In this episode, Naomi Slade joins us to talk about the journey of flowers within our lives and the lessons they teach us.

We are chatting about the three books Naomi has written—one on snowdrops, one on orchards, and the most recent on dahlias. You’ll hear about fruit trees and the roles they have played (and continue to play) in our lives, you’ll learn about the sweet, delicate snowdrop and how to grow and care for them, and Naomi is also walking us through her book on dahlias and sharing several helpful tips on growing dahlias successfully.

With a lifelong passion for plants, Naomi Slade has taken a love for flowers and turned it into a career. After studying biology at university, she got a job with a gardening magazine organizing flower shows and events, and she is now a journalist, designer, consultant, and presenter specializing in horticulture and lifestyle.

Naomi has won awards for her show gardens and installations and written books—and, most recently, her book Dahlias was shortlisted in the prestigious Garden Media Guild Awards. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and inspiring people to get out there and start growing and enjoying plants, encouraging others to engage with the natural world and to understand the importance and beauty of nature. Learn more about Naomi and her work on her website, and follow her on Instagram @naomisladegardening.

You can purchase Naomi’s books at the following links:

• The Plant Lover’s Guide to Snowdrops

• An Orchard Odyssey: Find and grow tree fruit in your garden, community, and beyond

• Dahlias