The dirt on flowers and DirtCon with Shannon and Lyndsay from The Dirt On Flowers Podcast
From Growing For Market Podcast · 01:05:42
Show by Andrew Mefferd, Katie Kulla, April Parms Jones
Shannon Allen from Bloomhill Farm and Lyndsay Biehl from Wildroot Flower Co. tell host Rebecca Kutzer-Rice about how they started The Dirt On Flowers Podcast. In addition to hearing about their farms, we get their take on the hot topic of how to decide whether or not to go full time on the farm. We hear how they quit their jobs and transitioned to full time, why not everyone should and how to know when it’s time.We talk about how to get past the flower farming “pixie dust,” and keep your motivation after the initial rush of starting your own farm has faded. They burst the Instagram bubble and talk about the worst things that happened on their farms this year. Also on the agenda is DirtCon, the second iteration of their two-day virtual conference where you can catch Rebecca, Shannon, Lyndsay and a lot of other great speakers sharing flower farming knowledge in January 2027.Connect with the guests:Instagram:@dirtonflowersWebsite:Dirtcon 2027Podcast Sponsors:Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors as they make this podcast FREE to everyone with their generous support:BCS two-wheel tractors are designed and built in Italy where small-scale farming has been a way of life for generations. Discover the beauty of BCS on your farm with PTO-driven implements for soil-working, shredding cover crops, spreading compost, mowing under fences, clearing snow, and more – all powered by a single, gear-driven machine that’s tailored to the size and scale of your operation. To learn more, view sale pricing, or locate your nearest dealer, visit BCS America.Nifty Hoops builds complete gothic high tunnels that are easy to install and built to last. Their bolt-together construction makes setup straightforward and efficient, whether it's a small backyard hoophouse, or a dozen large production-scale high tunnels- especially through their community build option, where professional builders work alongside your crew, family, or neighbors to build each structure -- usually in a single day. Visit niftyhoops.com to learn more.If you grow for market, you know performance is everything. That’s why so many farmers are turning to Burpee’s Farmers Market. Dedicated to professional growers, Burpee is now offering non-GMO seeds in larger quantities – bred and selected for standout flavor, strong yields, and the kind of visual appeal your customers crave. Burpee’s been doing this for 150 years, and they’re still creating new varieties with growers like you in mind. You can check out the full lineup at Burpee.com/FarmersMarket.For more on veg and flower market farming, subscribe to Growing for Market Magazine!
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