Best Amrich Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 79: How Janniebird Farm Thrives in Zone 4 with Flower Farmer Annie Amrich 59:15

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How do you grow flowers in a region known for long winters, short seasons, and frequent frosts? In this episode, we are joined by Annie Amrich of Janniebird Farm, a Zone 4 flower farmer thriving in the high-altitude climate of Gunnison, Colorado. Annie shares how she forces thousands of tulips each year, grows without greenhouses, and keeps flowers…

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Ep. 81: Geotuning the Land: How Addressing Geopathic Stress Can Support Soil Health and Regenerative Farms 49:03

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What if caring for land goes beyond soil tests, nutrients, and visible inputs? In this episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer is joined by Brittney Herrera, founder and creative director of Thunder Egg, to explore the concept of geotuning—a practice often described as acupuncture for the land. Through her work, Brittney helps harmonize l…

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Ep. 80: Growing Dahlias, Letting Go of Perfection, and Finding Joy in the Garden With Anne Long of The Dahlia House 1:14:45

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What if growing dahlias wasn’t about doing everything perfectly—but about showing up, finding joy, and learning to flourish right where you are? In today’s episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, we are joined by Anne Long of The Dahlia House, a longtime dahlia grower, educator, and creative who has spent more than two decades growing flowers—and …

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Ep.78: How Claudia Built a Blooming Backyard and a Beloved YouTube Gardening Channel 1:05:15

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Have you ever wondered how a simple backyard garden can grow into a thriving YouTube channel that inspires gardeners everywhere? In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Claudia of In The Garden with Claudia, a Zone 8b gardener in Oregon who transformed a small suburban space into a blooming cut flower haven. What began as a creative outlet during …

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Ep.77: Flower Farming & Floral Design in Montana: The Flower Hat Story with Julio Freitas 1:10:18

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Have you ever wondered what it really takes to build a creative and meaningful life in the floral world, especially when your journey starts far from where you end up? In this episode, we are joined by Julio Freitas of The Flower Hat, a Montana-based floral designer and flower farmer whose work has influenced and inspired thousands. Julio shares ho…

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Ep.76: How to Sell Your Flowers with Lennie Larkin of Flower Farming for Profit 1:10:14

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Have you ever wondered how to confidently sell your flowers and build a thriving flower business? In this episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, host Jennifer Gulizia sits down with Lennie Larkin, flower farmer, educator, and founder of Flower Farming for Profit. Lennie shares her expert advice on pricing, mindset, and how to approach flower sale…

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Ep.75: Gratitude in the Garden: The Five Petals That Root Us Through Every Season 18:43

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As another growing season comes to a close, Jennifer invites you to pause and reflect on the power of gratitude. In this solo episode, Jennifer shares how gratitude can carry us through each stage of growth, from the early seeds of an idea to the quiet rest of winter. She looks back on this past year of farming with honesty and perspective, offerin…

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Ep.74: Nicole Pitt of Flower Hill Farm: Growing Through Change and Finding Strength in Every Season 1:01:04

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In this heartfelt conversation, Jennifer sits down with Nicole Pitt, the flower farmer and creative behind Flower Hill Farm and Boon Street Nursery in upstate New York. Nicole is also the voice and heart behind the popular Flower Hill Farm YouTube channel, where she shares her authentic journey as a farmer, creator, and community builder. Nicole op…

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Ep.73: Journey to Bloom: Learning to Be Present in Every Season 18:14

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As the flowers fade and the farm quiets down for winter, Jennifer reflects on what this past year of rebuilding her farm has taught her about patience, gratitude, and growth. Inspired by the timeless reminder that “it’s not the destination, it’s the journey,” she shares how slowing down and being present has brought new meaning to the work of tendi…

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Ep. 72: Inside The Flower Summit with Jessica Eckford-Aguilera: Celebrating Women, Flowers and Creativity in Australia 51:05

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In this inspiring episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, host Jennifer Gulizia sits down with Jessica Eckford-Aguilera, the visionary founder of The Flower Summit and Newcastle Food & Flower Markets in Australia. Jessica shares how her lifelong passion for creativity and community led her to build one of Australia’s most beloved floral destinatio…

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Ep. 71: End-of-Season Reflection: Thinning the Weeds and Making Space to Flourish Next Year 11:14

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The first frost often marks the end of the flower growing season, and it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect. In this short solo episode, Jennifer invites flower farmers and gardeners to slow down and look back on the year with honesty and gratitude. She shares how to “thin the weeds” in both the garden and in life so you can focus on what trul…

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Ep.70: Behind The Dirt on Flowers: How Shannon & Lyndsay Built Thriving Cut Flower Farms 1:04:09

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In this episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, host Jennifer Gulizia of The Flowering Farmhouse sits down with Shannon Allen of Bloom Hill Farm and Lyndsay Biehl of Wildroot Flower Co. — the powerhouse duo behind The Dirt on Flowers Podcast. Shannon and Lyndsay pull back the curtain on what it really takes to build a thriving flower farm. From hu…

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Ep. 69: Painting Flowers and Farming Lavender with Valerie Miller of Steel Cow Lavender Farm 56:49

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What happens when flower farming and painting come together? In this episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, host Jennifer Gulizia sits down with artist and flower farmer Valerie Miller of Steel Cow Lavender Farm in Iowa. Valerie is a gifted painter and the founder of Art Garden Therapy, a monthly painting membership that invites people of all ski…

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Ep.68: Inside America's Largest U.S.-Based Flower Farm: Sustainability, Innovation & the Future of Floriculture with Madison Milgard of Continental Floral Greens 52:45

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What does large-scale flower farming really look like in the United States? In this episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer Gulizia sits down with Madison Milgard, Vice President of Brand and Market Strategy at Continental Floral Greens (CF Greens) — the largest U.S.-based flower farm. Madison shares the inspiring story of her family-owne…

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Ep. 67: How to Press Flowers Like a Pro: Featuring Kate Punnett of The August Press 56:00

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If you’ve ever had more flowers than you know what to do with—or wished you could make a special bouquet last forever—this episode will spark your creativity. In this conversation, I’m joined by Kate Punnett, founder of The August Press, a professional flower press studio dedicated to turning fresh blooms into timeless art. With over a decade as an…

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Ep. 66: How to Shift Your Mindset and Build a Profitable Flower Farm with Charlotte Smith 1:07:27

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If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, self-doubt, or pricing your flowers with confidence, this episode is for you. In Episode 66 of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer sits down with Charlotte Smith — a farmer, coach, and host of The Profitable Mindset Podcast — to talk about the mindset shifts that can make or break your flower farming busine…

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Ep. 65: From CSA to Advocacy: How Jenny Jonak of Dragon Song Farm Is Growing More Than Just Cut Flowers 1:09:28

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In this episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, host Jennifer Gulizia sits down with Jenny Jonak of Dragon Song Farm in Oregon’s Willamette Valley to explore how one flower farmer is blending sustainable flower farming, community-supported agriculture (CSA), and policy advocacy to create real impact. Jenny shares how she grew her CSA flower farm f…

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Ep. 64: From Side Hustle to Full-Time Flower Farmer: Brooke Palmer Reflects One Year Later 56:33

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In Episode 64 of The Backyard Bouquet, flower farmer and educator Brooke Palmer of Jenny Creek Flowers returns to the podcast—one year after making the leap from part-time growing to full-time cut flower farming. After balancing a teaching career and a growing flower farm for several years, Brooke decided in 2024 to hang up her classroom keys and p…

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Ep.63: Floral Standards Every Flower Farmer Should Know with Diane Szukovathy of Jello Mold Farm 1:08:27

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In Episode 63 of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer sits down with Diane Szukovathy of Jello Mold Farm to explore the critical role of floral standards in flower farming. Diane shares how she went from planting zinnia seeds as a child to co-founding the Seattle Wholesale Growers Market and co-authoring Floral Standards — a groundbreaking guide …

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Ep. 62: Inside a Family-Run Wedding Flower Farm: How Jennifer Joray Grows Cut Flowers for 40+ Weddings a Season 1:13:39

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What does it take to grow cut flowers for over 40 weddings a season—while running a farm as a family of four? In Part 2 of our conversation, Jennifer Joray of Eastern River Farm returns to share the details of how her family built a thriving, regenerative flower business in Maine. From crop planning to bouquet-making, and from packing systems to bu…

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Ep. 61: Jennifer Joray of Eastern River Farm on Flower Farming, Lyme Disease, and Finding Healing Through Nature 1:18:17

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What happens when a simple question—“What about farming?”—leads to a total life transformation? In this powerful episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer Joray of Eastern River Farm shares her family’s courageous journey from city living to flower farming on a 20-acre homestead in Maine. But their story goes far beyond soil and seeds. Jenn…

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Ep. 60: How Flowers Helped Nicole Sardo Heal, Grow, and Begin Again 1:01:25

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In this powerful episode of The Backyard Bouquet, host Jennifer Gulizia sits down with Nicole Sardo of Midnight Magic Garden—a former stop-motion artist who left her dream job at Laika Studios after a life-altering autoimmune diagnosis. Nicole shares her remarkable journey of healing through gardening, how she's building a flourishing micro flower …

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Ep. 59: Frances Palmer on 'Life With Flowers': Gardening, Pottery, and the Art of Everyday Beauty 53:44

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In this episode of The Backyard Bouquet, we are joined by Frances Palmer—renowned potter, gardener, photographer, and author—to celebrate the release of her newest book, Life With Flowers. Known for her iconic handmade vessels and stunning floral photography, Frances shares how a life rooted in creativity, cultivation, and intention can lead to une…

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Ep.58: The Slow Flowers Movement & The Power of Local Blooms with Debra Prinzing 1:04:44

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In this episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, we are joined by Debra Prinzing, founder of the Slow Flowers Movement and co-author of The Flower Farmers: Inspiration and Advice from Expert Growers. Debra shares her journey from writing The 50 Mile Bouquet to founding the Slow Flowers Movement—a movement that champions local, seasonal, and sustain…

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Ep.57: Celebrating 100 Years of Bearded Iris: The Legacy of Schreiner's Iris Gardens 1:03:20

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This week on The Backyard Bouquet, we’re celebrating a century of spectacular blooms with Schreiner’s Iris Gardens, one of the most iconic names in American flower farming. For over 100 years, the Schreiner family has been growing and breeding world-class bearded iris—a legacy that began in Minnesota and eventually found its forever home in Oregon’…

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Ep.56: The Push of Spring: How Seeds and Seasons Reshape Us 24:41

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In this episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer invites you to step away from the rush of the season and pause at the garden gate. With raw honesty and gentle encouragement, she explores what it means to be in a season of becoming—when everything feels tender, stretched, and unfinished. Through the metaphors of seeds cracking open, the lo…

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Ep.55: Cut Flower Farming with Dave Dowling: Real-World Advice for Growing and Selling Flowers 1:06:47

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In this episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, we’re joined by one of the most respected voices in the cut flower industry—Dave Dowling. With over 20 years of experience as a flower farmer and now a trusted mentor to growers across North America, Dave shares insights you won’t want to miss. We talk about how he got started growing flowers (before…

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Ep.54: Earth Day in the Garden: Where Flowers Lead Us to Soil, Stewardship & Hope 52:43

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In this special Earth Day episode of The Backyard Bouquet, flower farmer and garden educator Jennifer Gulizia shares a deeply personal reflection on growing in harmony with the earth—and what it really means to be a steward of soil, beauty, and biodiversity. This solo episode blends story, science, and soul. Jennifer shares a poem Where Flowers Lea…

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Ep. 53: Growing a Cut Flower Business & Preserving Heirloom Mums with Jessica Hall of Harmony Harvest 1:02:47

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In this episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer sits down with Jessica Hall, co-founder of Harmony Harvest Farm in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. What began as a simple question during a family beach vacation—“Where do florists get flowers?”—sparked the beginning of a 20-acre flower farm that now ships bouquets and heirloom chrysanthemum p…

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Ep.52: The Kindest Garden: Regenerative Gardening & Sustainable Design with Marian Boswall 1:04:40

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How can we create gardens that are both beautiful and beneficial to the planet? In this episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, we sit down with award-winning landscape architect and author Marian Boswall to discuss the power of regenerative gardening and sustainable landscape design. As the founder of Marian Boswall Landscape Architects and co-fo…

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Ep.51: How Jenny Marks Built a Profitable Flower Farm & Helps Others Do the Same 57:12

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jenny Marks, founder of Trademark Farmer and host of Six Figure Flower Farming. Jenny has been immersed in agriculture her entire life, from growing up on a farm to working in government roles with the USDA and State Departments of Agriculture. After starting a vegetable CSA, she discovered that she loved …

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Growing Pansies for Cut Flowers with Brenna Estrada of Three Brothers Blooms 1:00:08

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Can pansies be a cut flower? 🌸 You might be surprised! In this episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, we’re chatting with Brenna Estrada, author of Pansies and the flower farmer behind Three Brothers Blooms. Brenna is on a mission to bring long-stemmed pansies back into the floral world, and she’s sharing everything you need to know about growing…

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Ep. 49: Sustainable Flower Farming & Extending the Growing Season with Little Hollow Flowers 52:37

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In Episode 49 of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, we sit down with Dustin Saunders of Little Hollow Flowers, a specialty cut flower farm nestled along Colorado’s Front Range. Dustin shares how a fallen ash tree unexpectedly led him and his partner, Kate, into flower farming, and how their diverse backgrounds in landscaping and biodynamic vegetable far…

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Ep. 48: Sweet Pea School: Marryn Mathis on Growing, Breeding, and the Magic of Sweet Peas 1:13:19

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This special episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast features returning guest Marryn Mathis, founder of The Farmhouse Flower Farm and widely known as the Sweet Pea Queen. Marryn joins the show to celebrate the release of her debut book, Sweet Pea School, a comprehensive guide to growing, nurturing, and enjoying these fragrant, timeless blooms. In t…

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Ep.47: Helen Skiba on Balancing Motherhood & Sustainable Flower Farming at Artemis Flower Farm 1:17:19

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From her time as a Peace Corps agriculture volunteer in Ecuador to becoming a passionate flower farmer in Colorado, Helen Skiba's story is a beautiful reminder of how life can take us on unexpected paths, like how a visit to a friend’s farm can change everything! Helen from Artemis Farm dives deep into her commitment to organic farming practices an…

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Ep. 46: Secrets From The Flower Farm Down Under With Rebecca Starling 1:01:33

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Ever wondered what it takes to transition from a corporate career to a flourishing flower farm? Join us as we chat with Rebecca Starling, an inspiring flower farmer from Australia who transitioned from a corporate career in London to flower farming in rural Australia. Rebecca shares her heartfelt journey, including the romantic twist that led her t…

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Ep.45: Where We Bloom: New Beginnings For 2025 20:12

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Ready to bloom in powerful new ways this year? Join us for this special Season 2 premiere of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, for an intimate look at transformation, growth, and choosing joy in the garden and in life. After a groundbreaking first season featuring 44 conversations with inspiring growers worldwide, Jennifer opens her heart about her own…

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Ep.44: From A Vision To A Thriving Flower Farm With Lori Hernandez of Three Acre Farm 1:12:32

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Have you ever wondered “What does it take to transform a dream into a thriving flower farm?” In this episode of the Backyard Bouquet Podcast, host Jennifer Guliza welcomes Lori Hernandez from Three Acre Farm, who shares her inspiring journey from city life to flower farming. Lori recounts the pivotal moment in 2009 when a vivid vision of a beautifu…

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Ep.43: Cultivating Kindness & Connection With The Growing Kindness Project 1:09:03

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What if the simple act of giving flowers could transform not only your life but also the lives of those around you? In this episode of the Backyard Bouquet Podcast, host Jennifer Gulizia welcomes Deanna Kitchen, the founder of the Growing Kindness Project and the heart behind Twig and Vine Farm. Deanna shares her inspiring journey from a kindergart…

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Ep. 42: Growing A Successful & Profitable Cut Flower Farm With Lennie Larkin 1:05:15

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Have you ever wondered how you can run a profitable cut flower farm? In this episode, Lennie Larkin, a business leader in the flower farming industry and founder of B-Side Farm, shares her inspiring journey from teaching to sustainable farming. Starting her career in Boston, Lennie transitioned to California, where she enrolled and then taught at U…

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Ep.41: Kelsey Hall: How the 'Daffodahlia' Discovery Is Shaping the Future at Cattle & Cut Flowers Farm 1:08:13

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What happens when a dahlia unexpectedly takes on the appearance of a daffodil? In this episode of the Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Kelsey Hall of Cattle & Cut Flowers shares her remarkable journey in flower farming and the intriguing story behind her recent discovery, the “Daffodahlia.” Kelsey, who runs a charming family-operated farm in Enumclaw, Was…

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Ep: 40: Grow Beautiful Dahlias Interview with Jennifer Gulizia Hosted by Valerie Miller 1:24:47

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This episode of the Backyard Bouquet Podcast features a replay from the Growing Beautiful Dahlias Interview Series hosted by Valerie Miller of Steel Cow Lavender Farm. In this episode, Valerie interviews Jennifer Gulizia, the host of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast and a passionate flower farmer based in Hood River, Oregon. In this episode, Jennifer s…

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Ep.39: How Vonda VandeHoef Hybridizes Dahlias In Her Backyard Cutting Garden 1:00:50

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Are you curious about what it takes to hybridize dahlias in your own backyard? Tune in to hear how Vonda VandeHoef, PNW gardener, has become a backyard dahlia hybridizer. In this episode we are joined by Vonda VandeHoef, a passionate backyard gardener from the Pacific Northwest. Vonda shares her journey from growing up around flowers to becoming …

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Ep. 38: The Healing Power of Flowers: Mental Health and Farming with Trina Galloway of Mt.View Orchards 58:26

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How can legacy farming and mental health intertwine to create a thriving community? In this episode of the Backyard Bouquet Podcast, we are joined by Trina Galloway, a third-generation farmer from Mt. View Orchards in majestic Parkdale, Oregon. Trina shares her heartfelt journey from being a mental health nurse practitioner to returning to her fami…

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Ep.37 Building a Thriving Cut Flower Business With Katy King of Hidden Springs Flowers 58:19

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In this episode of the Backyard Bouquet Podcast, we are joined by Katy King, of Hidden Springs Flowers in central Pennsylvania. Katy shares the inspiring journey of transforming a century-old family farm into a thriving cut flower business. She and her husband Jim started Hidden Springs in 2018, turning a simple backyard veggie patch into two acres…

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Ep. 36 How Kara Jamison Is Transitioning Into Fall With Dried Flowers & Sowing Cool Flowers 1:05:53

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As fall swiftly approaches, the changing of seasons brings new challenges and opportunities for gardeners. In this episode of the Backyard Bouquet Podcast, we welcome back Kara Jamison of Blooming Joy Flower Co. Kara discusses the importance of soil health, revealing her methods for cultivating rich, organic soil that has helped her garden thrive e…

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Ep. 35: Erin Benzakein of Floret: How Seeds Hold The Past, Present, & Future 1:10:12

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Have you ever marveled at how a tiny seed encapsulates not just life but also the past, present, and future? Dive deep into this concept with Erin Benzakein, the founder of Floret, one of the most influential flower farms and seed companies globally, on this episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast. Erin's love for flowers sprouts from cherished chi…

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Bonus: Celebrating The Pre-Launch of "Sweet Pea School" with Sweet Pea Seed Saving Tips from Marryn at The Farmhouse Flower Farm 22:03

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Today, we're excited to welcome back Marryn Mathis from The Farmhouse Flower Farm in Stanwood, WA to celebrate the pre-launch of her new book, 'Sweet Pea School,' which is set to be released on February 25, 2025. This book is a treasure trove of insights into growing, nurturing, and saving seeds from one of the garden’s most beloved flowers, the sw…

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Ep.34: Blackburn Gardens: Building A Successful Flower Farm By Focusing On What You Really Enjoy 56:25

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Have you ever thought about not having to do everything, but instead focusing on what you truly enjoy? Join today’s conversation with Laura Ward from Blackburn Gardens as she shares her journey from dreaming about dirt and flowers as a child to creating a local garden haven. Hear how Laura transitioned from a vegetable CSA model to a successful You…

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Ep.33: Darcy's Dahlias: Captivating Their Community With Their Flower Stand & Flourishing Dahlias 1:02:55

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Have you ever wondered how a backyard garden with just 10 dahlias could transform into a flourishing flower farm with over 1500 dahlias? Join Christopher Tomaso and Wyatt Thomas, partners at Darcy's Dahlias, as they share their journey on the Backyard Bouquet podcast. Tune in to hear their inspiring conversation about their growth from hobbyist dah…