Podcasts about zinnias

Hey Neighbor,Zinnias are one of the easiest and most rewarding flowers to grow in any garden—perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike! In this video, we'll walk you through everything you need to know to grow zinnias successfully, from choosing the right variety to planting, watering, and keeping them blooming all season long.Whether you're looking for a cutting garden, pollinator-friendly plants, or just a pop of color, zinnias are a must-have.

Welcome to Part 2 of the Flower Power Retrospective where the conversation on previously aired short segments is focused on how to select, plant and care for all kinds of flowers. Linda Levitt, Master Gardener Volunteer, shares her knowledge and expertise focused on irises, peonies, marigolds, zinnias, and cosmos. The first segment concentrates on the iris family. These elegant flowers bring late spring or early summer color to your garden with some varieties that actually bloom again in the fall. These rugged, reliable flowers are easy to grow. The 250 to 300 species of irises grow well here in the Hudson Valley. While they tend to be deer resistant, they are great for pollinators and hummingbirds. Learn about the two major groups, those that grow from spreading rhizomes and those grown from bulbs. Irises in the rhizomatous family, which included the popular bearded iris, have multiple flowers on a stem. They are highly adaptable to a wide range of conditions, and a good selection for low maintenance mixed borders. The bulbous irises shed their leaves unlike the rhizome irises that maintain their sword like leaves if unattended. These irises you might find in a spring floral bouquet. This grouping does well in rock gardens and forcing them in pots. Most irises grow in full sun exposure for at least a half a day. Many grow in the shade but most likely will not bloom. They should be planted in late summer to early fall, early enough for the rhizomes to get established and survive over the winter. However, note that if you plant the rhizome and roots too deeply, they will not bloom. Irises do need good drainage. They look great when planted along with roses, peonies, salvias and alliums. Plant Iris is where you can watch the butterflies and hummingbirds. The second segment features a favorite flower in Hudson Valley gardens, the peony. They are elegant, long-living perennials known for their large, fragrant flowers. Blooming in late spring, they are excellent for cut arrangements. Their flowers come in shades of pink, purple, red, white, and yellow. These plants thrive in sunny spots with well-drained soil and can be stunning, low-maintenance additions to any garden. Learn about the three main types: Tree Peonies: Woody shrubs, 4–7 feet tall, hardy in zones 4–9, blooming April–May, with very large flowers. Herbaceous Peonies: Die back yearly, hardy in zones 2–8, bloom May–June, long-living (up to 50 years), low maintenance, deer resistant. Intersectional (Itoh) Peonies: Hybrid of tree and herbaceous types, hardy in zones 4–9, bloom in June, with big, colorful flowers and strong stems that don't require staking. The final segment focuses on three easy to grow annual flowers that bloom all summer. They are marigolds, zinnias, and cosmos. Marigolds are a favorite, no fuss annual, that germinate quickly from seed and will bloom in about eight weeks. They tend not to be a favorite of deer or rabbits, although there's never a guarantee. Marigolds are beneficial in repelling several types of insects, and as such are a great companion in vegetable gardens. They are an excellent choice for live bouquets, growing in containers or planting as a border along sidewalks and driveways due to their high heat tolerance. Zinnias are one of the easiest annuals to grow, offering an explosion of color and shades of orange, pink, purple, red, white, and yellow. They grow quickly and reliably and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Long strong stems make them excellent for cut flower arrangements.Cosmos are freely flowering plants that are easy to grow from seed, maturing in about two months. They may be considered slow to germinate but it will bloom quickly. The flowers sit atop a long slender stem that comes in a variety of colors and look very much like daisies. All three of these annual plants require full sun exposure and will bloom from late spring until frost, although zinnias tend to be less prolific in the heat of the summer. All three plants attract various pollinators. The marigold plants will attract butterflies, bees, ladybugs and other beneficial insects. Zinnias will attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Cosmos will attract bees, butterflies and birds. These are all easy to grow colorful additions that can be added to your garden each year. We hope you enjoy this episode and remember, take the time to smell the flowers! Host: Jean Thomas Guest: Linda Levitt Photo By: Teresa Golden Production Support: Linda Aydlett, Deven Connelly, Teresa Golden, Tim Kennelty, Amy Meadow, Xandra Powers, Annie Scibienski, Jean Thomas Resources

Welcome to another Retrospective series consisting of previously aired short segments on similar topics packaged together for easier listening. This retrospective is called Flower Power which is all about how to select, grow and care for a wide range of flowers. Master Gardener Volunteer, Linda Levitt provides lots of practical tips on how to best select, plant, and care for a wide range of flowers. The first segment focuses on the difference between Annuals, Perennials, and Biennials. Annual plants complete their life cycle, from germination to seed production, in a single growing season and then they die. They tend to have numerous and continuous blooms from spring or early summer until frost and devote more energy to see production than roots when compared to perennials. Some well known annuals include: pansies, marigolds, lantana, super bells, garden mums, Zinnias, alyssum, and nasturtium. Annuals are a great way to experiment. maintain constant color, and refresh your garden year after year. By contrast, perennial plants regrow every spring, but have a shorter blooming period. By contrast, perennial plants will continue to grow each year. Only the top portion of the plant dies annually in the fall, maintaining their growing root system allowing reblooming in the spring. These plants tend not to bloom the first year of their life. Typically a perennial plant has a root system that spreads outwards and deep and will benefit from being divided after a couple of years. Perennials should last at least three years. They have a shorter bloom time than annuals so think about pairing different perennials that bloom at different times during the growing season. And pairing with some annuals for constant color. Perennials can be planted from bulb, seed or plant. Some commonly known perennials are coral bells, purple, coneflower, daffodils, bleeding, heart and daylilies. A biennial plant completes its growth cycle in two seasons but does not bloom until the second year. It drops its seeds after blooming and in two years, you should have new blooms. Some well known examples of biennial plants are poppies, sweet William and foxglove. In the next segment, Linda talks about the beautiful and versatile Lantana plant. This is an easy care, versatile, and colorful plant that is known for its long bloom season, from late spring to first frost. There are about 150 species within the Verbena family. The plant is considered an annual plant in colder climates and a perennial plant in more tropical environments. Lantana can propagate from seed or stem cuttings and should be planted at least two weeks after the danger of frost. It thrives in hot dry spots, and in all soil types that are well drained, as long as it has enough water to get established. Lantana blooms best in full sun. As an annual it can grow three to four feet tall and one to three feet wide in just one season. Some species can grow upright and tall providing great color in your garden or then can trail, spilling over in a hanging basket or container. The tiny flowers appear in clusters called umbels that are one to two inches across in colors that range from vivid reds and oranges to muted shades of coral, pink and peach and they don't have to be deadheaded. This plant is continuously blooming with foliage that is dark green or variegated, rough, textured and oval in shape. The plants attract pollinators, butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Some plants to consider using as companion plants include Angelonia, Pentas, sun-loving Coleus, Superbells, Petunias and Salvia. They all have similar growing conditions and will do so well with Lantana. In summary, theyare beautiful, colorful, ever-blooming plants that require little or no maintenance when planted in the right conditions. This episode concludes with another short segment covering the hellebore, which is called the 'harbinger of spring'. It provides nectar for emerging pollinators when there are so few nectar sources available. Some of the plants are well-known by the names Winter Rose, Christmas Rose or Lenten Rose, but they have no relation to the rose family. These plants are surprisingly frost resistant and some are even evergreen, keeping their color during the winter. Many species are toxic to animals and tend to be deer resistant. They thrive in partial shade, especially at the woodland edge. They will grow in dense shade but may not produce many flowers. However, they have been known to adapt to more light if necessary. Limda recommends that you plant hellebores in moist well-draining soil that has been supplemented with compost. They prefer soil rich in organic material and they will thrive if you plant them under trees, but note that Hellebores do not like hot summer sun. Plant in the spring or early fall as long as the ground is frost free. Once established, the plant will grow about 18 inches high with flowers that consist of five large petals, which are actually sepals, that form to protect the reproductive parts of the plant. For most species, the flowers are drooping and falling downward, so a woodland slope would be an ideal location. Some varieties however, have been bred with upright flowers and are used in spring bouquets. After a few years, a mature plant in the right conditions can produce 50 or more flowers. You should mulch every year in the fall and do allow fallen leaves to act as natural mulch and soil conditioner. Hellebores are hardy, long-loved perennials that if grown in ideal conditions will naturalize and spread. They are tough, cold hardy, deer or rabbit resistant and easy to grow, providing the possibility of evergreen foliage for year round interest. Host: Jean Thomas Guest: Linda Levitt Photo by: Tim Kennelty Production Support: Linda Aydlett, Deven Connelly, Teresa Golden, Tim Kennelty, Xandra Powers, Annie Scibienski, Jean Thomas Resources

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Today: Practical flower seed starting techniques, such as the critical timing for beginning various flowers and the correct depth for planting those seeds. And, Debbie Flower shares with us her trick for careful watering of newly planted seeds. Also, she has important tips when transplanting those young flowering plants into the garden.Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Transcripts and episode chapters also available at Buzzsprout.Now, full episodes on YouTube (audio) Pictured: Zowie Yellow Flame ZinniaLinks:“Beyond the Garden Basics” Newsletter Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/Dramm 1000 Water Breaker Nozzle"Zowie Yellow Flame" ZinniaAll About Farmer Fred: GardenBasics.net“Beyond the Garden Basics” NewsletterFarmer Fred website:  http://farmerfred.comThe Farmer Fred Rant! Blog http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.comFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram: farmerfredhoffman https://www.instagram.com/farmerfredhoffman/Blue Sky: @farmerfred.bsky.socialFarmer Fred Garden Minute Videos on YouTube As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from possible links mentioned here.Got a garden question? • Leave an audio question without making a phone call via Speakpipe, at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics• Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964. • Fill out the contact box at GardenBasics.net• E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com Thank you for listening, subscribing and commenting on the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast and the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter.

Send us a textDee and Carol talk give tips for growing big zinnias, some things to consider for a new vegetable garden, a lovely book by Anya Lautenbach and more.For more information and links, check out our free newsletter.Flowers:Grow Great Zinnias - Floret FlowersOn the Bookshelf:  The Money-Saving Garden Year, a month-by-month guide to a great garden that costs less, by Anya Lautenbach. (Amazon link) Dirt: Cinnamon to Prevent Fungus Gnats?Our Affiliates (Linking to them to make a purchase earns us a small commission):Botanical InterestsFarmers DefenseEtsyTerritorial SeedsTrue Leaf Market Eden BrosNature Hills Nursery  Book and Amazon links are also affiliate links.Email us anytime at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com  Our newsletter is on SubstackFor more info on Carol  visit her website.  Visit her blog May Dreams Gardens. For more info on Dee, visit her website.  Visit her blog Red Dirt Ramblings.Support the showOn Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.Support the showOn Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.

Whether you're finishing Zinnia Elegans, Marylandica or Angustifolia crops, Dr. Will Healy has the “rules of the road” to avoid or manage stretch (… if you turn your back on the crop, it's going to stretch!) and mitigate disease risk. Zinnias are a true classic when it comes to home gardens and breeding has brought this crop a long way, with new varieties, colors and flower forms still wowing customers generation after generation. But sending high quality out the door to landscape customers and garden centers requires close attention throughout production.   WATCH THE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/vYpzo65kFCU   RESOURCES:   (VIDEO) At Risk Crops—Zinnia: https://youtu.be/XzX2dXs9584?si=fJnwFhfr9nNIrkwb   GrowerTalks' Grower Guides: https://www.growertalks.com/GrowerGuides/

We talk with Diane Blazek, the executive director of All-America Selections (AAS), exploring the newly announced 2025 winners of top-performing garden plant varieties. Each year,  AAS winners undergo rigorous trials, evaluated by expert judges, to ensure they will thrive in diverse U.S. and Canadian climates. Diane highlights standout varieties like the high-yielding tomato variety, “Tonatico”, the sweet and crunchy “Pick-N-Pop” pepper, and the visually striking “Murasaki Fioretto” cauliflower. We also cover herbs and flowers, including the resistant “Piedmont” basil and the vibrant Zinnia, “Zydeco Fire”. This episode is rich with advice for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking the latest quality varieties for their gardens.Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Transcripts and episode chapters also available at Buzzsprout..Now on YouTube (audio) Pictured: AAS 2025 National Award Winner, Celosia "Flamma Pink"Links:“Beyond the Garden Basics” Newsletter Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/All-America Selections 2025 Garden Plant WinnersScoville Scale for PeppersAll About Farmer Fred: GardenBasics.net“Beyond the Garden Basics” NewsletterFarmer Fred website:  http://farmerfred.comThe Farmer Fred Rant! Blog http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.comFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram: farmerfredhoffman https://www.instagram.com/farmerfredhoffman/Blue Sky: @farmerfred.bsky.socialFarmer Fred Garden Minute Videos on YouTube As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from possible links mentioned here.Got a garden question? • Leave an audio question without making a phone call via Speakpipe, at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics• Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964. • Fill out the contact box at GardenBasics.net• E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com Thank you for listening, subscribing and commenting on the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast and the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter.

In this episode of the Flower Farmer Forum podcast, Liz discusses the pros and cons of growing zinnias, a popular flower among flower farmers. She highlights their ease of growth, high yield, and vibrant colors, making them ideal for casual arrangements and you-pick farms. However, she also addresses challenges such as their tendency to bend, issues with water quality, and poor performance in cooler storage. Liz provides insights on the best varieties for different uses and concludes with a verdict on whether zinnias are a worthwhile addition to a flower farm.TakeawaysZinnias are bright, cheerful, and easy to grow flowers.They are a staple in many flower farms due to their high yield.Zinnias add volume and texture to floral arrangements.They thrive in hot weather, making them ideal for summer.Zinnias can turn water slimy quickly, affecting vase life.They do not store well in coolers, impacting wedding work.Choosing the right zinnia variety is crucial for intended use.The wiggle test helps determine the right time to harvest zinnias.Zinnias are great for you-pick sections due to their popularity.They are productive and profitable but come with some quirks.Helpful Links:Farmers to Florists: https://www.farmerstoflorists.com/Flower Farmer Forum Conference: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/FFFC2025Crop Planning for Your Flower Farm: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/offers/MtoFSsED/checkoutPeddling Perishable Products: https://sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/foundationsofPPPQuickbooks: https://quickbooks.partnerlinks.io/0o09r7rqoau4Podcast website: www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.comPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowerfarmerforum/Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/888196709178852

Matthew Gates (@syncangel) is an IPM Specialist and Entomologist and he joins us this week to talk the dreaded Powdery Mildew and to answer some community based questions.01:16 Introduction to Matthew Gates04:55 Importance of a Prevent IPM Plan07:40 The Setup for a Preventative IPM Plan12:50 Environmental conditions to prevent against Powdery Mildew15:25 Concept of Pathology Pyramid18:54 Making a disruptive environment for pathogens like Powdery Mildew 21:18 Is there a level of pest tolerance thats allowable? (question from OKCalyxx)24:00 Are some cannabis genetics more resistant to Powdery Mildew and pests?36:20 Can pathogens, like Botrytis, Fusarium, HLVD be passed through seeds?43:30 Is calcium and magnesium important for fending off Powdery mildew?Community Questions:57:00 IPMO and Beauveria Bassiania 1:05:27 Dealing with Caterpillars on your cannabis in week 3 or 4 of flower1:13:07 How to deal with Western Flower Thrips?1:14:45 How does electricity (electroculture) effect the root zone in regards to IPM? 1:16:45 How careful do I need to be when caring for an indoor tent when I have Powdery Mildew and tar spot (Rhytisma acerinum) present outside?1:23:30 Can you stop Powder Mildew Outdoors?1:25:20 Will snow kill my outdoor cannabis plants?1:32:45 Why does Powdery mildew love Zinnias?Support this FREE show by supporting these amazing small businesses:http://www.okcalyxxshop.comhttp://www.rubberduckyisopods.comhttp://www.MIBeneficials.comhttp://www.zenthanol.com#notill #organic #growyourown #biochar #nutrientcycle #regenerativeagriculture #familyrunbusiness #naturalfarming #notillgardening #notill soil #livingsoil #cannabiscommunity #livingorganicsoil #gardening #notillfarming #organicgarden #soilfoodweb #biodiversity #bioactive #terrarium #vivarium #isopods #beardeddragon #pestmanagement #integratedpestmanagement #mibeneficials #IPM #powderymildew

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Floridians! We are headed into the BEST time to garden. So put on a cozy flannel and brew a cup of tea because today we are discussing some of my favorite plants for the fall and winter months. Plants discussed on today's episode: 1. Cranberry Hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella) 2. Zinnias 3. Muhly Grass 4.Tropical Hydrangeas (Dombeya Seminole OR Burgessiae Seminole) 5. Blazing Star (Liatris) Bonus Plant: Blue Spruce Sedum aka Blue Spruce Stonecrop VISIT OUR WEBSITE

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Have you ever marveled at how a tiny seed encapsulates not just life but also the past, present, and future? Dive deep into this concept with Erin Benzakein, the founder of Floret, one of the most influential flower farms and seed companies globally, on this episode of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast.Erin's love for flowers sprouts from cherished childhood memories and blossomed into a profound passion that would redefine her life's path. Starting with a modest garden while raising her young children, Erin's journey is a testament to how a simple backyard project can evolve into a pioneering enterprise in sustainable agriculture and floral education.Throughout our conversation, Erin opens up about the parallel growth of her business and her children, sharing how each stage of their lives influenced her strategies and decisions. She discusses the delicate balance of motherhood and entrepreneurship, revealing her personal philosophy on taking things slowly and embracing patience.Erin also delves into the dynamics of building a supportive team, highlighting how recognizing her own limitations allowed her to focus more on her strengths—cultivating flowers and fueling her creativity.Join us for a truly enlightening dialogue with Erin Benzakein, filled with enduring lessons on perseverance, leadership, and the joys of flower farming. Tune in to get inspired by Erin's flowering journey and her passionate commitment to the beauty of blooms. Plus, be sure to sign up for her free Seed-Saving-Mini-Course!Show Notes: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.com/2024/08/27/ep-35-floret/Learn More About Floret: Floret https://www.floretflowers.com Email Sign up https://www.floretflowers.com/newsletter/ Seed Saving Course https://workshop.floretflowers.com/2024-seed-saving-mini-course-opt-in Instagram https://www.instagram.com/floretflower/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@floretflowerfarm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floretflowers/ Annual Floret Workshop: https://www.floretflowers.com/workshops/online-workshop/******3 Types Of People Are Replacing Their Income With A Digital Course… Are You One Of Them?Take the quiz: https://bit.ly/3typesofpeoplereplacingincomewithadigitalcourse******Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/thefloweringfarmhousenewsletter***Rate, Review, & Follow The Backyard Bouquet***If you enjoyed this episode, will you please consider leaving the podcast a review? I'd love to know what you enjoyed most about the episode.New episodes every week to help keep your garden blooming!

What are the best mint varieties to use for cooking? We talk with a professional herb grower about the myriad of culinary herb choices available. Is there a better summer flower than Zinnias? This colorful warm weather annual comes in a wide variety of sizes, colors, and flower shapes…and it makes for a great cut flower, too! America's Favorite Retired College Horticultural Professor, Debbie Flower talks zinnias, along with cut flower care so that they can last a long time indoors.We're podcasting from Barking Dog Studios here in the beautiful Abutilon Jungle in Suburban Purgatory. It's the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, brought to you today by Smart Pots, Dave Wilson Nursery, and Heirloom Roses. Let's go!Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Audio, transcripts, and episode chapters also available at Buzzsprout.Pictured: Zinnia varieties “Crouching Tiger” and “Hidden Dragon”Links: Subscribe to the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.com Smart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/Dave Wilson Nursery HeirloomRoses.com (with the FRED discount link)Other links mentioned in today's podcast:Morningsun Herb FarmBeyond the Garden Basics Newsletter, Aug. 9: Skirt Pruning Fruit TreesJohnny's Selected Seeds - ZinniasPark Seeds - ZinniasGot a garden question? • Leave an audio question without making a phone call via Speakpipe, at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics• Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964. • Fill out the contact box at GardenBasics.net• E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com All About Farmer Fred: The GardenBasics.net websiteThe Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter, Beyond the Basics https://gardenbasics.substack.comFarmer Fred website: http://farmerfred.comThe Farmer Fred Rant! Blog http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.comFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram: farmerfredhoffman https://www.instagram.com/farmerfredhoffman/Farmer Fred Garden Minute Videos on YouTube As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from possible links mentioned here.Thank you for listening, subscribing and commenting on the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast and the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter.

Welcome back as we feature specialty crops across Wisconsin and the farm families who grow them. The zinnias, cosmos, marigolds, and sunflowers are almost at peak bloom just east of Madison. Today we're heading to Schuster's Farm in Deerfield. The farm's three-month season is jam-packed with one-of-a-kind experiences for families. In the fall, you can enjoy the pumpkins, the corn maze, and those beloved apple cider donuts. But you don't have to wait for cooler weather to come over. In the month of August, they open their flower fields to the public for U-Picks, live music, and food and drink. Sarah Schuster is a fifth-generation farmer and the second-generation on her family's agri-tourism farm. She also serves on the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association Board. The board's latest initiative is a Peer-To-Peer Mentorship Program for people interested in agri-tourism to get a helping hand from someone who has been in the business for a while. This podcast series is brought to you courtesy of Specialty Crop Block Grant 23-10. Learn more about how to engage with Wisconsin's agricultural tourism industry at https://gowiagtourism.com/.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Missy talks to Kelsie Jensen from Lincoln, NE. Kelsie began her flower truck journey 4 years ago after getting a family truck out of the shed after many years of being stored. The truck, a 1954 Ford, is named Hattie and shares so many smiles and stories at all of her events. While learning a little about growing flowers, Kelsie sets out to spread joy to many at all the different types of events she does with Hattie. You can find Kelsie and Hattie on Facebook and Instagram. Missy Rolfe is the owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Honeybee Flower Boutique⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & her 1967 Ford flower truck, Rosalee. She is the creator of the online ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Flower Truck 101 course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. She's also the author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lena's Zinnias⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a children's book. You can find Missy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as @honeybeeflowerboutique.  And you can follow the podcast on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@flowertruckfriendspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Missy's email address is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠missy@flowertruckfriends.com⁠

Hello and welcome to this week's episode where my guest is Sue Reed. Sue's background is varied and she's worn a variety of hats, including teacher, museum guide, upcycler of waste wool knitwear and published author. Her most recent creation is the fictional character Molly McFlynn, a quirky and courageous character who comes to terms with the concept of being an outsider against the backdrop of covid and a rugged Northern landscape. Listen on to find out how nature factors into the rewilding of Molly… About Sue Reed Sue Reed lives in rural Northumberland with her husband, Tim where their love of wild places and nature can be realised. They have three grown-up children and two granddaughters who mean the world to them. Born in Worthing, Sussex, Sue migrated steadily north and has worn a variety of hats in her professional life from teacher, museum guide, upcycler of waste wool knitwear as The Woolly Pedlar to published author. It was in 2019 that she decided to go to Newcastle University to do an MA in Creative Writing, which is where the idea for the Molly McFlynn books started. When not writing, Sue divides her time with her husband in the garden, travelling in their converted campervan or looking after the grandchildren. They try to live as sustainably as possible, leading gentle lives in tune with the seasons, and growing their own fruit and vegetables. Sue also writes about organic gardening, seasonal eating and foraging at The Bridge Cottage Way. Links www.suereedwrites.co.uk  Sue on Facebook  On Instagram  Sue's Substack: Down Clarty Lonnen  Other episodes if you liked this one: Can Women Save the Planet? - This week I'm speaking to Dr Anne Karpf. Anne is Professor of Life Writing and Culture at London Metropolitan University and is a writer, sociologist and award-winning journalist. In 2021 she released the book ‘How Women Can Save the Planet', where she looks at how there is gender inequality across the board from how we experience the climate crisis to our ability to effect change. 
Magical Plants & Flowers - This week's episode, my guests are Chris Young and Susan Ottaviano. Chris and Susan are better known as the 2 Green Witches. Chris Young is a lifelong gardener whose acclaimed garden, Tiny Sur is a certified wildlife habitat and Susan is an artist, performer, songwriter, and food stylist. Their new book is The Green Witch's Guide to Magical Plants & Flowers: Love Spells from Apples to Zinnias and together we take a light-hearted look at the power of plants to help you manifest your deepest desires.  Please support the podcast on Patreon

Something a little different today.  America's Favorite Retired College Horticulture Professor, Debbie Flower and myself take a stroll through the Farmer Fred backyard garden, talking about the plants, and discussing the strategies to make them successful plants, with, of course, all sorts of garden tips thrown in. It's the ultimate scenic bypass episode yet!It's all in Episode 341 of today's Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast: Fred's Garden Tour, with Debbie Flower. Next Friday, we'll be touring Debbie's fabulous garden.By the way, what's a garden tour without pictures? Get a look at the plants we're talking about, in this week's Beyond the Garden Basics newsletter, which will also have this podcast, so you can listen to what we have to say and scroll down to see the plants and paraphernalia, as well. Find a link to the Beyond the Garden Basics newsletter in today's show notes, or go to substack.com/gardenbasics and subscribe, as well. It's free.Meanwhile, we're podcasting from Barking Dog Studios here in the beautiful Abutilon Jungle in Suburban Purgatory,  it's the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, brought to you today by Smart Pots and Dave Wilson Nursery. Let's go!Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Audio, transcripts, and episode chapters also available at Buzzsprout.Pictured:  Fred's backyard raised bedsLinks: Subscribe to the free, Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.com Smart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/Dave Wilson Nursery HeirloomRoses.com (with the FRED discount link)Got a garden question? • Leave an audio question without making a phone call via Speakpipe, at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics• Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964. • Fill out the contact box at GardenBasics.net• E-mail: fred@farmerfred.comAll About Farmer Fred: The GardenBasics.net websiteThe Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter, Beyond the Basics https://gardenbasics.substack.comFarmer Fred website:  http://farmerfred.comThe Farmer Fred Rant! Blog http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.comFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram: farmerfredhoffman https://www.instagram.com/farmerfredhoffman/Twitter/X: @farmerfredFarmer Fred Garden Minute Videos on YouTubeAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from possible links mentioned here.Thank you for listening, subscribing and commenting on the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast and the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter.

In this episode, Missy talks to Angelica Garcia from Bloombox Flowers in Montclair, NJ.  You'll hear how she started with a flower bike and grew her business from there.  Angelica spent many years in the music industry and wanted to incorporate her love for music in the name of her business.  With a creative play on words, she chose Bloombox. Whether you visit her cozy shop or catch her 1964 flower truck, Charlie, on the go, Bloombox Flowers promises a delightful and creative floral experience.  You can find Bloombox Flowers on Instagram and Facebook. And at their website:  BloomboxFlowers.com     Missy Rolfe is the owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Honeybee Flower Boutique⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & her 1967 Ford flower truck, Rosalee. She is the creator of the online ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Flower Truck 101 course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. She's also the author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lena's Zinnias⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a children's book. You can find Missy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as @honeybeeflowerboutique.  And you can follow the podcast on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@flowertruckfriendspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Missy's email address is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠missy@flowertruckfriends.com  

Welcome to The KSL Greenhouse Show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen every Saturday from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse    9:05  Feature: How to Grow Tomatoes in Your Garden  9:20  Can supermarket rose bushes live for multiple bloomings? Can I put a peony from a greenhouse in a pot and grow it in the house? Why are there no blossoms on my wave petunia hanging baskets? How do I get rid of the aphids on my rose bushes? What can I do to prevent my strawberry plants from being eaten? How can I spray my apple trees for worms without hurting the chickens in the same area? How do I fix the dry leaves on my burning bushes? When should I thin my peaches? How do I eradicate black medic in my lawn?  9:35  What are some recommendations for columnar trees that will get 4-6 feet wide? What are some irrigation tips for a large area with new trees, and what kind of grass or alternatives would be good? What can I do to prevent earwigs from getting in my peaches? What is the name of the new petunia that didn’t need deadheading.  9:50  How do I know if I bought a dwarf Western hackberry tree instead of a regular Western hack berry tree? What can I do if my pinyon pine tree got snow damage? What is eating the leaves of my baby Zinnias? Will a blueberry bush grow in Kaysville? Is it possible to successfully propagate a lilac from cuttings? What is a pet-safe way to spray an herbicide for morning glory? 

In this episode, Missy talks to Maeve, owner and operator of The Flower Mama a boutique cut flower florist company and since May of 2023, the Philadelphia regions only flower truck owner! She has been married 12 years and has 3 little ones who also love to be involved in all things gardening. It's an all hands on deck family affair for this flower biz! In this episode, hear how the whole family pitched in for a huge event where over 1,100 bouquets were sold from their flower truck, Rosebud! And you'll hear a whole lot more - Maeve has accomplished a lot and always has super ideas for her business! She loves bringing the joy of flowers to her community and sharing Rosebud with everyone who passes by! Maeve's website is flower-mama.com and you can find her on Instagram at the.flower.mama or Facebook: @theflowermama Missy Rolfe is the owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Honeybee Flower Boutique⁠⁠⁠⁠ & her 1967 Ford flower truck, Rosalee.  She is the creator of the online ⁠⁠⁠⁠Flower Truck 101 course⁠⁠⁠⁠. She's also the author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lena's Zinnias⁠⁠⁠⁠, a children's book. You can find Missy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ as @honeybeeflowerboutique.  And you can follow the podcast on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠@flowertruckfriendspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Missy's email address is ⁠⁠⁠⁠missy@flowertruckfriends.com

Astronauts are learning to cultivate plants that not only require pollination but have long germination and growing times.

Royal Lily Paper Co. (based in Farmington, MO) bloomed from a remarkably selective high school program called, INCubatoredu, in which students are divided into teams and create a startup business through guided instruction and real life circumstances. The Royal Lily Team consists of four young women: Ella, Jessica, Lillian, and Finnly, who developed the idea to sell earth-friendly cards and stationery that will reduce contribution to the increasing rates of pollution. Flower seeds are included in the cards'  material which gives customers an opportunity to then plant the card. To order visit website: ⁠royallilypaperco.godaddysites.com Follow Royal Lily Paper Co. on their socials: Facebook: Royal Lily Paper Co. Instagram: royallilypaperco TikTok: royal.lily.paper Missy Rolfe is the owner of ⁠⁠⁠Honeybee Flower Boutique⁠⁠⁠ & her 1967 Ford flower truck, Rosalee.  She is the creator of the online ⁠⁠⁠Flower Truck 101 course⁠⁠⁠. She's also the author of ⁠⁠⁠Lena's Zinnias⁠⁠⁠, a children's book. You can find Missy on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ as @honeybeeflowerboutique.  And you can follow the podcast on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠@flowertruckfriendspodcast⁠⁠⁠.  Missy's email address is ⁠⁠⁠missy@flowertruckfriends.com

This episode is in loving memory of our flower friend, Krista Shaw, from Flowers From Judith. ⁠⁠@flowersfromjudith⁠⁠ May we all spread sunshine like she did. Missy Rolfe is the owner of ⁠⁠Honeybee Flower Boutique⁠⁠ & her 1967 Ford flower truck, Rosalee.  She is the creator of the online ⁠⁠Flower Truck 101 course⁠⁠. She's also the author of ⁠⁠Lena's Zinnias⁠⁠, a children's book. You can find Missy on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ as @honeybeeflowerboutique.  And you can follow the podcast on Instagram at ⁠⁠@flowertruckfriendspodcast⁠⁠.  Missy's email address is ⁠⁠missy@flowertruckfriends.com

Sarah Brunner was born in the city, raised in the suburbs, and is currently living her best life in the country. Together with her husband Matt, and their two kids, Sarah runs Brunner Family Farm where they produce flowers, food, and fiber on 10 rural acres in Humboldt County, California. Brunner Family Farm started growing cut flowers 10 years ago and recently added “Penny” the flower truck to their business. Penny is a 1950 Chevy long bed and had been Sarah's “dream truck” since she was a kid. Custom fitted with a beautiful canopy built by Matt, Penny can be found at local farmers markets, special events, and private parties as a bouquet bar and photo booth. Brunner Family Farm can be found on IG, FB, (@brunnerfamilyfarm) and their website.  Missy Rolfe is the owner of ⁠Honeybee Flower Boutique⁠ & her 1967 Ford flower truck, Rosalee.  She is the creator of the online ⁠Flower Truck 101 course⁠. She's also the author of ⁠Lena's Zinnias⁠, a children's book. You can find Missy on ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠ as @honeybeeflowerboutique.  And you can follow the podcast on Instagram at ⁠@flowertruckfriendspodcast⁠.  Missy's email address is ⁠missy@flowertruckfriends.com

Missy is a micro flower farmer in the great state of Missouri, outside of St. Louis (where I was born!)   She owns a turquoise flower truck named Rosalee and is the host of the Flower Truck Friends podcast. In this episode Missy talks about the easiest and hardest flowers to grow, her biggest gardening mistake and her children's book Lena's Zinnias. She shares what she loves about gardening and some money saving tips.  Be sure to listen!  I guarantee that you'll want to visit her farm when the episode is over!Missy Rolfe, OwnerHoneybee Flower Boutique & our 1967 Ford truck, RosaleeCourse creator for online Flower Truck 101 courseHost of Flower Truck Friends podcastAuthor, Lena's Zinnias, children's bookFollow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest buzz!

Join us on a journey of spiritual growth, transformation, and wisdom this Lenten Season. Each week we sit with four incredible women; and as a small group, we reflect on the Living Word of the Lord, and the lives of some of the greatest female Saints and a Servant of God.As we kick of the The Year of the Zinnia, we will take the next six weeks to cultivate the sacred soil of our hearts for seeds of new Resurrected life. Zinnias are the hardest working flower in the garden. They are One Tough Bloom. Let us prepare the gardens of our hearts and our homes for The Divine Gardner.Servant of God Thea Bowman, pray for us.Grab a One Tough Bloom Mini Bundle, and follow along with us each week at https://www.wearethelightproject.org/product-page/2-bloom-bundle✨Verse of the Week✨

In this episode Missy talks to Lauren Simmons from Brownings Homestead.  Lauren and her husband, Drew, live in a log cabin on just over 100 acres in Cynthiana, Kentucky. They have a flower truck and flower trailer and work together building their homestead which includes growing their own herbs and vegetables, milking their goats and cows, baking sourdough bread, raising pastured pork, riding horses, and of course, growing and arranging flowers. Missy connected with Lauren early on in her own flower truck journey - listen in to hear how that happened and a whole lot more! You can find Lauren and Drew at browningshomestead.com On Instagram @browningshomestead And Facebook @browningsflowertruck    Missy Rolfe is the owner of Honeybee Flower Boutique & her 1967 Ford flower truck, Rosalee.  She is the creator of the online Flower Truck 101 course. She's also the author of Lena's Zinnias, a children's book. You can find Missy on Facebook and Instagram as @honeybeeflowerboutique.  And you can follow the podcast on Instagram at @flowertruckfriendspodcast.  Missy's email address is missy@flowertruckfriends.com

Join us on a journey of spiritual growth, transformation, and wisdom this Lenten Season. Each week we sit with four incredible women; and as a small group, we reflect on the Living Word of the Lord, and the lives of some of the greatest female Saints and a Servant of God.As we kick of the The Year of the Zinnia, we will take the next six weeks to cultivate the sacred soil of our hearts for seeds of new Resurrected life. Zinnias are the hardest working flower in the garden. They are One Tough Bloom. Let us prepare the gardens of our hearts and our homes for The Divine Gardner.St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us.Grab a One Tough Bloom Mini Bundle, and follow along with us each week at https://www.wearethelightproject.org/product-page/2-bloom-bundle✨Verse of the Week✨

One of gardening's great joys is sowing from seed, planting out and seeing those seeds thrive, and this year brings a lovely variety of new favourites to sow.Arthur joins Sarah this week as we look at which new stunners and old favourites you'll want to sow this year, and when to plant out each variety for them to deliver maximum glamour. In this episode, discover:A delicious selection of edibles, from a prolific climbing French Bean to the flavoursome Runner Bean Black Knight The lingering charm of early-sown Cobaea Scandens on Arthur's windowsillHow a charming combination of Zinnias and Seterias The two new, exclusive Dahlias topping Sarah's list for this springOrder Sarah's book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Sarah's new book - A Year Full of Veg:https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-vegProducts mentioned:Cobaea scandens https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cobaea-scandens-purpleClimbing French Bean 'Monte Gusto' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/french-bean-monte-gustoThunbergia alata 'African Sunset' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/thunbergia-african-sunsetSchizanthus x wisetonensis 'Dr. Badger's Hybrids' Mix (Butterfly Plant) https://www.sarahraven.com/products/schizanthus-dr-badgerZinnia elegans 'Queeny Mixed' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/zinnia-elegans-queeny-mixedSetaria 'Caramel' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/setaria-caramelDahlia 'Adam's Choice' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-adams-choiceDahlia 'Klara Zak' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-klara-zakGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

In this episode Missy talks to Dana Dimitroff about her pretty in pink flower truck, Andie, flower farming and more.  You'll hear how it all started for Dana and how it's going now.  Dana is the owner of Spill the Dirt Flower Truck. She's located in Southwestern Ontario, Canada and began her flower truck business 3 years ago during the height of the pandemic. Since then, she has grown and expanded her business to include her flower farm, where she now grows the majority of the flowers for her business and has added services such as her flower stand, workshops and u-picks.  You can find Dana @spillthedirtflowertruck on Instagram and Facebook and on her website www.spillthedirtflowertruck.ca Missy Rolfe is the owner of Honeybee Flower Boutique & her 1967 Ford flower truck, Rosalee.  She is the creator of the online Flower Truck 101 course. She's also the author of Lena's Zinnias, a children's book. You can find Missy on Facebook and Instagram as @honeybeeflowerboutique.  And you can follow the podcast on Instagram at @flowertruckfriendspodcast.  Missy's email address is missy@flowertruckfriends.com

Join us on a journey of spiritual growth, transformation, and wisdom this Lenten Season. Each week we sit with four incredible women; and as a small group, we reflect on the Living Word of the Lord, and the lives of some of the greatest female Saints and a Servant of God.As we kick of the The Year of the Zinnia, we will take the next six weeks to cultivate the sacred soil of our hearts for seeds of new Resurrected life. Zinnias are the hardest working flower in the garden. They are One Tough Bloom. Let us prepare the gardens of our hearts and our homes for The Divine Gardner.St. Teresa of Avila, pray for us.Grab a One Tough Bloom Mini Bundle, and follow along with us each week at https://www.wearethelightproject.org/product-page/2-bloom-bundle✨Verse of the Week✨

In this episode Missy gets an update from Krista Shaw from Flowers From Judith. Krista has added to her fleet! Krista started FFJ in August 2021.  Judith carries sunflowers that are homegrown and never imported.  In January 2024, Krista added a second truck named Jude.  Jude is a VW single cab and carries sunflowers and much more! Rounding out the fleet is Abigail, a vintage Chevy Apache that is used only for photography rentals.   You can find Krista and FFJ online at ⁠flowersfromjudith.com⁠ and on social media at ⁠@flowersfromjudith⁠ You can follow Abigail on Instagram at @thetaleofabigail Missy Rolfe is the owner of ⁠Honeybee Flower Boutique⁠ & her 1967 Ford flower truck, Rosalee.  She is the creator of the online ⁠Flower Truck 101 course⁠.  She's also the author of ⁠Lena's Zinnias⁠, a children's book.  You can find Missy on ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠ as @honeybeeflowerboutique.  Missy's email address is ⁠missy@flowertruckfriends.com⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram

Join us on a journey of spiritual growth, transformation, and wisdom this Lenten Season. Each week we sit with four incredible women; and as a small group, we reflect on the Living Word of the Lord, and the lives of some of the greatest female Saints and a Servant of God.As we kick of the The Year of the Zinnia, we will take the next six weeks to cultivate the sacred soil of our hearts for seeds of new Resurrected life. Zinnias are the hardest working flower in the garden. They are One Tough Bloom. Let us prepare the gardens of our hearts and our homes for The Divine Gardner.St. Josephine Bakhita, pray for us.Grab a One Tough Bloom Mini Bundle, and follow along with us each week at https://www.wearethelightproject.org/product-page/2-bloom-bundle✨Verse of the Week✨

Join us on a journey of spiritual growth, transformation, and wisdom this Lenten Season. Each week we sit with four incredible women; and as a small group, we reflect on the Living Word of the Lord, and the lives of some of the greatest female Saints and a Servant of God.As we kick of the The Year of the Zinnia, we will take the next six weeks to cultivate the sacred soil of our hearts for seeds of new Resurrected life. Zinnias are the hardest working flower in the garden. They are One Tough Bloom. Let us prepare the gardens of our hearts and our homes for The Divine Gardner.St. Hildegard Von Bingen, pray for us.Grab a One Tough Bloom Mini Bundle, and follow along with us each week at https://www.wearethelightproject.org/product-page/2-bloom-bundle✨Verse of the Week✨

Join us on a journey of spiritual growth, transformation, and wisdom this Lenten Season. Each week we sit with four incredible women; and as a small group, we reflect on the Living Word of the Lord, and the lives of some of the greatest female Saints and a Servant of God.As we kick of the The Year of the Zinnia, we will take the next six weeks to cultivate the sacred soil of our hearts for seeds of new Resurrected life. Zinnias are the hardest working flower in the garden. They are One Tough Bloom. Let us prepare the gardens of our hearts and our homes for The Divine Gardner.St. Therese of Lisieux, pray for us.Grab a One Tough Bloom Mini Bundle, and follow along with us each week at https://www.wearethelightproject.org/product-page/2-bloom-bundle✨Verse of the Week✨

*This episode was recorded on Feb 4, 2024. In this short episode our host, Missy, shares some random thoughts, life and podcast updates, and exciting news about the format of her online course, Flower Truck 101. Missy Rolfe is the owner of Honeybee Flower Boutique & her 1967 Ford flower truck, Rosalee.  She is the creator of the online Flower Truck 101 course.  She's also the author of Lena's Zinnias, a children's book. You can find Missy on Facebook and Instagram as @honeybeeflowerboutique. And you can follow the podcast on Instagram at @flowertruckfriendspodcast.  Missy's email address is missy@flowertruckfriends.com Thank you for listening, sharing, and reviewing the podcast! Keep growing and sharing joy!

Zinnias are annual flowers that bloom reliably from mid-summer to frost, are pollinator and butterfly magnets, make great cut flowers and are easy to grow.

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What's not to love about zinnias? Organic seed farmer and breeder Don Tipping of Siskiyou Seeds and I both vote an emphatic “yes” in favor of making zinnias a part of every garden year. But what goes into creating the diversity of zinnia colors and forms and sizes? And what are some new looking ones that you might want to try in 2024? Don Tipping founded Siskiyou Seeds, a family run farm-based seed company, in 1997. His farm with a view is located at 2,000 feet of elevation in the Siskiyou Mountains of southwest Oregon, and has close to 1,000 varieties of vegetables, herbs, and flowers in its collection. As if that were not enough, Don creates a YouTube channel of how-to videos and a long-running blog, and hosts multiple on-farm trainings for gardeners and farmers each year. We talked about the beloved annual flower, the zinnia.

Kara Jamison began her journey with growing cut flowers in 2018 at her farm in Tennessee. She has become a well respected voice in teaching others how to grow cut flowers for both personal enjoyment and flower farming. Her farm and work with cut flowers has been featured in multiple media outlets such as Talk of the Town Nashville, Volunteer Gardener, and Bloom TV Network. She has spoken at multiple conferences on the topic of cut flower growing such as Pick TN Conference, Women in Ag 2022 and 2023 by University of Tennessee Extension and Fleursociety Floral Design Summit. Her farm is featured in a University of Tennessee Cut Flower publication, The Turquoise Iris Journal and Nashville Voyager. She is a featured creator for Bloom TV Network including hosting the Flowers and Friends Talk show and recording produced shows about cut flower growing in PBS Studios in Denver, CO. Her true passion is sharing with others the joy of cut flower growing.  You can find Kara on Instagram at @bloomingjoyflowerco and on Facebook at Blooming Joy Flower Company.   You can find more details and ordering info here for her seed starting guide. Missy Rolfe is the owner of Honeybee Flower Boutique & her 1967 Ford flower truck, Rosalee.  She is the creator of theonline Flower Truck 101 course.  She's also the author of Lena's Zinnias, a children's book. You can find Missy on Facebook and Instagram as @honeybeeflowerboutique. And you can follow the podcast on Instagram at @flowertruckfriendspodcast.  Missy's email address is missy@flowertruckfriends.com

Are you dreaming of starting your own small-scale flower farm? In this episode of the Backyard Bouquet Podcast, host Jennifer Gulizia interviews Erin Simmons, a successful flower farmer and mom of four. Erin shares her journey from being a lobbyist to trading in her high heels for muck boots and pursuing her passion for flower farming on Vashon Island.Erin provides valuable insights and advice for aspiring flower farmers, including tips on growing dahlias, daffodils, and zinnias, finding the right sales outlets, and the importance of connecting with mentors in the industry. She also opens up about the challenges of balancing family life and farming, offering valuable lessons on prioritizing and finding a healthy work-life balance.Whether you're a backyard gardener looking to take your passion to the next level or someone interested in the world of flower farming, this episode is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and practical advice. Tune in to learn from Erin's experiences and discover how you can let your backyard bloom with a small-scale flower farm of your own.In this episode, you'll hear about: 00:02:03 – Erin's background and journey into flower farming 00:06:06 – Involving her children in the flower farming process 00:11:05 – Growing daffodils and Erin's favorite varieties 00:13:00 – Erin's favorite dahlia varieties 00:23:23 – Erin's favorite moments and experiences in flower farming 00:25:50 – Tips for buying dahlia tubers and finding new varieties 00:31:04 – Advice for starting a cut flower garden 00:36:37 – Selling flowers and finding sales outlets 00:40:03 – Balancing flower farming with family and personal health 00:44:31 – Plans and goals for the 2024 flower farming season 00:48:15 – Valuable advice for aspiring flower farmers 00:53:23 – The importance of mentors and community in flower farmingEpisode Show Notes: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.com/2024/01/23/small-scale-flower-farming-with-erin-simmons-handpicked-homestead/Learn more about Erin Simmons & Handpicked Homestead https://www.handpickedhomestead.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HandpickedHomestead***Rate, Review, & Follow The Backyard Bouquet***If you enjoyed this episode, will you please consider leaving the podcast a review? Your review helps make the podcast more discoverable to others and allows me to continue creating more episodes. I'd love to know what you enjoyed most about the episode.New episodes are coming every Tuesday to help keep your garden blooming!JOIN THE BACKYARD BOUQUET COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/cutflowergardeningSign up for my newsletter: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.myflodesk.com/nlw4wua8s3The Flowering Farmhouse: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Website

Kristina Lux is a San Francisco Bay Area native. She's been married for 32 years to her best friend. They have four grown children and one grandson.  Her flower truck business has been such a wonderful addition to this season of life.  She got her VW in October 2020 and had her first Pop-Up on Valentine's Day 2021.  Over 190 pop-ups and 36 private events later, Kristina is loving her flowery adventure with Sweet Pea.  In this episode, Missy and Kristina chat about the joys of their flower truck businesses, how Kristina got started with Sweet Pea and one of her latest events that was pretty epic! You can find Kristina and Sweet Pea at sweetpeatheflowertruck.com and on Instagram and Facebook.    Missy Rolfe is the owner of Honeybee Flower Boutique & her 1967 Ford flower truck, Rosalee.  She is the creator of the online Flower Truck 101 course.  She's also the author of Lena's Zinnias, a children's book. You can find Missy on Facebook and Instagram as @honeybeeflowerboutique. Missy's email address is missy@flowertruckfriends.com

Listen in as Missy talks to fellow Missouri (known as the Show Me state) native, Meg Dudenhoeffer, a 3rd year flower farmer based right outside of Jefferson City, MO. Hear how Meg got started gardening veggies, then flowers and then became a full fledged flower farmer. She grows everything from sunflowers to lisianthus to dahlias. Meg loves to share her love of growing by providing fresh, locally grown flowers that are sure to spread happiness and joy. You can find Meg at her mostlymeg.com. You'll want to follow Meg on her socials –always fun, creative and artfully done. Which makes sense. . . in addition to being a flower farmer, wife and mom, she is an art teacher. You can find her on Facebook @MostlyMeg and on Instagram @mostlymegthings and @dudegardens. Missy Rolfe is the owner of Honeybee Flower Boutique & her 1967 Ford flower truck, Rosalee. She is the creator of the online Flower Truck 101 course. She's also the author of Lena's Zinnias, a children's book. You can find Missy on Facebook and Instagram as @honeybeeflowerboutique. Missy's email address is missy@flowertruckfriends.com

In this episode, Missy talks to her daughter, Sydney, about the process of producing Lena's Zinnias, the children's book she wrote, and Sydney illustrated.  There were several interesting twists and turns throughout the process and Sydney had a lot on her plate at the time.  But, this labor of love, in honor of Missy's grandma/Sydney's great grandma was worth it all. Sydney is a Mixed Media Artist, living in Kansas City, MO. She lives with her husband and her dog, Hazel. She primarily uses acrylic & watercolor paints in her work, and enjoys including gold leaf & oil pastel as her signature technique. Sydney is known for large, vibrant floral canvases and feature walls. She also has a crafty side - you can find her polymer clay creations on her Etsy shop, The Boho Babe KC. Sydney is the illustrator of Lena's Zinnias, written by her mom, Missy. Sydney was born and raised in the Saint Louis area. She studied Art Therapy as an undergraduate student, and then went on to earn her Master's degree in Education. She has always had a passion for mental health and overall wellness. She started her professional career teaching Middle School Art and is now focusing on growing her art business, while also working as a wedding coordinator & patient coordinator part-time. Artist Website: sydneyhaugart.com  Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/thebohobabekc/?etsrc=sdt Instagram: @thebohobabekc & @sydney_haug Missy Rolfe is the owner of Honeybee Flower Boutique & her 1967 Ford flower truck, Rosalee.  She is the creator of the online Flower Truck 101 course.  She's also the author of Lena's Zinnias, a children's book.  You can find Missy on Facebook and Instagram as @honeybeeflowerboutique.  Missy's email address is missy@flowertruckfriends.com Lena's Zinnias can be found on Amazon, Barnesandnoble.com and Walmart.com.  This sweet story teaches about the beauty of family and sharing joy with those around us.

Today's guests are Chris Young and Susan Ottaviano, co-authors of The Green Witch's Guide to Magical Plants & Flowers: 26 Love Spells from Apples to Zinnias, a practical guide on how to bring more love and contentment into your life using elements of nature. In this book, the authors help you unlock the secrets hiding in your garden, transforming everyday flowers, fruits, and plants into delightful foods, bath salts, herbal infusions, soaps, sachets, tinctures, and more. Chris, a lifelong gardener, shares his belief that all plants are magical, while Susan, a chef, artist and performer, tells us how to bring plant magic into the kitchen. Join Mary and Emma as they uncover the secrets hidden in gardens and discover how everyday flowers, fruits, and plants can be transformed into powerful tools for self-care and enchantment. This episode is brought to you by Dirty Labs: Use code "GOODDIRT" for 20% off your order! Topics Discussed • Welcoming Autumn • Fall Flowers Including: Goldenrods, Calendula Marigold, Black-Eyed Susans, and Zinnias • Lifetime Love of Plants • Magical Herbalism • Recipes for Oils, Candles, Soaps, Tinctures, and Sachets • Imbuing Magic into the Food We Eat • The Magical Properties of Apples & Basil • Strawberry Vodka Recipe • Strawberry-Basil-Lemon Water Recipe • Aroniaberries (Chokeberries) • Plant Potency • How Acid changes Flavor • Being a Food Stylist • Habitat Gardens & Pollinator Stations • Milkweed & Monarch Butterflies • Being a Green Witch in New York City • Green Spaces in a Big City • The Love Food Movement Episode Resources: • "The Green Witch's Guide to Magical Plants & Flowers: 26 Love Spells from Apples to Zinnias" by Chris Young and Susan Ottaviano • Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham • Salt Falt Acid Heat • The Theodore Payne Foundation • Listen to The Good Dirt: 151. "Lawns into Meadows" with Author Owen Wormser on Regenerative Agriculture  • Listen to The Good Dirt: 138. The Urgent Need for Restorative Gardening with Mary Reynolds • "Picture This" Plant Identification App • Doug Tallamy & the Homegrown National Park • "Nature's Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard" by Douglas W. Tallamy • The Lady Farmer Guide to Slow Living Connect with Chris Young & Susan Ottaviano: • Susan's Website: https://www.susanottaviano.com/ • Chris's IG @plantymcflowers https://www.instagram.com/plantymcflowers/ • IG @2greenwitches : https://www.instagram.com/2greenwitches/ • Links: https://linktr.ee/2greenwitches • TikTok @2greenwitches : https://www.tiktok.com/@2greenwitches ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

This week we are talking about growing zinneas as cut flowers!