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The Flower Files: The Wildly Native Podcast

Join this podcast team of flower lovers while they take you along their journey as flower farmer florists pursuing business, family, strategy, mother nature, wedding installs, and everything in between including fieldwork, and floral design all the way to the day of event execution. A weekly show that talks about all things flowers including the reality of flower farming, using locally grown flowers in wedding design, and other flower use with an environmentally focused perspective based in a small

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20:08

Wet Your Plants: A Florist's Comedy of Irrigation Errors

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2025/06/10

Ever found yourself dragging a garden hose at sunset, wondering if there's a smarter way to keep your flowers hydrated? You're not alone. Irrigation might be the least glamorous part of flower growing, but it's the foundation that determines whether your garden merely survives or truly thrives. The balance is delicate – too much water invites disease and rot, while too little results in stunted growth and what I affectionately call "Barbie doll-sized flowers." Finding that sweet spot of cons...

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14:13

Hot Plants, Cool Tips: A Florist's Guide to Summer...

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2025/06/07

As the mercury rises, even the most dedicated gardeners find their flower beds waving white flags of surrender. But summer heat doesn't have to spell disaster for your garden! Through practical wisdom and time-tested techniques, this episode unpacks everything you need to know about keeping your flowers vibrant and thriving during the hottest months of the year. We start by breaking down the science behind summer stress on plants and dive into transformative watering practices that go beyond...

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26:13

A deep dive into Peonies!

The Flower Files: The Wildly Native Podcast ·

2025/06/03

The humble peony might just be the most anticipated bloom in the flower world—a perennial powerhouse that has customers planning weddings around its fleeting season and flower farmers scrambling to extend its magical but all-too-brief window of perfection. Stepping into the world of peonies means committing to a long-term relationship. These stunning perennials take 2-3 years before producing sellable stems, but once established, they'll reward your patience for decades with some of the high...

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35:24

Get Ready for the Weeds: Mulch, Fabric and More!

The Flower Files: The Wildly Native Podcast ·

2025/05/27

The never-ending battle against weeds is something every gardener faces, but few tackle it with the strategic approach needed to truly gain the upper hand. As flower farmers managing five acres of blooms, we've developed battle-tested methods for keeping unwanted plants at bay while nurturing our intentional plantings. Whether you're tending a small cutting garden or managing acres of flowers, our farm-tested advice will help you develop sustainable weed management practices that work with n...

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21:52

Wildflowers: Ethical Foraging for Floral Design

The Flower Files: The Wildly Native Podcast ·

2025/05/13

Stepping off the farm and into the wild, this episode explores the beautiful art of ethical wildflower foraging. Many assume our name "Wildly Native Flower Farm" means we simply gather wild blooms, but today we're discussing those who actually do venture into nature's gardens to respectfully harvest seasonal treasures. Whether you're a flower farmer, florist, or wildflower enthusiast, this episode equips you with knowledge to forage safely, responsibly, and creatively. Share your foraging st...

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22:06

Florist Sustainability

The Flower Files: The Wildly Native Podcast ·

2025/05/07

Beneath the romantic facade of the floral industry lies an uncomfortable reality that few are willing to address. This eye-opening episode tackles the dirty secrets hiding behind those perfect blooms, challenging both professionals and flower lovers to confront the true environmental cost of beauty. This isn't about perfection – it's about intention. Designers can remain creative and profitable while making conscientious choices that respect our planet. Consumers deserve transparency about w...

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55:18

Harvesting Flowers: When to Cut for Peak Bloom

The Flower Files: The Wildly Native Podcast ·

2025/04/29

A critical moment between a flower's first bloom and its peak determines how long it will last in a vase. Miss this window, and you'll lose days of enjoyment from your carefully grown blooms. Flower farmers Liza, Lizzy, and Kenly dive deep into the secrets of perfect harvest timing that dramatically extends vase life. They reveal why early morning cutting makes all the difference (and why noon to 3 PM is catastrophic for your flowers), plus share specific indicators for knowing exactly when ...

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60:28

Pests, Diseases, and Weather. OH MY!

The Flower Files: The Wildly Native Podcast ·

2025/04/22

Battling aphids on delicate ranunculus, chasing Japanese beetles off prized dahlias, and racing against an incoming thunderstorm to stake sunflowers—these are just glimpses into the not-so-glamorous side of flower farming that we're diving into headfirst. Flower farmers face a relentless trifecta of challenges: persistent pests, sneaky diseases, and unpredictable weather patterns that can transform a perfect field into a disaster zone overnight. From the vampiric aphids that multiply faster ...

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29:17

Clippers vs. Knife: What we Use

The Flower Files: The Wildly Native Podcast ·

2025/04/15

Ever wondered if your choice of cutting tool is affecting your flowers' longevity? In this refreshing deep-dive, mother-daughter duo Liza and Lizzy from Wildly Native Flower Farm tackle the great clipper versus knife debate that divides the floral industry. The science behind flower cutting is fascinating—creating a clean wound at the stem end significantly impacts water uptake and vase life. As Liza explains, "When you cut a flower, you're making a wound, and how you make that wound affects...

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32:23

How to Stand Out: Cut Flowers at Market

The Flower Files: The Wildly Native Podcast ·

2025/04/08

The conversation doesn't shy away from practical challenges like preserving flowers in sweltering summer heat ("chasing the shade" and keeping everything in water until purchase), navigating social media strategies across different platforms, and battling the market vendor's worst enemy: wind. You'll laugh at Renee's advice for couples at the market: "If your partner stops to admire flowers and you keep walking, you've messed up!" Whether you're a seasoned market vendor or considering your f...

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17:14

How to Make Cut Flowers Last Longer: Florist Secrets...

The Flower Files: The Wildly Native Podcast ·

2025/04/01

Ever wondered why some cut flowers wilt after two days while others stay vibrant for weeks? The answer isn't expensive preservatives or complicated tricks—it's about understanding the fundamentals of flower care from harvest to vase. Flower farm florist Lizzy Frey pulls back the curtain on professional flower longevity secrets in this practical, tip-filled episode. You'll discover why morning harvest matters, how local flowers dramatically outlast imports, and why keeping leaves out of water...

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32:05

Day in the Life of a Flower Farmer

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2025/03/25

Join Liza, Kenley, and Lizzy as they pull back the curtain on what spring really means for flower farmers. From pre-dawn alarms and caffeine-fueled early mornings to the meticulous tracking of thousands of seedlings, you'll discover why this season both exhausts and exhilarates those who grow flowers professionally. The team shares candid insights about the controlled chaos of spring farming – battling unpredictable weather patterns, managing planting schedules that can make or break the ent...

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35:20

Seed Starting 101

The Flower Files: The Wildly Native Podcast ·

2025/03/18

Starting flowers from seed is a transformative journey that opens up a world of possibilities most gardeners never experience. While it might seem intimidating at first, the rewards are worth it – greater variety, significant cost savings, and the pure satisfaction of nurturing something from its very beginning. As Kenly reveals from her years of experience managing our seed starting program, success comes down to understanding some fundamental principles. The 128-cell trays we use hit that ...

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34:10

Soil Secrets: How to Build Healthy Soil Beds

The Flower Files: The Wildly Native Podcast ·

2025/03/11

In this Flower Files episode, we take a refreshing dive into the vital world of soil—the unsung hero of any flourishing garden. Many people underestimate the difference between dirt and soil, completely missing how deeply they affect gardening outcomes. Drawing on our personal experiences at Wildly Native Flower Farm, we discuss various soil types—sandy, clay, silty, and loamy—and how each plays a distinct role in nurturing flower growth. Join us as we unravel the complexities of soil amendm...

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20:32

Floral Greens: How to Select the Types & Why we Love...

The Flower Files: The Wildly Native Podcast ·

2025/03/04

Step into the vibrant world of floral design in our latest episode, where we unveil the often-overlooked potential of greens. We'll delve into practical advice on sourcing greens, highlighting sustainable practices such as foraging from your own garden. Discover the joy of incorporating personal touches in your work while also embracing current trends that put greens in the limelight. From lush installations to minimalist settings where greens take center stage, we cover it all. ...

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31:52

The Hardest Blooms to Grow & Why we Still Love Them!

The Flower Files: The Wildly Native Podcast ·

2025/02/25

Ever wondered why certain plants, like eucalyptus and snapdragons, seem to have it out for your sanity? We share our personal encounters with these stubborn growers, recounting humorous mishaps and hard-earned lessons. Our greenhouse adventures include a laugh-out-loud tale of overflow chaos, and we emphasize the importance of strategic planning, especially with big events like Mother's Day on the horizon. If you've ever struggled with germination, our candid confessions might just make you f...

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17:53

Mechanics of Building: Tips and Tricks

The Flower Files: The Wildly Native Podcast ·

2025/02/18

Ever wonder what goes into crafting those awe-inspiring floral arches? Join Lizzy as she demystifies the complex process, spotlighting the intricate mechanics behind these breathtaking installations. From the strategic use of chicken wire and floral foam to the collaboration with talented visionaries, Lizzy offers a comprehensive guide to turning ambitious concepts into reality. She also opens the floor to you, the listeners, inviting you to share your own experiences with memorable floral in...

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33:08

How to Start a Flower Farm

The Flower Files: The Wildly Native Podcast ·

2025/02/11

In 2016, as a college horticulture student and a seed-experimenting mom united by a shared passion for gardening. We discovered that flowers, not vegetables, were our unexpected ticket to a thriving business. This episode uncovers the pivotal moments that led us to embrace flower farming as a viable and fulfilling path, drawing on our family's rich gardening history and our love for entrepreneurship. Transitioning from part-time farmers to full-time entrepreneurs wasn't a walk through a dais...

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18:26

Talking to Brides as a Business Owner

The Flower Files: The Wildly Native Podcast ·

2025/02/04

Have you ever thought about how a simple conversation could transform your wedding floristry business? On the Flower Files podcast, we share our journey from the nerve-wracking early phone calls with brides to the rewarding experience of building genuine connections through heartfelt conversations. We dive deep into listening to a couple's unique story and using those insights to create floral arrangements that resonate on an emotional level, turning ordinary transactions into extraordinary m...

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36:31

Breaking into the Wedding Industry with Flowers

The Flower Files: The Wildly Native Podcast ·

2025/01/28

Ever wondered how a simple love for flowers could transform into a bustling wedding industry career? Picture this: a former student requests us to craft her wedding florals, setting off a chain reaction that takes us from teachers to floral entrepreneurs. Our journey is filled with unexpected twists, from the pandemic throwing us a curveball, but we found ways to brighten our community’s spirits, selling tulips to support local businesses and healthcare heroes.Our floral adventure doesn't sto...

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