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flower enthusiasts
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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.

The Flower Files Podcast 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 environmentally focused perspective. It includes a variety of guests who are flower lovers, users, sniffers, and enthusiasts that will talk on a range of topics... depending on where the season takes us!

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We're currently in Season 3 of The Flower Files! Need to binge listen? You can also view by Season below.

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Episode 124: Seed Packets: What Does the Stuff on the Back Mean?

Seed packets contain far more than planting instructions—they’re packed with valuable information that can help you become a more successful grower. In this episode of The Flower Files, we explain the terminology behind germination rates, F1 hybrids, pelleted seed, primed seed, days to maturity, and more so you can confidently choose the right seeds for your garden or flower farm.

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Episode 123: Behind the Seed Carousel: Seed Supply Insights

Have you ever wondered what happens before a flower seed arrives in your mailbox? In this episode of *The Flower Files*, we continue our exclusive behind-the-scenes series with the GeoSeed team to uncover the incredible journey every seed takes—from growers around the world to the packets we rely on each season. We explore how seeds are sourced, tested, packaged, and shipped, why some varieties cost more than others, how seed shortages happen, and what growers can do to plan ahead. If you’ve ever wanted a deeper appreciation for the work behind every bloom, this conversation offers an inside look at the people, processes, and expertise that help make every growing season possible.

Episode 122: Planting Seeds of Success – Park Seed

Episode 122: Planting Seeds of Success – Park Seed

We’re digging into the world of seeds with the team behind Park Seed, GeoSeed, and Twilley. From hard-to-find cut flower varieties to plugs, liners, catalogs, and industry trends, this conversation is packed with insight for flower farmers, gardeners, and growers.

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Episode 120: Beyond Honey Bees: The Pollinators Your Garden Really Needs

When most people think of pollinators, they picture honey bees. But some of the most important pollinators in our gardens are native bees, hoverflies, beetles, moths, bats, and even birds. In this episode of The Flower Files, we explore why pollinator conservation is about much more than flowers—and how creating habitat may be the single most important thing we can do to support biodiversity.

The Flower Files Episode 119: Weed Management

Episode 119: How to Help My Garden Have Less Weeds

Weeds are often viewed as the enemy of a beautiful flower farm, but they can reveal valuable information about soil health, growing conditions, and management practices. In this episode of The Flower Files, we walk through our fields to discuss the weeds we encounter, the suppression techniques we rely on, and the lessons we’ve learned through years of trial and error.

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How to Stand Out: Cut Flowers at Market

Farmer’s markets can be bustling, beautiful—and brutally competitive. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your flower booth the one people can’t walk past without stopping, you’re in the right place. Liza and Renee of Wildly Native Flower Farm share their real-life insights on what it takes to not only show up, but stand out.

Soil Secrets: How to Build Healthy Soil Beds

Soil is the foundation of every beautiful flower garden. Whether you’re a backyard gardener or running a flower farm, understanding your soil type and how to improve it is essential for vibrant blooms. In this episode of The Flower Files, we explore different soil types, the importance of soil health, and practical ways to amend and enhance your growing conditions.

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Top Mistakes New Cut Flower Growers Make

Growing cut flowers takes more than planting pretty blooms. From spacing and succession planting to harvesting, greens, sales planning, and finding your grower community, these common mistakes can make or break your season. Here’s what new cut flower growers should know before they plant.

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