Episode 3: Cultivating Passions: The Art and Earth of Flower Farming with Liza from Wildly Native

If your summer garden looks a little crispy, don’t worry—you’re not alone. In this episode of The Flower Files, we’re diving into practical, florist-approved summer gardening tips to help your blooms survive and thrive. From watering best practices and mulch dos and don’ts to managing heat-loving pests and choosing the right flowers for hot weather, this guide is packed with real-life fixes to keep your flowers healthy and vibrant. Whether you’re a backyard gardener or professional grower, these insights will help you beat the summer stress and enjoy lush, colorful blooms all season long.

Thinking about growing peonies? This in-depth guide walks you through everything you need to know—from choosing the right type of peony to planting, supporting heavy blooms, preventing disease, and designing breathtaking floral arrangements. Whether you’re a backyard gardener or a budding flower farmer, discover expert insights on how to grow healthy, vibrant peonies that can last for decades and become one of your most profitable crops. We also bust common myths, share storage and harvesting tips, and even dive into the fun of edible peonies and floral mishaps. If peonies are on your radar, this is the guide you need.

Weeds creeping into your flower beds? In this episode of The Flower Files, Liza and Kenley unpack their favorite methods—like mulching, smart tools, and even tarping—to help you reclaim your garden. Whether you’re a backyard grower or a flower farmer, these tips will help you weed less and bloom more.

Wildflower foraging brings raw, organic beauty to floral design—but it comes with responsibilities. From identifying blooms like Queen Anne’s Lace to avoiding chiggers and staying legal, here’s everything florists need to know about harvesting from the wild.

Is your floral design truly sustainable, or just dressed up to look that way? In this powerful episode, Liza Goetz of Wildly Native Flower Farm exposes the not-so-pretty side of the flower industry and shares actionable tips to design more responsibly—from sourcing locally to ditching floral foam for good.