Episode 31: What’s to love about Fall?

Episode 31 Title Image "What's to love about Fall?"

In this cozy episode of “The Flower Files,” we dive into all things autumn! From the joy of sweatshirts, crunchy leaves, and acorns, to funny TikToks of dogs diving into leaf piles, the team reminisces about their favorite fall moments. We talk about our beloved Boston Terrier, Cora, and share how fall brings a sense of slowing down—even if life feels busier with the end-of-year rush.

Lizzie shares her experiences with fall favorites like apple cider donuts (gluten-free, of course!), baking pumpkin bread, and bundling up on the couch for movies. The team also reflects on the darker side of fall, discussing spooky stories from haunted houses and eerie childhood nightmares. They explore the connection between the Halloween season, old ghost stories, and living in homes with historical significance.

The episode is also sprinkled with fun nostalgia about classic movies like “Harry Potter,” “Hocus Pocus,” and even the “Garfield” movie—proving that the emotions these films evoke are a timeless part of the season.

To wrap up, they touch on the busy fall planting season at their flower farm and the challenges of balancing fieldwork with unpredictable weather. It’s an honest and light-hearted conversation that celebrates everything great (and ghostly) about the autumn season, making it a must-listen for anyone who loves fall.

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Episode 75: Growing Dreams Under Glass

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In Episode 75 of The Flower Files, we chat with Westerlay Orchids president Tuan Overgaag about building one of the largest orchid operations in the U.S. From his family’s Dutch greenhouse beginnings to producing over 4 million orchids a year in California, Tuan shares how sustainability, core values, and smart scaling fuel the business. Whether you’re growing a single Phalaenopsis on your windowsill or dreaming of a commercial greenhouse, this episode offers inspiration — and practical advice — for making your floral dreams a reality.

Episode 74: Confessions of Accidental Plant Killers

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We’re professional growers — and yes, we’ve still killed our fair share of houseplants. In Episode 74 of The Flower Files, we share hilarious plant fails, the chaos of mixing plants and pets, and our go-to tips for keeping your leafy friends alive. Whether you’re a total beginner or a recovering plant killer, we’ve got ideas for easy plants to start with and advice to help you grow your confidence (and your collection).

Episode 73: Flower Farmers: It’s a Real Job

Episode 73: Flower Farmers: It’s a Real Job

If you think flower farming is just frolicking through fields in flowy dresses, think again. In Episode 73 of The Flower Files, we pull back the curtain on what our days really look like — 5:30 AM harvests, duct-taped pant legs to keep out ticks, planning wedding color palettes over a year in advance, and occasionally dodging cicada killers in the zinnia patch.

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About The Flower Files

Join our team of flower lovers while they take you along their journey as flower farmer florists pursuing business, family, strategy, mother nature, wedding installs, and everything inbetween including fieldwork, floral design, all the way to the day of event execution.

This 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 environmentaly focused perspective. It includes a variety of guests who are fower lovers, users, sniffers, and ethusiasts that will talk on a range of topics… depending on where the seasont takes us!

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