flower farming

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.

Zone 4 Flower Farming With Janniebird Farm

Learn how Annie Amrich of Janniebird Farm grows cut flowers year round at high altitude in Zone 4 flower farming.

Flower Farming and Floral Design in Montana

Learn how Montana floral designer and flower farmer Julio Freitas of The Flower Hat built a thriving creative business in a short-season climate. Discover his journey from hotel management to floral artistry, the lessons he has learned from flower farming in Montana, and how mindset, creativity, and seasonal living shape his work.

The Flower Summit

Join Jennifer Gulizia and Jessica Eckford-Aguilera as they explore The Flower Summit, Newcastle Food & Flower Markets, and women shaping floriculture globally.

Behind The Dirt on Flowers Podcast

Discover how The Dirt on Flowers founders, Shannon Allen and Lyndsay Biehl, built thriving flower farms and launched DirtCon, a virtual summit for flower farmers. Learn their best lessons on resilience, growth, and authenticity in Episode 70 of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast.

From Side Hustle to Full-Time Flower Farmer

Brooke Palmer of Jenny Creek Flowers returns to share what her first year as a full-time flower farmer has really looked like—after years of side hustle growing. From peony you-picks to crop failures and workshop wins, this is a must-listen for any aspiring flower farmer.

How to Grow and Sell Cut Flowers Successfully

Join us for Episode 55 to learn practical tips for growing and selling flowers in this episode on cut flower farming with Dave Dowling, a leader in the flower farming world.

Three Acre Farm

Have you ever wondered “What does it take to transform a dream into a thriving flower farm?” In this episode of the Backyard Bouquet Podcast, host Jennifer Guliza welcomes Lori Hernandez from Three Acre Farm, who shares her inspiring journey from city life to flower farming. Lori recounts the pivotal moment in 2009 when a vivid vision of a beautiful farm filled with laughter and connection sparked her desire to cultivate a space that celebrates the transformative power of flowers.