solution
• Quick Dip 100 (Instant Hydrating Treatment)
• Green Valley Floral
• Tambuzi Roses
• Aalsmeer Flower Festival
• ZipRecruiter
• Alexander Farms Garden Rose Design Contest
• EMC (European Master Certification)
• Holly Chapple | Holly Heider Chapple Flowers
• Tomas De Bruyne
• Sarah Campbell | Intrigue Designs
• Fleuramour
• Leeds Castle
• Joséphine Bonaparte
• Dennis Kneepkens

SEE MORE ABOUT ALEXANDRA FARMS HERE:

 Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest | Rose Poster

ALEXANDRA FARMS COLLECTIONS

David Austin Wedding Roses

Deluxe Garden Roses

Princess Japanese Garden Roses

Wabara Garden Roses

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BB Podcast Co-Hosts are: Amy McGee (Botanical Brouhaha) + Maggie Bailey (Bramble & Bee)

BB Podcast Sound Engineer: Landon McGee