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Episode 75: Talking About Orchids with the Largest Wholesale Supplier in the US

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.

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Episode 43: Goal Setting: This Year in Review

As we close out 2024, Episode 43 of The Flower Files takes a thoughtful look back at the year while setting flexible and inspiring goals for 2025. From lessons in personal growth to exciting plans for the upcoming gardening season, this episode is all about progress, reflection, and embracing change. Plus, don’t miss the launch of our free 2025 Garden Goals Planner to help you cultivate your best year yet!

Episode 30: Instagram Roulette

Instagram is packed with jaw-dropping wedding florals—but are they actually attainable? In this episode of The Flower Files, we take a behind-the-scenes look at viral designs and what it takes to recreate them in the real world. Spoiler alert: it’s a lot more chicken wire than you think.