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Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Karen Mead, Farmgirl Flea Market - Spring Market 2025Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Karen Mead, Co-Owner of Farmgirl Flea Market, Hudsonville, MI He had several questions for Karen in this conversation: 1. Tell us a bit about Farmgirl Flea’s Spring Market? 2. What can people find at this year’s market? 3. What’s the importance of shopping locally? 4. What sets Farmgirl apart from other flea markets? 5. How can people learn more about this market and the others you have coming up? ● Spring Market Details ○ May 16 from 4-8 p.m. ○ May 17 from 9-4 p.m. ○ Featuring more than 150 makers at Hudsonville Fairgrounds ○ 9th annual market has live music, drinks, & food trucks ○ Discover artisan a...2025-05-0904 min

Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Karen Mead, Farmgirl Flea Market - Autumn Event Returns for its 9th Year!Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Karen Mead, Co-Owner of Farmgirl Flea Market, Hudsonville, MI. Talking Points ● Farmgirl Flea Fall Market is returning for its 9th annual event, featuring over 180 vendors, primarily from Michigan. ● The market plays a crucial role in supporting Michigan's small businesses, which employ 48.3% of the state's workforce. ● Farmgirl Flea aligns with Michigan's sustainability goals by promoting vintage, upcycled, and handmade goods. ● The event has become a significant economic driver for Hudsonville and surrounding communities. ● Live music performances and a variety of food vendors enhance the community atmosphere of the market. ● Early bird tickets are available, offering access to both days of...2024-09-2410 min

Paris with Angela⚜️🇫🇷 NOTRE DAME 🇫🇷⚜️Everything You Need to Know Today AND for the Re-Opening!🇫🇷⚜️Need help with you trip to Paris or want to come on one of my trips? Message me here!Ever wonder how to truly appreciate Notre Dame, even before its grand reopening? Join Angela on an exciting adventure through the re-grand opening of one of Paris's most cherished landmarks. Get ready to master the art of pronouncing "Notre Dame," hear Angela's heartfelt reflections on the 2019 fire, and learn why Ken Follett's book is a must-read for Notre Dame buffs. This episode promises to enrich your understanding of the cathedral’s architectural marvels and its profound religious significance, all in antic...2024-09-0814 min

Paris with AngelaThe Ultimate Paris Olympic Journey: Tips, Sights, and Beyond🇫🇷⚜️Need help with you trip to Paris or want to come on one of my trips? Message me here!Ready to unlock the magic of the Paris 2024 Olympics and make your trip unforgettable? Get ready to explore how the city is transforming its iconic landmarks into world-class venues while embracing sustainability and innovation. We'll uncover what's new and exciting, from the sport line-up featuring skateboarding, surfing, and breakdancing, to the intricate logistics of ticket sales, accessibility, public transport, and security measures. Whether you're attending or watching from home, this episode will provide all the insights you need for an ext...2024-07-1918 min

Paris with AngelaMastering the Art of Parisian Cafe Culture with Angela, Part Two🇫🇷⚜️Need help with you trip to Paris or want to come on one of my trips? Message me here!Ever wondered what elevates the simple act of sitting in a Parisian cafe to an art form? Join me, Angela, as I recount my very first cafe escapade in Paris—a nostalgic journey that started without a map and led to the vibrant cafe Dupont Saint-Michel. Picture a young couple, tired yet exhilarated, finding their way through the city’s charming streets, and stumbling upon perfect spots for people-watching. This episode offers a personal slice of Paris, filled with practical...2024-07-1408 min

Paris with AngelaMastering the Art of Parisian Cafe Culture with Angela🇫🇷⚜️Need help with you trip to Paris or want to come on one of my trips? Message me here!Ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Parisian cafes and etiquette? What if you could navigate these iconic establishments like a true Parisian, savoring every moment and every sip? Join me, Angela, as we explore the rich tapestry of Parisian cafe culture, starting with the historic Le Procope, established in 1686. Discover how these cafes have become the epicenters of social and intellectual life, frequented by legends like Voltaire, Hemingway, and Picasso. In this episode of "Paris with Angel...2024-07-1412 min

Paris with AngelaThe Glamour of the Right Bank & Charm of the Left Bank - Which team are you on?🇫🇷⚜️Need help with you trip to Paris or want to come on one of my trips? Message me here!Ever wondered what sets Paris' right bank apart from its left bank? Get ready to stroll through the heart of Paris as I reveal the opulence and high society glamour of the right bank. Picture yourself walking down the iconic Champs-Élysées, indulging in luxurious shopping on Rue de Faubourg Saint-Honoré, and soaking in the cultural richness of landmarks like the Louvre and Palais Garnier. This episode promises an insider's guide to the must-see spots that make the right ban...2024-07-1410 min

Paris with AngelaMastering the Paris Metro: Tips for Navigating Like a Local🇫🇷⚜️Need help with you trip to Paris or want to come on one of my trips? Message me here!Ever wondered how to navigate the labyrinthine Paris Metro like a true Parisian? Get ready to conquer the city’s underground with confidence as we unravel the mysteries of le métropolitain in our latest episode. From understanding key terminologies such as 'ligne', 'direction', and 'correspondence', to choosing the best ticket options like the Navigo Pass or the Paris Visite Pass, Angela cover's everything you need to know. Whether you're visiting for the first time or are a seasoned trav...2024-07-1421 min

Paris with AngelaThe Paris Metro: An Exploration of History and How To🇫🇷⚜️Need help with you trip to Paris or want to come on one of my trips? Message me here!What if the Paris Metro could speak? Would it tell tales of visionary engineers and architects or stories of resilience through two world wars? Join me, Angela, on a captivating exploration of the Paris Metro's history and evolution in this first installment of our two-part series. We’ll take you back to the late 19th century, when traffic chaos and inspiration from London’s Underground spurred the creation of this iconic transit system. Meet the masterminds, Fulgence Bienvenu and Hector Gui...2024-07-1411 min

Paris with AngelaThe Eiffel Tower: Celebrating Innovation and a New Podcast on Bastille Day!🇫🇷⚜️Need help with you trip to Paris or want to come on one of my trips? Message me here!Imagine a time when Paris was on the brink of an industrial transformation, and the city was gearing up to celebrate the centenary of the French Revolution. Join Angela on this special Bastille Day episode of the Paris with Angela podcast as we uncover the fascinating story behind the 1889 World's Fair and the birth of the Eiffel Tower. Learn how Gustave Eiffel's visionary design triumphed in a government contest, utilizing groundbreaking techniques like wind resistance experiments and the practical...2024-07-1416 min

Paris with AngelaParis with Angela Trailer | Show Debuts July 14th, Bastille Day 2024🇫🇷⚜️Need help with you trip to Paris or want to come on one of my trips? Message me here!Welcome to my new show! I've been online for just about 20 years as 'Parisienne Farmgirl' and two to four times a year I take a group of my followers on a private tour of Paris so I thought, why not make a show that could help others plan their trip or feed the soul of a fellow Paris lover?Each episode will focus on history and practical tips for your time in Paris from an American perspective.2024-07-1001 min

A Tiny HomesteadFarmgirl FarmsteadToday I'm talking with Regina at Farmgirl Farmstead. If you'd like to support me in growing this podcast, like, share, subscribe or leave a comment. Or just buy me a coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/lewismaryes 00:00 This is Mary Lewis at A Tiny Homestead, the podcast comprised entirely of conversations with homesteaders, cottage food producers, and crafters. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a comment. Thank you. Today I'm talking with Regina at Farm Girl Farmstead. Good morning, Regina. How are you? Good morning. I'm...2024-07-0237 min

Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Karen Mead, Farmgirl Flea Market - Returns for its 9th Year!Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Karen Mead, antique lovers and flea market shopper, Co-Owner, Farmgirl Flea Spring Market, Hudsonville, MI ● This is the 9th annual Spring Market. Can you give us a little background on how you got here? ● In your opinion, what’s causing the growth of flea markets in recent years? ● What makes this market unique? ● How do shoppers support the vendors? ● You have an array of vendors. How do you ensure that the market supports the development of small businesses? About Farmgirl Flea: Farmgirl Flea offers an array of handmade and curated goods by local vendors for local consumers. With its thr...2024-05-1506 min

Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 614: Julio Freitas of The Flower Hat designs a spring arrangement and previews his Slow Flowers Summit appearancehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emYtcj-K6_w Today, I'm happy to share my recent conversation with Julio Freitas, owner of The Flower Hat, an event floral design studio and flower farm based in Bozeman, Montana. A longtime Slow Flowers member and past guest of the Slow Flowers Podcast, we've been eager to bring Julio to the Slow Flowers Summit stage - ever since our first year in 2017. Julio's passion for floral design grew into flower farming when he realized he could successfully grow flowers despite Montana's challenging climate. In our conversation, we discuss how as his floral enterprise evolves...2023-06-141h 02

Abundant Ever After with Cathy HellerChristina Stembel on How Farmgirl Flowers Disrupted the Floral IndustryHow can you throw out the playbook and create your own rules? Christina Stembel, founder & CEO of Farmgirl Flowers never thought about being an entrepreneur until she saw an opportunity to bring beautiful and affordable flowers to the everyday person. Without any business education, she grew her company to a multimillion dollar business that is the only large scale, female founded and predominantly female run ecommerce flower company. She shares how to embrace the discomfort of the unknown, how authenticity makes your brand stand out, why you don't need the approval of investors, and how to go back to your...2023-03-2359 min

Abundant Ever After with Cathy HellerChristina Stembel on How Farmgirl Flowers Disrupted the Floral Industry & Became a Multimillion Dollar CompanyHow can you throw out the playbook and create your own rules? Christina Stembel, founder & CEO of Farmgirl Flowers never thought about being an entrepreneur until she saw an opportunity to bring beautiful and affordable flowers to the everyday person. Without any business education, she grew her company to a multimillion dollar business that is the only large scale, female founded and predominantly female run ecommerce flower company. She shares how to embrace the discomfort of the unknown, how authenticity makes your brand stand out, why you don't need the approval of investors, and how to go back to...2023-03-231h 03

Seek and Savor- A podcast by Tara DicksonSeeing God in the Sweet Ordinary with Special Guest Becky Strahle, "Farmgirl Paints."Don't miss this sweet conversation with my friend Becky, "farmgirl paints," as we discuss her book, Seeing God in the Sweet Ordinary. I'm praying our conversation shows you how to "lift up your eyes," and see the presence of God in whatever circumstances you may find yourself. You are so loved. 2022-11-1022 min

Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 575: The Floral Coach’s Amy Balsters shares her bouquet-making philosophy and inspiring business modelhttps://youtu.be/bcTATh8hmVk Amy's signature loose-and-airy, asymmetrical bouquet style I first met Slow Flowers member Amy Balsters in 2018 when she was a wedding and event florist operating as Amy Nicole Floral. We both attended a floral conference and during a few days together, we made a friendly connection. Later that year, Amy relocated with her family from Southern California to the Washington, D.C., area and the timing was ideal for her to attend the 2nd Slow Flowers Summit in the nation's capital. And she joined Slow Flower Society as a member. Through our social media connections, I...2022-09-1450 min

Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 574: Fourth-Year Flower Farmer, a virtual tour and visit with Jenny Chantz of Merritt Meadow Flower Farm in Fort Washington, Pennsylvaniahttps://youtu.be/0F9B-tPVMJE I'm excited to share today's show with you for a number of reasons. My guest is farmer-florist Jenny Chantz of Merritt Meadows Flower Farm. Recently, we recorded this conversation about her farm, her market, her flowers and her story. Jenny Chantz of Merritt Meadows Flower Farm (left); the spring "friendship" bouquet that Jenny made and delivered to Debra's friend. Our conversation began this past April, when I reached out to Jenny for help with a few floral deliveries I wanted to send a friend who was experiencing some tough medical issues. I searched the map...2022-09-0839 min

Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 573: The 50 Mile Bouquet Series with Charles & Bethany Little of Charles Little & Co.https://youtu.be/FhiS0CcQmfo If you've been following along for a while, you have noticed that 2022 is the 10-year celebration of the publication of The 50 Mile Bouquet, a book that, to be honest, started me along the journey that became the Slow Flowers Movement. In a tribute to this small but mighty book, I'm spending this year circling back to interview as many people featured in its pages as possible. The 50 Mile Bouquet was photographed by David Perry, designed by James Forkner, and brought to market by St. Lynn's Press publisher Paul Kelly. The opening chapter of The 50 Mile...2022-08-3144 min

Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 571: Sustainable Everyday Flowers — how a retail studio honors its eco values with Kelsey Ruhland of Foxbound Flowershttps://youtu.be/-JlMNEOeI4s Left: a selection of Kelsey's handmade ceramic vases; Right: Kelsey Ruhland My guest today is Kelsey Ruhland, owner of Foxbound Flowers a floral studio offering same-day flower delivery to the Eugene, Oregon, marketplace. Her brand offers electric vehicle delivery, responsible sourcing, zero waste and non single-use plastics, as well as locally- and U.S.-grown flowers and plants. I'm especially fascinated with her flower shop hacks -- using everything from upcycled cardboard and floral sleeves to create a second use for many materials that would otherwise land in the garbage or fill her recycling bin...2022-08-1748 min

Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 570: A visit to Blossom & Branch, Briana Bosch’s Colorado Flower Farmhttps://youtu.be/jf71Jbh38e0 My guest today is Colorado-based flower farmer and educator Briana Bosch. We recently met in person when Briana attended the Slow Flowers Summit and I've been wanting to host her on the show - so we finally got this conversation on the calendar to share with you. Just a little bit of background: Armed with an MBA from the University of California, Briana established Blossom & Branch in 2019 with her husband. As she writes on the Blossom & Branch website: ". . . cubicle life has just never been a fit for me. Farming runs in my blood: I am...2022-08-1044 min

Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 569: Flowers & Photography with Krista Rossow of O’Flora Flower Farmhttps://youtu.be/pQF-tZKk7d8 My guest today is Krista Rossow of O'Flora Flower Farm in Oregon's Southern Willamette Valley. The tagline for O'Flora Farm is: Small Farm, Big Blooms, Oregon-grown. Flower farmer and professional photographer Krista Rossow of O'Flora Flower Farm (c) Krista Rossow Krista Rossow (left) and the zinnia patch at O'Flora Flower Farm (right) (c) Krista Rossow Krista and I met in person earlier this summer at the Slow Flowers Summit in New York, but we're just a few hours away from each other by car, and when I traveled to Eugene, Oregon two weeks ago, I...2022-08-0340 min

Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 568: The 50 Mile Bouquet Series — Peterkort Roses with siblings Sandra Peterkort Laubenthal and Norman Peterkorthttps://youtu.be/kMiO9-HykY8 My Q&A Interview with Norman Peterkort and Sandra Peterkort Laubenthal https://youtu.be/8o_EBoKEDR0 Peterkort Roses Greenhouse Tour Happy 9th Anniversary to the Slow Flowers Podcast! This week, we are celebrating our 9th anniversary of the Slow Flowers Podcast. Yes, folks, as the first-ever flower podcast and the longest-running flower podcast series, with 469 episodes, we are committed to delivering fantastic episodes to you each week -- all free for your education and enlightenment. You can find me in the recording studio every week! (c) Mary Grace Long Photography It's truly amazing to look...2022-07-2727 min

Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 566: Growing Cut Flowers on an Urban Roof with Joanna Letz of Berkeley’s Bluma Flower Farmhttps://youtu.be/F5bWvsGt8yg Joanna Letz of Berkeley-based Bluma Flower Farm (TItle Slide (c) The Curated Feast) In February 2018, I wrote an article about a Berkeley, California, based grocery store called Berkeley Bowl. The family-owned company opened in a former bowling alley in 1977, blocks away from the famed UC, Berkeley, and it has become an neighborhood institution in this college town. My story was about Berkeley Bowl's floral department and its relationship with local flower farmers. 02-Berkley-Flower-SF-1Download Today's guest, Joanna Letz, owner of Bluma Flower Farm, was part of the story and I interviewed her about being...2022-07-1348 min

OFX PodcastOFX EPISODE 82: FARMGIRL FITNESS BRINGS DEKA TO CANADAOFX EPISODE 82: FARMGIRL FITNESS BRINGS DEKA TO CANADA Brought to you by Duonamic. Farmgirl Fitness has become the first ever Canadian Deka affiliate. Owner Jessie Thomas shares with us how this all came to be.2022-07-0840 min

Radically PersonalStellar Service and Resiliency Guide Farmgirl FlowersIn this Gladly podcast episode, hear from Founder & CEO of Farmgirl Flowers, Christina Stembel, on the brands’ success in powering customer acquisition through customer service, on how prioritizing loyalty is the future of commerce, and more. 2022-07-0134 min

Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 564: Meet the Creatives who designed our American Flowers Week 2022 Botanical Couture Collectionhttps://youtu.be/e6O8B6Kk88g We are in the midst of American Flowers Week, which runs annually from June 28th through July 4th. In 2015, Slow Flowers Society launched American Flowers Week as an annual advocacy, education and outreach campaign to promote domestic and locally-grown flowers. The project encourages flower farmers, floral designers, flower enthusiasts and gardeners alike to share photographs of their blooms across social media with the hashtag #americanflowersweek. Elevating local flowers and communicating the many reasons to support domestic floral agriculture and sustainable floristry are at the heart of the campaign. According to the 2022 National...2022-06-291h 06

Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 563: Slow Flowers Summit 2022 bonus tours with Sylvia Lukach of Cape Lily Floral and Molly Culver of Molly Oliver Flowershttps://youtu.be/m5U42PP8QmE https://youtu.be/1GdrIsa4N2A The fifth Slow Flowers Summit is coming right up and everyone involved is getting very excited to convene in New York's Westchester County for three creatively informative and inspiring days centered around local flowers, sustainability and community -- June 26 to June 28. Today, I want to share two back-to-back interviews with Slow Flowers members in New York's lower Hudson Valley and Brooklyn, both of whom are hosting bonus events built around the Slow Flowers Summit. You'll meet Sylvia Lukach of Cape Lily Floral and Molly Culver of Molly...2022-06-221h 06

Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 562: Susan McLeary shares her large-scale, foam-free, floral design installation techniques at the 2021 Slow Flowers Summit (encore presentation)https://youtu.be/7bQSV_2w-vc Watch Susan McLearly's design stage presentation from the 2021 Slow Flowers Summit at Filoli in Woodland Hills, California We are closing in on the 2022 Slow Flowers Summit, taking place June 26-28th in Westchester County New York - at two venues, the Red Barn at Maple Grove Farm in Bedford and at Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture in Pocantico Hills. You've met almost all of our speakers here on the Slow Flowers Show or the Slow Flowers Podcast and tickets are nearly sold-out with sales closing on June 19th. Susan McLeary demonstrates her "burrito" mechanice...2022-06-151h 01

Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 560: Sourcing and designing with American-grown blooms with Michaela Newheart of FlowerFarm.comhttps://youtu.be/tvkriz8QaOc If you're a regular viewer or listener of the Slow Flowers Vodcast/Podcast, you're familiar with my sponsor thanks, like those you just heard me say. In order to produce our content and share it freely, our relationships with sponsors are important to us. Look for this section on the home page: Flowers Grown in the USA For the past year, you're probably heard me mention FlowerFarm.com, a leading wholesale flower distributor that sources from and supplies farm-direct blooms. When we signed up FlowerFarm.com as a major sponsor, I asked if they would a...2022-06-011h 05

Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 559: Flowers as Artist’s Muse: Meet Ronni Nicole Robinson (Slow Flowers Summit 2022 speaker preview)https://youtu.be/cKizgsOLbTs Today, I'm so delighted to share my wonderful conversation with artist Ronni Nicole Robinson. Ronni creates works in plaster and paper and all of her pieces are botanically-inspired, utilizing flowers, branches and stems she clips from surrounding gardens and nature to incorporate into her embossed surfaces. When planning the 2022 Slow Flowers Summit, "Flowers as Artist's Muse" emerged and felt like the ideal theme to connect the stories, aesthetic, and craft of each of our gifted presenters. I knew I wanted to invite Ronni Nicole to share her unique point of view and her floral-embellished artwork to...2022-05-2551 min

Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 558: A pottery studio and cutting garden visit with ceramic artist Frances Palmer (Slow Flowers Summit 2022 speaker preview)https://youtu.be/dZCBsM5EhKI Portrait of Frances Palmer (c) Jane Beiles Today, you're invited into the pottery studio and cutting garden of celebrated ceramic artist, Frances Palmer of Frances Palmer Pottery. We recently recorded a preview of Frances's upcoming presentation at the Slow Flowers Summit. Our theme this year is Flowers as Artists' Muse, and in the conversation that follows, you'll learn why we invited Frances to the Summit. Left (c) Frances Palmer; artist portrait (c) Marion Brenner Frances Palmer is a renowned potter, gardener, photographer, cook, and beekeeper. Over the course of three decades, she has caught the at...2022-05-1832 min

Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 557: How an interior designer expanded into floral design, with Jennifer Driscoll of Redwood Wild Floralshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fahH23cfMrI I'm so happy to share today's conversation and design demonstration with you. My guest is Jennifer Driscoll, owner of Oakland-based Redwood Wild Florals. I met Jennifer last summer at the 2021 Slow Flowers Summit, held at Filoli, not far from her Bay Area backyard. You know how you start following someone you've met on social media and then want to learn more about their story and their creativity? That's what's happened with us. I invited Jennifer to join me to share about her floral journey and give us a floral design treat. Her...2022-05-1141 min

Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 556: A floral conversation with Andrea K. Grist of Florasource KC and KC Bloom Hubhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDnRJ-O4dN8 I love it when I can host a Slow Flowers member on a Seattle visit, and now that travel is again opening up, I have a feeling 2022 will be a busy one. Last month, Andrea K. Grist, a long-time Slow Flowers Society member and friend, spent a few days visiting Seattle. She is a past guest of the Slow Flowers Podcast and a wedding and event florist based in the Kansas City metro area. Five years ago, Andrea assumed the management of Florasource KC, a locally-owned independent flower wholesaler based in Overland P...2022-05-0445 min

Behind Her EmpireBreaking Through Insecurities & Rising Above Rejection with Christina Stembel, Founder of Farmgirl FlowersChristina Stembel is the Founder and CEO of Farmgirl Flowers, a national floral delivery that offers high-quality and beautiful arrangements. 11 years ago, Christina set out to transform the way we shop for flowers by providing fewer, better options. Today, her beloved brand, which started out of her tiny apartment using $49,000 in savings, has scaled to tens of millions of dollars in revenue – without a single cent from investors. To this day, Farmgirl Flowers remains completely bootstrapped and is recognized for its signature whimsical and eco-conscious designs.In our conversation, Christina shares what it was...2022-05-0258 min

Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 555: “Farewell Flowers,” Creating a Sustainable Funeral and Sympathy Practice, with Lori Poliski of Flori LLC, and Tammy Meyers of LORA Bloomhttps://youtu.be/SvFcZJ3Ps0Q We have just recognized Earth Day and the Slow Flowers Podcast focused on a non-green topic: Funeral Flowers. This episode was inspired by two Slow Flowers members in the Seattle area who have been researching ways to infuse sustainability into sympathy flowers. I've invited Lori Poliski of Flori LLC, and Tammy Myers of LORA Bloom and First and Bloom to share their experience, research, and future plans on this topic. Farewell Flowers, designed by Lori Poliski and Tammy Myers (c) Missy Palacol Just for context, based on funeral industry statistics, if half of the f...2022-04-2747 min

Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 554: A garden and studio tour with Lorene Edwards Forkner, sharing her new book “Color In and Out of the Garden”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHWlQb2k7Ss The tagline for today's episode should be "how to see nature's palette in deeper, more meaningful ways," because that's the lesson Lorene Edwards Forkner wants to share with everyone. Lorene Edwards Forkner (c) Mary Grace Long As many of you know, Lorene is a dear friend and inspiration to me in all things horticulture. She is an author, artist, and speaker; you can read her GROW stories every week in the Sunday Seattle Times, and catch her daily on Instagram, at @gardenercook, her popular feed. Lorene is a past guest of...2022-04-2041 min

Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 553: Hitomi Gilliam and Gregor Lersch present the FREESIA Challenge, a new focus on Sustainable Floral Design Educationhttps://youtu.be/sPrkj4KupO4 I'm very excited about today's conversation. My guests are Hitomi Gilliam and Gregor Lersch, renowned international floral design educators who have just launched a new endeavor called the FREESIA Challenge.You'll have to listen closely to learn what the FREESIA acronym represents! It's an initiative to engage florists, and especially floral educators, to motivate the new generation of florists and students to begin challenging themselves to seek creative solutions to sustainable floristry. Like so many of us, Hitomi and Gregor believe that by sharing ideas and innovation through the creative process, it's possible to move...2022-04-1358 min

Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 552 (Part One): Teresa Rao of Belle Pétale designs with local flowers, floriography and French inspirationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0LeQEdkwWs Today, I have two interviews and this is Part One. First up, a delightful mother-daughter design duo shares their story. Owner of Belle Pétale, a Seattle-based studio, Teresa Rao is an avid gardener and flower lover who in 2020 transitioned from a 16-year corporate training career to floristry. She has based her boutique design studio at home, where she can clip foliage and blooms from her garden while also parenting Priya, her eight-year-old daughter. Teresa Rao (left), with her daughter Priya (center), and Debra Prinzing (right) The studio name, Belle Pétale, co...2022-04-0738 min

Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 551: Riz Reyes shares his first book: GROW, A Family Guide to Plants and How to Grow Themhttps://youtu.be/zLx9bwGnLNw It's Spring, so it's garden book season, of course. Last week, you met Teresa J. Speight, author of Black Flora. Today, it's my pleasure to introduce you to Riz Reyes of RHR Horticulture, a longtime Slow Flowers member and friend who has authored his first book for young readers and their families. GROW: A Family Guide to Plants and How to Grow Them, encourages children to discover 15 plants and fungi with life-changing powers and learn how to grow them at home. Riz profiles 15 plants, beautifully illustrated by Sara Boccaccini Meadows, and in each section, readers...2022-03-3045 min $Mama\'s Roots Are Showing$ Mama's Roots Are ShowingMaking Motherhood Stylish: A conversation with Angela of Parisienne FarmgirlAngela has been inspiring women and mothers for years to EMBRACE their style. While many Moms lose themselves in motherhood, Angela inspires all of us to reclaim our style and with it, our identity.Angela explains how your personal style can serve as an anchor to who you are and help you remain true to yourself while you manage laundry, diaper changes and dishes.By tuning into our unique style and bringing it into our wardrobe, home and motherhood, we not only remain true to ourselves, but we encourage those we love to express themselves.2022-03-2200 min

Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 549: Local Flowers on the National Stage, Starring in a John Deere Commercial with Judd and Shannon Allen of Ohio’s Bloom Hill Farmhttps://youtu.be/t0tOm-9SvY8 Today's guests, Shannon and Judd Allen, are first-generation farmers who grow specialty cut flowers in Uniontown, Ohio, serving the Canton-Akron communities. One of Bloom Hill Farm's many John Deere Tractor IG posts -- in which Judd and Shannon tagged the company. Another fun post! A few weeks ago, Shannon reached out via email to let us know that John Deere, the tractor company based in Moline, Illinois, filmed and produced several videos about their small farm and their flowers. The campaign is out now -- perhaps you've watched it. It's called "How to Make...2022-03-1643 min

Reverse FarmgirlArden Eli Hill and Bloodwater ParishKate interviews local poet Arden Eli Hill about elements of spirituality, sexuality, and religion in his forthcoming poetry chapbook from Seven Kitchen's press. Arden's collection Bloodwater Parish (which is currently available for pre-order) focuses on race, gender, sexuality, and adoption in southern Louisiana. Arden is a white queer genderqueer writer with roots in southern girlhood and swamp water. For a tase of Arden's writing, check out ArdenEliHill.com.2022-02-1340 min

Reverse FarmgirlThe Tools We Have Available at the TimeIn this episode, Kate talks with her friend Shane about feeling sexy, sitting on 50, immigration, and the Great Plains.2022-02-0141 min

Every Successful RancherWhy Video Content Is Going To Be A Game Changer For Your BusinessIf you have yet to incorporate video content into your marketing strategy, you may be falling behind. A couple months ago the CEO of Instagram came out and said that Instagram is no longer just a photo sharing app. Video has basically taken over the world and is spreading across all major platforms. On Episode 054 of BCP I'm letting you in on why I think video is such a crucial part of any business marketing strategy, some ideas on how you can incorporate it, and even some video content success tips. ...2021-12-1526 min

Reverse FarmgirlJesus as a Container for the EroticIn this episode Kate talks with her friend Celie about Jesus, queerness, poetry, and Halloween.2021-11-0843 min

Reverse FarmgirlA Middle Child's EnneagramIn this episode, Kate talks with a very special guest: her sister. They talk about the Enneagram test and how it jives with spirituality and the Nebraska life.2021-10-1930 min

Reverse FarmgirlGo Big Red and The Eight Limbs of YogaIn this episode there's a little Husker talk and some talk about yoga and stickers.2021-10-0531 min

Reverse FarmgirlQuestioning ConfirmationIn this episode Kate talks about the point of her own conversion, confirming teenagers, and what to tell her kids.2021-09-2032 min

Reverse FarmgirlSophia Loren and a Store-Bought WomanIn this episode Kate talks about the divine spirit expressing itself through Sophia Loren and also some Neil Diamond.2021-09-0731 min

FOMO Sapiens with Patrick J. McGinnisThe Smell of Success: How Farmgirl Flowers Is Bootstrapping to $30 Million in SalesChristina Stembel started Farmgirl Flowers to improve the way the commercial flower industry offers choice, quality, and price. Today she’s at the helm of a growing company that serves flower lovers nationwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2021-08-2637 min

Reverse FarmgirlOn the Road to DamascusIn this episode Kate talks about fashion, feminism, and her lifelong fascination with conversion.2021-08-0229 min

Reverse FarmgirlButt Coverage and John CalvinIn this episode Kate talks about bikini bottoms, free the cheeks, and wanting to avoid the Puritans.2021-07-1923 min

Reverse FarmgirlShe's Like the WindIn this episode Kate talks about Nebraska weather, who or what she might be praying to, and living in relationships.2021-07-0629 min

Reverse FarmgirlThe Summer of the Root ChakraIn this episode Kate talks more about meditation, defines the perineum, and plays a little 20 questions.2021-06-2131 min