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The Dirt on Flowers

The Dirt on Flowers

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Ep 56EP 56: Letting your customer define your product with Christy Ralphs of Nourish Gardens

Shannon and Lyndsay talk with Christy Ralphs of Nourish Gardens this week to help you be more lean on your farm. During this Christy shares how important lean farming is and why. They will discuss How to define value in your business5’s approach to system managementProductionMarketing and SellingChristy Ralphs of Nourish GardensHome Instagram (@nourishgardens)ActivityActivityIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! Don’t worry if you missed this month. Our membership doors will open each month again from the 1st through the 5th. So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to hop on the waitlist!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Jun 9, 202348 min

Ep 55EP 55: Getting Unstuck and Too Many Flower Farms?

Shannon and Lyndsay are spilling the dirt on questions asked by you. Here are the questions they will be answering to help your business grow:Do you ever feel trapped by your business?How many flower farms is too many in a small country town?How do I pay for employees and still pay myself?What do you use for health insurance? ActivityIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! Don’t worry if you missed this month. Our membership doors will open each month again from the 1st through the 5th. So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to hop on the waitlist!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Jun 2, 202330 min

Ep 54EP 54: Making the Most of Your Land with Joanna Webb

Shannon and Lyndsay are getting all the details on how Joanna Webb from Three Little Buds efficiently grows on just 1/5 of an acre successfully. She shares how she succession plants how she sets up her fields and the irrigation that she uses. You will learn her biggest lesson and what advice she would give to listeners that are in her shoes. https://www.threelittlebudsflowers.com or follow her on instagram @threelittlebudsflowers ActivityIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! Don’t worry if you missed this month. Our membership doors will open each month again from the 1st through the 5th. So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to hop on the waitlist!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

May 26, 202340 min

Ep 53EP 53: Mothers Day Reflections

Shannon and Lyndsay are sharing the wins and the things they have learned over the years to help make Mothers Day less stressful. It's taken time and simplifying the holiday. Shannon shares how she took on shipping flowers for the first time and how there is always a learning curve to something new. Being patient is key. Lyndsay shares why and how she is going to change her Mothers Day for the better next year. Join these two discussing all things Mothers Day. This is an episode you do not want to miss. ActivityIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! Don’t worry if you missed this month. Our membership doors will open each month again from the 1st through the 5th. So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to hop on the waitlist!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

May 19, 202333 min

Ep 52EP 52: Working Smarter NOT Harder with Michelle Elston

Shannon and Lyndsay chat with Michelle Elston about how to work smarter not harder on your farm. Michelle is someone that both Lyndsay and Shannon have consulted with. They will discuss: Transplanting and what technique Michelle has found to be the most efficientHarvesting and post harvesting Bouquet making and consistencyTools and supplies that are used Show Michelle a little dirtbag love and give them a follow online @‌rootscutflowerfarm or visit her website https://www.rootsflowerfarm.com. ActivityIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! Don’t worry if you missed this month. Our membership doors will open each month again from the 1st through the 5th. So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to hop on the waitlist!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

May 12, 20231h 21m

Ep 51EP 51: Year 1- The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Shannon and Lyndsay share what the first year as a flower farmer looked like for them. It's all about what there wins were and what they didn't work. They also fill you in on the size of their operations, what they grew, sales outlets, what they spent in the first year and much more. *It's the last day to join the insiders. It is a month you don't want to miss. Click the link below. You will not regret it!ActivityIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! Don’t worry if you missed this month. Our membership doors will open each month again from the 1st through the 5th. So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to hop on the waitlist!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

May 5, 202348 min

Ep 50EP 50: DOF Insider Interview- Kendra at Dogwood Farms

Shannon and Lyndsay are talking with Kendra at Dogwood farms this week. In this episode Kendra shares what her target market is, how her business has evolved, what regenerative farming is and what her biggest lesson has been. She shares why she loves the insiders and how it has really helped her over the last couple months. Visit: All Roses and take 20% off your order of $100 or more with code DIRT now through May 30, 2023.ActivityIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! Don’t worry if you missed this month. Our membership doors will open each month again from the 1st through the 5th. So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to hop on the waitlist!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Apr 28, 202350 min

Ep 49EP 49: Our Biggest Failures

Shannon and Lyndsay are chatting about how the mistakes they have made and how they have helped them learn that it is part of farming. They discuss the mistakes they have made with tulips and easily burnout can happen if you are not making time for yourself outside of your business. Learn from their mistakes and know that you are not alone. Visit: All Roses and take 20% off your order of $100 or more with code DIRT now through May 30, 2023.ActivityIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! Don’t worry if you missed this month. Our membership doors will open each month again from the 1st through the 5th. So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to hop on the waitlist!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Apr 21, 20231h 0m

Ep 48EP 48: How to Make Farmer's Markets Work for You with Jenny Marks

Shannon and Lyndsay welcome Jenny Marks (Trademarks Flower Farm) to talk about how farmers markets can be very successful when you have the right tools. Jenny shares how she chose the market she did and how she found that information. You will hear the 3 secrets to selling the most products and why being consistent is so important. Creating connection at the farmers market is a way to create lasting customers to help you be more successful. They cover all this and so much more. Visit: All Roses and take 20% off your order of $100 or more with code DIRT now through May 30, 2023.Jenny Marks: Trademarks Flower FarmActivityIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! Don’t worry if you missed this month. Our membership doors will open each month again from the 1st through the 5th. So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to hop on the waitlist!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Apr 14, 202346 min

Ep 47EP 47: The Skinny on Succession Planting

Shannon and Lyndsay are sharing what they have learned over the years with succession planning. This can be a scary topic but they go step by step to make it more simple. They have even created a free succession planting calculator which you can find the link for below. They explain why why succession planting is better not only for the plants but for employees to be more efficient when harvesting. They talk how many successions and when to plant those successions to help be more successful with your planning. Find your frost dates here:alamanac.comFree Succession Planting CalculatorVisit All Roses and take 20% off your order of $100 or more with code DIRT now through May 30, 2023.If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! Don’t worry if you missed this month. Our membership doors will open each month again from the 1st through the 5th. So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to hop on the waitlist!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Apr 7, 202347 min

Ep 46EP 46: Spilling the Dirt on Marketing

Shannon and Lyndsay are spilling the dirt on all things marketing. Ever feel like you are repeating what you are posting about? They cover how to not feel this way and why it can be okay. They will cover how to get started and the ways they have gotten more leads over the years. Last but not least they will discuss length of emails, how to stand out and what should be included.If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! Don’t worry if you missed this month. Our membership doors will open each month again from the 1st through the 5th. So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to hop on the waitlist!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Mar 31, 202333 min

Ep 45EP 45: Creating a Successful Launch with Kalin Sheick

Shannon and Lyndsay host special guest Kalin Sheick of Sweetwater Floral. Creating a successful launch takes many steps and lots of time. They discuss how they have learned from launches failing and how to make them better even when successful. You will learn that perceived confidence and value are what will help you grow in all areas of your business. https://www.sweetwaterfloral.com/If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! Don’t worry if you missed this month. Our membership doors will open each month again from the 1st through the 5th. So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to hop on the waitlist!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Mar 24, 20231h 5m

Ep 44EP 44: Email Marketing with Andy Snyder of Terra Farms

Shannon and Lyndsay host special guest Andy Snyder. They are digging into how to grow your email list and stop feeling insecure when it comes to writing. Andy gives tips and tricks on how to combat writers block and how to make your newsletter stand out. Andy Snyder and his wife, Loni, own and run Terra Farms, a quickly growing cut flower farm with exposure all across the Mid-Atlantic states. Their success isn't just because of their wonderful flowers. They have a bit of a secret... Andy's 20-year background as a writer. Andy has written several books, thousands of columns on everything from the outdoors to finance and his sales copy has sold millions of dollars' worth of products. His latest goal is to prove that good writing is the key to making any business grow. www.writingforriches.comhttps://www.instagram.com/terrafarmsandfieldwww.terrafarmsandfield.comIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! Don’t worry if you missed this month. Our membership doors will open each month again from the 1st through the 5th. So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to hop on the waitlist!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Mar 17, 202349 min

Ep 43EP 43: Digging Out of your Content Rut

Are you struggling with content for your social media? Shannon and Lyndsay are talking about how they use goals to create the content for their social media posts. They share how they use content pillars to keep it consistent and less stressful to find what and when to post. Not being on top of your social media can cost you money, and this episode is here to help you avoid making the mistakes they have made. If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! Don’t worry if you missed this month. Our membership doors will open each month again from the 1st through the 5th. So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to hop on the waitlist!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Mar 10, 202346 min

Ep 42EP 42: The 3 C's of Successful Marketing

This week Lyndsay and Shannon are diving into a topic that can bring up a lot of insecurity and fear. You may have guessed it based on the title it is all about marketing. Something that we all deal with in some capacity. They are going to talk what held them back in the beginning and the excuses that are easily made. Don't worry they also guide you through how to not make the same mistakes and how to use the 3 C's for successful marketing. *Customer*Connection*ConsistencyIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! Don’t worry, if you missed this month, our membership doors will open again each month on the 1st through the 5th. So if you are loving the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to hop on the waitlist!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Mar 3, 202343 min

Ep 41EP 41: Profit Goals, Paying Yo Self, and Understanding Quickbooks

Lyndsay and Shannon are answering questions asked by you! Do you know the difference between owners compensation and profit? Do you want to know how to calculate profit or how to decide a reasonable profit for year one? Look no further they discuss all this and how they organize their Quickbooks.If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! Don’t worry, if you missed this month, our membership doors will open again each month on the 1st through the 5th. So if you are loving the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to hop on the waitlist!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Feb 24, 202331 min

Ep 40EP 40: I am starting my farm. Now what?

Are you growing flowers as a hobby and you want to turn your love of growing into a business?Lyndsay and Shannon are talking about the question they get a lot, how much money am I going to make flower farming? In today’s episode, they dig into the steps you need to take to get your feet on the ground.* setting up your EIN* soil testing* reducing expenses and so much moreIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! Don’t worry, if you missed this month, our membership doors will open again each month on the 1st through the 5th. So if you are loving the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to hop on the waitlist!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Feb 17, 202348 min

Ep 39EP 39: Prioritize Profit with these Habits

Lyndsay and Shannon share this week how they use habits to create healthy financial systems. They talk weekly and monthly routines to make sure you are on track with your finances. These habits will help you take your book keeping to the next level and feel more empowered to take control but also reward yourself. Interested in taking your bookkeeping to the next level or just getting started? Use code DIRTONFLOWERS and receive 10% off Ashley Ford of Pretty Penny Accounting Quickbooks for Entrepreneurs Course!If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! Don’t worry, if you missed this month, our membership doors will open again each month on the 1st through the 5th. So if you are loving the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to hop on the waitlist!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Feb 10, 202344 min

Ep 38EP 38: Revenue is Vanity, Profit is Sanity

Lyndsay and Shannon dive into the book Profit First. Learn the ways it has helped them both become better business owners. They chat about how and when they decided to pay themselves, along with the things they wish they had known to avoid the expense pitfalls. Interested in taking your bookkeeping to the next level or just getting started? Use code DIRTONFLOWERS and receive 10% off Ashley Ford of Pretty Penny Accounting Quickbooks for Entrepreneurs Course!If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our new membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! We opened the doors on January 30th! To learn more about The Dirt on Flowers Insiders, head to our website and claim your spot before February 5th. Run don't walk, you will not want to miss this!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Feb 3, 202337 min

Ep 37EP 37: Spillin' the Dirt on Crop Plans

Lyndsay and Shannon Spill the Dirt with all things crop planning. They are answering questions asked by listeners to help make it more simple and less daunting. They will share with you how they succession plant and how they choose to layout their u-picks. If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our new membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! We are opening the doors on January 30th! To learn more about The Dirt on Flowers Insiders, head to our website and claim your spot on the waitlist!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Jan 27, 202329 min

Ep 36EP 36: 5 Lessons Learned over the past 7 years

Lyndsay and Shannon dive into to 5 lessons they have learned over the last 7 years as they grew their flower farms from the ground up. Get a little inspiration and a lot of laughs with us!If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our new membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! We are opening the doors on January 30th! To learn more about The Dirt on Flowers Insiders, head to our website and claim your spot on the waitlist!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Jan 20, 202350 min

Ep 35EP 35: Goal Setting for Success

Goal setting is the backbone of our businesses! Lyndsay and Shannon share their processes for setting personal, business, financial and production goals for the year. It's not too late to set those goals and hold yourself accountable! If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our new membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! We are opening the doors on January 30th! To learn more about The Dirt on Flowers Insiders, head to our website and claim your spot on the waitlist!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Jan 13, 202345 min

Ep 34EP 34: The Dirt on Flowers Insiders

Lyndsay and Shannon talk about everything you need to know about their new membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders. Who it is for, what you get when you sign up and more! We are opening the doors on January 30th! To learn more about The Dirt on Flowers Insiders, head to our website and claim your spot on the waitlist!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Jan 6, 202329 min

Ep 33EP 33: Finding Your Marigold

Lyndsay and Shannon put a flower farming spin on an article written by Jennifer Gonzales of Cult of Pedagogy - Find Your Marigold: The One Essential Rule for New Teachers. One of our listeners inspired us by forwarding this article and we hope you get a few laughs and a lot of inspiration, too!We have a special announcement at the end of the episode. To learn more about The Dirt on Flowers Insiders, head to our website and claim your spot on the waitlist!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Dec 30, 202246 min

Ep 32EP 32: Holiday Christmas Party

The whole gang is here! Join Lyndsay, Shannon, Judd and their employees for a flower filled holiday party. Find out what our least favorite jobs are, get to know the employees, and find out which flower made the naughty list!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Dec 23, 202254 min

Ep 31EP 31: Full time hustle, Wranglin' kiddos, and Starting over

We are back with another Spill the Dirt episode! You asked, we are answering! Join us as we talk about how we worked full time jobs and still grew our business, farming with young kids, and what to look for in a farm if you are starting over.Want us to answer your question? Follow us over on instagram @dirtonflowers and submit your question on Sundays!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Dec 16, 202230 min

Ep 30EP 30: The Dirt on Employees - Part 2

Join Lyndsay and Shannon in Part 2 of The Dirt on Employees episode. They are sharing everything they have learned about having employees on their farms. In this episode, we talk about everything you need to do to prepare for having employees. We are diving into onboarding, standard operating procedures, employees manuals and more!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Dec 9, 202250 min

Ep 29EP 29: The Dirt on Employees

Join Lyndsay and Shannon as they discuss everything they have learned about having employees on their farms. In this episode, we will deep dive into how to know when you're ready, how to prepare yourself and how to find the good ones. This is Part 1 of a two part series so don't miss next weeks Part 2 where our employees join us on the podcast! Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Dec 2, 202244 min

Ep 28EP 28: Dirtbag Deep Dive - One on One Coaching

On today's episode, we are coaching up one of our Dirtbag listeners for a live coaching call! Join us as we coach Anne Torregrossa of Beautiful Mess Farm on ways she can expand her business and increase sales through her CSA and on farm experiences.Want to get a chance to have a live coaching call on air? Leave us a review! We will be picking one person a month for a live coaching session. Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insiderWant to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm letter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!

Nov 25, 202240 min

Ep 27EP 27: Taking the Stress out of Bookkeeping

Put your boss pants on because Lyndsay and Shannon deep dive into end-of-year tax prep and bookkeeping with Ashley Ford of Pretty Penny Accounting!Interested in taking your bookkeeping to the next level or just getting started? Use code DIRTONFLOWERS and receive 10% off Ashley's Quickbooks for Entrepreneurs Course!We have an amazing freebie for you! Head over to our website www.thedirtonflowers.com, and grab our complete tax prep checklist.Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Nov 18, 202259 min

Ep 26EP 26: Christmas/Holiday Greens Business on a Flower Farm

It is not too late to add holiday greenery options for your customers this season! Not sure where to start? We've got you! Lyndsay and Shannon have over 20 years of experience running Christmas business and they are sharing EVERYTHING! Tune in as they talk the ins and outs of the business, tips and tricks, and more!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Nov 11, 202250 min

Ep 25EP 25: Crop plans, Under-cutters and CSA sales

Welcome to our monthly Spill the Dirt Q&A! Every Sunday, on our Instagram account @dirtonflowers, you can submit questions to the podcast. Every month, we will select 3-4 questions and answer them for you! Ask us anything!This month we are talking about what flowers to grow when getting started, growing your CSA and how to deal with undercutting on pricing.Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Nov 4, 202241 min

Ep 24EP 24: Reflecting on our Summer Season

Our busy summer flower season has come to an end and Lyndsay and Shannon are reflecting back on a fun and challenging a season. Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Oct 28, 202231 min

Ep 23EP 23: What they never tell you when starting a farm

Thinking of staring a farm? This is the episode for you! We turned to our listeners and asked you what are the questions that you don't feel like anyone answers or talks about in farming - And you all did not disappoint. So many heartfelt topics! We are going to talk about a few of those taboo topics like wages and expenses that never seem to get much attention. We know you will love this one and hopefully get some inspiration!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Oct 21, 202238 min

Ep 22EP 22: Turn your Dirt into Soil with Marcus McCartney

We are taking a deep dive into all things soil health. The bottom line is - IT MATTERS! Our special guest, Marcus McCartney will be walking us through why you should be looking deeper into your soil each year with soil tests. Marcus teaches us what to look for and where to concentrate for the most effective results. We know you will love this conversation!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Oct 14, 202249 min

Ep 21EP 21: Big risk, big return - Worst advice and knowing when to hire.

Join Lyndsay Biehl of Wildroot Flower Co. and Shannon Allen of Bloom Hill Farm for a fun new episode format - our monthly Spill the Dirt Q&A! Every Sunday, on our Instagram account @dirtonflowers, you can submit questions to the podcast. Every month, we will select 3-4 questions and answer them for you! Ask us anything!This month we are talking about when to hire your first employee, the worst mainstream advice out there, and more!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Oct 7, 202227 min

Ep 20EP 20: Dirtbag Deep Dive - One on One Coaching

On today's episode, we are coaching up one of our Dirtbag listeners on our first EVER live coaching call! Join us as we talk all things time management with Alexis Sheffield of Wild Roots Flower Farm in Harrodsburg, Kentucky.Want to get a chance to have a live coaching call on air? Leave us a review! We will be picking one person a month for a live coaching session. Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insiderWant to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm letter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!

Sep 30, 202235 min

Ep 19EP 19: The Dirt on Dahlias - Part 3 Spill the Dirt

Join Lyndsay Biehl of Wildroot Flower Co. and Shannon Allen of Bloom Hill Farm to talk all things Dahlias! In Part 3 of our Dirt on Dahlias series, we are answering all your remaining questions in a fun, rapid fire format.When discussing taking dahlia cuttings, Lyndsay uses Oasis Horticubes growing media to root her cuttings - find them here!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Sep 23, 20221h 10m

Ep 18EP 18: The Dirt on Dahlias - Part 2

Join Lyndsay Biehl of Wildroot Flower Co. and Shannon Allen of Bloom Hill Farm to talk all things Dahlias - Part 2!Did you listen to Part 1 yet? In Part 1, we talk about:Technical growing tips from tuber into the ground, to digging and storingHow our farm's dahlia production has evolvedDeep dive on planting and weed management strategiesFertilizing and pest managementProper harvest stageDigging and storingJoin us for Part 2 where we are talking all about selling, pricing, favorite varieties, sourcing and more!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our letter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Sep 16, 20221h 7m

Ep 17EP 17: The Dirt on Dahlias - Part 1

Join Judd and Shannon Allen of Bloom Hill Farm to talk all things Dahlias. Judd joins Shannon for Part 1 of this 2 part series.In Part 1, we talk about:Technical growing tips from tuber into the ground, to digging and storingHow our farm's dahlia production has evolvedDeep dive on planting and weed management strategiesFertilizing and pest managementProper harvest stageDigging and storingJoin us for Part 2 next Friday where we are talking all about selling, pricing, favorite varieties and more!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our letter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Sep 9, 202256 min

Ep 16EP 16: Farm life, cover crops and 6 figure goals

Join Lyndsay Biehl of Wildroot Flower Co. and Shannon Allen of Bloom Hill Farm for a fun new episode format - our monthly Spill the Dirt Q&A! Every Sunday, on our Instagram account @dirtonflowers, you can submit questions to the podcast. Every month, we will select 3-4 questions and answer them for you! Ask us anything!This month we are talking about cover cropping, when we made our first 6 figures and establishing boundaries when you live on your farm.Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Sep 2, 202241 min

Ep 15EP 15: The Dirt with Lori Hernandez of Three Acre Fam - How to Have a Healthy Relationship with your Farm

Join Lyndsay Biehl of Wildroot Flower Co. and Shannon Allen of Bloom Hill Farm to dig the dirt with our special guest, Lori Hernandez of Three Acre Farm!We are talking all about better ways to have a Healthy Relationship with our farm by finding your farm's sweet spot where you balance life + profitability. Lori has amazing insight and we know you'll love it!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our letter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Aug 26, 20221h 4m

Ep 14EP 14: Growing your email list and selling to florists

Join Lyndsay Biehl of Wildroot Flower Co. and Shannon Allen of Bloom Hill Farm for a fun new episode format - our monthly Spill the Dirt Q&A! Every Sunday, on our Instagram account @dirtonflowers, you can submit questions to the podcast. Every month, we will select 3-4 questions and answer them for you! Ask us anything!This month we are talking about pricing your flowers, building an email list, and growing your local following.Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Aug 19, 202236 min

Ep 13EP 13: ASCFG Rooted and Reconnected Conference Recap

Join Lyndsay Biehl of Wildroot Flower Co. and Shannon Allen of Bloom Hill Farm to dig the dirt on our takeaways and lessons learned from attending the ASCFG Rooted and Reconnected Conference in Boston, Massachusetts.Interested in joining the ASCFG? Head over to their membership page by clicking here!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our letter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Aug 12, 202228 min

Ep 12EP 12: Avoiding the Comparison Trap

Join Lyndsay Biehl of Wildroot Flower Co. and Shannon Allen of Bloom Hill Farm to dig the dirt on our favorite tips for avoiding the dreaded comparison trap. Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our letter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Aug 5, 202236 min

Ep 11EP 11: The Dirt on our Favorite Greenery + Foliage

Join Lyndsay Biehl of Wildroot Flower Co. and Shannon Allen of Bloom Hill Farm to dig the dirt on our favorite and most used greenery and foliage plants. Between us we produce over a thousand mixed bouquets a week and greenery is always the backbone of our bouquets! It truly is the workhorse of the bouquet and creates a finished look that imported flowers can't touch. In this episode, we will fill you in on our favorite greenery for each season to help check greenery off your worry list. Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our letter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Don't forget to grab your free greenery download here. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pRPCQSvSgUrYeg-1ubYng1rMNXMMzOgp/view?usp=sharingWant to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Jul 29, 202256 min

Ep 10EP 10: Full-time leap, time is money and how to keep your head above water.

Join Lyndsay Biehl of Wildroot Flower Co. and Shannon Allen of Bloom Hill Farm for a fun new episode format - our monthly Spill the Dirt Q&A! Every Sunday, on our Instagram account @dirtonflowers, you can submit questions to the podcast. We will select 3-4 questions and answer them for you! Ask us anything!This month we are talking about favorite efficiency hacks, what our average work week looks like, keeping the motivation, and when we were ready to quit our 9-5 jobs.Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Jul 22, 202235 min

Ep 9EP 9: The Dirt on Flower CSA's

Join Lyndsay Biehl of Wildroot Flower Co. and Shannon Allen of Bloom Hill Farm to dig the dirt on Flower CSA's and why you should be adding them to your farm now! Lyndsay and Shannon will talk about their tips, tricks and things to consider when starting and managing a flower CSA/subscription on your farm.Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our letter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Jul 15, 202242 min

Ep 8EP 8: Turning a profit, our amazing customer and on the hunt for balance.

Join Lyndsay Biehl of Wildroot Flower Co. and Shannon Allen of Bloom Hill Farm for a fun new episode format - our monthly Spill the Dirt Q&A! Every Sunday, on our Instagram account @dirtonflowers, you can submit questions to the podcast. Every month, we will select 3-4 questions and answer them for you! Ask us anything!This month we are talking about when our farms became profitable, nurturing an amazing customer base and finding balance.Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Jul 8, 202231 min

Ep 7EP 7: The Dirt on Running a Profitable You Pick

Join Lyndsay Biehl of Wildroot Flower Co. and Shannon Allen of Bloom Hill Farm to dig the dirt on running a You Pick Event on your flower farm. Lyndsay and Shannon will talk about their tips, tricks and things to consider when venturing into this fun and profitable arm of your business! Download our Free Guide to our Favorite You Pick Flower Varieties HERE! This guide lists out our favorite, tried and true, customer favorite you pick flower varieties that you can use in your own You Pick operation. Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our letter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Jul 1, 202250 min