Grit, Growth, and the Real Work Behind Flower Farming with Lyndsay Biehl-Mercer and Shannon Allen
Most of flower farming doesn't look like the photos—and that's exactly what this conversation is about. In this episode, I sit down with Lyndsay Biehl-Mercer of Wildroot Flower Co. and Shannon Allen o...
18 Des 20251h 15min
Using Beneficial Insects in Cut Flower Production with Erik van der Sluys
In this episode of The Flower Podcast, Scott welcomes Erik van der Sluys of Beneficial Insectary for a deep dive into natural pest control strategies tailored specifically for flower farmers. They exp...
4 Des 20251h 24min
Rethinking Growth with Lindsey Mizock of Pompelmo Floral
Scott Shepherd sits down with floral designer and grower Lindsey Mizock of Pompelmo Floral to talk about creativity, freelancing, and what it means to intentionally keep your business small. Lindsey s...
13 Nov 20251h 12min
The Science and Art of Plant Breeding with Dr. Keith Hammett
This week, Scott explores the intersection of science and artistry in the world of flower breeding. Dr. Keith Hammett, New Zealand's leading ornamental plant breeder, shares his passion for developing...
30 Okt 20251h 11min
Starting Fresh with Galena Berkompas, Micro Flower Farm
Starting Fresh with Galena Berkompas Building a new flower farm from the ground up! In this episode, returning guest Galena Berkompas of Micro Flower Farm shares what it's like to start over on a new ...
16 Okt 20251h 8min
What Is Your Most Important Tool: Madeline Hooper of Gardenfit
What Is Your Most Important Tool? Madeline Hooper has such a great story. After years in public relations, competing as a ballroom dancer, and teacher she turned her focus to gardening and helping oth...
2 Okt 20251h 4min
Planning for Profit with Jenny Marks, Trademarks Flower Farm
My guest today is Jenny Marks from Clifton Springs New York, a grower and educator who has built her business from the ground up. Jenny runs Trademarks Flower Farm, a productive one-acre farm celebrat...
18 Sep 20251h 2min
Fleurs de Villes: Celebrating Floral Artistry and Opportunity with Tina Barkley
In this episode of The Flower Podcast, Scott is joined by Tina Barkley, co-founder of Fleurs de Villes. With more than 25 years in creative industries, Tina has built a career around bringing beauty, ...
4 Sep 202550min
