8. Florists Spill: Local Sourcing, Sustainability & Competition with The Little Garden
This episode is a heartfelt conversation with Jess and Cait, who share their experiences and insights into the world of retail floristry. They discuss the importance of sustainability, the challenges and joys of working with local flower growers, and the unique connections they foster with their community through their shop, The Little Garden. They discuss their commitment to local sourcing, the impact of COVID-19 on their business, and their philosophy of radical honesty and community support.
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7. Crop Planning: Mapping Out Your Flower Year
Bed Rotations & Sowings - Template spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lHdGneb_V7inYF9mMgZKfKXSpdOrYHg8xbnFwKJu7gY/edit?usp=sharing(You are welcome to copy and paste this template into your own spreadsheet to use)In this conversation, Sarah and Katie discuss their approach to crop planning. After discussing how they choose what they grow in a previous epsiode, this conversation dives into what they do after they have their list of flowers. From where crops are placed, mapping their growing spaces, planning sowing dates and successions, and managing the timing of it all.
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6. All Things Seeds with Three Dogs Flower Farm
In this episode, Sarah and Katie, two flower farmers from Australia, interview Casey from Three Dogs Flower Farm. Casey shares her journey from being a botanist to starting her flower farm, discussing the challenges and triumphs along the way. The conversation covers topics like seed saving, favourite flowers, and the importance of local adaptation.
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5. How We Choose What We Grow
In this episode, Sarah and Katie, two flower farmers from Australia, discuss their experiences and insights into flower farming. They explore how they choose what to grow based on market needs, personal preferences, and constraints. The conversation delves into the importance of profitability, data analysis, and the balance between joy and financial viability in farming. They also share their experiences with trialling new crops and the challenges they face in the industry. The episode wraps up with a look at future plans and the excitement of upcoming interviews with other growers.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Flower Farming and Seasonal Changes06:18 Constraints in Flower Farming: Space, Time, and Climate14:11 Risk Tolerance in Flower Farming: A Balancing Act28:57 Crop Planning: Lessons Learned and Future Goals34:03 Understanding Crop Costs and Labor38:40 Balancing Joy and Profit in Crop Selection44:13 Trialing New Crops and Learning from Failures59:17 Engaging with Florists and Customers for Crop Planning
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4. September Wrap Up
In this episode, Katie and Sarah, two flower farmers from Australia, discuss the rapid transition to high temps in early Spring, share insights on direct sowing techniques, the excitement of designing for weddings (and Katie's big wedding drama). The conversation also touches on the complexities of colour descriptions and reflections on their farming journey as they look forward to the rest of the season.Chapters00:00 Spring Weather Changes and Impact on Flower Farming06:08 Irrigation and Watering 12:40 Direct Sowing and Seed 19:05 Flowering Varieties and Seasonal Blooms25:20 Wedding Preparation and Drama31:28 Flower Sales Success40:11 Physical Challenges in Flower Farming48:42 Crop Trials55:15 Seasonal Transitions and Future Planning
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