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The Dirt on Flowers

The Dirt on Flowers

By: Shannon Allen and Lyndsay Biehl
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Learn from our mistakes as we talk business, marketing, and growing techniques to help you create the farm of your dreams. So, let's roll up our sleeves and get the dirt on flowers!Copyright 2025 Shannon Allen and Lyndsay Biehl Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • EP 181: Tips and Tricks on "You Pick" Events
    Jun 13 2025

    In this episode of "The Dirt on Flowers," Lyndsay and Shannon share their experiences organizing large-scale "you-pick" events. They discuss essential planning, logistics, pricing strategies, and customer engagement, emphasizing the importance of creating a memorable festival atmosphere with vendors, live music, and food trucks. The hosts also address challenges like weather, staffing, and rule enforcement, offering practical tips and lessons learned. Listeners are encouraged to adapt these insights to their own operations and join the community for ongoing support and resources in running successful you-pick events.

    If you’re ready to stop hoping for good roses and start growing them, visit heirloomroses.com and use code DIRTONFLOWERS for 20% off all roses now through 12/31/25.

    If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to join now.

    Did you love today's episode?

    1. Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!
    2. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!

    Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!

    Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!

    Lyndsay @wildroot_flowerco

    Shannon @bloomhillfarm
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    51 mins
  • EP 180: Uncut Week 24
    Jun 11 2025

    In this episode of Uncut hosts Lyndsay and Shannon share candid updates from their flower farms. They discuss Lyndsay’s recent name change, the impact of weather on their crops, and the ongoing challenges of weed control. The conversation covers composting, sourcing quality materials, and preparations for fall bouquets and market days. With humorous anecdotes and practical advice, the episode offers an authentic, relatable look at the ups and downs of flower farming, making it both informative and entertaining for listeners interested in farm life.

    If you’re ready to stop hoping for good roses and start growing them, visit heirloomroses.com and use code DIRTONFLOWERS for 20% off all roses now through 12/31/25.

    If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to join now.

    Did you love today's episode?

    1. Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!
    2. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!

    Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!

    Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!

    Lyndsay @wildroot_flowerco

    Shannon @bloomhillfarm
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    25 mins
  • EP 179: Refocus, Reconnect and Embracing Change with Jessica Chase
    Jun 6 2025

    In this episode of "The Dirt on Flowers," co-hosts Lyndsay and Shannon discuss the theme "Refocus and Reconnect: Building a Business That Loves You Back" with guest Jessica Chase from Sierra Flower Farms. They address the challenges new flower farmers face, such as feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from their purpose. Jessica shares her journey of starting a flower farm without prior experience, emphasizing the importance of aligning the business with personal values and lifestyle. The conversation offers practical advice on managing burnout, refining business practices, and maintaining a positive outlook.

    Learn more about guest Jessica Chase: Website, and Instagram

    If you’re ready to stop hoping for good roses and start growing them, visit heirloomroses.com and use code DIRTONFLOWERS for 20% off all roses now through 12/31/25.

    If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to join now.

    Did you love today's episode?

    1. Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!
    2. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!

    Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!

    Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!

    Lyndsay @wildroot_flowerco

    Shannon @bloomhillfarm
    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 3 mins
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They share their flower farming experiences with heart, honesty and humor. I have much to learn; I really appreciate this source of education and encouragement. (and they are easy to listen to).

Thank you Shannon and Lyndsay.

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