Learn Cut Flower Growing | Lessons from a seasoned farmer

By Paula Rice

What's Learn Cut Flower Growing | Lessons from a seasoned farmer about?

Hey there, flower enthusiasts, and budding cut flower growers! Welcome to Learn Cut Flower Growing, the podcast that's about to take your passion for blooms to a whole new level.

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Learn Cut Flower Growing | Lessons from a seasoned farmer episodes:

06.12.2024
016: The Evolution of My Cut Flower Farm Stand
In this episode, I share how I grew from imagining sunflower fields for grocery stores to growing a range of flowers and creating a community through my farm stand. I'll give you practical advice on starting and running a successful...
06.05.2024
015: Navigating May Madness: The Busy Season of Cut Flower Growing
This episode is packed with invaluable advice on managing the financial pressures of spring and preparing for a profitable summer. From my own journey of overcoming a $10,000 debt in my first year to practical strategies for navigating the intense...
05.08.2024
014: Strategizing Your Focal Flower Succession Plan
There's something magical about the transformation of a seed into the bloom of a peony or the elegant curve of a lily stem. I've spent 16 years with my hands in the soil, coaxing these miracles into life, and in...
05.01.2024
013: Raspberry Revelations: Turning Raspberry Foliage into a U-Pick Raspberry Patch
When life handed me raspberries, I didn't just make jam — I started a U-pick raspberry farm alongside my thriving flower garden. It's a tale that began with the hardy resilience of raspberry foliage, something I initially cultivated for its...
04.24.2024
012: Preparing Beds in the Hoophouse for Cut Flowers
Join me as I walk you through the ins and outs of prepping your hoophouse for the new planting season. Sharing from my 16 years of hands-on experience, you'll get a sense of the various tools and techniques that can...
04.17.2024
011: Market Competition: Resilience in the Face of Rejection
Listen in as I discuss the unexpected twists of joining larger markets, the harsh reality of being ousted, and the lessons learned along the way. We'll tackle the age-old saying, 'a rising tide lifts all boats,' and I'll share why...
04.10.2024
010: Setting Up Your Flower Field | Don't Overthink This
My journey in transforming my unyielding clay backyard into a flourishing oasis taught me that with a little love and a lot of compost, any soil can become a haven for your plants. This episode is brimming with wisdom on...
04.03.2024
009: Succession Planting: Timing Your Seed Starts Right
In this episode, we are going through the critical steps of starting seeds and planning for a garden that dazzles from spring to fall. This is a goldmine for flower aficionados eager to refine their timing techniques and ensure a...
03.27.2024
008: Flower Farming Foundations: Starting Flower Seeds 101
Ever wonder why some gardeners seem to have a never-ending parade of blooms? It's all about getting the seed starting right, and that's what we're unpacking today. In our chat, I'll let you in on the secret world of flower...
03.20.2024
007: Seed Starting Strategy: Choosing the Ideal Method for Your Garden
As your guide through the world of cut flower farming, I bring my 16 years of green-thumb wisdom straight to your ears, spilling the dirt on seed-starting and the tools that transform a garden. You'll hear about my own shift...
03.13.2024
006: Blooming Profits: Harvesting Your Flowers and Learning from Your Farmer's Market
Join me as I recount the blossoming journey of selling at the farmer's markets. Listen in as I reveal the secrets to a successful market day, from efficient harvesting systems to on-site bouquet arrangements. You'll hear about the trials and...
03.06.2024
005: 3 Business Insights You Need to Implement Today & Few Unfiltered Opinions
Have you ever felt like your business was on the brink of blooming, only to find your profits withering away? Turn that frown upside-down because today I share with you the secret fertilizer that supercharged my cut flower farm's profitability....
02.28.2024
004: My First Three Secrets for Successfully Growing Cut Flowers
Have you ever gazed at a vase of freshly cut flowers and wondered what it takes to create such beauty? Lucky for you, I’m here to sprinkle that magic into your life with my hard-earned wisdom from 16 years in...
01.17.2024
003: Cut and Come Again Flowers: What You Might Be Doing Wrong
Join me on a vibrant journey as I unveil the bountiful world of cut-and-come-again flowers, the garden gems that promise endless blooms, and a potential cash crop for the savvy grower. Tune in, and I'll share trade secrets from my...
01.17.2024
002: Blooming From Adversity: Pivoting When You Need To
Are you ready to uncover the raw, unfiltered truths about the world of flower farming? In this episode, I’ll walk you through my personal journey of transitioning to a farmer-florist business. From the hustle of trading markets and the bumpy...
12.20.2023
001: My Story
From a humble vegetable garden to a bustling flower farm, follow my journey as I explore the world of cut flower farming. Discover how a simple passion for flowers blossomed into a thriving business and how, with an open mind,...
11.17.2023
Welcome to Learn Cut Flower Growing!
Hey there, flower enthusiasts, and budding cut flower growers! Welcome to "Blossom Talk," the podcast that's about to take your passion for blooms to a whole new level.

What's Learn Cut Flower Growing | Lessons from a seasoned farmer about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Learn Cut Flower Growing | Lessons from a seasoned farmer episodes:

016: The Evolution of My Cut Flower Farm Stand

015: Navigating May Madness: The Busy Season of Cut Flower Growing

014: Strategizing Your Focal Flower Succession Plan

013: Raspberry Revelations: Turning Raspberry Foliage into a U-Pick Raspberry Patch

012: Preparing Beds in the Hoophouse for Cut Flowers

011: Market Competition: Resilience in the Face of Rejection

010: Setting Up Your Flower Field | Don't Overthink This

009: Succession Planting: Timing Your Seed Starts Right

008: Flower Farming Foundations: Starting Flower Seeds 101

007: Seed Starting Strategy: Choosing the Ideal Method for Your Garden

006: Blooming Profits: Harvesting Your Flowers and Learning from Your Farmer's Market

005: 3 Business Insights You Need to Implement Today & Few Unfiltered Opinions

004: My First Three Secrets for Successfully Growing Cut Flowers

003: Cut and Come Again Flowers: What You Might Be Doing Wrong

002: Blooming From Adversity: Pivoting When You Need To

001: My Story

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