The Dirt on Flowers

In this episode, Lyndsay and Shannon discuss how to find and manage great employees for flower farms. They emphasize that prior flower experience isn't essential — personality and mindset matter most. The key traits they look for include personal ownership, curiosity, flexibility, toughness, and the ability to thrive in a focused role. They also highlight the importance of clear communication, realistic expectations, positive company culture, and strong leadership. The episode encourages farm owners to let go of perfectionism and build teams that allow them to step back from daily operations.
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In this episode of The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon, the hosts share updates from their flower farms. Lyndsay discusses an exciting lavender gin collaboration with a local distillery, while Shannon is surviving a two-day swim meet despite back issues, and battling invasive house sparrows on the farm. They chat about growing larkspur, dahlias, and planning fall crops like amaranth and marigolds. They also shares a new liquid calcium supplement recommended by a fellow farmer. The episode wraps up with a preview of an upcoming episode on finding great employees.
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In this episode of The Dirt on Flowers, hosts Lyndsay and Shannon deliver honest, tough-love advice about the realities of flower farming. They tackle common pitfalls, urging farmers to stop wasting time on non-essential details and focus on generating income. They debunk the myth that expensive equipment is necessary to start, emphasizing that humble beginnings build character. The hosts stress the importance of understanding your market, knowing your numbers, and prioritizing profit over revenue. They close with an empowering message about resilience and mindset, reminding listeners that success comes from consistently showing up and owning their unique role in their business.
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Shannon @bloomhillfarm

In this episode of The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon, one host shares a heartfelt story about moving from her lifelong family farmhouse to a new home, navigating emotional challenges alongside her unsettled cat, Judy. She discusses managing the farm from a slight distance, grocery flower sales, and a tricky wholesale opportunity with a grocery chain. The hosts also offer advice for third-year flower farmers, emphasizing financial tracking and focus. Personal topics like training for a half marathon and the importance of stretching round out this candid, unfiltered midweek conversation between two real flower farmers.
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Shannon @bloomhillfarm

In this episode of The Dirt on Flowers, Lyndsay and Shannon chat with Nikki Bartley of Cross Street Flower Farm in Norwell, Massachusetts. Nikki shares her 11-year farming journey, from running a vegetable CSA to building a thriving flower farm with a retail barn shop, pick-your-own tulip and dahlia events, and seasonal festivals. She also recounts an inspiring trip to Europe, visiting tulip farms in the Netherlands and flower growers in Italy and France, which reinvigorated her passion for farming heading into the new season.
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