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The Flower Podcast

Scott Shepherd

The Flower Podcast, hosted by Scott Shepherd is for the floral community to discuss flowers, trends, and business topics, including everything from flower farmer to all aspects of floristry....

Episodes

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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 Lyn...

01:15:27Dec 18, 2025

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 s...

01:24:36Dec 4, 2025

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 i...

01:12:14Nov 13, 2025

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...

01:11:38Oct 30, 2025

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 Mic...

01:08:23Oct 16, 2025

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, a...

01:04:35Oct 2, 2025

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...

01:02:58Sep 18, 2025

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...

50:26Sep 4, 2025

Seed Talk: Planning, Planting, and Cool Flowers at The Gardener's Workshop with Layne Angelo and Lisa Mason Ziegler

On this episode of The Flower Podcast, I'm joined by Layne Angelo, Seed Director at The Gardener's Workshop and co-host of Seed Talk with Li...

01:18:47Aug 21, 2025

Weekly Blooms, Steady Profits, with Franceska McCaughan, The Hotel Florist®

In this episode of The Flower Podcast, host Scott Shepherd sits down with Franceska McCaughan, The Hotel Florist, to explore how florists ca...

01:03:21Aug 7, 2025

The Seeds We Save, The Blooms We Shape: Inside Dawn Creek Farm

This week, Scott sits down with Kori Hargreaves, the heart and hands behind Dawn Creek Farm, for a conversation rooted in seeds, selection,...

01:12:41Jul 10, 2025

Floristry with Heart and Purpose: Carole Patilla of Tuckshop Flowers and The Farewell Flowers Directory

In this episode of The Flower Podcast, Scott Shepherd talks with Carole Patilla of Tuckshop Flowers and co-founder of The Farewell Flowers D...

01:20:04Jun 26, 2025

Authenticity: The Florist's Path to Confidence, Clarity, and Community with Elizabeth Hodges, Philo Floral

In this episode of The Flower Podcast, Elizabeth Hodges, owner of Philo Floral in Greenville SC., opens up about the powerful mindset shift...

01:03:55Jun 12, 2025

Building Your Best Farm: Adrianne Gammie of Marilla Field and Flora

In this episode, we welcome back Adrianne Gammie, a dedicated flower farmer known for her intentional approach to business, sustainability,...

01:08:01May 29, 2025

Standards in Cut Flower Production: Diane Szukovathy of Jello Mold Farm

Flowers are at the heart of so many meaningful moments—especially since Mother's Day week just happened. This episode honors the hardworking...

01:12:52May 15, 2025

Being the Face of Your Farm: Nicole Pitt, Flower Hill Farm

We're chatting with Nicole Pitt, the passionate owner of Flower Hill Farm , and a popular YouTube creator, as she shares her journey in the...

01:06:47Apr 24, 2025

Design, Relationships, and Giving Back: Pili Fuentes's Floral Story

This week's episode highlights the importance of continual growth and learning in the floral industry. Our guest, Pili, exemplifies this by...

58:51Apr 10, 2025

Streamlining and Growing Your Flower Business with Niki Irving

This week on The Flower Podcast our guest is Niki Irving, the owner and florist behind Flourish Flower Farm in Asheville, NC, where she grow...

01:07:01Mar 27, 2025

Using Rooted Farmers to Track Trends, Sales, and More: A Database Goldmine

Numbers are our friends! Digging deep into the data generated through the growing and selling of our flowers is an important part of creatin...

01:08:20Mar 13, 2025

Flowering Without Fear: The Florista, Meg Hutchinson

Today's guest is Meg Hutchinson, owner of The Florista, a floral and event business based in Nashville, TN. Meg is known for specializing an...

01:08:31Feb 27, 2025