The Backyard Bouquet Podcast: Cut Flower Farming Podcast for Flower Farmers & Backyard Gardeners

Get ready to be inspired by this episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast to create your own cottage-style flower garden! In today’s episode, host Jennifer Gulizia chats with Kim Robinson from Shiplap and Shells, a cut-flower gardener and blogger. Kim shares her journey of transforming her backyard into a stunning cottage-style garden overlooking the Puget Sound. From building raised garden beds to adding a beautiful greenhouse, Kim's garden has been featured in numerous magazines. She offers valuable advice on starting a garden, including the importance of planning, starting small, and implementing an irrigation system. Kim also shares her love for growing geraniums and the joy of sharing her flowers with her community. Tune in to this episode for a dose of gardening therapy and to learn valuable life lessons from the beauty of nature.Learn more about Kim and Shiplap and Shells: https://shiplapandshells.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shiplapandshells/ Growing A Cut Flower Garden Series Overwintering Your GeraniumsEPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.com/2024/01/16/ep-5-kim-robinson-shiplap-and-shells/In this episode, you’ll hear about: 00:04:18 - Kim's journey from a non-gardener to a cut flower grower 00:07:04 - Planning and building the garden beds and greenhouse 00:12:08 - Features and functionality of Kim's greenhouse 00:16:26 - Starting seeds and the importance of a greenhouse 00:20:32 - Overwintering geraniums 00:26:57 - Starting seeds for the upcoming season 00:32:25 - Kim's favorite flower to grow 00:36:48 - Dealing with pests and challenges in the garden 00:40:01 - Valuable life lessons learned from working with flowers 00:46:38 - Sharing flowers with the community and donating to the community garden 00:50:01 - Advice for beginner gardeners: start slow, be patient, and use irrigation systems***Rate, Review, & Follow The Backyard Bouquet***If you enjoyed this episode, will you please consider leaving the podcast a review? Your review helps make the podcast more discoverable to others and allows me to continue creating more episodes. I'd love to know what you enjoyed most about the episode.New episodes are coming every Tuesday to help keep your garden blooming!JOIN THE BACKYARD BOUQUET COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/cutflowergardeningSign up for my newsletter: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.myflodesk.com/nlw4wua8s3The Flowering Farmhouse: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Website

Learn How To Grow Sweet Peas with Flower Farmer Marryn MathisIf you're listening, get ready to be inspired by the world of sweet peas in this episode of the Backyard Bouquet Podcast. Host Jennifer Gulizia welcomes her friend Marryn Mathis from The Farmhouse Flower Farm, a renowned flower farmer in Stanwood, Washington. Marryn is known for her incredible dahlia field and her expertise in growing sweet peas.In this episode, Jennifer and Marryn dive deep into all things sweet peas. They discuss Marryn's passion for these beautiful flowers and the emotional connection they hold for her. Marryn shares heartwarming stories of the impact sweet peas have had on people's lives, from bringing back cherished memories to providing comfort during difficult times.In addition to sweet peas, Jennifer and Marryn touch on the topic of dahlias. They discuss the joys and challenges of growing dahlias from seed and the thrill of hybridizing new varieties. Marryn's dedication to her craft is evident as she shares her experiences and insights.You will hear about the importance of following your passion and finding joy in what you grow. You will be encouraged to embrace the learning process, even in the face of challenges, and to never give up on their dreams.So, if you're ready to immerse yourself in the world of sweet peas and gain valuable insights from a seasoned flower farmer, tune in to this episode of the Backyard Bouquet Podcast. Jennifer and Marryn's enthusiasm and expertise will leave you inspired to let your backyard bloom with the beauty of sweet peas.In this episode, you’ll hear about: 00:02:24 - Marryn's Background and Journey into Flower Farming 00:05:10 - Marryn's Favorite Flower and The Emotional Connection 00:13:01 - Sweet Peas as a Family Affair 00:18:03 - Starting with Sweet Peas and Learning Along the Way 00:21:33 - Sweet Pea School Workshop Details 00:25:06 - Tips for Beginners Growing Sweet Peas 00:30:47 - Challenges and Struggles with Growing Sweet Peas 00:33:02 - Sweet Pea Growing Success Tips 00:36:00 - Harvesting and Selling Sweet Pea Seeds 00:42:01 - The Process of Breeding and Releasing Dahlias 00:43:52 - The Future of Hybridizing Sweet Peas 00:49:17 - Marryn's Upcoming Sweet Pea Book 00:57:30 - Marryn's Top Sweet Pea Varieties and Seed Sale PreviewShow Notes: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.com/01/09/growing-sweet-peas-with-marryn-mathis***Rate, Review, & Follow The Backyard Bouquet***If you enjoyed this episode, will you please consider leaving the podcast a review? Your review helps make the podcast more discoverable to others and allows me to continue creating more episodes. I'd love to know what you enjoyed most about the episode.New episodes are coming every Tuesday to help keep your garden blooming!JOIN THE BACKYARD BOUQUET COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/cutflowergardeningSign up for my newsletter: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.myflodesk.com/nlw4wua8s3The Flowering Farmhouse: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Website

In this episode of the Backyard Bouquet Podcast, host Jennifer Gulizia is joined by Paul Matalucci of Apple Core Farm and Cut Flowers. Paul shares his journey from corporate communications to flower farming and offers valuable insights for both backyard gardeners and aspiring flower farmers.Learn about the challenges and joys of flower farming, the importance of choosing the right flowers for your climate, and the benefits of buying locally grown flowers.Paul also talks about his passion for growing irises and shares tips for growing and harvesting these beautiful blooms.Whether you're a flower enthusiast or considering starting your own flower farm, this episode is filled with wisdom and inspiration. Tune in and let your backyard bloom with the Backyard Bouquet Podcast!For a list of Paul's favorite Iris, be sure to check out the show notes here: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.com/2024/01/06/episode-3-the-art-of-flower-farming-with-paul-matalucci-apple-core-farm-and-cut-flowers/Be sure to click to listen!Learn more about Apple Core Farm and Cut Flowers https://www.applecorefarm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/applecorefarm/***Rate, Review, & Follow The Backyard Bouquet***If you enjoyed this episode, will you please consider leaving the podcast a review? Your review helps make the podcast more discoverable to others and allows me to continue creating more episodes. I'd love to know what you enjoyed most about the episode.New episodes are coming every Tuesday to help keep your garden blooming!JOIN THE BACKYARD BOUQUET COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/cutflowergardeningSign up for my newsletter: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.myflodesk.com/nlw4wua8s3The Flowering Farmhouse: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Website

In this episode of The Backyard Bouquet, we're joined by the delightful Kara Jamison of Blooming Joy Flower Company. Dive into Kara's journey of going from backyard gardener to a leading voice in the cut flower industry, and discover how she honors her mother's legacy through the beauty of blooms.Kara shares her expertise on soil blocking, seed sowing, and the therapeutic power of gardening. Whether you're a seasoned flower farmer or dreaming of starting your own cut flower garden, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice to help your garden flourish.Grab your gardening gloves, garden snips, or your favorite vase because it’s time to grow your own backyard bouquet.Be sure to click to listen!For Show Notes, Please Visit: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.com/2024/01/01/episode-2-blooming-into-joy-with-kara-jamison-blooming-joy-flower-company/Learn more about Blooming Joy Flower Company: https://stan.store/bloomingjoyflowerco***Rate, Review, & Follow The Backyard Bouquet***If you enjoyed this episode, will you please consider leaving the podcast a review? Your review helps make the podcast more discoverable to others and allows me to continue creating more episodes. I'd love to know what you enjoyed most about the episode.New episodes are coming every Tuesday to help keep your garden blooming!JOIN THE BACKYARD BOUQUET COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/cutflowergardeningSign up for my newsletter: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.myflodesk.com/nlw4wua8s3The Flowering Farmhouse: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Website

In this first episode of the Backyard Bouquet podcast, host Jennifer Gulizia shares her background in growing cut flowers and how the podcast came to be. She recounts her childhood love for flowers and her dream of growing her own flowers to fill her home with bouquets.Jennifer started her floral journey with a small cutting garden in her backyard in 2007 and eventually moved to Hood River, Oregon, where she had more space to grow flowers. She shares how her farm, The Flowering Farmhouse, started with small beginnings and has grown to over an acre of cut flowers. Inspired by the stories Jennifer has heard from the local flower community, she decided to start the Backyard Bouquet podcast to share the stories of backyard gardeners and flower farmers. Grab your gardening gloves, garden snips, or your favorite vase because it’s time to grow your own backyard bouquet.Be sure to click to listen!***Rate, Review, & Follow The Backyard Bouquet***If you enjoyed this episode, will you please consider leaving the podcast a review? Your review helps make the podcast more discoverable to others and allows me to continue creating more episodes. I'd love to know what you enjoyed most about the episode.New episodes are coming every Tuesday to help keep your garden blooming!The Backyard Bouquet PodcastJOIN THE BACKYARD BOUQUET COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/cutflowergardeningSign up for my newsletter: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.myflodesk.com/nlw4wua8s3The Flowering Farmhouse: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Website