The Dirt on Flowers

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EP 59 : Sleep, Creep, Leap - Farming with Perennials Jun 30, 2023

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Shannon and Lyndsay are talking all things perennials this week. They discuss the pros and the cons. Creative ways to incorporate perennials if not a lot of space is available. They tell you all about their favorites and which perennials are best for foliage.

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EP 58 : Filling the gap month - Our most valuable crops & more! Jun 23, 2023

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Shannon and Lyndsay are answering the questions asked by you. They will discuss what they grow to fill the gap in May and June. What their favorite direct seeders are and they will talk both planter and seeds. Have you had trouble with pest? They will talk what they do to keep plants looking healthy and what their most valuable annual crop is.

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EP 57: How do you sort through all the farming advice out there? Jun 16, 2023

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Shannon and Lyndsay chat about how to sort through all the advice that is out there about farming. They discuss no-till, foam free, organic topics that are all debatable in the farming world. Buying plugs verses starting your own and the worst advise that they have been given. A lot of information is out there but it comes down to what is best for you.

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EP 56: Letting your customer define your product with Christy Ralphs of Nourish Gardens Jun 09, 2023

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Shannon and Lyndsay talk with Christy Ralphs of Nourish Gardens this week to help you be more lean on your farm. During this Christy shares how important lean farming is and why. They will discuss

How to define value in your business
5’s approach to system management
Production
Marketing and Selling

Christy Ralphs of Nourish Gardens

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EP 55: Getting Unstuck and Too Many Flower Farms? Jun 02, 2023

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Shannon and Lyndsay are spilling the dirt on questions asked by you. Here are the questions they will be answering to help your business grow:

Do you ever feel trapped by your business?
How many flower farms is too many in a small country town?
How do I pay for employees and still pay myself?
What do you use for health insurance?

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EP 54: Making the Most of Your Land with Joanna Webb May 26, 2023

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Shannon and Lyndsay are getting all the details on how Joanna Webb from Three Little Buds efficiently grows on just 1/5 of an acre successfully. She shares how she succession plants how she sets up her fields and the irrigation that she uses. You will learn her biggest lesson and what advice she would give to listeners that are in her shoes.

https://www.threelittlebudsflowers.com or follow her on instagram @threelittlebudsflowers

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EP 53: Mothers Day Reflections May 19, 2023

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Shannon and Lyndsay are sharing the wins and the things they have learned over the years to help make Mothers Day less stressful. It's taken time and simplifying the holiday. Shannon shares how she took on shipping flowers for the first time and how there is always a learning curve to something new. Being patient is key. Lyndsay shares why and how she is going to change her Mothers Day for the better next year. Join these two discussing all things Mothers Day. This is an episode you do not want to miss.

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EP 52: Working Smarter NOT Harder with Michelle Elston May 12, 2023

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Shannon and Lyndsay chat with Michelle Elston about how to work smarter not harder on your farm. Michelle is someone that both Lyndsay and Shannon have consulted with. They will discuss:

Transplanting and what technique Michelle has found to be the most efficient
Harvesting and post harvesting
Bouquet making and consistency
Tools and supplies that are used

Show Michelle a little dirtbag love and give them a follow online @‌rootscutflowerfarm or visit her website https://www.rootsflowerfarm.com.

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EP 51: Year 1- The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly May 05, 2023

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Shannon and Lyndsay share what the first year as a flower farmer looked like for them. It's all about what there wins were and what they didn't work. They also fill you in on the size of their operations, what they grew, sales outlets, what they spent in the first year and much more.

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EP 50: DOF Insider Interview- Kendra at Dogwood Farms Apr 28, 2023

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Shannon and Lyndsay are talking with Kendra at Dogwood farms this week. In this episode Kendra shares what her target market is, how her business has evolved, what regenerative farming is and what her biggest lesson has been. She shares why she loves the insiders and how it has really helped her over the last couple months.

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