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In this episode of the Back to Better podcast, host Liz engages with Jones Loflin , author of 'Juggling Elephants'. They explore the themes of work-life balance, the importance of background and shared experiences, and the concept of juggling various responsibilities in life. The conversation delves into the significance of focusing on the right 'ring' at the right time, recognizing when to take b...

Register for the FREE webinar on avoiding burnout: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/registration-page-60063b60-008f-48ef-b083-d9d3ec13ee3e In this conversation, Liz discusses her experiences and strategies for avoiding burnout as a flower farmer. She emphasizes the importance of financial management, setting clear goals, and creating boundaries to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Liz s...

In this engaging podcast episode, Liz and Bailey discuss the intricacies of balancing career and family life, exploring themes of time management, success, and the concept of having it all. Bailey shares her experiences as a senior learning consultant and a mother of three, detailing her work schedule, travel dynamics, and the importance of tracking time. The conversation delves into the definitio...

In this episode of the Flower Farmer Forum podcast, Lizdiscusses the importance of financial health for flower farmers, emphasizing that understanding and managing finances is crucial for sustainability and success in the business. She shares insights on how to monitor financial health throughout the year, the significance of tax planning, and practical tips for organizing finances. Liz encourages...

Get the Free Guide: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/free-downloads-resources-1 In this episode of the Flower Farmer Forum podcast, host Liz Fiedler-Mergen discusses the essential practices for labeling and storing dahlias in the fall. She emphasizes the importance of proper labeling to ensure the identification of different varieties, especially before the frost hits. Liz shares her techni...

Summary In this episode, Liz and Abbey discuss the book 'I Know How She Does It' by Laura Vanderkam. They share their thoughts on the book and how it applies to their own lives. They discuss the concept of managing time and finding balance between work, family, and personal life. They also talk about the importance of being aware of when you are working past the point of diminishing returns and th...

In this episode of the Flower Farmer Forum podcast, Liz discusses the benefits of growing jewels of opar, a flower that adds texture and movement to bouquets. Liz shares her personal experience with growing jewels of opar and highlights its versatility in different floral arrangements. She also provides practical tips on harvesting and using the flowers. The episode concludes with a reminder to pa...

The "Back to Better" Book Club podcast is your free, bi-monthly journey toward personal growth and transformation. Each month, tune in for two episodes—one where the host dives into key insights and takeaways from the selected book, and another featuring an in-depth discussion with a guest who brings fresh perspectives to the conversation. Whether you're looking to improve your mindset, habits, or...

Helpful Links: Quickbooks: https://quickbooks.partnerlinks.io/0o09r7rqoau4 Podcast website: www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowerfarmerforum/ Sunny Mary Meadow flower farm ( www.sunnymarymeadow.com ) specializes in bouquet subscriptions, stem bars, and a you-pick flower farm experience. Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/8881967091...

In this episode, Liz discusses the pros and cons of growing lisianthus, a beautiful but somewhat tricky flower. She shares her experiences and tips for successfully growing lisianthus, including the importance of buying plugs instead of starting from seed, the need for well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight, and the different bloom times of different lisianthus groups. Liz also emphasizes the pr...

Learn about Foundations of Peddling Perishable Products: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/foundationsofPPP Katie and Audra from Ranchy Stems discuss their experience taking Liz's course on Peddling Perishable Products. They talk about their backgrounds, their journey in investing in themselves, and the changes they made to their flower farming business as a result of the course. They emphas...

In this episode, Liz discusses the topic of growing snapdragons for cut flower farming. She covers various aspects such as market demand, pricing, starting needs, space requirements, harvest needs, and sales methods. Snapdragons are considered a versatile and popular flower that can be grown in most zones. They have a long vase life and can be harvested when two-thirds open. The host also mentions...

The Flower Farmer Forum podcast has been rebranded from Sunny Mary Meadow to better represent its goal of creating a vibrant community for flower farmers. The podcast has reached over 100,000 downloads and will continue to release regular episodes on profitably growing flowers and sustainable agriculture. Season two will feature episodes on different flowers, interviews with flower farmers, and a...

In this episode, Liz announces her name change and the rebranding of her podcast from Sunny Mary Meadow Podcast to Flower Farmer Forum. She discusses her initial hesitation to change the name and her desire to focus on both flower farming and the business side of her farm. Liz shares her love for flower farming and the reasons why every day feels like a Friday for her. She talks about the importan...

Free Webinar signup: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/registration-page-98506269-a075-4c81-99f8-48df49979579 In this episode, Liz discusses the process of harvesting flowers on her farm and shares tips for maximizing efficiency. She emphasizes the importance of planning and growing the right crops in the right quantities. Liz also talks about the benefits of batch work and having a central...

Free Webinar signup: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/registration-page-98506269-a075-4c81-99f8-48df49979579 In this episode, Liz discusses planting and efficiency in flower farming. She emphasizes the importance of planning and getting specific about what and how much to grow based on what can be sold. The episode also features a discussion about Tilmor a company that offers tools and equi...

Free Webinar signup: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/registration-page-98506269-a075-4c81-99f8-48df49979579 In this episode, host Liz kicks off the Productivity and Efficiency Tips for Flower Farming Mini Series. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on expenses and time management to increase profitability. The episode is part of a mini-series divided into three parts: planning, plant...

Blog version of the podcast: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/blog/creating-a-beautiful-wildflower-patch-my-journey-and-tips-for-success In this episode, Liz discusses her wildflower patch and the process of planting and maintaining it. She shares her personal experience and tips for preparing the soil, choosing the right seeds, and dealing with weeds. Liz also mentions the importance of re...

The Flower Farmer Forum Friday Featured Flower Farmer is a series of interviews with flower farmers who are doing things differently. Nicole from Olson Blooms shares her journey of starting a flower farming business in Holly, Minnesota. She talks about the inspiration behind her farm name and the significance of her family's history in the area. Nicole discusses her transition from teaching to far...

In this conversation, Liz and Kelly Cane of Moxie Creative discuss the importance of branding, website creation, and the pitfalls of DIY marketing. They emphasize the need for professional expertise in logo design and branding, as well as the significance of a well-maintained and updated website. The conversation also touches on the challenges and misconceptions faced by small business owners in t...

The Flower Farmer Forum Friday Featured Flower Farmer is a series of interviews with flower farmers who are doing things differently. The first episode features Katie and Audra from Ranchy Stems in South Dakota. They discuss their journey into flower farming, their initial struggles with selling at farmers markets, and their shift towards agritourism. Their why for starting a flower farm includes...

In this episode, Liz discusses her experience growing ranunculus in zone 4B. She shares her methods for pre-sprouting the corms, planting them in the high tunnel, and overwintering them. Liz also talks about the importance of using high tunnels in colder climates and the challenges she faced with saving and replanting the corms. She concludes by mentioning her plans for the upcoming year and the c...

$25 off code: https://storeitcold.referralrock.com/l/6R543BWF/ In this episode of the Sunny Mary Meadow podcast, Liz Fiedler discusses flower coolers and cooling solutions for small businesses with Julia DeGennaro from CoolBot. They cover topics such as the use of floral coolers, the importance of coolers for flower storage, retrofitting coolers, and the basics of building a cooler. Julia also exp...

More information on Farmer Florist Boot Camp and the link to sign up: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/joinus-32544a52-8c39-4821-b321-b3548312c38e Check out Jeni: https://www.thefloralhustle.com/ Quickbooks: https://quickbooks.partnerlinks.io/0o09r7rqoau4 Podcast website: www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnymarymeadow/ Sunny Mary Meadow flower f...

In this episode, Liz discusses the importance of rest and recovery in business. She emphasizes that running a business is not a solo endeavor and shares her experience of having a team to help her. Liz talks about the dangers of trying to do too much and the importance of finding a balance between work and personal life. She also explores the role of rest in enhancing productivity, maintaining phy...