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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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Heated High Tunnel Lessons From My First Year Growing Flowers in Zone 4B high tunnel podcast Jun 08, 2026

When I decided to install a heated high tunnel, I knew I was making a major investment. What I didn't fully understand was how much the investment would change not only my growing season but also how I think about risk, systems, and production planning. After my first season using a heated high t...

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Overwintering Ranunculus in Zone 4B: My Journey and Lessons Learned growing high tunnel Jun 10, 2024

Growing ranunculus in Zone 4B has been an incredible journey filled with challenges, successes, and valuable lessons. As a flower farmer in a colder climate, I've discovered that with the right techniques and tools, these beautiful blooms can thrive even in less-than-ideal conditions. In thisĀ week's...

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How to Use Secession Planting to Grow and Sell 20,000 Tulips high tunnel tulips Apr 11, 2024

This blog is a summary of an episode of the Sunny Mary Meadow Podcast. Listen to it in it's entirety below.

As a flower farmer, I've learned that success doesn't just bloom overnight; it requires meticulous planning and the right tools. One such tool that has transformed my farming practices is the...

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Building a High Tunnel: A Comprehensive Guide from The Sunny Mary Meadow Podcast business growth high tunnel tools Nov 28, 2023

This blog is a summary ofĀ an episode of the Sunny Mary Meadow Podcast. Listen to it in its entirety below.Ā 

I want to share with you the exciting journey my fiance and I embarked on as we built our high tunnels for Sunny Mary Meadow. In a recent episode of The Sunny Mary Meadow Podcast, I had the p...

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