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The Flower Files Podcast is a weekly show that talks about all things flowers including the reality of flower farming, using locally grown flowers in wedding design, and other flower use with an environmentally focused perspective. It includes a variety of guests who are flower lovers, users, sniffers, and enthusiasts that will talk on a range of topics… depending on where the season takes us!
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We’re currently in Season 3 of The Flower Files! Need to binge listen? You can also view by Season below.
Episode 115: Your First Sale, Now What? How to Grow Your Flower Business With Intention
There is nothing quite like making your first sale! Whether it is your first flower bouquet, farmers market bundle, wedding arrangement, plant, seedling, or service, that first exchange of money is exhilarating. It is proof that someone values what you have grown,…
Episode 114: Toxic vs. Tail-Safe: A Veterinarian Explains Garden and Bouquet Risks
In Episode 114 of The Flower Files, Liza Goetz visits Dr. Maddie Schofield of Chestertown Animal Hospital for a conversation every flower-loving pet owner should hear. From toxic lilies and curious cats to dogs eating green tomatoes, compost, mulch, and mystery plants in the yard, this episode is all about enjoying spring while keeping our animals safe.
Episode 113: Edible Florals – What to Buy and Plant Now For a Great Harvest!
Edible flowers can be beautiful, functional, and profitable, but only when they’re grown with a plan. In this post, we’re breaking down how to choose the right edible florals, match them to your end product, harvest them correctly, and avoid common mistakes that lead to waste.
Episode 112: Ellen Frost on Local and Sustainable Flowers
In this episode of The Flower Files, we sit down with Ellen Frost, founder of Local Color Flowers, to talk about how local flowers move from farms to florists. We explore floral hubs, wholesale markets, flower education, seasonality, and what the future of the American-grown flower movement could look like.
Episode 111: Spring Clean-Up Of Your Garden: What To Trim And What To Keep
Spring garden clean-up can do more harm than good when it’s done too early. Here’s what to trim, what to leave in place, and how to support pollinators, soil health, and stronger plant growth this season.
Episode 110: Market Booth Magic: How We Stop Shoppers in Their Tracks
A beautiful product is not always enough to make shoppers stop. In this episode of The Flower Files, we talk about what really makes a farmers market booth stand out—from layout and signage to body language, product flow, and customer experience.
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How to Stand Out: Cut Flowers at Market
Farmer’s markets can be bustling, beautiful—and brutally competitive. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your flower booth the one people can’t walk past without stopping, you’re in the right place. Liza and Renee of Wildly Native Flower Farm share their real-life insights on what it takes to not only show up, but stand out.
Soil Secrets: How to Build Healthy Soil Beds
Soil is the foundation of every beautiful flower garden. Whether you’re a backyard gardener or running a flower farm, understanding your soil type and how to improve it is essential for vibrant blooms. In this episode of The Flower Files, we explore different soil types, the importance of soil health, and practical ways to amend and enhance your growing conditions.
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How to Start Growing Cut Flowers, Even If You’re Starting Small
Want to start growing cut flowers but not sure where to begin? This beginner-friendly guide walks through what cut flowers are, how to choose your first varieties, where to plant them, and what to know about sunlight, spacing, soil, harvesting, and starting small.
Top Mistakes New Cut Flower Growers Make
Growing cut flowers takes more than planting pretty blooms. From spacing and succession planting to harvesting, greens, sales planning, and finding your grower community, these common mistakes can make or break your season. Here’s what new cut flower growers should know before they plant.
Planting Cut Flowers: What You Need to Know
Planting cut flowers is different from planting a traditional garden bed. From tighter spacing and full sun to soil prep, watering, and early support, a little planning can lead to stronger stems, healthier plants, and more flowers to harvest all season long.
When and How to Start Cut Flowers From Seed
Starting cut flowers from seed is one of the most rewarding parts of growing. In this guide, we walk through how to choose a seed-starting space, water seedlings, select trays, understand germination needs, direct seed flowers, and harden off plants before transplanting.
How to Harvest Cut Flowers Correctly
If you want longer-lasting blooms and healthier, more productive plants, proper harvesting matters more than most growers realize. This post breaks down common flower harvesting mistakes and explains how to cut for better vase life, stronger regrowth, and less stress during harvest season.
Garden Soil vs Potting Mix: Which Should I Use?
I’ll never forget, as a kid I had gotten a free packet of coleus seeds and was so excited to grow them! I went outside and filled up a four inch pot with soil from the garden, planted the seeds,…
Flash Sale!
Sometimes the whole row of flowers blooms at the same time, and we have buckets of flowers ready to go!! It’s nice when it coincides with a wedding in the right colors, but other times… we just have too many to use!
So who wants their own bundle of our flash sale flowers?!!