The Dirt on Flowers

In this episode of The Dirt on Flowers, hosts Lyndsay and Shannon welcome Julie Pal of Julie Pal Peonies, a Kansas-based peony farmer. Julie shares her experience managing a 12-acre farm 2.5 hours from home, discussing the challenges of peony farming, including weather unpredictability, proper planting depth, irrigation, and disease management. She covers harvesting best practices, dry versus water storage techniques, and the essential role of a reliable cooler. Julie also reflects on market trends, favorite varieties, and the rewarding but demanding nature of peony farming, emphasizing that success requires genuine passion, patience, and community collaboration.
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This week, Shannon and Lynds catch up on the realities of midsummer flower farming—from moving high tunnels and surviving event season to managing dahlia losses after heavy rain. The conversation dives into practical growing decisions, including why they pinch dahlias, whether overwintering really makes sense in hotter climates, and how commercial growers think differently about crop loss.The hosts also tackle a surprisingly relatable business challenge: enforcing photography policies at U-pick farms. They discuss setting healthy customer boundaries, responding to online criticism professionally, and why protecting the experience for paying guests matters.
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In this episode of The Dirt on Flowers, hosts Lyndsay and Shannon welcome Maggie from Petal Back Farm in Wisconsin. Maggie shares her journey from corporate life to flower farming, driven by a passion for photography and growing. She discusses how Petal Back Farm evolved to include weddings, retail sales, and nationwide tuber and seed sales. The conversation focuses on photography as a powerful branding tool, with Maggie offering practical tips on lighting, composition, and editing. She encourages farmers to embrace imperfection, develop a consistent visual style, and use authentic storytelling to connect with their audience.
Learn more about Petal Back Farm: Website, and Instagram,
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In this episode of The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon, the duo recaps their post-vacation "hell week," 4th of July celebrations, and the challenges of fireworks near high tunnels. They discuss slow market sales during a heatwave, the pros and cons of wholesale flower arrangements, and debunk "get rich quick" flower farming myths. Shannon shares a new wholesale trial with a grocery store, while Lyndsay reflects on business diversification and retirement planning. They also answer a listener question about plant watering needs and tease an upcoming episode featuring photography tips for social media and farm marketing.
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In this episode of The Dirt on Flowers, Lyndsay and Shannon celebrate America's 250th birthday by reflecting on 250 years of American agriculture. They discuss how farming has evolved from a way of life for most Americans to a highly specialized, mechanized industry. The hosts highlight the growing disconnect between consumers and agriculture, emphasizing the importance of educating customers about seasonality, labor, and the true value of locally grown flowers. They challenge fellow farmers to use marketing as a tool for storytelling and consumer education to keep local agriculture thriving.
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