Farming Flowers

Farming Flowers is a podcast for flower farmers, florists, and anyone curious about where cut flowers actually come from. Host Lisa Shaddox - a working flower farmer herself - talks with growers, florists, and collective founders about the real, unglamorous work of getting flowers from field to vase: the logistics, the relationships, the money, and the problems nobody talks about until they're standing in a field at 6am trying to solve them. New episodes explore the people and ideas shaping local flower farming, one honest conversation at a time.

Farming Flowers is a general podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 0 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #1

  From Farm to Market - Building a Flower Collective

  Aug 16, 202650 minS3

  <p>In this episode of the Farming Flowers Podcast, host Lisa Shaddox connects with flower farmer Lisa Schuller and florist Jason Lee to discuss their journey into the establishment of a collaborative flower collective in the Willamette Valley, and the importance of local flowers in floral design. They explore the challenges and opportunities of working together as farmers and florists, the innovative solutions they have implemented to streamline flower availability, and the shifting trends towards local and seasonal flowers in the wedding industry. In this conversation, Jason and Lisa discuss the importance of embracing local flowers in floral design, the...

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  Episode #5

  How to Manage Your Flower Farm When Life Throws a Curveball

  Nov 19, 202526 minS2

  <p>In this episode of the Farming Flowers podcast, host Lisa Shaddox speaks with Jessie Babbitt from B.A.R.E. Flower Farm about resilience in the face of life's challenges. Jessie shares her personal journey of navigating her daughter's cancer diagnosis while managing her flower farming business. The conversation explores the emotional and practical impacts of such a life-altering event, the importance of community support, and the strategic decisions Jessie made to keep her business afloat during a difficult time. They discuss the meaning of resilience, the necessity of self-care, and the importance of making thoughtful decisions in times...

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  Episode #4

  How to Plan Your Flower Farm Using Data

  Nov 18, 202524 minS2

  <p>In this episode of the Farming Flowers Podcast, host Lisa Shaddox discusses the critical role of planning in flower farming with guest, Katrina Hansen, co-creator of the new Emflowered app. Katrina shares how proper foresight is necessary to ensure that specific flowers are available for events and how missing key steps in the planting process can lead to gaps in crop availability. The discussion highlights the importance of working backwards from event dates to ensure all necessary preparations are made in advance, including timely tuber orders and sowing schedules. And Katrina shares the importance of using data as a...

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  Episode #3

  Seed Saving to Build Resilience with Don Tipping of Siskiyou Seeds

  Nov 7, 202538 minS2

  <p>This week on the Farming Flowers podcast, host Lisa Shaddox engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Don Tipping, a seed steward and founder of Siskiyou Seeds. Together, they explore the significance of hyper-locally adapted seeds, the art of seed saving, and how resilience plays a vital role in farming today.By focusing on hyper-locally adapted seeds, farmers can better navigate environmental challenges and create a sustainable future for their crops. Key takeaways include the importance of understanding local growing conditions, the value of seed saving, and the need for community collaboration to foster resilience in agriculture. </p>

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  Episode #2

  Building Resilience in Flower Farming with First Year Flower Farmer Bend Blooms

  Oct 28, 202526 minS2

  <p>In episode 2 of the Farming Flowers podcast, we chat with first year flower farmer Charisse, from Bend Blooms, about her surprises and lessons after a full season of flower farming. We also discuss how she plans to pivot on some things for next year. Charisse doesn't have social media, but you can reach her thru her website at bendblooms.com. </p>

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