Dahlia Hybridizing: What 20 Years Has Taught Kristine Albrecht
Dahlia hybridizer Kristine Albrecht shares 20 years of breeding wisdom, from hand pollination to selecting keepers from 1,500 seedlings on a quarter acre.
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Growing and Breeding Dahlias at Scale: Inside Florelie Flower Farm in Australia
In this episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer heads south to Australia to explore what it really looks like to grow and breed dahlias at scale. Lorelie Merton of Florelie Flower Farm shares how a gifted bunch of peonies sparked her journey into flower farming, how she now manages 20,000 dahlias across multiple paddocks, and why thoughtful breeding, soil care, and family collaboration are at the heart of her farm.
12 Questions to Ask Your Farmer Florist
Planning a seasonal wedding? Discover 12 thoughtful questions to ask your farmer-florist before booking your flowers.
The Art & Science of Growing Sweet Peas
🌸 Sweet peas are having a moment, and no one knows them better than Marryn Mathis! In this episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, I sit down with Marryn, the founder of The Farmhouse Flower Farm and author of Sweet Pea School, to uncover the secrets of growing strong, fragrant sweet peas. We talk about the biggest mistakes gardeners make, the surprising history of sweet peas, and how her love for these delicate blooms blossomed into a book. Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just starting out, this episode is packed with expert tips, inspiring stories, and all the sweet pea wisdom you need!
The 10+ Best Cut Flower Podcasts To Listen To Now
Why listen to cut flower podcasts, you ask? Picture this: You’re out there, hands in the dirt, surrounded by nature’s beauty, and you’re learning, growing, and connecting with the floral community through stories and experiences shared by people who get it, who live it. It’s about being part of this beautiful, growing community, where every podcast episode feels like a coffee date with your flower friends. Here are my Top 10+ favorite cut flower podcasts to listen to.
How To Grow Your Own Cut Flower Garden
If you’ve ever dreamed about having your own cut flower garden, this blog post is for you! Even if you’re a beginner and never grown flowers before, this blog post will give you the best advice to help you learn how to grow gorgeous flowers in your own garden!
Navigating Change: A Flower Farmer’s Journey of Relocating Our Flower Farm
The Flower Farm is undergoing relocation due to not having its lease renewed. Despite initial sadness, the farm’s founder, Jennifer, remains hopeful and thanks the farming community for their continued support. Despite the unforeseen change, Jennifer is optimistic about the flower farm’s future, viewing it as an adventure and an opportunity for growth.
5 Steps To Divide Dahlia Tubers
If you’re new to dahlias or you’ve never dug up your dahlia tubers before, this post will help you with five steps to divide your dahlia tubers for next season.