Welcome to the Blooming Garden Podcast — the go-to space for aspiring and established flower farmers who want to grow beautiful blooms and build a thriving business.

In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s often overlooked — but absolutely essential:

FOLIAGE!!!

Not hedge clippings. We're talking intentional, scene-stealing, bouquet-building greens that add structure, drama, and serious sales power to your flowers. Whether you're sowing your very first cutting patch or you've already got blooms bursting at the seams, if your bouquets are missing that magic something — this is where you’ll find it.

Here’s what I cover:

• Why foliage is the backbone of every good arrangement
• My top 10 must-grow foliage plants (plus two bonus picks she couldn’t resist)
• Which varieties add structure, movement, contrast — or all three
• How to grow, prune, and cut them for maximum vase life
• Smart ways to mix perennial and annual foliage to build a profitable cutting garden
• The often-forgotten role foliage plays in making your flowers look expensive

Whether you’re building wedding bouquets, market bunches or mixed flower jars, this episode will change the way you grow — and value — your greens.

Want to go deeper?
 The full foliage list (with sowing tips and more details) is now live on the blog!
 Read the Foliage Blog Post

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Until next time — keep sowing, keep growing, and give your greens the main character energy they deserve. 🌿