Talking shop about the business side of flower farming, including building a profitable flower farm by cultivating key business skills.
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The opposite of true crime. Part book club, part interview show, Tea & Murder is a podcast all about Agatha Christie and her work. Every episode, host Rebecca Thandi Norman has an exciting guest to discuss an Agatha Christie book, story, or play of their choice. With a smattering of literary analysis and a big dose of humor, Rebecca and her guest dive into why we like the things we like, what makes a great mystery, and every conceivable element of the Agatha Christie universe. Welcome to Tea ...
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16: Efficiency with Julia Keel of Fullkeel farm
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Find yourself overwhelmed and thinking you could be working a lot more efficiently? ...and earning more because of it? Join Jenny and Julia Keel from Fullkeel Farm during this episode, where they chat about: -Making data-driven decisions to decide which crops to grow based on revenue per square foot -The importance of knowing your numbers and makin…
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It's our final interview of season 3! Host Rebecca Thandi Norman talks with G.T. Karber, the creator and author of Murdle murder mystery puzzles. What started as an online game has become a whole universe, with books, a board game, live events, and event the upcoming Murdle Junior! Karber and Rebecca discuss the first Miss Marple novel, Murder at t…
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15: How efficiencies on the farm can earn you more money
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If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, with never enough time to complete tasks, and are also building your farm on a shoe-string budget… There are ways to find relief! In this episode, Jenny Marks of Trademark Farmer discusses how to make your farm more efficient, gives specific examples of ways she has streamlined her farm to earn more money a…
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A Murder is Announced with Prof. Caroline Derry
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In this episode of Tea & Murder, host Rebecca Thandi Norman and Professor Caroline Derry discuss A Murder is Announced. One of Rebecca's favorite Marples, this book includes one of Christie's most obvious lesbian-coded couples as well as an in-depth look at English village life in a post-WWII world. Rebecca and Caroline talk about the wonderful rou…
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14: Anna Jane Kocon of Little State Flower Co
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Jenny interviews Anna Jane Kocon of Little State Flower Co. They chat about growing and selling flower year round, tracking crop expenses, employees, and more. Follow Anna Jane on instagram @littlestateflowerco Find her at www.littlestateflowerco.com Did you learn anything valuable from this podcast? Leave us a review on apple podcasts! Follow Jenn…
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The Secret Adversary with Teresa and Bill Peschel
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Who else could make Rebecca re-read a Tommy and Tuppence book other than the fantastic Teresa and Bill Peschel of Peschel Press? They discuss how the book reflects the style and interests of the time, the parody aspect of the book, and whether Rebecca actually enjoyed reading this one (surprise: she did!). Teresa, who wrote a book of reviews of Chr…
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13: 5 apps I can't live without on the farm
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Farmers should not be left in the stone age when it comes to technology! We need to embrace the current world we live in and use technology to our advantage in order to build a profitable, successful flower farm. In this episode, Jenny Marks of Trademark Farmer discusses how switching pen and paper for iphone apps and software has helped her build …
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The Witness for the Prosecution with Ilya Milstein
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Welcome to season 3 of Tea & Murder! This episode is sponsored by Bond and Grace. Bond and Grace is a women-founded literary brand producing art novels, fine art, and art prints. They make incredible gifts for book lovers of all kinds! Bond and Grace is giving our readers 20% off of their art novels and prints with the code TEA20. In this episode, …
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12: Alex Peschell of Coram Deo Farm
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Are you in the beginning stages of your flower farm and desperately want to start off on the right foot? In this episode, Jenny Marks of Trademark Farmer interviews 3rd year flower farmer Alex Peschell of Coram Deo Farm about how she’s building a profitable business from the start. Jenny and Alex chat about starting a flower farm from scratch, grow…
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Welcome to season 3 of Tea & Murder! This episode is sponsored by Bond and Grace. Bond and Grace is a women-founded literary brand producing art novels, fine art, and art prints. They make incredible gifts for book lovers of all kinds! Bond and Grace is giving our readers 20% off of their art novels and prints with the code TEA20. For this episode,…
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11: 3 pricing strategies to boost your summer revenue NOW
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Ever experience a dip in your sales and wonder what to do about it? Or perhaps you want to be prepared in case that ever happens to you in the future. Fear not, we have some strategies for you. In this episode, Jenny Marks of Trademark Farmer discusses three pricing strategies you can use on your farm to boost your overall revenue right now (withou…
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Welcome to season 3 of Tea & Murder! This episode is sponsored by Bond and Grace. Bond and Grace is a women-founded literary brand producing art novels, fine art, and art prints. They make incredible gifts for book lovers of all kinds! Bond and Grace is giving our readers 20% off of their art novels and prints with the code TEA20. Co-host of "The S…
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10: Building from the ground up with Niki Irving of Flourish Flower Farm
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Niki Irving of flourish flower farm takes us on her flower farming journey, from early beginnings on leased land, to changes in her business vision down the road. She talks about about what it takes to build a successful flower farm from the ground up. Find Niki at: www.flourishflowerfarm.com https://www.instagram.com/flourishflowerfarm…
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Welcome to season 3 of Tea & Murder! This episode is sponsored by Bond and Grace. Bond and Grace is a women-founded literary brand producing art novels, fine art, and art prints. They make incredible gifts for book lovers of all kinds! Bond and Grace is giving our readers 20% off of their art novels and prints with the code TEA20. In this episode, …
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Welcome to season 3 of Tea & Murder! This episode is sponsored by Bond and Grace. Bond and Grace is a women-founded literary brand producing art novels, fine art, and art prints. They make incredible gifts for book lovers of all kinds! Bond and Grace is giving our readers 20% off of their art novels and prints with the code TEA20. David Morris is t…
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09: Knowing Where To Invest In Your Business
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If you have a flower farm (or are just starting a flower farm) and you want to be SMART with your money, and not waste it on silly things that don’t matter, this episode is for you! Today I’m talking all about how to know where to invest in your business, in order to maximize your results and reach your goals faster. Hint: One of the investments I …
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08: LeeAnn Huber of Coseytown Flowers
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I interview Coseytown Flowers founder, LeeAnn Huber, as we chat about finding a niche, creating new products, and balancing motherhood, family and business. Follow Coseytown flowers at www.coseytownflowers.com.By Jenny Marks
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Learn how we tweaked our growing practices to make tulips more profitable, and how you can do it, too.By Jenny Marks
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06: S.E.O. with Fran Parrish of Heirloom Soul Florals
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I interview Fran Parrish of heirloom Soul Florals, and she teaches you all about getting found online using S.E.O. (search engine optimization), marketing your wedding business, and more! Give fran a follow at www.heirloomsoul.com and on instagram HERE!By Jenny Marks
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Visit www.trademarkfarmer.com for a free mini course!By Jenny Marks
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Bonus Episode: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd with Kate Krosschell
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Tea & Murder's very own producer Kate Krosschell finally read a Christie, so of course we talked to her about it! She sits down with host Rebecca Thandi Norman to discuss the classic twist in The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (pssst: spoilers for this book!) and the "unreliable narrator" trope. Did Kate guess the murderer? Yes! Did that stop her from enj…
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04: Helen Skiba of Artemis Flower Farm
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Find Helen at www.artemisflowerfarm.com and on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/artemisflowerfarm/?hl=en Visit www.trademarkfarmer.com for a free business mini course!By Jenny Marks
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03: Scaling down, not up: 10 keys to maxing out profit on a small flower farm
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Learn more or sign up for a free mini course at www.trademarkfarmer.comBy Jenny Marks
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In the final episode of season 2, host Rebecca Thandi Norman speaks with Christie historian and writer Dr Mark Aldridge about a Miss Marple mystery that they both love: At Bertram's Hotel. Mark and Rebecca discuss the way Christie approaches the changes of the 1960s, the fantastic character of Bess Sedgwick, and why this is a book that may not be f…
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02: Galena Berkompas of Micro Flower Farm
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I interview Galena Berkompas of Micro Flower Farm and we chat about farming on a micro scale, finding what's profitable for your farm's unique situation, and creating an outstanding reputation through social media. Find Galena's website at: www.microflowerfarm.com Follow her on social media at: www.instagram.com/microflowerfarm Sign up for a free m…
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01: Earning Potential: Six Figures On A Small-Scale Farm (My Story)
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Learn about the earning potential for small scale flower farmers and realistic profit margins as I give you a glimpse into my farm story. This episode is real, raw (vulnerable for me), and comes with a healthy dose of reality. Hosted by Jenny Marks, the face behind Trademark Farmer, a business education platform for small-scale flower growers. To l…
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At age 17, Ragnar Jonasson began translating Agatha Christie books into his native Icelandic. Years later, Ragnar is a crime writer himself, specialising in the region's beloved "Nordic Noir" genre, but he still loves Christie's work. Jonasson and host Rebecca Thandi Norman talk about Ragnar's work as a translator, why he loves the Poirot & Hasting…
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Welcome to the Six Figure Flower Farming Podcast, where we talk about small-scale flower farm business skills, money, marketing, business strategy, the TRUTH about being a farm entrepreneur, and more. Hosted by Jenny Marks, the face behind Trademark Farmer, a business education platform for small-scale flower growers. To learn more about effective …
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An Appointment with Death with Manon Wogahn
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**Please note that this episode contains mentions of suicide as part of the book discussion. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, you are not alone. Please reach out to a loved one or a hotline in your country. All international hotlines can be found here.** We're chatting with Manon Wogan, the creator of Bookstagram account @mysterymanon …
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In this episode of Tea & Murder, host Rebecca Thandi Norman chats with digital designer, filmmaker, and astrology expert Freya McOmish. They discuss Agatha Christie's astrological birth chart, what makes astrology interesting, and how Chrstie typically includes spiritual and/or occult elements in her work. In the book club portion of the interview.…
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"The Mousetrap" is the longest running play of all time; we're discussing what keeps audiences coming back to this charming production! Director Kristian Husted recently staged a version with Copenhagen Theatre Circle, the English-language amateur theatre company based in Copenhagen. He speaks with host Rebecca Thandi Norman about the enduring appe…
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And Then There Were None with Rachel Howzell Hall
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It's our first repeat book of the book club, and we couldn't have chosen a better one: And Then There Were None. There are so many elements to explore about the best selling mystery novel of all time, so let's dive in. American author Rachel Howzell Hall discusses her own take on the structure They All Fall Down, as well as why Christie's book is s…
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*Spoilers for Crooked House throughout this episode!* In this episode of Tea & Murder, host Rebecca Thandi Norman welcomes author Marthe Jocelyn to discuss Crooked House. They talk about the nature of evil in Christie's work, the psychology of the killer, and how to write murders that young readers connect to. Marthe is the author of the Aggie Mort…
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The Mystery of the Blue Train with Levi Higgs
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For this instalment of the book club, host Rebecca Thandi Norman is joined by David Webb Jewels's Head of Archive and Brand Heritage Levi Higgs to discuss The Mystery of the Blue Train. Levi is a jewelry expert, decorative arts aficionado, and mystery-lover, but he hasn't read much Christie...until now! The two discuss jewelry as a narrative device…
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Murder in Mesopotamia with Caroline Crampton
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*Spoilers for Murder in Mesopotamia* Our guest this episode is Caroline Crampton, author and host of the Shedunnit podcast. We discuss Murder in Mesopotamia, a book set in an archeological dig. Christie knew dig sites well, and that's reflected in the details of this book. Rebecca and Caroline discuss how her experiences shaped the book, colonial e…
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Murder on the Orient Express with Paula Sutton
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Author and creator of Hill House Vintage Paula Sutton joins the show to talk about the Poirot classic, "Murder on the Orient Express." She and host Rebecca Thandi Norman discuss "vintage style, not vintage values," why we find certain aesthetics comforting, and why this particular mystery is so enduring. They also talk about the book's abrupt endin…
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"Agatha Christie believed in evil..." Season 2 of Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie Podcast is coming! Get a sneak peek of what's in store with our short trailer. Our first episode comes out on Tuesday, 26th September. We'll be discussing Murder on the Orient Express with Paula Sutton. Read it here: https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780062073495 Have fe…
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What does host Rebecca Thandi Norman think of the controversy surrounding word changes in Christie's books? Will the podcast be discussing film adaptations moving forward? Producer Kate and Rebecca discuss these questions and more in the second part of the listener Q&A. Season 2 begins next month! Please note that there is some feedback throughout …
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In this bonus episode between seasons, host Rebecca Thandi Norman and producer Kate Krosschell answer listener questions, including Rebecca's favorite Christies, whether she reads anything else (spoiler: she does), and whether the show will ever cover film and TV adaptations. Mentioned in this episode: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster https:/…
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How different is the work of a real-life private investigator to the work of Hercule Poirot? In this episode, host Rebecca Thandi Norman interviews her sister (!) Ashley Norman, who is a former private investigator. They discuss how Poirot's work is similar to her own, whether there are really "famous" detectives, and the plot of The A.B.C. Murders…
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In the penultimate episode of season 1 of "Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie Podcast," host Rebecca Thandi Norman speaks with the current author of the Hercule Poirot series (as well as many of her own books!) Sophie Hannah. Sophie discusses one of her favorite Christie mysteries: Evil Under the Sun, why Poirot never gets to take a vacation, and wha…
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The Moving Finger with Laura Thompson
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Author of the biography Agatha Christie: A Mysterious Life (2007), Laura Thompson, discusses the fabulous Marple mystery set in a small English village, The Moving Finger. She and host Rebecca Thandi Norman talk about Christie's coded-LGBTQ+ characters, which parts of the book they "buy" (and which they don't!), and whether you can enjoy Christies …
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Author of the Murder Most Unladylike and Ministry of Unladylike Activity series, Robin Stevens knows a thing or two about writing murder mysteries. Her focus is on Young Adult (YA) fiction. Robin and host Rebecca Thandi Norman discuss the Poirot mystery Hallowe'en Party, why they keep coming back to it although they agree that it's not Christie's b…
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Historian and writer Dr. John Curran joins the podcast this week to discuss his uncovering of Agatha Christie's secret notebooks and the book Five Little Pigs, a favorite of both he and host Rebecca Thandi Norman. Dr. Curran explains why he thinks people are currently overanalyzing Christie's work, while Rebecca makes the argument that certain anal…
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The Body in the Library with Kate Finnigan
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British journalist Kate Finnigan has been an Agatha Christie fan since childhood, but hasn't re-read any of her favorites in years. She and host Rebecca Thandi Norman discuss the Miss Marple classic The Body in the Library, what it's like to read Christie's work from a feminist perspective, and why Miss Marple is such a subversie character. Follow …
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The Secret of Chimneys with Kemper Donovan
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It's a meeting of the Agatha Christie podcasts! Host of "All about Agatha" Kemper Donovan joins Rebecca Thandi Norman to discuss one of thelr least favorite books: The Secret of Chimneys. This is the second lowest-rated book on Kemper's podcast, so they're revisiting it to ask, is it really that bad? Turns out: kind of! Find out what both Kemper an…
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The Man in the Brown Suit with Matias Vestergård
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Danish composer Matias Vestergård joins the podcast to discuss his love of the Orient Express (the train, not the book), writing an Agatha Christie-inspired opera, and why boats are such a great setting for both a mystery and, as it turns out, an opera. Listen to Matias's work: https://www.youtube.com/@matiasvestergardhansen6304 See Matias's Instag…
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Writer, stylist, and sustainable fashion expert Aja Barber reads her first Agatha Christie in order to discuss Cards on the Table with host Rebecca Thandi Norman. As an avid reader, what does Aja think of Christie's work, and will she be reading another mystery? Listen to her first impressions, including whether she'd want to hang out with Poirot a…
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Host of the podcast "Normal Gossip," founder of Defector Media, and author Kelsey McKinney is on the podcast to chat about the story "The Four Suspects" in the book of Marple short stories The Thirteen Problems. Kelsey and host Rebecca Thandi Norman discuss how gossip and mysteries are intertwined, and what makes a good gossip versus a good mystery…
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Author Jean Kwok discusses A Caribbean Mystery, the Miss Marple book she took inspiration from in her latest story, "The Jade Empress." This story is part of the new MARPLE book: 12 Miss Marple stories by 12 different authors. She chats about what it was like to take on such an icon, how Agatha Christie was part of her journey in learning English, …
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