Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Flower Podcast
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| Bringing Pansies Back with Brenna Estrada of Three Brothers Blooms | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:59:09 | |
We're excited to share this NEW and second episode with Brenna Estrada!! Scroll below to connect with her page and listen to her first episode with The Flower Podcast. Home gardeners, flower farmers, and florists are always looking for flowers to help set them apart in their offerings and esthetics. My guest this week found her way to growing cut flowers eventually on Camano Island, Washington. Brenna Estrada and her business Three Brother Blooms takes pride in growing a wide variety of stunning, pollinator-friendly plants. She is passionate about growing several flowers, but especially pansies and violas. It was great to have Brenna on the podcast as a guest again. We took another dive into her world with pansies. We chatted about the long history of this family of flowers, how they’ve been used as cut flowers for centuries, how to take cuttings, overwintering them, and so much more. Oh and Brenna’s new book that’s available for preorder right now. You can listen to Brenna's first episode here. Learn more about Brenna and her exciting world of Pansies with all of our past guests by visiting TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, Live’s, and video extras. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| 2019 Replay: Rick Davis of Amaryllis, Inc. | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:57:04 | |
Rick Davis of Amaryllis Design in Landover, Maryland is our guest this week on The Flower Podcast. Featured in publications such as Town & Country, Southern Accents, and listed as one of the Top Wedding Florists in the nation by Martha Stewart, Rick shares his transformation story that has made Amaryllis a premiere wedding and event company. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and share!! Learn more about Rick and Amaryllis with all of our past guests by visiting TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, Live’s, and video extras. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| Are You Using The Old Farmer's Almanac? | 14 May 2024 | 00:48:27 | |
From planning your planting schedule based on lunar cycles to predicting weather patterns that could impact your crops, The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been a go-to guide offering invaluable insights into moon phase planting, weather prediction, and continues to evolve, meeting the needs of modern farmers and gardeners while staying true to its roots. Today my guest is Carol Connare, the 14th editor in the history of the old farmer’s almanac. Carol oversees this cherished publication to create a perfect blend of new, useful, and entertaining content. So I hope you enjoy the special episode as we learn more about what goes into the pages and uncover what makes this publication a timeless favorite. Today we chat about: -How they approach weather predictions -Planting by Moon Phases -Container Gardening -New trends in plants Learn more about Carol and The Old Farmers Almanac with all of our past guests by visiting TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, Live’s, and video extras. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| 2019 Maxine Owens: The Floral Journey | 11 Apr 2022 | 01:03:23 | |
This week we're replaying our episode from Season 2 with Maxine Owens of Maxine Owens Designs. Maxine shares her story and travels with flowers this week on The Flower Podcast. Scott and Maxine chat about her love of nature, movement, color, and texture that inspires the work of this southern creative. We chat about the importance of connecting with her clients, investing in your education, and understanding that your floral journey is a marathon not a sprint. Learn more about Maxine and all of our past guests on TheFlowerPodcast.com Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| TJ McGrath: Everything Begins with a Conversation | 04 Apr 2022 | 01:05:16 | |
The conversation of sustainability is growing and I am thrilled to have TJ McGrath as my guest this week. From his home studio in New Jersey, TJ conducts workshop, private lessons, and prefers to focus on exploring floral design a seasonal and artistic expression. A champion voice of sustainable flowers and supporter of locally grown flowers, TJ shares his techniques and tools for creating sustainable designs, working with seasonal and local flowers, and you are in for a treat as TJ shares his secrets for creating the beautiful images we see on Instagram. Learn more about TJ and all of our past guests on TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| Planning Simplified with Ryan O'Neil | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:49:37 | |
My guest this week is Ryan O’Neil, creator of Curate. You’ve heard me speak of Curate as a new sponsor of The Flower Podcast and I am glad to finally chat with Ryan about why he created Curate and how this florist software can be a powerful tool for your business and not only florist but event planners, caterers, and venue management. Today we talk about the importance of transparency and creating systems to help the workflow in your business. Save 20% on your first year. Let them know you heard about there offer on The Flower Podcast. Visit Curate.co/flower Learn more about Ryan and all of our past guests on TheFlowerPodcast.com Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| Having a Profitable Mindset with Charlotte Smith | 21 Mar 2022 | 01:02:36 | |
Our guest this week is Charlotte Smith and she 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 getting out from feeling overwhelmed, stressed and anxious. In 2016, Charlotte was named one of the Top 25 Most Influential Women in the World in Food and Agriculture by the non-profit, Food Tank and she is giving us a little dose of her coaching today on The Flower Podcast. Learn more about Charlotte and all of our past guests on TheFlowerPodcast.com Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| Creating a Flower Destination with Adam and Jenn O'Neal | 14 Mar 2022 | 01:07:17 | |
Adam and Jenn O’Neal cultivate farm fresh flowers at PepperHarrow, their 20-acre farm in Winterset, Iowa. Their farm is described as an idyllic setting, sitting on a beautiful plateau above the Middle River Valley, nestled among the historic covered bridges and gorgeous rolling hills of Madison County. Jenn and Adam are decade long cut-flower farmers, co-authors, and recognized speakers on cut-flower gardening, and they are sharing all about their small farm with a big dream today on The Flower Podcast. Our conversation includes: - The value of creating living spaces for photographers - Agritourism can provide additional sources of revenue - Growing your business slowly and deliberately - The importance of keeping workshops and classes small - And so. Much more!! Learn more about PepperHarrow and all of our past guests on TheFlowerPodcast.com Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| Helping PepperHarrow Farm | 06 Mar 2022 | 00:02:10 | |
This week we were planning on airing our conversation with Jenn and Adam O'Neal of PepperHarrow Farm in Winterset, Iowa. Saturday a tornado hit their farm destroying all of the structures and greenhouses, except their home. Their family is safe thankfully, but it will take some time to rebuild eventhing that they've created. We will share their interview sometime in the future, but for now you can use the link below for donations to their business as they pick up the pieces and rebuild.
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| Embrace Pricing, Profiting, Boundaries, and the Sales Process with Alison Ellis | 28 Feb 2022 | 01:25:37 | |
Today’s episode is all about Flower Business with Alison Ellis. In case you aren’t familiar with Alison, she is the founder of realflowerbusiness.com, creator of Flower Math, and author of Falling Into Flowers, A step-by-step guide to today’s modern wedding business. She’s a floral designer and educator who teaches florists around the world how to increase their income and find more freedom in their small business with honest, actionable strategies and step-by-step courses. She is no stranger to talking business for florists and we’re excited to have her on The Flower Podcast. Learn more about Alison Ellis and all of our past guests on TheFlowerPodcast.com!! Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| Round Table Chat with Rooted Farmers | 21 Feb 2022 | 01:24:25 | |
This week I am excited to share a roundtable discussion with not only the founder of Rooted Farmers, but with a flower farmer and a florist so in essence we have a view from every angle. I’m excited to welcome Rhea Calpeno of Photosynthesis Floral Design and Lillian Calhoun of Calhoun Flower Farms. We really dive into each side of using the Rooted Farmers network and the benefits of using the online marketplace. Learn more about Rooted Farmers and all of our past guests on TheFlowerPodcast.com Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| Growing Garden Roses with Felicia Alvarez | 14 Feb 2022 | 00:59:59 | |
Our guest this week is Felicia Alvarez of Menagerie Farm and Flower. She shares her love of fragrant garden roses through her sustainable farming practices, her specialty farm nursery, and helping others through online learning and in person workshops through the Menagerie Academy. Today’s episode is packed full of growing tips , how-to’s and why’s from Felicia. Learn more about Felicia and all of our past guests on TheFlowerPodcast.com Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Here's the link for our episode last year with Adrienne Ryser. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| Know Your Florist with Antonio Valente | 07 Feb 2022 | 00:59:26 | |
This week we’re talking about having fun and an efficient flower farm on The Flower Podcast. My guest shares successful flower farming in a relatively small space. It’s not always about the acreage but about efficiency, productive crops, and having fun while growing. Canadian Antonio Valente shares how his love of flowers as a child grew into his now thriving flower business on the same ground that his father and grandfather grew their vegetables on. I believe we sometimes get lost in the grand plans and forget about the practical and simple approach to growing. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app and listen to all of our previous episodes! Learn more about Antonio and all of our past guests on TheFlowerPodcast.com Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast Intrigued Experience Conference Rooted Farmers | |||
| Replay: Get Back Up! Sandra Sigman of Les Fleurs | 07 May 2024 | 01:09:41 | |
This week we're replaying our episode with our guest Sandra Sigman, award winning floral designer, owner of Les Fleurs, and author. She launched her first book, French Blooms, last year, which is a beautiful book displaying the design principles she learned from her favorite Parisian florist. Get ready to be transported to a world of elegance and creativity as we dive into the story behind this French inspired floral journey. Sandra moved to France in her early 20’s working as a professional ice skater and fell in love with Paris. The daughter of a floral designer and influenced by her childhood love of flowers, she came back to the states and founded Les Fleurs, a French inspired flower shop. We thought that Sandra's journey, which began with her Mother would be great episode to replay with the Mother's Day holiday this week. Learn more about Sandra and Les Fleurs along with all of our past guests by visiting TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, Live’s, and video extras. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| Inspiring Designs Begin with Beautiful Flowers with Semia Dunne | 31 Jan 2022 | 00:58:53 | |
Semia Dunne is the founder and President of Semia Floral Studio located in Providence, Rhode Island. She opened her studio in 2000 and has specialized in wedding and large event floral design for the past 21 years. In 2013 she was named as one of the top 62 floral designers in the Martha Stewart Wedding Magazine. Her inspiration comes from nature and her love of growing flowers that began as a child with her mother. In 2017 she opened her sister company, The Floral Reserve, which is a floral wholesale company that serves the floral trade as well as local flower farmers. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app and listen to all of our previous episodes! Learn more about Semia and all of our past guests on TheFlowerPodcast.com Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| Jessica Aguilera: The Flower Farm Collective, Australia | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:57:41 | |
Our guest this week is Jessica Aguilera and she is an advocate for supporting locally grown flowers in Australia. An entrepreneur specializing in events, marketing and styling, creating the Newcastle Food and Flower’s Market, and The School of Floral Design in Newcastle, my guest has a passion for mentoring and sharing her knowledge, empowering her students, and the vision for Australia’s vibrant floral industry. Now she’s also connecting florists and farmers in the industry from the ground up with her latest initiative called The Flower Farm Collective. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app and listen to all of our previous episodes! Learn more about Jessica and all of our past guests on our Guest Page! Also, Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! The Flower Podcast on YOUTUBE! Thankful for our Sponsors: | |||
| Kelsea Olivia: Beauty and Purpose | 17 Jan 2022 | 01:18:56 | |
Creating Beauty in the World with Flowers with Kelsea Olivia, Founder of East Olivia “Beauty is not a luxury, it is a human need.” Kelsea Olivia Kelsea Olivia, is a NYC-based, California-born, wild-hearted entrepreneur. Motivated by her lifelong dream to create beauty in the world, Kelsea and her women-led boutique creative agency, East Olivia, harness their talents to conceive, design and build one-of-a-kind floral works. Kelsea and Scott discuss running a business with integrity, taking care of your employees, pricing, client relations and much more in this week’s episode. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app and listen to all of our previous episodes! Learn more about Kelsea and all of our past guests on TheFlowerPodcast.com Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Visit The Flower Podcast Blog! Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| Sustainable Foraging and More with Becky Feasby | 13 Dec 2021 | 01:02:20 | |
This week our guest is Becky Feasby of Prairie Girl Flowers in Calgary, Canada. Becky creates weddings and events with sustainable practices. In fact, Becky is the Canadian Ambassador for @sustainablefloristry and shares her knowledge and experiences through workshops and social media. She also is currently studying for her Masters degree in Sustainability at Harvard University. Some of the topics we cover in this episode include, responsible foraging, avoiding invasive species, practicing sustainable design, and so much more. Learn more about Becky and all of our past guests on TheFlowerPodcast.com ! Check out our past episode with Tobey Nelson to learn more on the topic of sustainable floristry. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Visit The Flower Podcast Blog! Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| Farming Business Basics with Georgia Monroe | 06 Dec 2021 | 01:05:57 | |
We’re excited to have Georgia Monroe of Basecamp Farms return to The Flower Podcast as our guest this week. Earlier in the year we recorded one of our first episodes and at that time we recorded a part 2. In this episode we’re chatting about many of the lessons that Georgia has learned while flower farming on her nine acres. Our topics include the hidden costs in flower farming, pricing, hiring employees, and more. Listen to all of Georgia’s episodes on The Flower Podcast. Learn more about Georgia and all of our past guests on TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Visit The Flower Podcast Blog! Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| BloomTV's Introduction by Monica Michelle | 29 Nov 2021 | 00:45:19 | |
This week we’re excited to share our interview with Monica Michelle, one of the founders and CEO of BloomTV. It was great to learn about how her love of flowers started and how she came up with the idea for creating a streaming service all about flowers. Follow the link below to sign up for the beta program and learn more about all of the great flower content that will be releasing later this Spring. Learn more about Monica and all of our past guests on TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Visit The Flower Podcast Blog! Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| 2019 Shane Connolly: Royal Weddings, Flower Meanings, and Foam Free Designs | 22 Nov 2021 | 01:09:32 | |
We're excited to replay one of the most popular episodes from Season 2 this week! Shane Connolly, Owner of Shane Connolly and Company, chats with Scott Shepherd this week on The Flower Podcast. He discusses the wedding he designed for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, his love for the meaning of flowers, and his passion for creating foam free designs. Shane is a wealth of knowledge and experiences. Be sure to subscribe and follow wherever you listen to podcasts. Listen to our interview where Shane and Scott chat about Constance Spry. Learn more about Shane Connolly and all of our past guests at TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! See our latest Blog on TheFlowerPodcast.com. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| Developing Relationships Between Farmers and Wholesalers with Gretel and Steve Adams | 15 Nov 2021 | 01:02:21 | |
This week we’re talking about the relationship between flower farmers and floral wholesalers with Gretel and Steve Adams owners of Sunny Meadows Flower Farm. I’m glad we were able to continue the conversation from last week. I hope you find our conversation helpful as you market the flowers you grow. Also, if you missed our episode last week it’s definitely worth going back to listen too. Gretel and Steve own Sunny Meadows Flower Farm in Columbus, Ohio. Their flower journey started in 2006 with a combination of veggies and flowers and has now grown into 100% flower focused production in a combination of field, greenhouse, and high tunnel production. Learn more about Gretel and Steve and all of our past guests at TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! See our latest Blog on TheFlowerPodcast.com. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| Greenhouses, High tunnels, and more with Steve and Gretel Adams: Sunny Meadows Flower Farm | 08 Nov 2021 | 01:05:00 | |
Our guest this week are first generation flower farmers dedicated to producing sustainabl and domestically grown fresh cut flowers. Gretel and Steve Adams share their passion for farming and helping others fulfill their dreams of building a successful flower farm. We are chatting tunnels, specialty crops, staffing, multiple outlets, consumer awareness and much more. Gretel and Steve own Sunny Meadows Flower Farm in Columbus, Ohio. Their flower journey started in 2006 with a combination of veggies and flowers and has now grown into 100% flower focused production in a combination of field, greenhouse, and high tunnel production. Learn more about Gretel and Steve and all of our past guests at TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! See our latest Blog on TheFlowerPodcast.com. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| Alicia Rico with Bows and Arrows: Staffing, Substiutions, and Sourcing | 01 Nov 2021 | 01:03:48 | |
My guest this week has created stunning events in the US and around the world. Alicia Rico of Bows and Arrows Flowers is dedicated to the creation and communication of beauty via the art of floral and event design. They’ve been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, Harpers Bazaar and Magnolia Journal, and many more publications. Their floral designs are inspired by art, landscape and culture with attention given to every detail. We chat about several topics from time management, budgets, staffing, sourcing flowers, working with wedding planners, and a lot more. Learn more about Alicia and all of our past guests at TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! See our latest Blog on TheFlowerPodcast.com. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| Pushing the Boundaries with Anna Jane Kocon of Little State Flower Company | 02 May 2024 | 01:22:47 | |
Anna Jane Kocon is the owner of Little State Flower Company. A sustainable 5 acre flower farm based in Tiverton, Rhode Island that produces cut flowers almost year round. Anna Jane has been professionally growing and selling cut flowers for 18 years by pushing the boundaries of her seasons through the use of heated greenhouses, companion planting perennials and diversifying her market based on the time of year. All while maximizing her small and rugged farm space to its utmost potential. Little State Flower Company focuses steadfast on environmentally-friendly growing in an effort to create local, exciting, and creative options for its thriving farm-stand and the wedding and event industry in and around Rhode Island. On today’s episode we chat about how she pieced together parcels of land to produce her flowers, how she packages her flowers for her different customer bases, growing foxglove, growing gerbera daisies, and a little about growing in crates. I’m sure you’ll enjoy this packed episode. Learn more about Anna Jane and Little State Flower Co. along with all of our past guests by visiting TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, Live’s, and video extras. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| Learning About Flower Breeding with Dr. Rick Grazzini | 25 Oct 2021 | 01:03:11 | |
This week, it’s time for a little Biology lesson. Do you ever wonder how a new plant variety comes to be? Well, it’s a pretty good possibility that some of these plants come from the lab and greenhouses at Garden Genetics. That’s right. Today we are discussing the genetics of plants and beautiful flowers. My guest received his Bachelor’s in Biology, a Master’s in Horticulture (plant Breeding) from Purdue University, and his Ph.D in Genetics from Penn State. He is a geneticist, plant breeder, inventor of 51 new plant varieties to date, founder of Garden Genetics and today he is my guest. I am chatting with Dr. Rick Grazzinni and it’s all happening this week on The Flower Podcast. Learn more about Rick and all of our past guests on TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Visit The Flower Podcast Blog Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| Growing Bulbs with Val Schirmer | 18 Oct 2021 | 01:04:46 | |
My guest this week brings the experience of specialty cut flower growing & fine floral design together with a motto to grow the kind of flowers that could literally stop people in their tracks. After a few Kentucky bourbon toasts on a porch one summer evening between friends was the beginning of this idea to grow the best. That was the beginning of Three Toads Farm which produced some of biggest and boldest Oriental lilies along with other heirloom flowers. This farm has been called one of the top 10 farmer florists in the country by Martha Stewart Weddings. I’m excited to be chatting with Val Schirmer owner of Three Toads Farm, upcoming President of Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers, and creator of her first online course for The Gardener’s Workshop all about bulb forcing. Today we’re talking about growing lily’s, forcing season bulbs, benefits in joining the ASCFG, and so much more. Learn more about Val and all of our past guests on TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| Setting Boundaries and More with Jenn Sanchez | 11 Oct 2021 | 01:04:00 | |
Our guest this week is Jenn Sanchez located in Oxnard, California producing work from her home studio as well as taking jobs on the road to destination events, photoshoots, and workshops across the country and around the world. Drawn to curious flowers and foliages, she sources from an array of unexpected places to achieve her imagined designs. Farmers market fruits as edible accompaniments to centerpieces, overgrown forgotten grasses in back alleyways, and trimmings from her home garden that add just the thing to make the bridal bouquet sing. If you’re a wedding florist or farmer florist, today’s episode has great perspective and insight from Jenn’s 8 years of experience bootstrapping her floral business and growing it to what it is today. We chat about setting boundaries with customers and for family, IG for marketing, and so much more. Learn more about Jenn and all of our past guests on TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Sponsors of The Flower Podcast: | |||
| Floral Educator and Legend, Phil Rulloda | 04 Oct 2021 | 00:59:41 | |
My guest this week is Phil Rulloda, widely acclaimed leading floral designer, educator, and commentators with AIFD, AAF, and PFCI certifications. He has been a featured speaker and designer for the floral industry all over the world. His record of first place wins in national and international floral design competitions is unmatched by his peers. At the age of 79 he still shares everything he knows with his students at his school the Southern California School of Floral Design. Phil was invited to the White House to assist in Christmas decorating and has visited many foreign countries at the invitations of heads of State. He’s also judged the Tournament of Roses Parade, contributed to the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in LA, and many other countless awards and opportunities. We’re honored to have him on The Flower Podcast this week to share from his vast life experiences and talent. We cover many topics from where to begin as a floral designer to the importance on mindset as you approach life’s challenges. Learn more about Phil and all of our past guests on TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| Naturally Dried Flowers and More with Charles LIttle and Company | 27 Sep 2021 | 01:15:37 | |
Our guest this week is Bethany and Charles Little of Charles Little and Company. Charles began farming his 35 acres in 1986 and Bethany became the Co-owner in 1998. Their farm is located in Eugene, Oregon. It was great to chat about how the business started by growing and supply naturally dried flowers to florists all over the US. This week we chat about: - the basics of how to dry flowers - cut stages for drying flowers - why grow perennials and woody’s - what to look for when you choose your flowers to grow - and so much more Learn more about Charles and Bethany Little and all of our past guests on TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| Exploring Botanical Art with Kristen Alpaugh | 20 Sep 2021 | 01:04:55 | |
In 2017, Kristen Alpaugh stepped away from the corporate world to pursue her passion as an artist. Inspired by the impermanent beauty of flowers, Kristen's colorful and boundary-bending work is redefining the space where floristry and botanical art meet. You've probably seen Kristen's work on Season 1 of HBO's Full Bloom, on multiple celebrity instagrams and in some of your favorite music videos with artists like SZA, Katy Perry and Doja Cat donning her wearable floral designs. Kristen is also the founder of Haus of Stems, a botanical art company that sells Irithurium (that's iridescent anthurium) to florists and non-florists nationwide. It was great to chat about Flwr Pstl and Haus of Stems. Both of Kristen’s businesses offer creative inspiration to floral designers and botanical artists. She generously shares about her story growing up and her love for art. Kristen chats about the importance of never giving up and the need to never stop experimenting. Also, don’t ever sell yourself short, you find the magic when you push through the challenges that life gives you. We mentioned in our episode a past interview with Ashely Woodsen Bailey and wanted to share a link. Learn more about Kristen and all of our past guests on TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Follow the link to the latest blog post by The Flower Podcast! Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| Dave Dowling: Helping Flower Farmers! | 05 Sep 2021 | 01:05:02 | |
Today’s guest this week is no stranger to the cut flower industry! Dave Dowling began flower farming in Maryland 20 years with field, high tunnel, and greenhouse production, producing flowers year round. Dave closed his flower business and began working for Ednie Flower Bulb in 2014, which then became a division of Gloeckner in 2016, and now works for Ball ColorLink as an advisor to cut flower growers across North America for small to medium sized farms. In addition he’s been a very active member of the ASCFG for many years and today we’re really glad to be back with Dave Dowling on The flower Podcast. In this episode we talk about: - There’s room for more flower farmers! - You don’t have to be the cheapest! - Plant more than you need! - Extending your season! …..and so much more! Learn more about Dave and all of our past guests on TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Sponsors of The Flower Podcast: | |||
| Creating Multiple Streams of Income with Amy Marella | 09 Aug 2021 | 01:07:10 | |
Our guest this week is Amy Marella, owner of The Hidden Garden in LA, California. She started her business in 1999 and this week she shares her story about starting her business and grown it to what it is today. We talk about hiring the right people to support the business, growing several revenue streams, the importance of networking, flower guarantees, and so much more. Learn more about Amy and all of our past guests on TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Check out The Flower Podcast Blog! Thankful for our Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| Innovations in Cut Flower Farming | 01 Aug 2021 | 01:14:55 | |
This week on The Flower Podcast, we’re chatting with Sarah Daken and Tom Precht, Founders of Grateful Gardeners. Disenchanted with their corporate careers, Sarah and Tom desired to go back to the basics and to be stewards of the environment and have committed themselves to farming beautiful flowers through sustainable practices. Learn more about Sarah and Tom and all of our past guests on TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| Trends in Floristry with Jackie Lacey AIFD | 26 Jul 2021 | 01:03:44 | |
With over thirty years of experience in the retail floral market and floral education field and now utilizing his experience to provide education and instructional design programs, Jackie Lacey, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, CFD discusses the benefits of becoming certified through AIFD and floral education, the state of the floral industry and adapting your business, being profitable, and much more. Learn more about Jackie and all of our past guests on our website TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| Dundee Butcher: Paving the Future with Phoam Labs | 23 Apr 2024 | 01:02:24 | |
My guest is Dundee Butcher, a florist, educator, artist, and advocate for sustainability. After training with the premier London florists of Jane Packer Flowers and McQueens, Dundee established the Russian River Flower School in California. Her journey didn't end with education; in 2016, she took a significant leap by co-founding what would become Phoam Lab. Dundee and her team at Phoam Labs are pioneering the development of next-generation floral foams that are not only biobased and non-toxic but also designed to safely break down in a more environmentally friendly way, setting new standards for our industry. Learn more here about Accent Decor’s Guide to Foam Free Design with Sue McLeary. Learn more about Dundee and Phoam Labs with all of our past guests by visiting TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, Live’s, and video extras. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| Texas Flower Farming Pioneers: Frank and Pamela Arnosky | 19 Jul 2021 | 01:18:42 | |
We’re excited to share our interview with Pamela and Frank Arnosky. They bought their farm in 1989 and began growing cut flowers in 1993 in the Texas Hill Country. They have been sharing their story and experience with flower farmers for almost 30 years. We discuss why it’s so important to practice good post harvest methods, growing flowers year round, and so much more! Learn more about The Arnosky’s and all of our guests on TheFlowerPodcast.com. Subscribe to The Flower Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Gaana, Amazon Music, Audible, and more. It’s free and we want to help encourage you in your flower journey. Many of our episodes are on YouTube with extra contentfrom out sponsors and guests. Visit The Flower Podcast Youtube Channel for additional resources. You can also visit TheFlowerPodcast.com to visit The Flower Podcast Blog!! We create special content for our flower family. Full of inspiration and tips! Thanks to our Sponsors! | |||
| How to find your style with Jean-Pascal Lemire | 11 Jul 2021 | 01:10:28 | |
How to find your style! Our guest this week is Jean-Pascal Lemire and he founded his floral company in the fall of 2010 in Montreal, CA. He was recognized for his talent and breathtaking designs. In 2017 he moved to Southern California and started Jean-Pascal Florist, where he now creates beautiful designs for the upscale Los Angeles area. I was excited to see the opening of his new store when I was in California last month and this week Jean-Pascal is on The Flower Podcast. Jean-Pascal discusses: -People have different learning styles. -It’s good to work for different florists for experience. -Social Media is important, but not everything. ….and so much more. Learn more about Jean-Pascal and all of our guests on TheFlowerPodcast.com. Subscribe to The Flower Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Gaana, Amazon Music, Audible, and more. It’s free and we want to help encourage you in your flower journey. Many of our episodes are on YouTube with extra content from out sponsors and guests. Visit The Flower Podcast Youtube Channel for additional resources. You can also visit TheFlowerPodcast.com to visit The Flower Podcast Blog!! We create special content for our flower family. Full of inspiration and tips! Thanks to our Sponsors! | |||
| Celebrating and Connecting with You! | 05 Jul 2021 | 00:16:35 | |
Scott Shepherd celebrates our Third Anniversary with The Flower Podcast. Finding ways to educate, encourage, and inspire the floral community is still the driving desire of Scott. As Season 7 starts, we hope to find new ways to connect with our listening audience and help you grow your business. This week Scott shares a little about how the podcast started and how his vision grew to help floral artists and farmers through sharing the stories of others around the world. Subscribe to The Flower Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Gaana, Amazon Music, Audible, and more. It’s free and we want to help encourage you in your flower journey. Many of our episodes are on YouTube with extra content from out sponsors and guests. Visit The Flower Podcast Youtube Channel for additional resources. You can also visit TheFlowerPodcast.com to learn more and see images from all of our guests. Including The Flower Podcast Blog!! We create special content for our flower family. Full of inspiration and tips! Thanks to our Sponsors! | |||
| Alaska Grown Peonies with Martha Lojewski | 27 Jun 2021 | 00:58:38 | |
In celebration of American Flowers Week, we’re replaying our episode from last year with Martha Lojewski, manager with the Alaska Peony Cooperative. Peony season is beginning this week with tens of thousands of stems being harvested over the course of the next month and a half. I can’t wait to dive into my chat with Martha Lojewski. This remote part of our country is the last haven for this majestic flower once the regular season comes to an end towards the end of June. If you’re a flower farmer or you just plain love peonies I think you’re going to enjoy this weeks episode on The Flower Podcast! You can learn more about Martha and all of our other guests at TheFlowerPodcast.com ! Visit our YouTube Channel to see all of last years videos with the Alaska Peony Cooperative! Thanks to our Sponsors! | |||
| Meet Full Bloom Contestant Canaan Marshall | 20 Jun 2021 | 00:48:32 | |
We’re chatting with Canaan Marshall this week on The Flower Podcast! Canaan has been featured in Southern Living, Modern Luxury, and Flower Magazine, and today he shares how he began his floral journey and his latest adventure on HBO Max’s new season of Full Bloom. Learn more about Canaan and all of our past guests at TheFlowerPodcast.com. Never miss the content of The Flower Podcast by subscribing on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Ghana, and many more! If you’re looking for video content you can subscribe to our YouTube Channel for our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Thank you to all of our sponsors! | |||
| Hitomi Gilliam Asks the Questions | 13 Jun 2021 | 01:29:31 | |
Recently, Scott had the opportunity to participate in a conversation with Hitomi Gilliam, AIFD, for her Patreon Group. Hitomi has been featured on The Flower Podcast twice so this isn’t a chat about her floral journey, but it is great dialogue between Scott and Hitomi discussing numerous topics relevant to the floral industry. it was great having Hitomi interview Scott because the chat is so rich in ‘real talk’. Hitomi is an amazing educator and brilliant visionary in floral design. Invest in yourself through education from the very best. Hitomi’s Patreon Group is filled with great, creative content and instruction and a wonderful source of virtual meet-ups, videos, workshops and much more. With memberships perfect for any budget, be sure to explore the options to Hitomi’s Patreon. Also, you can find the links to Hitomi’s episodes on the The Flower Podcast and her Patreon Page. Links: Hitomi Podcast Episode Guest Page Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Ghana, and many more! The Flower Podcast Sponsors: | |||
| Clubhouse Chat with Gratetful Gardeners | 06 Jun 2021 | 01:23:06 | |
I am loving Clubhouse and the great conversations with floral professionals and flower farmers. This week on The Flower Podcast, this episode is a recording of my Clubhouse chat with Sarah Daken and Tom Precht, Founders of Grateful Gardeners. Disenchanted with their coorporate careers, Sarah and Tom desired to go back to the basics and to be stewards of the environment and have committed themselves to farming beautiful flowers through sustainable practices. Learn more about Sarah and Tom and their passion for flowers at theflowerpodcast.com and be sure to follow them @gratefulgardeners. Never miss content of The Flower Podcast! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Also Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Ghana, and many more! Visit our webpage theflowerpodcast.com Thank you to all of our sponsors! | |||
| Triple Wren Farms Replay! | 30 May 2021 | 01:06:32 | |
We’re excited to replay the episode with our guest Sarah and Steve Pabody of Triple Wren Farms. It's great to be able to take some time and interview both Sarah and Steve. With a busy family and flower farm, we're grateful that both of them were able to join this weeks podcast. Together, they grow amazing specialty cut flowers, build gorgeous weddings, and mentor new flower farms. We covered so much great information in our time together. We discussed employees and creating a good working culture inside the business. In addition, Sarah chatted about keeping up with your numbers so you know how to plan and modify your business plan as needed. We covered Burn-Out, Agri-tourism, and how to pace developing your flower farm. You can learn more about Steve and Sarah Pabody and Triple Wren Farms on our website, The Flower Podcast !! Youtube is the home of all our zoom chats, tutorials, and video extras. Be sure to subscribe to our channel for the latest! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on the platform or app of your choice and we would love to have you join our email family. Thanks to all our sponsors! | |||
| Flowers Through the Eyes of Max Gill | 23 May 2021 | 01:10:42 | |
This week’s guest encompasses the many topics discussed this year. Inspired by nature, sourcing local flowers, sustainable floristry, personal gardening, lessons from Covid, your designs: we are chatting about all of it with my guest Max Gill, owner of Max Gill design in the beautiful Bay Area. I believe you will not only enjoy his story, but you will feel his commitment, if you will, to flowers and their beauty that may not always be recognized. As a fellow plant lover, I completely understand Max’s vision of plants and flowers and always on the lookout for the obscure and specialty blooms and the importance of finding flowers that keeps your interest. We also discuss how he designs and he reminds us that although we may learn at the hands of someone else, your work is still original to you! There is so much here and it’s all happening now on The Flower Podcast. You can learn more about Max and Max Gill Design on our website, TheFlowerPodcast.com !! Youtube is the home of all our zoom chats, tutorials, and video extras. Be sure to subscribe to our channel for the latest! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on the platform or app of your choice and we would love to have you join our email family. Thanks to all our sponsors! | |||
| Growing Flowers and Friendships | 16 May 2021 | 00:52:56 | |
We’re sharing a story of a friendship that was the result of the pandemic last year. Our guest’s are Kerry Patel, of Kerry Patel Floral and Kimberley Hautau, of Hautau & Sons, and this week we’re learning how these two women became good friends in the effort to sell flowers and change lives. You can learn more about Kerry and Kimberly on our website, TheFlowerPodcast.com !! Youtube is the home of all our zoom chats, tutorials, and video extras. Be sure to subscribe to our channel for the latest! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on the platform or app of your choice and we would love to have you join our email family. Thanks to all our sponsors! | |||
| The New Field Guide by Dr. Allan Armitage | 18 Apr 2024 | 00:53:40 | |
I'm thrilled to welcome my former professor, Dr. Allan Armitage, to this week's episode of the Flower Podcast. Dr. Armitage, a revered expert in cut flower production and a key figure in horticulture, has profoundly impacted the field worldwide We are discussing* his latest project, A Field Guide for Specialty Cut Flowers co-authored with Kelly Garcia. This guide represents Dr. Armitage's extensive expertise and provides essential insights for anyone interested in growing cut flowers and gardening. We'll explore the valuable information in this new book and learn from Dr. Armitage, who remains a mentor and source of inspiration in the horticultural community. Tune in to this week's episode of the Flower Podcast where we're joined by Dr. Allan Armitage, a distinguished expert in cut flower production and horticulture. We delve into his latest publication, "A Field Guide for Specialty Cut Flowers," co-authored with Kelly Garcia. This guide is a treasure trove of expert knowledge and practical tips for anyone passionate about gardening and growing cut flowers. Dr. Armitage, a mentor and leader in the field, offers insights that promise to inspire and educate gardeners of all levels. Don’t miss this enriching discussion on one of the most comprehensive resources in cut flower cultivation. Learn more about Dr. Allan Armitage with all of our past guests by visiting TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, Live’s, and video extras. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast | |||
| International Women's Day Clubhouse Meet-Up | 09 May 2021 | 01:06:20 | |
We’re excited to share our first Clubhouse recording on this special episode of The Flower Podcast. This week we’re chatting with 5 women from around the world in honor of International Women’s Day. We thought this would be a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day and share this important conversation. This episode includes, Amy Osaba, Lisa Mason-Ziegler, Debbi Weiss, and mother daughter team of Sylvia and Elfi Bösinger. They’ve each accomplished so much and are shining examples of Women Entrepreneurship. Enjoy! You can read more about many of the women on The Flower Podcast by visiting our post in honor of this special day at TheFlowerPodcast.com. Youtube is the home of all our zoom chats, tutorials, and video extras. Be sure to subscribe to our channel for the latest! YouTube Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on the platform or app of your choice and we would love to have you join our email family. Thanks to all our sponsors! | |||
| For the Love of Eucalyptus: Ed Coughlin, Southern Eucs | 02 May 2021 | 01:10:22 | |
We’re talking Eucalyptus this week on The Flower Podcast! Ed Coughlin owns Southern Eucs, and has been seeking species of eucalyptus that have a resilience to colder temperatures so more people can grow these wonderful trees/shrubs. It was great to chat about his journey with eucalyptus and all of the challenges he’s worked through to offer some of the best cold tolerant varieties he can for all of us. You can learn more about Ed and the world of Southern Eucs at TheFlowerPodcast.com. Youtube is the home of all our zoom chats, tutorials, and video extras. Subscribe to our channel for the latest! YouTube Channel You can also subscribe to our podcast on your platform or app of choice! Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Gaana, and many more! Thanks to all our sponsors! | |||
| Pollen: A Very Special Flower Shop | 25 Apr 2021 | 01:12:56 | |
You are in for a double delight this week. Using their own words to describe them…..”A traditional shop we are not. We are a flower shop, nursery, a beautiful house wares store, a quirky boutique, and a workshop all under one roof.” I have known this couple for years and their innovation and vision constantly amazes me. Discussing working together, challenges in business, always striving to be better, Let me introduce this fascinating couple and this week’s guests, husband and wife team Bonnie Garrison and Chris Condon of Pollen in Atlanta. It’s all happening now, on the Flower Podcast. You can learn more about Bonnie, Chris, and Pollen at TheFlowerPodcast.com. Have you visited The Flower Podcast Blog lately? Here’s a link to the Blog. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on the platform or app of your choice and we would love to have you join our email family. Did you know that you can watch my chats with guests via Zoom. Follow the link to our YouTube channel and see all of our videos including tutorials and more. Thanks to all our sponsors! Accent Decor FlowerSchool NY / LA Details Flowers Software Florabundance, Inc. | |||