In today's episode of the Cutflower Podcast, we have a special guest joining us in the studio. Nicola Hill, the talented founder of Gentle Blooms from Leamington Spa, shares her passion for flowers and the story behind her blossoming business.Key Points:Nicola Hill runs Gentle Blooms, a local flower business that offers a range of beautiful bouquets, posies, and bunches for delivery and collection.Alongside providing flowers for weddings, events, and funerals, Nicola also offers flower subscriptions and delivers within a 5-mile radius of Leamington SpaNicola's love for growing flowers for cutting began as a personal hobby, shared with friends and family. Over time, her passion grew and transformed into the thriving business it is todayInspired by the stunning beauty and diversity of British flowers, Nicola is constantly on the lookout for new perennials to incorporate into her floristry work.Nicola's signature style is natural and she has a particular fondness for peaches and pinks. She primarily uses her own British-grown flowers but can source from local and UK-based growers if necessary.With a friendly demeanor and a commitment to working within any budget, Nicola encourages listeners to reach out to her to discuss their floral needs.We hope you enjoyed this enlightening conversation with Nicola Hill from Gentle Blooms. If you're in the Leamington Spa area and are looking for stunning, natural floral arrangements, be sure to get in touch with Nicola. Her dedication to her craft and friendly approach will ensure your floral needs are met, regardless of your budget. Tune in to the next episode of the Cutflower Podcast for more inspiring stories from the world of flowers.Nicola's Resource Links:https://www.instagram.com/gentleblooms/www.gentleblooms.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/gentleblooms New Catalogue Out Now, Oct 23, https://plantsofdistinction.co.uk  use the code CUTFLOWER30 for 30% off your order. This podcast episode is sponsored by First Tunnels, leaders in domestic and commercial product tunnels. A polytunnel is an amazing protective environment for plants, vegetables and flowers, extending any growing season, whether you're growing for pleasure or commercially.  Whether you go for a small or a large tunnel, you can be assured of the same high quality product from First Tunnels, poly tunnels.  Do pop over to their website and take a look at their range A Cut Above Waitlist: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/ACutAboveWaitlist The Growth Club: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/thegrowthclub Lots of free resources on our website: www.thecutflowercollective.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldgateflowers Facebook Groups Cut Flower Farming - Growth and Profit in your business https://www.facebook.com/groups/449543639411874 Learn With The Cut Flower Collective https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwiththecutflowercollective