In this podcast episode, flower farmer and author Lennie Larkin of B-Side Farm discusses her experiences in the flower farming industry, her book Flower Farming for Profit, and her educational initiatives for other farmers. She talks about her transition from other careers to farming, the financial aspects of the business, and the importance of strategic planning and efficiency. Larkin also reflects on the personal challenges of relocating her farm and starting over in a new community. The episode includes a conversation about the value of data and business education in farming, as well as Larkin's vision for her website as a resource hub for flower farmers. If are a flower farmer or dream of being one someday, this conversation is packed with helpful information and resource recommendations.
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This episode of The Botanical Brouhaha Podcast was produced by Joel McGee. Original music by Landon McGee.
Episode 53: Graeme Corbett of Bloom + Burn
Episode 52: Liza Lubell (Pear Tree Flowers & Garbage Goddess)
Episode 51: Lorna Stuart Trainor (A Room in Bloom)
Episode 50: Rosebie Morton (The Real Flower Company)
Episode 49: Parie Donaldson (Cancer Awareness Month Ep. 2)
Episode 48: Lindsay Diminick — Yellow Twist (Cancer Awareness Month Ep. 1)
Episode 47: Teresa Sabankaya (Bonny Doon Garden Company)
Episode 46: Natalie Gill (Native Poppy)
Episode 45: Alicia Schwede (Flirty Fleurs & Bella Fiori)
Episode 44: Zoe Woodward (Swan Cottage Flowers)
Episode 43: Michelle Hodges (Sprout in Fredericksburg, Texas)
Episode 42: Sylvia Bustamante Gubbins (Madrid Flower School)
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Episode 41: Nicole Rossi (Texture Florals)
Episode 40: Lucia Milan
Episode 39: Katie Noonan AIFD
Episode 38: Coral Shortt (Epanouir Flower Studio, Cape Town)
Episode 37: Jennifer Haf (Bloom Floral Design)
Episode 36: Brian Watson (Myrtie Blue)
Episode 35: Semia Dunne (Flowers by Semia & The Floral Reserve)
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