The podcast for
flower enthusiasts
who are ready to learn.
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!
Recently on the Podcast
Episode 80: Flowers, Farms, and Female Cycles: Nature’s Perfect Rhythms
In this inspiring episode of The Flower Files, Liza Goetz explores the powerful connection between farming seasons and menstrual cycles. With guest Alex from The Agenda, they discuss how aligning work with your body’s natural rhythm can help you thrive—on the farm, in business, and in life.
Episode 79: When Flowers Become Medicine: A Gardener’s Mental Health Journey
When flowers become medicine, the garden becomes more than just a hobby—it becomes healing. In this vulnerable episode of The Flower Files, Lizzie Frey shares how gardening taught her to slow down, let go, find joy in small moments, and reconnect with herself and others. It’s a beautiful reminder that, sometimes, all we need is one bloom to feel whole again.
Episode 78: Preserving Your Flowers in Resin: Chatting with Andrea Cole about How to Preserve Your Bouquet
Blog Excerpt: Fresh flowers fade, but preserved blooms last a lifetime. In this episode of The Flower Files, Liza Goetz chats with preservation artist Andrea Cole about the artistry and science of turning fleeting bouquets into timeless keepsakes.
Episode 77: Ghosted, Rejected, and Undervalued: Why Potential Clients Walk Away
Florists: Getting ghosted after a consult? You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault. In this brutally honest episode, learn why some clients walk and how rejection can be a gift that makes space for dream bookings.
Episode 76: The Power of Reviews: Growing Your Business Through Social Proof
Asking for reviews can feel weird — but it shouldn’t. In this episode of The Flower Files, Liza Goetz breaks down how customer feedback builds trust, boosts visibility, and reminds florists why their work matters. Discover easy, heartfelt ways to ask for reviews and use them to grow your business with grace.
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.
Trending Episodes
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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