The Flower Podcast

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Creating Forever Floral Designs with Bex Partridge of Botanical Tales Oct 09, 2023

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I am excited to introduce Bex Partridge of Botanical Tales in the UK. Specializing in creating sustainable, everlasting designs with dried flowers, Bex skillfully takes them through their lifecycle, from seed to breath-taking displays.

We're diving deep into the mesmerizing world of dried flowers, exploring the magic and technique of designing with these timeless beauties. We will also be chatting about Bex's new partnership with Create Academy and her course that launched earlier this year called, "How To Create Forever Flowers".

Stay tuned for an episode filled with inspiration, creativity, and the beauty of nature, captured forever in awe-inspiring designs with dried flowers.

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Becoming a Floral Entrepreneur With John Mark Sharpe Oct 02, 2023

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Today's guest is John Mark Sharpe and his business John Mark Enterprises is located in Germantown, Tennessee outside of Memphis. In 2009, with Gran's encouragement, John Mark took the leap and started John Mark Enterprises. He began by selling mesh wreaths, reaching out to retail booths, holiday shows, and anyone in his family and friend circle.

John Mark has come a long way since those wreath-selling days and has nurtured his business for 14 years, and he believes they're just getting started on an exciting journey. It was great to chat about how he grew his business, he mentions the different facets he focuses on, hiring employees, and so much more.

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Creating a Special Place with Flowers: Nikki Bartley of Cross Street Flower Farm Sep 25, 2023

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In this episode, we'll introduce you to a seasoned flower farmer who has not only cultivated breathtaking blooms but has also opened the gates to their "Pick Your Own Flower Farm."

My guest is Nikki Bartley of Cross Street Flower Farm and she shares her insights and experiences, offering a glimpse into the joy and challenges of her floral haven on preserved town-owned farmland at the 300-year-old Jacob's Farm in the beautiful, New England town of Norwell, Massachusetts.

But there's more to it than just picking petals. We'll learn about the meticulous care, sustainable practices, and the connection with nature and the community that comes with managing a flower farm with CSA's, wholesale customers, and yes "Pick Your Own Flowers" and there's even a barn shop on the property too. So we hope you enjoy this heart felt episode this week.

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Flowers, Venues, and More with Dawn Clark and Mary Coombs of A Garden Party Sep 18, 2023

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This week, step into the multifaceted world of the Colson sisters, Dawn Clark and Mary Coombs of A Garden Party and A Milkhouse Party. From growing & designing to managing their own venues and running a retail shop - these two women do it all!

Our chat is bursting with floral business insights especially about starting your own venue for weddings & events. Trust me, it's an episode packed with inspiration, heart, and the unique touch that only these two can bring. Nestled in a lovingly renovated barn, A Garden Party transcends beyond a mere location; it's an immersive floral experience.

Over the past 14 years, their passion for locally-grown flowers and the signature "from the garden" look has captured countless hearts.

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2022 Charlotte Smith: Having a Profital Mindset Sep 04, 2023

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This week we're replaying one of our past episodes with our guest Charlotte Smith. 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.

It was great to chat about the importance of our mindset with regards to our relationships to pricing, customers, and our own confidence.

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Growing Flowers in Arizona with Shanti Rade of Whipstone Farm Aug 28, 2023

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This week, my guest's story began with a high school internship that led her down a surprising path into farming vegetables and a personal interest in the beauty of flowers and the joy of sharing them with others. Somewhere along the way she became flower obsessed, growing well over one hundred different varieties. At Whipstone Farm, Shanti Rade and her partner, Cory have found a love of farming in Arizona.

Shanti is the go-to person for crop planning, seed starting, and all things related to flowers. In addition, she plays a crucial role in managing the farm's office and marketing efforts, although her heart truly lies in the great outdoors, where she'd rather be hands deep in the soil. Join me now as we explore the floral journey of Shanti and the intricacies of farming, from understanding local demand to managing labor costs and balancing passion with profitability.

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Growing Roses for Your Local Florists: Lauren Uhlig of Florxeight Aug 21, 2023

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Meet our guest of the week, Lauren Uhlig of FlorxEight!

Join us as we dive into her incredible journey as a full-time architect turned passionate rose enthusiast. Since planting her first roses in 2017, her urban Maryland backyard is now blooming with nearly 200 rose plants. Sharing the love with local florists, Lauren is also fostering a sense of community around her favorite flowers and inspiring others to embrace the joy of growing roses. I hope you are encouraged by Lauren's journey into roses and although it's not a large space or full time career (yet!), if you love flowers find something that will grow in your area and give it a go!

Lauren will soon be launching her online course, Ready, Set, Roses. If you are a beginner thinking about growing roses or an avid grower looking to add roses to your farm, Lauren's course will cover from the basics of roses, planning and planting your roses, to pre and post harvest care and maintenance, Visit our guest page at theflowerpodcast.com and follow the link. Lauren is offering 20% off for the first 50 people.

And don't forget is the perfect time to plant your roses so they can get established before winter and have earlier blooms next spring! Visit www.HeirloomRoses.com and take 20% any rose order today with code FLOWERS20 now through October 31, 2023. It's time to start growing roses the way nature intended, on their own healthy root systems at HeirloomRoses.com .

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Finding Your Ideal Wedding Client with Dawn Weisberg of Tularosa Flowers Aug 14, 2023

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If you have a deep desire to craft vibrant weddings and intricate designs, then you're in for a captivating discussion with Dawn Weisberg. She's the visionary behind Tularosa Flowers, located in Southern California, where she curates opulent wedding experiences and designs. With a rich background in costume design for theater and film, Dawn seamlessly translates her passion into beautiful floral artistry. A quote from Dawn says it all: "Tularosa Flowers is the maximum expression of what happens when wild, seasonal, delicious tapestry of color, texture, and scent are all interwoven together to produce extraordinary designs that are loaded with heart, passion, and her artistic vision." I'm thrilled to share this chat where Dawn candidly shares her insights, serving as a wellspring of inspiration and much more on this week's episode of The Flower Podcast.

In this episode Dawn highlighted how she was able to grow her business through styled shoots, that showcases her work and creativity in designing and planning weddings or events. These style shoots can serve as a portfolio and a way to attract potential clients who are looking for similar services. Dawn also emphasized the significance of exceeding her customers' expectations when it comes to luxury weddings. Over-delivering on the clients' visions means going above and beyond to make sure their dream wedding or event becomes a reality, even surpassing what they initially imagined. This attention to detail and commitment to providing exceptional service can lead to happy clients, positive word-of-mouth referrals, and a solid reputation in the industry.

Overall, Dawn's insights suggest that she's passionate about her work, and she understands the value of creativity, hard work, and customer satisfaction in the world of weddings floristry.

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Growing Pansies and more with Brenna Estrada of Three Brothers Blooms Aug 07, 2023

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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, violas, and bearded iris. That's not all that she grows, but are definitely some of her favorites.

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2021: Amy Marella of The Hidden Garden Jul 31, 2023

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This week's guest started her floral studio as a little flower shop with the sole inspiration to make people happy via beautiful flower arrangements. With minimal flower experience, a passion for flowers and determination, The Hidden Garden has become a phenomenal design studio with a strong presence in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. How inspiring is it to know that a business began with a desire to simply make people happy. Well,I am truly happy to share the floral journey of my guest, Amy Child Marella this week on The Flower Podcast.

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The Gardeners Workshop

Alaska Peony Cooperative