The Flower Podcast

Hello everyone! This is a special episode of The Flower Podcast. This year we’re continuing a tradition that started last year with sharing something from our family’s archives. My Dad for many years has collected a wide range of old time radio shows. His collection is made up of over 30,000 different shows and of course there are several Christmas specials. So we’re excited to reshare this condensed version of Charles Dickens Classic, “A Christmas Carol” again this year. The book was originally published back in 1843 and has been a holiday classic for many years. This radio show originally aired on Christmas Day back in 1949 starring Lionel Barrymore. We’ve included some of the original commercials thrown in for fun. This week isn’t about flowers, but the holiday’s, family, and friends. We’ll be taking a break for a several weeks as we prepare for 2025. Until then I hope you enjoy this special episode. Everyone at The Flower Podcast wishes you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Learn more about our podcast and all of our past guests by visiting TheFlowerPodcast.com [https://www.theflowerpodcast.com] Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5pE8qG36DG6xGFyMuD8XA] for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials,  Live’s, and video extras. We want to thank this years sponsors of The Flower Podcast! ASCFG [https://www.ascfg.org] Farmer Bailey [https://farmerbailey.com] Rooted Farmers [https://www.rootedfarmers.com] Real Flower Business [https://realflowerbusiness.com] Accent Decor [https://www.accentdecor.com] The Gardeners Workshop  [https://www.thegardenersworkshop.com]

I’m excited to share this week’s episode with you! Earlier this year Jenny Love, flower farmer expert and host of the No Till Flowers [https://notillflowers.libsyn.com] podcast, asked me to be a guest on her podcast to chat about working with wholesalers as a local flower farmer. Jenny asked great questions and we had a great conversation that I hope you find helpful. Hopefully through conversation like this we can continue to grow the local flower share of our industry and bring more of the flower production to our own communities wherever you are around the world. Learn more about all of this years episodes with our guests by visiting TheFlowerPodcast.com [https://www.theflowerpodcast.com] Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5pE8qG36DG6xGFyMuD8XA] for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, Live’s, and video extras. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast ASCFG [https://www.ascfg.org] Farmer Bailey [https://farmerbailey.com] Rooted Farmers [https://www.rootedfarmers.com] Real Flower Business [https://realflowerbusiness.com] Accent Decor [https://www.accentdecor.com] The Gardeners Workshop [https://www.thegardenersworkshop.com]

This week, we’re catching up with Bailey Hale to dive into all the exciting developments happening at Farmer Bailey. So much has unfolded over the past two years that we had to bring Bailey back on the podcast to get the inside scoop. We’ll hear about his recent tour to the Netherlands, the latest trends in cut flower plants, and their brand-new program, Garden Club Plants, launching this week. As a floral designer, flower farmer, and plant distributor, Bailey’s expertise is unmatched. It’s always a pleasure chatting with him, especially since he travels worldwide, scouting new cut flowers for local farmers to grow and share. Be sure to check out our first episode with Bailey Hale for more! Explore the new website gardenclubplants.com [https://gardenclubplants.com/password] ! Learn more about Bailey, Farmer Bailey, and today’s show notes with all of our past guests just visit TheFlowerPodcast.com  [https://www.theflowerpodcast.com] You can also listen to our first episode with Bailey here. [https://www.theflowerpodcast.com/indexse#/bailey-hale-farmer-bailey-ardelia-farm-co] Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more!  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5pE8qG36DG6xGFyMuD8XA] for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, Live’s, and video extras. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast ASCFG [https://www.ascfg.org] Farmer Bailey [https://farmerbailey.com] Rooted Farmers [https://www.rootedfarmers.com] Real Flower Business [https://realflowerbusiness.com] Accent Decor [https://www.accentdecor.com] The Gardeners Workshop [https://www.thegardenersworkshop.com]

This week, I’m joined by Ashley Fox, the creative force behind Ashley Fox Designs, a full-service floral studio in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Specializing in stunning floral arrangements for weddings, events, and editorial projects, Ashley is celebrated for her unique use of color and exceptional flower choices, drawing inspiration from the beauty of nature. With 25 years of experience and a background in horticulture and the arts, she carefully selects the finest local blooms alongside exclusive flower varieties from around the world. Ashley emphasizes the importance of collaboration to ensure a seamless event, blending meticulous attention to detail with thoughtful logistics. Her remarkable work has been showcased in esteemed publications such as VOGUE.com and Martha Stewart Weddings. To foster strong client relationships, she effectively uses Pinterest to understand their preferences and align them with her artistic vision. By employing Canva for design boards and prioritizing her sourcing locally and utilizing Rooted Farmers, Ashley translates her ideas into breathtaking floral creations. Above all, her passion for her craft drives her commitment to delivering unique and memorable experiences for each of her clients. Learn more about Ashley and today’s show notes with all of our past guests by visiting TheFlowerPodcast.com. [https://www.theflowerpodcast.com] Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5pE8qG36DG6xGFyMuD8XA] for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, Live’s, and video extras. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast ASCFG [https://www.ascfg.org] Farmer Bailey [https://farmerbailey.com] Rooted Farmers [https://www.rootedfarmers.com] Real Flower Business [https://realflowerbusiness.com] Accent Decor [https://www.accentdecor.com] The Gardeners Workshop [https://www.thegardenersworkshop.com]

Our guest this week is Eleanor Lonardo and her business is called The Borrowed Garden located in Crockett, California. Eleanor’s is a small scale flower farmer that sells to florists in the East Bay/San Francisco area. It’s great to hear about her experiences as she began growing, the benefits of taking floral design workshops as a grower, the importance of photography, and so much more. There are several specialty crops that we explore, and it’s great to hear the pros and cons of these truly specialty cut flowers. Learn more about Eleanor and today’s show notes with all of our past guests by visiting TheFlowerPodcast.com [https://www.theflowerpodcast.com] Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5pE8qG36DG6xGFyMuD8XA] for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, Live’s, and video extras. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast ASCFG [https://www.ascfg.org] Farmer Bailey [https://farmerbailey.com] Rooted Farmers [https://www.rootedfarmers.com] Real Flower Business [https://realflowerbusiness.com] Accent Decor [https://www.accentdecor.com] The Gardeners Workshop [https://www.thegardenersworkshop.com]