Best Homeandgarden Podcasts (2025)

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FPGH 222: December To Do & Listener Q&A 1:14:26

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It is the December To Do List, and we are in the middle of winter garden season. Weather is moderately cold, foggy, and so far it has been pretty dry. We finish up with a Listener Q&A. It is time to plant: Asparagus Fava beans Bok choy Broccoli rabe Garlic Kale Loose leaf lettuce Mustard Onion sets Radish Do not plant yet: Bareroot trees Roses Berr…

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FPGH 220: Brendan Wilce, of the California Native Plant Society 1:04:24

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Fall is a great time to plant California natives. Brendan Wilce of the California Native Plant Society joins me to give his 10 top favorite natives. This episode is sponsored by BeWaterSmart. The Brendan and the California Native Plant Society can be found at: Website: calscape.org Instagram: @theplanimal Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/f…

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Using Beneficial Insects in Cut Flower Production with Erik van der Sluys 1:24:36

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In this episode of The Flower Podcast, Scott welcomes Erik van der Sluys of Beneficial Insectary for a deep dive into natural pest control strategies tailored specifically for flower farmers. They explore practical, real-world approaches to managing common pests such as thrips, aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, and fungus gnats, and discuss how int…

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Rethinking Growth with Lindsey Mizock of Pompelmo Floral 1:12:14

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Scott Shepherd sits down with floral designer and grower Lindsey Mizock of Pompelmo Floral to talk about creativity, freelancing, and what it means to intentionally keep your business small. Lindsey shares insights from her years working on small farms along the California coast, her fine-art background, and her approach to design rooted in observa…

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FPGH 219: Between Two Shrubs, with Shelley & Christy 48:38

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Want to take over that neglected school garden but need some inspiration? Listen to Shelley and Christy of @betweentwoshrubs discuss their story of creating a successful school garden program. Plus -- we talk about their new YouTube channel, which is exploring local gardens, talking to the gardeners, and all things garden-adjacent. Very fun and inf…

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The Science and Art of Plant Breeding with Dr. Keith Hammett 1:11:38

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This week, Scott explores the intersection of science and artistry in the world of flower breeding. Dr. Keith Hammett, New Zealand's leading ornamental plant breeder, shares his passion for developing Dahlias, Sweet Peas, and Clivias that blend genetics, color, and creativity. Together, they discuss the delicate balance between science and art, the…

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Starting Fresh with Galena Berkompas, Micro Flower Farm 1:08:23

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Starting Fresh with Galena Berkompas Building a new flower farm from the ground up! In this episode, returning guest Galena Berkompas of Micro Flower Farm shares what it's like to start over on a new piece of land in Vancouver, Washington. She talks about prioritizing perennials, choosing cover crops, and balancing short-term crops with long-term i…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 218: October To Do List and Listener Q & A 1:03:01

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It is the October To Do List, and that means it is a very busy time in the garden. Clean up from summer vegetables and prepping for fall and winter. The days are cooler, but shorter – which means you have to work efficiently and hard. Episode includes Listener Q&A. Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at Flow…

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What Is Your Most Important Tool: Madeline Hooper of Gardenfit 1:04:35

2M ago1:04:35

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What Is Your Most Important Tool? Madeline Hooper has such a great story. After years in public relations, competing as a ballroom dancer, and teacher she turned her focus to gardening and helping others. Together with her husband, she's spent over three decades creating and caring for their Rockland Farm in New York. She's also the co-creator of t…

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FPGH 217: Kayden Rsenbauer of the Sacramento Tree Foundation 54:24

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Fall is a great time to plant a shade tree and our guest, Kayden Rsenbauer, certified arborist with the Sacramento Tree Foundation has all the info you need. Bruce and I talk to him about proper planting techniques, watering for young and established trees and we go over his list of favorite shade trees. This episode is sponsored by BeWaterSmart. S…

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Planning for Profit with Jenny Marks, Trademarks Flower Farm 1:02:58

3M ago1:02:58

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My guest today is Jenny Marks from Clifton Springs New York, a grower and educator who has built her business from the ground up. Jenny runs Trademarks Flower Farm, a productive one-acre farm celebrated for its gorgeous early spring blooms and smart, efficient growing practices. Alongside her own farm work, she created Trademark Farmer, where she t…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 216: All about Staghorn Ferns 1:09:05

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Truly one of the bizarre looking and growing plants out there. Bruce and Marlene discuss everything related to the Genus Platycerium. How to propagate from spores and divisions, what species grow the best in zone 9, unusual species and more. Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at Flower Power Garden Hour Pat…

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Fleurs de Villes: Celebrating Floral Artistry and Opportunity with Tina Barkley 50:26

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In this episode of The Flower Podcast, Scott is joined by Tina Barkley, co-founder of Fleurs de Villes. With more than 25 years in creative industries, Tina has built a career around bringing beauty, entrepreneurship, and storytelling together. She shares how floral artistry can go beyond decoration — becoming a way to tell stories, engage communit…

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FPGH 215: September Garden To-Do's and Q & A 58:33

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Planting, tasks and to do's that should take place in September for a beautiful fall garden. Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at Flower Power Garden Hour Patreon. To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: Facebook Instagram email Marlene at [email protected] Find Marlene over on YouTu…

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FPGH 214: Top 10 Drought Tolerant Plants for a Tropical Look 1:15:50

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Want to feel like you are in the tropics but without the expensive plane ticket or large amounts of water? Bruce and Marlene each give their top 10 plants that grow with low water but give you the vibe of being in a far away destination Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at Flower Power Garden Hour Patreon.…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 213: Farmer Fred Hoffman of Garden Basics 52:41

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If you garden in a water conscious State like California, you may be able to recite a list of plants and practices to reduce water in your landscape. But often vegetable gardening gets left out of water-wise conversations. Our guest -- the one and only --Fred Hoffman, discusses ways to employ water saving techniques for your veggies without sacrifi…

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Seed Talk: Planning, Planting, and Cool Flowers at The Gardener's Workshop with Layne Angelo and Lisa Mason Ziegler 1:18:47

4M ago1:18:47

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On this episode of The Flower Podcast, I'm joined by Layne Angelo, Seed Director at The Gardener's Workshop and co-host of Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne, alongside Lisa Mason Ziegler — gardener, flower farmer, educator, author, and founder of The Gardener's Workshop. Lisa has been a guest before, and it was wonderful to welcome her back and to also c…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 212: August To Do List & Listener Q&A 56:24

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It is the August To Do List – it has been a great, cool summer in NorCal. Bruce and I talk about current gardening work, and do a detailed dive into listener questions across a variety of topics. Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at Flower Power Garden Hour Patreon. To ask questions for future shows, submi…

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Weekly Blooms, Steady Profits, with Franceska McCaughan, The Hotel Florist® 1:03:21

4M ago1:03:21

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In this episode of The Flower Podcast, host Scott Shepherd sits down with Franceska McCaughan, The Hotel Florist, to explore how florists can grow their businesses with weekly floral accounts. Franceska shares her journey from experimenting with flower bars to building a thriving business serving hotels, restaurants, and professional spaces. She ex…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 211: Creating a cool (heat-wise) yard, with Cheryl Buckwalter 1:00:33

4M ago1:00:33

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Summer heat getting to you? Add some cool to your yard. Bruce and I talk to award winning landscape designer, Cheryl Buckwalter, on how to create a cool oasis with some simple landscape tips. http://bewatersmart.info Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at Flower Power Garden Hour Patreon. To ask questions fo…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 210: Top 10 Money Wasters 1:26:39

5M ago1:26:39

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Want to save money?! Of course you do. As plant lovers we want to spend our money on plants not stuff to maintain them. Bruce and I each give our top 10 money wasters with a large ticket bonus item. You may be surprised with what you have needlessly spending your money on. It's peak of summer and it's hot. But believe it or not it is time for tasks…

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The Seeds We Save, The Blooms We Shape: Inside Dawn Creek Farm 1:12:41

5M ago1:12:41

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This week, Scott sits down with Kori Hargreaves, the heart and hands behind Dawn Creek Farm, for a conversation rooted in seeds, selection, and the creative process of flower breeding. Kori shares insights from her decade-long journey developing new open-pollinated varieties—including her collaboration with Floret. They explore the practical side o…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 209: Flowers, with Amber Villarreal of Redhead Flowerbed 48:03

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Have dreams of becoming a flower farmer or just want to grow flowers for yourself? I talk to Amber Villarreal of @redheadflowerbed all about her journey into the flower growing world. And of course she'll discuss growing tips and her favorite flowers. You can find Redhead Flowerbed at: Website: redheadflowerbed.com Facebook: @RedheadFlowerbed Insta…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 208: July To Do List 56:38

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It's peak of summer and it's hot. But believe it or not it is time for tasks to prep for fall. Bruce and I discuss what needs to be done in the garden now plus we answer questions on azaleas, tomatoes and more Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at Flower Power Garden Hour Patreon. To ask questions for futur…

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Floristry with Heart and Purpose: Carole Patilla of Tuckshop Flowers and The Farewell Flowers Directory 1:20:04

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In this episode of The Flower Podcast, Scott Shepherd talks with Carole Patilla of Tuckshop Flowers and co-founder of The Farewell Flowers Directory. They explore the growing movement toward sustainable and foam-free funeral flowers. Carole shares practical tips for florists ready to shift away from floral foam, embrace compostable design, and reth…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 207: June To Do List 1:25:17

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It's summer and it's getting hot but there's still plenty to do in the garden. My new co-host Bruce Ritter joins me to discuss what tasks you should be tackling in your garden. And no it's not too late to plant tomatoes. Plus we answer your garden questions. Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at Flower Powe…

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Authenticity: The Florist's Path to Confidence, Clarity, and Community with Elizabeth Hodges, Philo Floral 1:03:55

6M ago1:03:55

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In this episode of The Flower Podcast, Elizabeth Hodges, owner of Philo Floral in Greenville SC., opens up about the powerful mindset shift that helped her build a business rooted in authenticity. We explore how understanding generational values—from Gen Z's focus on connection and transparency to older generations' appreciation for experience—can …

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Building Your Best Farm: Adrianne Gammie of Marilla Field and Flora 1:08:01

6M ago1:08:01

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In this episode, we welcome back Adrianne Gammie, a dedicated flower farmer known for her intentional approach to business, sustainability, and community impact. Adrianne shares valuable insights from her evolving farm, covering everything from pollinator habitat and land stewardship to profitability and professional relationships. Her candid advic…

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Standards in Cut Flower Production: Diane Szukovathy of Jello Mold Farm 1:12:52

7M ago1:12:52

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Flowers are at the heart of so many meaningful moments—especially since Mother's Day week just happened. This episode honors the hardworking farmers, florists, designers, and behind-the-scenes teams who make it all possible. Returning guest Diane Szukovathy of Jello Mold Farm joins Scott for a rich conversation about long-term farm planning, infras…

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Being the Face of Your Farm: Nicole Pitt, Flower Hill Farm 1:06:47

7M ago1:06:47

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We're chatting with Nicole Pitt, the passionate owner of Flower Hill Farm, and a popular YouTube creator, as she shares her journey in the world of flower farming. Nicole's story is all about planting roots, both literally and figuratively, as she returned to her childhood home in 2018 and transformed it into a thriving farm full of flowers. Some o…

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Design, Relationships, and Giving Back: Pili Fuentes's Floral Story 58:51

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This week's episode highlights the importance of continual growth and learning in the floral industry. Our guest, Pili, exemplifies this by consistently investing in her skills through workshops and collaborations with leading designers. She emphasizes the need for exploring new trends and refining techniques to perfect one's craft. A key theme in …

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Streamlining and Growing Your Flower Business with Niki Irving 1:07:01

8M ago1:07:01

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This week on The Flower Podcast our guest is Niki Irving, the owner and florist behind Flourish Flower Farm in Asheville, NC, where she grows a wide variety of flowers and foliage using sustainable methods. She creates beautiful, seasonal arrangements for weddings and events, leads classes and workshops on the farm, and offers fresh bouquets at her…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 206: Purple tomato development with Norfolk Healthy Produce 44:11

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A truly purple tomato - this is what Norfolk Healthy Produce has achieved. With beauty also comes big health benefits. Listen in as I talk to CEO Dr. Nathan Plumpton and head horticulturalist Ian Baker on what the process was to make this happen and how snapdragons are involved. You can find Norfolk Healthy Produce at: Website: norfolkhealthyproduc…

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Using Rooted Farmers to Track Trends, Sales, and More: A Database Goldmine 1:08:20

9M ago1:08:20

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Numbers are our friends! Digging deep into the data generated through the growing and selling of our flowers is an important part of creating a more sustainable business. This week, we're chatting with Adrianne Gammie, owner of Marilla Field and Flora, along with Amelia Ihlo, founder of Rooted Farmers. We'll take the time to meet Adrianne and discu…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 205: Peaches and Nectarines with Ed Laivo of @ed_able_solutions 1:23:14

9M ago1:23:14

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Fruit tree expert, Ed Laivo of @ed_able_solutions, gives his list of favorite peaches and nectarines for an extended growing season. Plus learn what cat-facing is and why it may be happening to your nectarines. This and more growing tips. You can find Ed at: Facebook: @"Ed"Able Solutions YouTube: @Ed_Able_Solutions Instagram: @ed_able_solutions Hel…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 204: March To Do List 24:28

9M ago24:28

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It's spring! LOTS of prep to do for the upcoming season. Time to sow seeds and prep beds for planting. It is time to plant: Broccoli – plants only Carrots Cauliflower- plants only Leeks Loose leaf lettuce Peas Potatoes Chores include: Sow tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, flowers inside Start flowers (sunflowers, strawflower, zinnias) Fertilize Compost…

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Flowering Without Fear: The Florista, Meg Hutchinson 1:08:31

9M ago1:08:31

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Today's guest is Meg Hutchinson, owner of The Florista, a floral and event business based in Nashville, TN. Meg is known for specializing and creating custom floral designs, bringing her client's vision to life. Her focus is delivering the "Wow Factor" through bespoke floral experiences that exceed expectations. In this episode we had a great time …

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Christmas Special: Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" 2025 29:44

12M ago29:44

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Hello everyone! This is a special episode of The Flower Podcast. This year we're continuing a tradition that started last year with sharing something from our family's archives. My Dad for many years has collected a wide range of old time radio shows. His collection is made up of over 30,000 different shows and of course there are several Christmas…

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Selling to a Wholesaler: No Till Flowers with Scott Shepherd 1:03:09

12M ago1:03:09

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I'm excited to share this week's episode with you! Earlier this year Jenny Love, flower farmer expert and host of the No Till Flowers podcast, asked me to be a guest on her podcast to chat about working with wholesalers as a local flower farmer. Jenny asked great questions and we had a great conversation that I hope you find helpful. Hopefully thro…

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Bailey's Back: Flowers, Trends, and the Garden Club Plants Launch at Farmer Bailey 1:00:59

12M ago1:00:59

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This week, we're catching up with Bailey Hale to dive into all the exciting developments happening at Farmer Bailey. So much has unfolded over the past two years that we had to bring Bailey back on the podcast to get the inside scoop. We'll hear about his recent tour to the Netherlands, the latest trends in cut flower plants, and their brand-new pr…

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Finding Your MVP with Ashley Fox of Ashley Fox Designs 1:06:44

1y ago1:06:44

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This week, I'm joined by Ashley Fox, the creative force behind Ashley Fox Designs, a full-service floral studio in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Specializing in stunning floral arrangements for weddings, events, and editorial projects, Ashley is celebrated for her unique use of color and exceptional flower choices, drawing inspiration from the bea…

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Finding the Gaps in Your Flower Market with Eleanor Lonardo / The Borrowed Garden 1:15:17

1y ago1:15:17

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Our guest this week is Eleanor Lonardo and her business is called The Borrowed Garden located in Crockett, California. Eleanor's is a small scale flower farmer that sells to florists in the East Bay/San Francisco area. It's great to hear about her experiences as she began growing, the benefits of taking floral design workshops as a grower, the impo…

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Sarah Winward: Creating Weddings That Reflect Nature 1:13:38

1y ago1:13:38

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Sarah Winward is a floral artist and event designer based in Salt Lake City, Utah, specializing in destination weddings. Her work, known for its seasonal, nature-inspired designs, has been featured in The New York Times Magazine, Martha Stewart, and she has been named a top florist by Vogue. Sarah's floral arrangements evoke the beauty of nature, o…

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FPGH 203: Anthony Dal Ben, Be Water Smart #summerstrong competition 31:45

1y ago31:45

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Anthony Dal Ben is one of the winners of the Be Water Smart #summerstrong competition. Winners of this competition transformed their once water loving lawns/gardens into yards that are water efficient but at that same time beautiful. For Anthony it was a family affair. Hear how not only did he transform his front lawn into a water wise landscape, h…

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Looking Back and Moving Forward in Flower Farming with Lisa Mason Ziegler of The Gardener's Workshop 1:03:16

1y ago1:03:16

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Lisa Mason Ziegler, cut-flower farmer, author, educator and founder of The Gardener's Workshop is returning to The Flower Podcast. Since 1998, she has cultivated her three-acre urban farm in Southeastern Virginia, producing thousands of flower stems weekly for florists, supermarkets, farmer's markets, and her members-only on-farm market. Lisa has a…

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FPGH 202: Elaine Fitzgerald, Be Water Smart #summerstrong competition 40:39

1y ago40:39

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Elaine Fitzgerald is one of the winners of the Be Water Smart #summerstrong competition. Winners of the competition transformed their once water loving lawns/gardens into yards that are water efficient as well as beautiful. Listen in to hear how Elaine went from grass to a pollinator heaven. Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good ho…

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Selling to Florists with Sarah Jo Eversole of Everbloom Fields 1:06:48

1y ago1:06:48

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My guest this week is Sarah Jo Eversole, owner of Everbloom Fields in Lancaster, TX. It might be a micro flower farm, but she produces not only exceptional quality blooms but high volume as well. She shares many of her experiences as a grower especially decisions on what to grow to be more profitable. There's a wealth of growing and business tips i…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 201: Janelle Auyeung, Be Water Smart #summerstrong competition 36:55

1y ago36:55

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Janelle Auyeung is one of the winners of the Be Water Smart #summerstrong competition. Winners of this competition transformed their once water loving lawns/gardens into yards that are water efficient, but at that same time beautiful. Hear the steps Janelle took to make her backyard a magnificent oasis of fruit trees, vegetables and flowers. Help s…

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Mindshift: Serving Not Selling with Charlotte Smith 1:03:16

1y ago1:03:16

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I'm excited to share that Charlotte Smith is our guest again on The Flower Podcast. Charlotte teaches farmers the skills they need to make money on their farms and live calm, balanced lives through mindset coaching. Going against what most of us have been taught, Charlotte coaches in 13 countries to build successful profitable farms while also gett…