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 shares insights from her years working on small farms along the California coast, her fine-art background, and her approach to design rooted in observation and authenticity. Together, they explore favorite flower varieties, the freedom of freelancing, and how staying small can create space for deeper creativity and connection in your floral business.

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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 Dahlias, Sweet Peas, and Clivias that blend genetics, color, and creativity. Together, they discuss the delicate balance between science and art, the importance of scent in breeding, the joy of discovery, and how breeders quietly shape the world of floristry through their vision and dedication.

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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 piece of land in Vancouver, Washington. She talks about prioritizing perennials, choosing cover crops, and balancing short-term crops with long-term investments. Galena also dives into her watering schedule, dahlia care, and the lessons she's learning as she rebuilds her micro farm from the ground up.

Highlights:

1 Starting fresh on new land

2 Planting perennials for long-term success

3 TEFF as a cover crop

4 Midnight watering schedule & overhead irrigation

5 Dahlia care and nitrogen timing

6 Managing pollinated blooms

7 Building structure with shrubs & greens

8 Balancing quick-income crops with long-term growth


Sponsors:

Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers — Learn more and join at ascfg.org 


The Gardener's Workshop — Helping flower farmers grow smarter at thegardenersworkshop.com

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