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The Backyard Bouquet Podcast: Cut Flower Farming Podcast for Flower Farmers & Backyard Gardeners

Jennifer Gulizia of The Flowering Farmhouse

A podcast for flower farmers, gardeners, and cut flower growers who are growing more than just flowers.

Hosted by Jennifer Gulizia of The Flowering Farmhouse, The Backyard Bouquet shares inspiring conversations and expert tips from the fields and gardens of cut flower farmers and home growers.

Whether you're planting your first backyard bed or running a thriving flower farm, each episode offers practical growing advice, heartfelt stories, and the encouragement to cultivate beauty, joy, and connection—both in your garden and in your life.

From backyard plots to blooming fields, this podcast celebrates the people behind the petals and the lessons we learn when we grow with intention. Discover how locally grown flowers can enrich your days, root you in the present, and remind you that every flower—and every season—has a purpose.

Join us on this flourishing journey—where growing flowers is just the beginning.

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  • 103 episodes
  • Updated July 3

Episodes103

  • Dec 28, 2023 · 56 min

    Ep.3: The Art of Flower Farming: Lessons in Letting Go and Embracing Nature with Paul Matalucci of Apple Core Farm and Cut Flowers

    In this episode of the Backyard Bouquet Podcast, host Jennifer Gulizia is joined by Paul Matalucci of Apple Core Farm and Cut Flowers. Paul shares his journey from corporate communications to flower farming and offers valuable insights for both backyard gardeners and aspiring flower farmers. Learn about the challenges and joys of flower farming, the importance of choosing the right flowers for your climate, and the benefits of buying locally grown flowers. Paul also talks about his passion for growing irises and shares tips for growing and harvesting these beautiful blooms. Whether you're a flower enthusiast or considering starting your own flower farm, this episode is filled with wisdom and inspiration. Tune in and let your backyard bloom with the Backyard Bouquet Podcast! For a list of Paul's favorite Iris, be sure to check out the show notes here: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.com/2024/01/06/episode-3-the-art-of-flower-farming-with-paul-matalucci-apple-core-farm-and-cut-flowers/ Be sure to click to listen! Learn more about Apple Core Farm and Cut Flowers https://www.applecorefarm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/applecorefarm/ ***Rate, Review, & Follow The Backyard Bouquet*** If you enjoyed this episode, will you please consider leaving the podcast a review? Your review helps make the podcast more discoverable to others and allows me to continue creating more episodes. I'd love to know what you enjoyed most about the episode. New episodes are coming every Tuesday to help keep your garden blooming! JOIN THE BACKYARD BOUQUET COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/groups/cutflowergardening Sign up for my newsletter: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.myflodesk.com/nlw4wua8s3 The Flowering Farmhouse: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Website

  • Dec 28, 2023 · 57 min

    Ep. 2: Blooming into Joy: How Cut Flowers Can Heal and Inspire with Kara Jamison

    In this episode of The Backyard Bouquet, we're joined by the delightful Kara Jamison of Blooming Joy Flower Company. Dive into Kara's journey of going from backyard gardener to a leading voice in the cut flower industry, and discover how she honors her mother's legacy through the beauty of blooms. Kara shares her expertise on soil blocking, seed sowing, and the therapeutic power of gardening. Whether you're a seasoned flower farmer or dreaming of starting your own cut flower garden, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice to help your garden flourish. Grab your gardening gloves, garden snips, or your favorite vase because it’s time to grow your own backyard bouquet. Be sure to click to listen! For Show Notes, Please Visit: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.com/2024/01/01/episode-2-blooming-into-joy-with-kara-jamison-blooming-joy-flower-company/ Learn more about Blooming Joy Flower Company: https://stan.store/bloomingjoyflowerco ***Rate, Review, & Follow The Backyard Bouquet*** If you enjoyed this episode, will you please consider leaving the podcast a review? Your review helps make the podcast more discoverable to others and allows me to continue creating more episodes. I'd love to know what you enjoyed most about the episode. New episodes are coming every Tuesday to help keep your garden blooming! JOIN THE BACKYARD BOUQUET COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/groups/cutflowergardening Sign up for my newsletter: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.myflodesk.com/nlw4wua8s3 The Flowering Farmhouse: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Website

  • Dec 28, 2023 · 8 min

    Ep.1: Introducing the Backyard Bouquet Podcast: Celebrating the Beauty of Local Flowers

    In this first episode of the Backyard Bouquet podcast, host Jennifer Gulizia shares her background in growing cut flowers and how the podcast came to be. She recounts her childhood love for flowers and her dream of growing her own flowers to fill her home with bouquets. Jennifer started her floral journey with a small cutting garden in her backyard in 2007 and eventually moved to Hood River, Oregon, where she had more space to grow flowers. She shares how her farm, The Flowering Farmhouse, started with small beginnings and has grown to over an acre of cut flowers. Inspired by the stories Jennifer has heard from the local flower community, she decided to start the Backyard Bouquet podcast to share the stories of backyard gardeners and flower farmers. Grab your gardening gloves, garden snips, or your favorite vase because it’s time to grow your own backyard bouquet. Be sure to click to listen! ***Rate, Review, & Follow The Backyard Bouquet*** If you enjoyed this episode, will you please consider leaving the podcast a review? Your review helps make the podcast more discoverable to others and allows me to continue creating more episodes. I'd love to know what you enjoyed most about the episode. New episodes are coming every Tuesday to help keep your garden blooming! The Backyard Bouquet Podcast JOIN THE BACKYARD BOUQUET COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/groups/cutflowergardening Sign up for my newsletter: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.myflodesk.com/nlw4wua8s3 The Flowering Farmhouse: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Website