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The Dirt on FlowersEP 170: Uncut Week 19In this episode of "Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," they discuss the hectic week leading up to Mother's Day. They share personal anecdotes, including Lyndsay's humorous cheerleading story, and delve into the challenges of managing orders, planting, and harvesting. The conversation covers pricing strategies, marketing struggles, and the importance of community support. They highlight the emotional and logistical hurdles of flower farming during peak seasons and emphasize the value of organization, planning, and adaptability. The episode offers a candid look at the realities of the floral industry, providing valuable insights and encouragement for fellow farmers.If you...2025-05-0727 min
The Dirt on FlowersEP 164: Uncut Week 16Lyndsay and Shannon discuss their experiences as flower farmers, focusing on the challenges of growing tulips and the impact of unpredictable weather. Lyndsey shares her significant losses in greenhouse tulips and explores the concept of "over cooling" with her bulb supplier, Jerome. Shannon expresses concerns about her field tulips blooming in time for Easter and the difficulties of managing customer expectations. They emphasize the importance of flexibility, customer communication, and resilience in farming, offering insights and encouragement to fellow farmers and small business owners.If you’re ready to stop hoping for good roses and start growing th...2025-04-1627 min
The Dirt on FlowersEP: 163: Is Your Farm Properly Insured? Essential Coverage for Agritourism with Keith AllenLyndsay and Shannon, along with insurance expert Keith Allen, discuss the critical importance of insurance for farmers, especially those involved in agritourism and hosting events. They explore the distinctions between home and farm insurance, emphasizing the necessity of liability coverage when welcoming customers or vendors onto the property. Keith shares insights on the scrutiny of insurance providers post-pandemic, the importance of keeping insurance agents informed about operational changes, and the need for proper coverage to protect against potential risks. The episode underscores the value of understanding and obtaining appropriate insurance for farm operations.You can call them...2025-04-1159 min
The Dirt on FlowersEP 160: Uncut Week 14In this episode of Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon they discuss transitioning from winter to the busy spring season. They share their struggles with getting into "go mode," adjusting work schedules, and dealing with weather challenges impacting their first farmer's market. They delve into the complexities of tulip harvesting, managing expectations, and the importance of crop rotation to prevent disease. The episode also highlights their upcoming workshops and farm tours, providing practical advice and relatable anecdotes, capturing the essence of the challenges and rewards of flower farming.Learn more about the Wedding workshop with Lyndsay and Shannon's...2025-04-0222 min
The Dirt on FlowersEp 158: Uncut Week 13In this episode of "Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," they share candid updates from their farms. Shannon recounts the delayed arrival of workers due to customs issues, eventually resolved by a family friend. Lyndsay discusses the late blooming of tulips and the challenges of timing her spring CSA with Mother's Day. Shannon engages with Lyndsay, sharing her own tulip harvesting techniques and plans for sunflowers. The episode highlights the importance of community support among farmers, with both hosts reflecting on the joys and challenges of farm life, emphasizing adaptability and shared experiences.If you want to dive...2025-03-2621 min
The Dirt on FlowersEP 156: Uncut Week 12In this episode of "Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," the flower farmers share candid updates from their farm. They discuss the positive impact of warmer weather on tulip growth and the success of their "dump and go" planting method. Marketing strategies and customer interactions are highlighted, with Lyndsay recounting a humorous incident involving unauthorized photographers. Challenges with technology and communication are also addressed. Shannon talks about improving the management of photography rentals and shares a personal anecdote about a challenging Airbnb stay. The episode concludes with their excitement for the upcoming season and the importance of community and resilience.2025-03-1928 min
The Dirt on FlowersEp 152: Uncut Week 10In this episode of "Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," discuss their recent experiences and challenges. They share the mixed reactions to a social media post about the humorous "dahlia stripper names" interactions with followers. Both talk about the difficulties of using a new vacuum seeder for seed starting, highlighting the frustrations and learning curves involved. Lyndsay also delves into her technical issues with Mailchimp and Squarespace, which led to many contacts being unsubscribed. The episode underscores the importance of community, perseverance, and humor in farm life.Need new boots? Check out Hisea Boots and use discount code...2025-03-0529 min
The Dirt on FlowersEP 151: Is your perfectionism holding you back?Lyndsay and Shannon delve into the topic of perfectionism and its impact on their industry. They share personal stories and challenges, emphasizing how the quest for perfection can hinder creativity, productivity, and joy. They discuss the emotional toll, including stress and burnout, and offer practical tips for overcoming perfectionist tendencies. The episode encourages listeners to embrace imperfection, focus on progress, and foster a supportive work environment. Lyndsay and Shannon conclude with a light-hearted reminder to engage with the podcast community and appreciate the beauty of imperfection.Need new boots? Check out Hisea Boots and use discount code...2025-02-2835 min
The Dirt on FlowersEP 150: Uncut Week 9In this weeks uncut Shannon and Lyndsay answer "What are your “we could do without” things?" Lyndsay shares that she will be doing prom bouquets and how she is doing it differently than the previous years. They are starting to get seeds planted while also getting dahlias divided. They share how long January felt and how quickly February came to an end. It is full steam ahead for season 2025.If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! So if you love the podcast and want...2025-02-2625 min
The Dirt on FlowersEP 149: Small Hinges, Swing Big DoorsLyndsay and Shannon explore the theme "small hinges swing big doors," emphasizing how small, consistent actions can lead to significant changes in flower farming. They discuss the importance of record keeping, marketing consistency, and financial tracking, sharing personal experiences to inspire listeners. The episode highlights the value of persistence, reliability, and self-care in running a successful farm. Lindsay and Shannon encourage setting manageable goals and taking incremental steps to achieve long-term success, fostering a supportive community among flower farmers.If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt...2025-02-2136 min
The Dirt on FlowersEP 147: Farming: Where Flowers Bloom, Self-Care Dies? Lyndsay and Shannon discuss the challenges and realities of flower farming. They emphasize the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and managing stress, especially during busy seasons like Valentine's Day. Lyndsay shares her routine of yoga and running, while Shannon highlights the benefits of disconnecting from technology with phone-free Sundays. They also stress the necessity of asking for help and prioritizing personal well-being. The episode aims to inspire listeners to find balance and joy in their farming journey while debunking romanticized notions of the profession.If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our...2025-02-1443 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 146: Uncut Week 7In the podcast episode "Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," Lyndsay shares her experiences from a recent agritourism conference, highlighting the differences between traditional flower farming and agritourism. She discusses various activities offered by agritourism farms, such as donut stands and pumpkin cannons. Lyndsay also talks about her plans for Valentine's Day and an upcoming "marigold mixer" event. Shannon engages by sharing insights into their flower farming practices, discussing flowers they’ve stopped growing and new varieties they’re trying. The episode emphasizes their journey as flower farmers, the challenges they face, and their commitment to community engagement.If y...2025-02-1220 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 144: Uncut Week 6Lyndsay and Shannon share an unfiltered glimpse into their lives and farms. They discuss their current activities, frustrations, and plans for the upcoming season, including seed ordering and crop planning. Lyndsay and Shannon explain their new podcast format, aimed at providing real-time updates and connecting more immediately with their audience. They touch on challenges like managing winter operations and building a new walk-in cooler. They also promote their new CSA Welcome Packet and emphasize themes of self-love and creating boundaries for the upcoming month.If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our...2025-02-0517 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 138: Q4-ish Review with Shawn MercerLyndsay and Shannon reflect on their past year in flower farming with special guest Shawn Mercer, focusing on the challenges and successes of their wreath workshops. As the holiday season ends, Lyndsay transitions into a more relaxed phase, while Shannon discusses the logistical hurdles of moving locations and managing customer expectations. They emphasize the importance of reflection and planning for the upcoming year. Shawn, Lyndsay's husband, adds humor with his novice perspective on the flower business. The episode highlights resilience, adaptability, and the value of community support.If you want to dive in deeper with us each...2024-12-271h 16The Dirt on FlowersEP 137: The Journey of a Chrysanthemum Grower Brian Kanotz of King's MumsLyndsay and Shannon welcome Brian Kanotz from Kings Mums. Brian, with over 20 years of professional growing experience, shares his journey from childhood farming to owning Kings Mums with his wife, Sheila. The discussion covers the challenges and transformations within the floral industry, emphasizing the importance of adapting growing techniques to different climates and the value of heirloom plants. Lyndsay and Shannon resonate with Brian's insights, sharing their own farming experiences and the impact of weather on crops, providing inspiration and practical strategies for growers.Learn more about todays guest: Website, Facebook, InstagramIf you want...2024-12-201h 21The Dirt on FlowersEP 131: Discover the Insiders: Learn How You Can Benefit From JoiningLyndsay and Shannon discuss how "The Insiders," launched nearly two years ago. They share insights on flower farming and the supportive environment within the community. The insiders' platform offers a variety of resources, including checklists, marketing templates, and growing information, catering to both new and experienced flower farmers. Lyndsay and Shannon emphasize the value of the community in providing support, fostering connections, and enhancing farming businesses. They encourage listeners to join the insiders to benefit from the wealth of resources and a nurturing network.If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our...2024-11-0831 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 116:Spill the dirt- Harvest timing & efficienciesLyndsay and Shannon discuss the challenges of running flower farms in early July. They tackle the pressures of summer heat, irrigation, and wedding bookings. Lyndsay shares her journey of prioritizing well-being by reducing her workload for her upcoming wedding. Shannon talks about managing a new property and hosting a "u-pick" event. They emphasize setting boundaries, managing expectations, and the realities of farming. The episode also includes a segment addressing listener questions on harvesting techniques and efficient farming practices.If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on...2024-07-2642 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 110: 7 Characteristics of a Resilient Farmer Lyndsay and Shannon discuss the challenges of flower farming, emphasizing the importance of resilience. They share insights on coping with weather impacts, the need for nutritious meals, and building inner strength. Key tips include acceptance, optimism, and taking responsibility for one's life. They highlight the value of community support, sharing a heartwarming story of a generous donation during tough times. Lindsay and Shannon encourage maintaining a positive attitude, finding humor in adversity, and invite listeners to join their community for exclusive content and support.If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our...2024-06-1457 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 109: Our Q1-ish ReviewsThis week Lyndsay and Shannon share the gritty realities of flower farming. They discuss the intense challenges faced during the first quarter, from staffing changes and overwhelming workloads to weather impacts on crops. Lyndsay talks about her recovery from surgery amid farm duties, while Shannon describes the hurdles of farm expansion and unpredictable weather. They delve into issues with tulips and ranunculus, including weather effects, marketing strategies, and pest infestations, and explore solutions like soil replacement and fungicides. Additionally, Lyndsay recounts a distressing encounter with mites in her chicken coop, but also celebrates the success of her tulip pick...2024-06-071h 05The Dirt on FlowersEP 102: Mental Prep - Forcing Tulips and Endless House choresIn this podcast episode, Lyndsay and Shannon discuss the mental and logistical preparations for the upcoming growing season. They explore the excitement and concerns associated with making large flower orders, managing farm changes, and the financial implications of their investments. Lyndsay talks about adapting her farm operations due to health reasons and a team member's maternity leave, while Shannon anticipates the help of H-2A workers. They also touch on the nuances of forcing tulips and the balance between farm life and home cleanliness, offering practical advice like a tip for keeping snapdragons straight in the cooler. Their conversation...2024-04-1930 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 89: Behind the Scenes of the Bloom Hill Farm Expansion with Judd & ShannonShannon and Judd are tackling this weeks podcast by sharing with you their story of their farm. They will share where they started and what the future looks like for them. They just bought a second property to help alleviate some of the pinch points at their current farm. They talk how they did it and what type of loans they used. They will share about what the next year looks like for the property along with their 3-5 year plan. Lots of changes happening over at Bloom Hill and they will bring you all the details. ...2024-01-1946 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 85: Our Favorite ThingsLyndsay and Shannon are giving you their favorite things on this fun episode. They share how they found some of them why they love them and want to share them with you. You can find some of these items here: The Dirt on Flowers's Amazon Page What is not on the amazon storefront you can find by clicking the links below:Black Rifle Coffee John Deere Gator Shady RaysMeundiesTrina Turk AviatorsMacie Bean Boot Inappropriate Mugs- MallyMoonLush - Rose Argon Body ConditionIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our m...2023-12-221h 04The Dirt on FlowersEP 84: The importance of a weekly newsletterLyndsay and Shannon are giving you three steps to create a newsletter this week:Sign up for an email marketing platform- Mailchimp, Flodesk, Constant contact Start building your email listCreate your first newsletter.They go into each of these steps with detail of how they did it and lots of tips and tricks to make it easier. Writing a newsletter doesn't have to be this big scary thing. You just need the tools to make it easier to create a better connection with your customers. If you want to dive in deeper with us...2023-12-1557 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 83: Creating a Lasting Connection with your CustomerLyndsay and Shannon are chatting about how to create a connection with your customers. They share how they create and foster connection on theirs farms. You will hear them share the best practices for your farm like:Be authentic - Customers expect you to connect with them in a intuitively human way.Always put yourself in their shoes. People don’t want to hear about you, they want to hear about themselves.Tell storiesGo above and beyondBe generousIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join ou...2023-12-0858 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 82 : 5 Keys to Profit with Lennie LarkinLyndsay and Shannon are chatting with Lennie Larkin of B-Side Farm & Flower Farming for Profit. Lennie shares her flower farming story and how she has gotten where she is today. They are going to talk about the 5 keys to profit in this episode. They talk boundaries, why it is so important to test and learn and other tips to help you have a profitable flower farm. Download Lennie's 5 Pathways to Flower Farm Profitability Guide and follow Lennie on Instagram @flowerfarming.forprofit for more Profit Talk! Download the guide HERE!Pre order Lennie's Book...2023-12-011h 13The Dirt on FlowersEP 81: Turkey Day GratitudeLyndsay and Shannon are sharing with you what they are grateful for and how they continue to learn and grow. They share how they can even be grateful for the hard times like tulip gate 2023. Big things little things they share from being grateful for this community all the way to being grateful for having a cozy home. Bloom Hill Farm is launching their Dahlia Masterclass all about dahlia tuber splitting and storage! Learn more at www.bloomhillfarm.com/learn - the course launches November 22nd! If you want to dive in deeper with us e...2023-11-2439 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 80 : Target Market Series: Flower CSALyndsay and Shannon talking all the pros and cons of a CSA. They share what works for them and what they have changed to make it better. They will give hot tips like using a text service to remind customers to pick up each week. You can never communicate enough and it helps make it easier. Join them to learn the good and the bad of a CSA flower subscription.Bloom Hill Farm is launching their Dahlia Masterclass all about dahlia tuber splitting and storage! Learn more at www.bloomhillfarm.com/learn - the course launches November 22n...2023-11-1747 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 79: High Tunnel Chats - Seed Starting Woes - Social MediaLyndsay and Shannon are answering questions asked by you this week. They are sharing the ins and outs of a high tunnel. Why they can be so beneficial and tips and tricks they have learned along the way. They dive into how they start seeds and what can make it easier and more successful. Social media is a hot topic and they are discussing if they think it is necessary or not for a new business to have. ActivityIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group...2023-11-101h 08The Dirt on FlowersEP 78: A Message from the HeartLyndsay and Shannon are dropping in to give you a little personal update. If you are driving or just not in a good headspace to hear heavy news please skip this and come back to it at a better time. A few months ago Lyndsay found a lump in one of her breast and has since been diagnosed with breast cancer. They wanted to come on and give you an update and thank you for the support. . They will continue to update on this journey when found appropriate. They will be continuing the podcast as normal but are just...2023-11-0409 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 77: Wedding Design with Tara Fodor of Farmhouse BloomsShannon and Lyndsay welcome Tara Fodor of Farmhouse Bloom. Tara is going to share how her business has evolved over the years and how she is making the business work for her. She shares some tips on the best way to start wedding work if you are thinking about going that direction. She shares how she typically prices wedding work and how to take the fear out of being priced "too high". As they end the podcast she will share a horror story and some final tips on what she always has in her wedding go bag. ...2023-11-0351 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 76: Spooky Edition - Our Flower Farming Horror StoriesShannon and Lyndsay are changing things up this week and sharing with you their farming horror stories. Halloween is just days away so what better time to tell the stories that they won't forget. They share their favorite halloween costumes to date. They have stories about weddings, u-pick, stitches and neighbors that enjoy mowing way too much. ActivityIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to w...2023-10-2755 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 75: Target Market Series: WeddingsShannon and Lyndsay are starting a series on the different types of target markets. This week they are discussing the pros and the cons of weddings. They share the different types of weddings and what they each do on their own farms. They share how to make the most money and why they only do weddings during the growing season. ActivityIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us...2023-10-2046 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 74: Spill the Dirt - MarketingShannon and Lyndsay are answering questions that you have asked focused around marketing. They will share how to market for an event. The best ways to get more established in a new town with not customer base. How they come up with content for their emails subscribers and how to balance social media posts. ActivityIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/m...2023-10-1352 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 73: The most profitable flowersShannon and Lyndsay are helping you figure out what the most profitable flowers could be for you and your farm. Not all farms are the same or will grow the same flowers. It takes some research and record keeping to know what is going to be the most profitable for you. Where you sell and who your target market is matters. You also want to look at the hidden profitability. How can a flower make you more money for instance flowers that dry well. They give you all the tools to determine what is most profitable for you. 2023-10-0649 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 72: Fall tasks on the farmShannon and Lyndsay are sharing with you this week 10 things that they will be doing over the next couple weeks/months to prepare for winter and spring. They talk planting, dividing, soil test harvesting seeds and so much more. As winter approaches they will help you feel more prepared and help keep you on track for next year. ActivityIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over...2023-09-2946 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 71: Farming with your Partner with Shannon and JuddShannon host Judd (her husband) on this weeks podcast. They share the top three tips they would give when it comes to farming with a partner. They talk how they have learned to communicate better and why it is so important when farming with a spouse. What it sometimes looks like as working off the farm taking care of the kids and keeping up with the house. Its not always 50/50 and that is okay. Its not always going to be perfect but that is part of farming. ActivityIf you want to dive in deeper...2023-09-2246 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 70: Creating your Roadmap to $100K - Managing your mindset (Part 3)Shannon and Lyndsay are answering the follow up questions asked by you after the last two episodes. They share how to handle someone thinking your goals are too big and how to let go of imposter syndrome. They will give you 3 action steps that will help you create the farm of your dreams. There is no person that is that same and that goes for farms too. You have to create the life and farm that best fits you. ActivityIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join...2023-09-1553 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 69: Creating your Roadmap to $100K - Managing Expenses (Part 2)Shannon and Lyndsay are digging into how they keep track of expenses and why it is so beneficial. Don't know what you should be tracking? They break it down into four categories-variable, fixed, intermittent, and discretionary. They will explain COG's which is cost of goods. They break down how to budget or plan for an employee and their wage. ActivityIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head...2023-09-0853 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 68: Creating your Roadmap to $100k (Part 1)Shannon and Lyndsay break down how to create a road map to 100K or whatever goal number you choose to make. They share step-by-step how they use a Google sheet document to help them goal plan for the future. Below, you will find the Google sheet they use as they share how they use it and how to make your business work for you. Two things you'll want to start with:1.) Get an accounting software or use a simple expenses and revenues spreadsheet.2.) Create a weekly accounting time block that forces you to reconcile and...2023-09-0150 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 67: Is Agritourism a good fit for your farm?Shannon and Lyndsay are talking the pros and cons of agritourism this week. They discuss workshops ticketed events and much more. If you have thought about agritourism for your farm they go into detail about what you need to consider like:Lack of privacyIncreased risk exposureIncreased liability costCustomer supervision Reduced labor costReduced seed costCreating connection with community and building relationship loyalty These are just a few of the things they talk about with many more being discussed in this weeks episode. ActivityIf you want to dive in deeper...2023-08-2557 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 66: Planning for Spring of 2024Shannon and Lyndsay are discussing their plans for Spring 2024. They share tips and tricks on how to make it easier and less stressful. They are going to share the things they struggled with and how they filled the gaps. They are going to discuss:Fall planted spring cropsTulips Ranunculus/Anemone Spring crop plans ActivityIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.t...2023-08-1841 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 65: Burnout, Books and Hiring your first employeeShannon and Lyndsay are answering the questions asked by listeners every Sunday on Instagram. They will share their three favorite books. How they hired their first employees and how the employees can be an asset to your farm. Burnout is real and they discuss the ways to combat that feeling and how they take care of themselves. They talk how to be more efficient and how they learned about growing flowers. ActivityIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders...2023-08-1148 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 64: Industry Update: The state of Bulb Harvest in Holland with Jeroen Menkveld of Netherland BulbShannon and Lyndsay welcome Jeroen Menkveld to give an update on the tulip bulbs and what to expect in the coming weeks. He shares what can cause poor harvest and how to prepare if there are substitutions that have to happen. He helps ease your mind and gives lots of tips on how to make the best of the situation if there are shortages. ActivityIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! So if you love the podcast and want to...2023-08-0437 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 63: Navigating the Early Years of Business with Ben Hanna - Heirloom RosesShannon and Lyndsay welcome Ben Hanna of Heirloom Roses this week. Learn how Ben has taken Heirloom Roses to the next level and how he manages to separate work and his outside life to have a healthy balance. They talk important qualities of a business owner and what he thinks the future holds for our industry. Check out Heirloom Roses @ https://heirloomroses.com or find them on Instagram @heirloomrosesActivityIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! So if...2023-07-2855 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 62: The Dirt on SunflowersShannon and Lyndsay are taking a whole episode to chat about sunflowers. They are sharing what varieties they grow and like the most. How they grow, harvest and all things selling them. Such a seemingly simple flower, but there is a lot to dig in. Learn all things sunflowers during this episode. ActivityIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to joi...2023-07-2141 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 61: Feeding your soil with cover crops. Albert Tomechko of Vitalize SeedShannon and Lyndsay chat with Albert Tomechko of Vitalize Seed. Al shares his knowledge about cover crop and how it works. They talk about till vs. no-till with the pros and cons of both. He shares how it can help save costs in compost. How important it is to get your soil tested and why being so consistent is key. If you want to learn all things cover crop, you won't want to miss this episode. To learn more about Al & his company, visit https://vitalizeseed.com/, or you can find them on Instagram at https://www...2023-07-141h 00The Dirt on FlowersEP:60 The Evolution of a Flower Business with Connie Homerick of the Ohio Flower CollectiveShannon and Lyndsay interview Connie Homerick of Ohio Flower Collective. Connie shares her journey and how she got where she is today. She first owned a traditional florist shop, farmed and is now running her own collective. She walks you through what it is like to be a collective and how it works. She shares what she hopes the future holds and some of her biggest lessons. https://www.ohiocutflowercollective.comActivityIf you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders...2023-07-0752 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 59 : Sleep, Creep, Leap - Farming with PerennialsShannon and Lyndsay are talking all things perennials this week. They discuss the pros and the cons. Creative ways to incorporate perennials if not a lot of space is available. They tell you all about their favorites and which perennials are best for foliage. 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 wa...2023-06-3049 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 58 : Filling the gap month - Our most valuable crops & more!Shannon and Lyndsay are answering the questions asked by you. They will discuss what they grow to fill the gap in May and June. What their favorite direct seeders are and they will talk both planter and seeds. Have you had trouble with pest? They will talk what they do to keep plants looking healthy and what their most valuable annual crop is. 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 do...2023-06-2336 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 57: How do you sort through all the farming advice out there?Shannon and Lyndsay chat about how to sort through all the advice that is out there about farming. They discuss no-till, foam free, organic topics that are all debatable in the farming world. Buying plugs verses starting your own and the worst advise that they have been given. A lot of information is out there but it comes down to what is best for you. 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 mis...2023-06-1651 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 56: Letting your customer define your product with Christy Ralphs of Nourish GardensShannon 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...2023-06-0948 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 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 do...2023-06-0230 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 54: Making the Most of Your Land with Joanna WebbShannon 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...2023-05-2640 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 53: Mothers Day ReflectionsShannon 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...2023-05-1933 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 52: Working Smarter NOT Harder with Michelle ElstonShannon 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...2023-05-121h 21The Dirt on FlowersEP 51: Year 1- The Good, the Bad, and the UglyShannon 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...2023-05-0548 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 50: DOF Insider Interview- Kendra at Dogwood FarmsShannon 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...2023-04-2850 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 49: Our Biggest FailuresShannon 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...2023-04-211h 00The Dirt on FlowersEP 48: How to Make Farmer's Markets Work for You with Jenny MarksShannon 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...2023-04-1446 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 47: The Skinny on Succession PlantingShannon 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...2023-04-0747 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 46: Spilling the Dirt on MarketingShannon 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...2023-03-3133 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 45: Creating a Successful Launch with Kalin SheickShannon 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 do...2023-03-241h 05The Dirt on FlowersEP 44: Email Marketing with Andy Snyder of Terra FarmsShannon 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...2023-03-1749 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 43: Digging Out of your Content RutAre 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...2023-03-1046 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 42: The 3 C's of Successful MarketingThis 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...2023-03-0343 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 41: Profit Goals, Paying Yo Self, and Understanding QuickbooksLyndsay 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 ar...2023-02-2431 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 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 gro...2023-02-1748 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 39: Prioritize Profit with these HabitsLyndsay 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...2023-02-1044 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 38: Revenue is Vanity, Profit is SanityLyndsay 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...2023-02-0337 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 37: Spillin' the Dirt on Crop PlansLyndsay 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...2023-01-2729 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 36: 5 Lessons Learned over the past 7 yearsLyndsay 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...2023-01-2050 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 35: Goal Setting for SuccessGoal 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...2023-01-1345 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 34: The Dirt on Flowers InsidersLyndsay 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...2023-01-0629 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 33: Finding Your MarigoldLyndsay 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...2022-12-3046 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 32: Holiday Christmas PartyThe 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...2022-12-2354 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 30: The Dirt on Employees - Part 2Join 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...2022-12-0950 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 29: The Dirt on EmployeesJoin 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...2022-12-0244 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 27: Taking the Stress out of BookkeepingPut 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...2022-11-1859 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 26: Christmas/Holiday Greens Business on a Flower FarmIt 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...2022-11-1150 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 24: Reflecting on our Summer SeasonOur 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 2022-10-2831 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 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...2022-10-0727 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 19: The Dirt on Dahlias - Part 3 Spill the DirtJoin 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...2022-09-231h 10The Dirt on FlowersEP 18: The Dirt on Dahlias - Part 2Join 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...2022-09-161h 07The Dirt on FlowersEP 17: The Dirt on Dahlias - Part 1Join 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...2022-09-0956 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 16: Farm life, cover crops and 6 figure goalsJoin 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...2022-09-0241 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 15: The Dirt with Lori Hernandez of Three Acre Fam - How to Have a Healthy Relationship with your FarmJoin 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!2022-08-261h 04The Dirt on FlowersEP 14: Growing your email list and selling to floristsJoin 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...2022-08-1936 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 13: ASCFG Rooted and Reconnected Conference RecapJoin 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...2022-08-1228 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 12: Avoiding the Comparison TrapJoin 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_flowerco2022-08-0536 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 11: The Dirt on our Favorite Greenery + FoliageJoin 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...2022-07-2956 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 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...2022-07-2235 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 9: The Dirt on Flower CSA'sJoin 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...2022-07-1542 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 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...2022-07-0831 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 7: The Dirt on Running a Profitable You PickJoin 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? ...2022-07-0150 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 6: The Dirt on Weed Management with Judd Allen of Bloom Hill FarmJoin Lyndsay Biehl of Wildroot Flower Co. and Shannon Allen of Bloom Hill Farm to dig the dirt on weed management with a very special guest! Judd Allen, Shannon's Husband and farming partner at Bloom Hill Farm, shares his insight on flower farming weed management.Are you struggling with the weeds? We've got you! We will talk about all the different weed management strategies Judd has implemented on their farm and the pros and cons of each. Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget...2022-06-2443 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 5: The Dirt on Ranunculus and AnemoneJoin Lyndsay Biehl of Wildroot Flower Co. and Shannon Allen of Bloom Hill Farm to talk all things ranunculus and anemone production on their farms!In this episode, we talk about:How we grow both ranunculus and anemone on our farmSoaking and pre-sprouting processesWhen and how we plant our cormsOrdering and sourcingSaving corms? Is it worth it and how toGrowing them in the greenhouse Pest and disease managementWhen to harvestMost importantly, why you NEED ranunculus and anemone on your cut flower farm!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot...2022-06-1746 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 4: Finding your target market - which sales outlet is right for you?Join Lyndsay of Wildroot Flower Co. and Shannon of Bloom Hill Farm to dig the dirt on how to find your target market and speak directly to them!What sales outlets are right for you and your flower farm? We will discuss the pros and cons of various types of sales outlets and give you some inspiration and insight into finding the perfect target market for YOU!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...2022-06-1042 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 3: Direct Seeding for SuccessJoin Lyndsay of Wildroot Flower Co. and Shannon of Bloom Hill Farm to dig the dirt on direct seeding!We have all heard the expression that time is money. And in farming, we are always looking for ways to save time, therefore reducing labor costs, and still grow beautiful flowers. Direct seeding has been one of the ways we have leaned out of processes over the years. Push fear of failure out of the way and become a direct sowing champ!Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share in your IG...2022-05-1943 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 1: Let's get the Dirt on Flowers!Join Lyndsay of Wildroot Flower Co. and Shannon of Bloom Hill Farm for the first episode of the Dirt on Flowers! Learn more about them, their farms, and their vision for the podcast.You can download our list of 10 Things we Wish we had known in year one 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 letter and become a Dirt...2022-05-1930 minThe Dirt on FlowersEP 2: The Dirt on TulipsJoin Lyndsay of Wildroot Flower Co. and Shannon of Bloom Hill Farm to talk all things tulip production on their farms!In this episode, we talk about:How we grow tulips on our farmWhen and how we plant our bulbsOrdering and sourcingPrechilled vs not?Greenhouse + field planting for succession planningOur no-till tulip method - How it went and tweaks that we will be making for next yearHarvesting tulips - how we harvest and storage methodsSales outlets for tulips, how do you make money on them and make them a profitable crop on your farm...2022-05-1925 min