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Here you'll find podcast episodes, hands-on tips and strategies for flower farmers and florists, upcoming events, and everything else happening in this corner of the floral and agritourism world.

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Mastering Crop Planning for Profitable Flower Farming growing Apr 07, 2025

Crop planning. It might not be the most glamorous part of flower farming, but I’m here to tell you—it’s absolutely one of the most important. In this episode of the Flower Farmer Forum Podcast, I broke down why mastering your crop planning strategy can be the key to growing a profitable and sustaina...

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Why Locally Grown Flowers Are the Best Choice: Insights from the Flower Farmer Forum Podcast business growth customer engagement growing Dec 23, 2024

As a flower farmer and host of the Flower Farmer Forum Podcast, I’m passionate about sharing the many benefits of locally grown flowers. In a recent episode, I explored why local blooms stand out and how we, as farmers, can advocate for them effectively. Here’s a closer look at what makes local flow...

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Breeding Beauty: Lessons from Growing and Breeding Dahlias with Lorelie at Florelie Farm dahlias growing Dec 02, 2024

As a flower farmer, few things captivate me as much as the art and science of breeding flowers. On a recent episode of the Flower Farmer Forum Podcast, I had the privilege of chatting with Lorelie from Florelie Farm, a specialty cut flower farm in Bungaree, near Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Loreli...

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Growing the Right Flowers on Your Farm to Reduce Burnout business growth growing Oct 14, 2024

As a flower farmer, managing both the creative and operational sides of the business can be a beautiful yet overwhelming journey. One of the key lessons I've learned is that burnout is real and, if left unchecked, can affect not only your productivity but also your passion for farming. In this episo...

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How to Label and Store Dahlias in the Fall dahlias growing tools Sep 16, 2024

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As fall approaches and the growing season comes to a close, it's time to think about one of the most important tasks for any flower farmer: preparing dahlias for winter storage. In this episode of the Flower Farmer Forum, I want...

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The Versatility of Jewels of Opar: A Must-Have for Your Flower Farm growing Sep 09, 2024

On this episode of the Flower Farmer Forum Podcast, I dive into the beauty and benefits of growing jewels of opar—a flower that has added incredible value to my own floral designs. This delicate yet versatile plant brings a unique texture and movement to bouquets and arrangements, making it a must-h...

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