BB Podcast Episode 78: Joey Azout
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Jose ‘Joey’ Azout | Image courtesy of uBloom
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
Designer: Alicia Schwede (BB Podcast Ep. 45) | Caroline Tran Photography
Designer: Charlie Groppetti AIFD | Garden Rose Design Contest Winner
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 78:
- David Austin 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
Designer: Alicia Schwede | Flirty Fleurs
Designer: Nicole Eichenwald Braghin | Plan Design Events | Garden Rose Design Contest Winner
SEE MORE ABOUT ALEXANDRA FARMS HERE:
Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest | Rose Poster
Designer: Katherine Taylor | Jubilee Flowers | Garden Rose Design Contest Winner
ALEXANDRA FARMS COLLECTIONS
Princess Japanese 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
If you enjoyed our chat with Joey Azout, you might also enjoy our interview with Gracie Poulson, owner of Grace Rose Farm. Click here to listen.
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