The Flower Podcast

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 a...

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 Mead...

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 a...

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...

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 a...

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 cen...

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 know...

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 - cu...

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 w...

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 gro...

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...

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 TheFlowe...

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...

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 Arnosk...

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 w...

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 ar...

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 majest...

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 subscribi...

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...

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 themselve...

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 mu...

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 a...

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...

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 Sylv...

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 o...