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The Backyard Bouquet Podcast: Cut Flower Farming Podcast for Flower Farmers & Backyard Gardeners
The Backyard Bouquet Podcast: Cut Flower Farming Podcast for Flower Farmers & Backyard Gardeners
The Backyard Bouquet is a podcast for flower farmers, backyard gardeners, and cut flower growers. Host Jennifer Gulizia of The Flowering Farmhouse shares conversations and practical tips from cut flower farmers and home growers. Each episode covers growing advice, heartfelt stories, and encouragement to cultivate beauty, joy, and connection. Whether you are planting a first backyard bed or running a working flower farm, the show explores how locally grown flowers can enrich everyday life.
Episodes
Ep. 101: Growing Dahlias in Texas with Robin Blood of B.Blumen Flower Farm
Everyone says dahlias need cool nights, and Robin Blood grows them in Godley, Texas, where the summer hits 105 and the grasshoppers came in like a plague her second year.When Robin sent off her first soil sample, the lab wrote back that they did not recommend growing there, with no organic matter, no phosphorus, and a pH of 7.9. She and her husband Jeff had already stood up old telephone poles for
Ep.100: Arnold Wittkamp of Thursd: Inside the Global Flower Industry
About eighty percent of the flowers sold in this country are imported, and I have said for years that local growers are not competing with each other, we are competing with that eighty percent. So this week I wanted to understand it better, from someone who knows it from the inside.Arnold Wittkamp is the founder of Thursd, the global online magazine for the flower and plant industry, and he came t
Ep. 99: Sustainable Floristry and Foam Free Design with T.J. McGrath
T.J. McGrath spent years in advertising, marketing, and retail before he ever touched a flower professionally. He was one of nine kids and never had a garden growing up. Then his partner told him he was miserable, pointed him toward a little shop with a flower cooler two towns over, and everything changed.Today T.J. runs an entirely foam free studio in New Jersey, grows his own flowers at a cuttin
Ep.98: Ellen Frost: The Florist Who Went All In on Local Flowers
Some of the most beautiful lives begin by accident.Ellen Frost was gifted a bag of tulip bulbs for her wedding. She had never planted a thing. She read the directions, put them in the ground, and when they came up that spring, something in her shifted. She grew up in a working class town in Buffalo with no connection to flowers or gardens or nature, and yet that one small spring miracle set the co
Ep. 97 Erin Clark of Muddy Hill Flower Farm: Growing 5,000 Dahlias in Snohomish County
Some stories start with a grand plan. Erin Clark's started with five dahlias and a need to get outside.In 2020, home with a new baby and a world gone quiet, Erin went looking for an outlet. She found it in a 60-square-foot patch of dirt. A neighbor walked by, saw her planting, and the next day her husband gifted Erin a whole tray of tubers. That neighbor turned out to be a dahlia hybridizer who li
Ep. 96: Growing Regenerative Cut Flowers in a Vineyard with Jocelyn Bentley-Prestwich of Cluster Flock Farms
Jocelyn Bentley-Prestwich plants peonies, daffodils, and alliums underneath her grape vines, and she has quadrupled the value of every linear foot of her vineyard by doing it.She runs Cluster Flock Farms and Vineyard on twenty-five acres in Husum, Washington, where she grows wine grapes for some of the best winemakers in the Columbia Gorge, raises chickens and ducks and geese, runs flower subscrip
Ep.95: Soil Health for Flower Farmers with Jen Aron of Blue Raven Farm
Today's guest is the woman I call when I have a real soil question.Jen Aron is a regenerative farmer and soil agronomist at Blue Raven Farm in Corbett, Oregon, and she has spent the last decade quietly proving that soil is its own ecosystem with its own voice. In this episode we walk through what is actually happening beneath our feet, why compost may not be the answer you have been told it is, an
Ep.94: Graeme Corbett on Life in Bloom: From TV to a Cutting Garden in Kent
What does it actually look like to leave one career behind and walk into the one that's been waiting for you?In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Graeme Corbett, the grower and storyteller behind Bloom & Burn, just weeks after the release of his brand new book Life in Bloom. Graeme spent years working in television in London, casting contestants for shows like The Voice and Celebrity Big B
Ep.93: Should Flower Farmers Be Using AI?
I've been using AI on my flower farm for over a year, and up until recently, I've only told a handful of people. Today I'm opening a conversation I haven't heard many in our industry having. It's a conversation every farmer deserves to be part of, whether you end up using AI or not.In this solo episode, I share what I actually use AI for in my business, what I refuse to touch, and the ethical ques
Ep. 92: Growing Tulips & Dahlias in Holland with FAM Flower Farm
There are some places on earth that flower people put on a bucket list and never quite cross off. Holland's flower bulb region is one of them. The fields outside Keukenhof, where tulips bloom in waves of color every spring and tourists from around the world stop their cars on the side of the road just to take a picture. For Linda and Marlies of FAM Flower Farm, that landscape is daily life.Linda a
Episode 91: Dahlia Hybridizing with Kristine Albrecht of Santa Cruz Dahlias
There are people who grow dahlias, and then there are people who spend two decades quietly shaping what dahlias can become. Kristine Albrecht is one of those people.From a weed-choked quarter acre in Santa Cruz, California, Kristine has built an extraordinary breeding program, growing 1,500 seedlings a year and selecting only about 50 to carry forward. Her cultivars (all marked with the K.A. prefi
Ep. 90: Sarah Raven, The Woman Who Changed How We Grow Flowers
She left medicine to grow flowers at her kitchen table. Thirty years later, Sarah Raven has written fourteen books, built a garden empire at Perch Hill, and changed how a generation thinks about cut flowers.In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Sarah to talk about her journey from wildflower-obsessed child to one of the most respected voices in the gardening world. They dig into the science of
Ep. 89: Flower Farming in Australia's Barossa Valley with Katie Arena
She started with zero qualifications, a personal trainer husband, and six dahlia tubers from the hardware store. Now Katie and her husband Rob run Little Lyndoch Flower Farm in Australia's Barossa Valley, growing just three crops on under an acre, and building a business that actually brings them joy.In this episode, Katie shares how they sold everything during COVID to fund the farm, why growing
Ep. 88: Farming as Meditation: What Mindfulness Taught Chelsea Willis About Growing Flowers
Chelsea Willis is the kind of farmer who notices the frogs in the dahlias.She's the owner of Sweet Delilah Farm on Sauvie Island, just 15 minutes outside Portland, Oregon. But her path to farming wasn't traditional. With a background in psychology and youth counseling, Chelsea originally wanted to find a way to get young people out on the land, because she saw how much easier it was for them to op
Ep. 87: Jenny Rae Swan: Ten Years of Flowers, Failures, and Finding Joy
Some of the best flower farming stories start with a moment that changes everything. For Jenny Rae Swan, it was losing her mother at a young age and realizing that the only place she felt truly at peace was in a garden.That grief, paired with a wild amount of courage, led her to quit a stable career in higher education, rent a small plot on a local blueberry farm, and start growing flowers with no
Summit Speaker Series: Kamille Scellick, Kamille's Flowers
If you've ever looked at a dahlia and wondered "what if I could create my own variety?" Kamille is the person you need to learn from. Her session is unlike anything else at the summit. She's taking us on the journey of a seedling from its first bloom to its official debut and showing how the art of hybridizing is so much more than science. It's about mentorship, community, and opening y
Summit Speaker Series: Charlotte Smith, The Marketing & Mindset Coach for Farmers
Charlotte is a 5th generation farmer and mindset coach and there's a reason she's one of our first speakers on Day 1 of The Profitable Dahlia Summit. Everything starts with mindset. You can learn every strategy in the world for selling dahlias, but if you don't believe you're worth charging for them, none of it matters.Charlotte is going to get your head right so you can take full advantage of eve
Summit Speaker Series: Heather Cain on Selling Dahlias to Florists
In this bonus episode, I'm sharing my Instagram Live conversation with Heather Cain of Petal Pink Flower Farm. We talked all about selling dahlias to florists and she shared so much that I know you're going to want to hear her full session at the summit.Have you ever thought about selling your dahlias to florists but weren't sure where to start? What do they actually expect? How do you price for w
Summit Speaker Series: Marryn Mathis on Selling Out Your Dahlia Tuber Sale
In this bonus episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcst, I'm sharing my Instagram Live conversation with Marryn Mathis of The Farmhouse Flower Farm. We talked about getting ready for her tuber sale season, how it feels like a total rollercoaster, and some of Marryn's favorite dahlias this year. Marryn is speaking at the Profitable Dahlia Summit on March 4th and she's teaching how to host a dahlia tub
Episode 86: From Backyard Dahlias to 4,000 Plants: Building Sweet Bloom Farm with Melissa Stewart
In this episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, I’m joined by Melissa Stewart of Sweet Bloom Farm, a boutique dahlia farm in Battle Ground, Washington.Melissa’s journey began the way so many of ours do, with a few mystery dahlias from a garden center and a spark she couldn’t ignore. What started as six blooming plants in her suburban backyard quickly grew into 20 varieties… then 50… then 100… and
Ep. 85: Growing & Breeding Dahlias at Scale: Inside Florelie Flower Farm in Australia
In this episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, we’re heading south to Australia to visit Florelie, a small-scale but highly productive specialty cut flower farm near Ballarat, Victoria.Jennifer is joined by flower farmer and dahlia breeder Lorelie Merton, who shares how a gifted bunch of homegrown peonies sparked a journey that led her from speech pathology to full-time flower farming. Today, Fl
Ep. 84: Growing Cut Flowers in Small Spaces: Community, Education & Local Blooms with Fawn Rueckert
What’s possible when you start with just a small bit of earth—and a love of flowers rooted in childhood stories?In today’s episode, I’m joined by Fawn Rueckert, founder of Sego Lily Flower Farm, a thriving suburban flower farm growing on just one-third of an acre in Utah’s Salt Lake Valley.Fawn’s journey into flower farming began long before her first seed tray—from listening to The Secret Garden
Ep.83: The Purposeful Gardener: Growing Food, Flowers, and Joy With Tasha Medve
What if your garden could feed your family, support pollinators, and bring more joy into your everyday life — all at the same time?In this episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer sits down with Tasha Medve, creator of The Purposeful You and author of the bestselling book The Purposeful Gardener.Tasha shares how her journey into purposeful gardening began during early motherhood, when mak
Ep. 82: How to Plan Your Most Profitable Growing Season Yet (Live 2026 Dahlia Planning Workshop Replay)
Welcome to Season 3 of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast — and to the first episode of 2026.To kick off the new year, I’m doing something a little different. In this episode, I’m sharing the full replay of a live planning workshop I hosted this past weekend called How to Plan Your Most Profitable Dahlia Season Yet.Growers joined live from all over the world — Australia, Canada, Germany, France, New Zea
Ep. 81: Geotuning the Land: How Addressing Geopathic Stress Can Support Soil Health and Regenerative Farms
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 land and spaces by identifying and correcting geopath
Ep. 80: Growing Dahlias, Letting Go of Perfection, and Finding Joy in the Garden With Anne Long of The Dahlia House
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 helping others discover that you don’t need a huge
Episode 79: How Janniebird Farm Thrives in Zone 4 with Flower Farmer Annie Amrich
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 blooming nearly year-round in a place where frost
Ep.78: How Claudia Built a Blooming Backyard and a Beloved YouTube Gardening Channel
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 the pandemic soon became a beloved YouTube channel
Ep.77: Flower Farming & Floral Design in Montana: The Flower Hat Story with Julio Freitas
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 how he went from hotel management to running a thrivi
Ep.76: How to Sell Your Flowers with Lennie Larkin of Flower Farming for Profit
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 sales with clarity and confidence.Tune in to Episode 76
Ep.75: Gratitude in the Garden: The Five Petals That Root Us Through Every Season
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, offering gentle reminders that growth often happens in the
Ep.74: Nicole Pitt of Flower Hill Farm: Growing Through Change and Finding Strength in Every Season
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 opens up about how life’s unexpected seasons have sha
Ep.73: Journey to Bloom: Learning to Be Present in Every Season
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 tending both the land and the heart.This episode is an
Ep. 72: Inside The Flower Summit with Jessica Eckford-Aguilera: Celebrating Women, Flowers and Creativity in Australia
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 destinations, complete with a flower market, café, and fl
Ep. 71: End-of-Season Reflection: Thinning the Weeds and Making Space to Flourish Next Year
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 truly thrives.Learn how to rest your garden, reset you
Ep.70: Behind The Dirt on Flowers: How Shannon & Lyndsay Built Thriving Cut Flower Farms
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 humble beginnings to leading two of the most recogniz
Ep. 69: Painting Flowers and Farming Lavender with Valerie Miller of Steel Cow Lavender Farm
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 skill levels to discover the joy of creativity throug
Ep.68: Inside America's Largest U.S.-Based Flower Farm: Sustainability, Innovation & the Future of Floriculture with Madison Milgard of Continental Floral Greens
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-owned business, from its roots in Washington’s noble fi
Ep. 67: How to Press Flowers Like a Pro: Featuring Kate Punnett of The August Press
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 organic urban flower grower and sustainable floris
Ep. 66: How to Shift Your Mindset and Build a Profitable Flower Farm with Charlotte Smith
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 business.Charlotte shares how her own farming journey le
Ep. 65: From CSA to Advocacy: How Jenny Jonak of Dragon Song Farm Is Growing More Than Just Cut Flowers
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 from a few bouquets for friends into a thriving mark
Ep. 64: From Side Hustle to Full-Time Flower Farmer: Brooke Palmer Reflects One Year Later
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 pour her energy into her blooms. Now, she’s reflecti
Ep.63: Floral Standards Every Flower Farmer Should Know with Diane Szukovathy of Jello Mold Farm
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 for harvesting and handling over 230 floral crops.
Ep. 62: Inside a Family-Run Wedding Flower Farm: How Jennifer Joray Grows Cut Flowers for 40+ Weddings a Season
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 building in family rest, Jennifer walks us through wh
Ep. 61: Jennifer Joray of Eastern River Farm on Flower Farming, Lyme Disease, and Finding Healing Through Nature
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.Jennifer Joray opens up about the challenges of navigati
Ep. 60: How Flowers Helped Nicole Sardo Heal, Grow, and Begin Again
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 farm in her front yard, and how she’s now uplifting
Ep. 59: Frances Palmer on 'Life With Flowers': Gardening, Pottery, and the Art of Everyday Beauty
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 unexpected beauty and joy.In their conversation, Jenn
Ep.58: The Slow Flowers Movement & The Power of Local Blooms with Debra Prinzing
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 sustainable flowers.In this inspiring conversation, Debra
Ep.57: Celebrating 100 Years of Bearded Iris: The Legacy of Schreiner's Iris Gardens
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’s Willamette Valley.In this conversation, Ben Schr
Ep.56: The Push of Spring: How Seeds and Seasons Reshape Us
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 lotus rising from the mud, and the relentless (but sa
Ep.55: Cut Flower Farming with Dave Dowling: Real-World Advice for Growing and Selling Flowers
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 Google existed!), what helped him turn a few backy
Ep.54: Earth Day in the Garden: Where Flowers Lead Us to Soil, Stewardship & Hope
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 Lead and shares the regenerative journey that led her
Ep. 53: Growing a Cut Flower Business & Preserving Heirloom Mums with Jessica Hall of Harmony Harvest
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 plants across the country.Jessica shares how she, h
Ep.52: The Kindest Garden: Regenerative Gardening & Sustainable Design with Marian Boswall
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-founder of the Sustainable Landscape Foundation, Mar
Ep.51: How Jenny Marks Built a Profitable Flower Farm & Helps Others Do the Same
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 flowers and that they aligned better with the life
Growing Pansies for Cut Flowers with Brenna Estrada of Three Brothers Blooms
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 them successfully.From the history of pansies as
Ep. 49: Sustainable Flower Farming & Extending the Growing Season with Little Hollow Flowers
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 farming shaped their approach. We discuss season exte
Ep. 48: Sweet Pea School: Marryn Mathis on Growing, Breeding, and the Magic of Sweet Peas
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 this conversation, Marryn shares her journey from fl
Ep.47: Helen Skiba on Balancing Motherhood & Sustainable Flower Farming at Artemis Flower Farm
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 and soil health, sharing how she practices limited ti
Ep. 46: Secrets From The Flower Farm Down Under With Rebecca Starling
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 to embrace a new life on her husband's fifth-genera
Ep.45: Where We Bloom: New Beginnings For 2025
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 unexpected journey of starting fresh. When she los
Ep.44: From A Vision To A Thriving Flower Farm With Lori Hernandez of Three Acre Farm
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 beautiful farm filled with laughter and connection sparked
Ep.43: Cultivating Kindness & Connection With The Growing Kindness Project
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 kindergarten teacher to a flower farmer, revealing how flowe
Ep. 42: Growing A Successful & Profitable Cut Flower Farm With Lennie Larkin
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 UCSC Center for Agroecology, eventually establishin
Ep.41: Kelsey Hall: How the 'Daffodahlia' Discovery Is Shaping the Future at Cattle & Cut Flowers Farm
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, Washington, recounts how her farming adventure beg
Ep: 40: Grow Beautiful Dahlias Interview with Jennifer Gulizia Hosted by Valerie Miller
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 shares her journey as a cut flower farmer, her love
Ep.39: How Vonda VandeHoef Hybridizes Dahlias In Her Backyard Cutting Garden
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 a passionate backyard dahlia hybridizer.Vonda's lov
Ep. 38: The Healing Power of Flowers: Mental Health and Farming with Trina Galloway of Mt.View Orchards
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 family farm, where she has beautifully blended her rich
Ep.37 Building a Thriving Cut Flower Business With Katy King of Hidden Springs Flowers
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 of stunning seasonal cut flowers. Katy discusses
Ep. 36 How Kara Jamison Is Transitioning Into Fall With Dried Flowers & Sowing Cool Flowers
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 even through a hot, dry summer. She explains how she
Ep. 35: Erin Benzakein of Floret: How Seeds Hold The Past, Present, & Future
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 childhood memories and blossomed into a profound passi
Bonus: Celebrating The Pre-Launch of "Sweet Pea School" with Sweet Pea Seed Saving Tips from Marryn at The Farmhouse Flower Farm
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 sweet pea.Marryn is here today to give us a sneak pe
Ep.34: Blackburn Gardens: Building A Successful Flower Farm By Focusing On What You Really Enjoy
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-Pick flower farm, finding joy in sharing her spac
Ep.33: Darcy's Dahlias: Captivating Their Community With Their Flower Stand & Flourishing Dahlias
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 dahlia growers to successful flower farmers.In this e
Ep.32: How Harris Flower Farm Built a Successful Business Model for Farmers Markets & C.S.A. Subscriptions
Are you curious about what it takes to successfully sell flowers at the farmer's market? Imagine the vibrant colors, the sweet scents, and the joy of sharing beautiful blooms with others. If you're intrigued, then you'll definitely want to tune in to the latest episode of the Backyard Bouquet Podcast featuring Janis Harris from Harris Flower Farm in Ontario, Canada.In this episode, Janis shares he
Ep.31: Bokenkotter Blooms: From City Living To A Thriving Cut Flower Farm On 18 Acres
Have you ever imagined leaving the hustle and bustle of city life behind to embrace the serenity of country living? In this episode of the Backyard Bouquet Podcast, host Jennifer Gulizia sits down with flower farmer, Lexi Bokenkotter of Bokenkotter Blooms to delve into her remarkable journey from city living to becoming a successful flower farmer in rural Indiana.Join Jennifer and Lexi as th
Ep.30: How To Create a Sustainable Garden When You Have Limited Space with Chia-Ming of Coastal Homestead
Have you ever wondered how you can practice sustainable gardening in a small urban space? In this episode we are joined by Chia-Ming, a Los Angeles-based food-focused landscape designer. Chia-Ming is here to share her journey of going from corporate finance to a flourishing urban homestead.Chia-Ming shares her expertise in blending culinary and floral beauty seamlessly, drawing from her upbringing
Ep.29: Meg McGuire of Red Daisy Farm: From Flower Farming to On-Farm Stays
Have you ever wondered what it takes to run a successful flower farm and create a unique on-farm experience for visitors? Today we are joined by Meg McGuire from Red Daisy Farm in Brighton, Colorado. Meg is here to share the inspiring story of how her family turned their property into a vibrant community hub, offering everything from wholesale flowers to overnight farm stays.Meg's journey began wi
Ep. 28 How Creating On-Farm Events Has Created Success For Justine Ludwig
Have you ever wondered what it takes to transform a traditional farm into a thriving event venue? In this episode, Justine Ludwig joins us to share her story of transitioning Coastal Black from a dairy farm to a vibrant event space, hosting popular festivals like their annual pumpkin festival and tulip festival. Justine's experience highlights the importance of diversifying farm activities, engagi
Ep. 27: Galena Berkompas: Scaling from Micro Flower Farm to 6-Acre Cut Flower Farm
Imagine turning a small urban garden into a flourishing ½ acre flower farm—all while homeschooling four kids and battling postpartum depression. That’s exactly what Galena Berkompas accomplished, and she’s here to share her inspiring journey on the Backyard Bouquet podcast. Galena transformed her life through the power of flowers, starting with little knowledge and a modest space in 2020, and has
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