106 episodes

Learn from our mistakes as we talk business, marketing, and growing techniques to help you create the farm of your dreams. So, let's roll up our sleeves and get the dirt on flowers!

The Dirt on Flowers Shannon Allen and Lyndsay Biehl

    • Education

Learn from our mistakes as we talk business, marketing, and growing techniques to help you create the farm of your dreams. So, let's roll up our sleeves and get the dirt on flowers!

    EP 106: Workshop Series (Part 2 Pricing Strategies)

    EP 106: Workshop Series (Part 2 Pricing Strategies)

    In this podcast episode, Lyndsay and Shannon, share their expertise on pricing strategies for farm workshops and events. They discuss cost-plus, hourly-based, and value-based pricing models, emphasizing the importance of planning and not underpricing. They explore targeting different audiences, like men for Mother's Day events, and adjusting marketing strategies accordingly. They also cover the comprehensive costs involved in running workshops. The episode is packed with practical advice, encouraging farmers to stay curious, monitor customer experiences, and brainstorm innovative event ideas. The next episode promises to tackle the critical aspect of marketing workshops.
    If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to join now.
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    Lyndsay @wildroot_flowerco
    Shannon @bloomhillfarm

    • 32 min
    EP 105: Workshop Series (Part 1-Planning)

    EP 105: Workshop Series (Part 1-Planning)

    In this podcast episode, Shannon and Lyndsay share their passion for hosting various workshops on their farms, from flower crown making to Christmas wreath workshops. They recount memorable moments, like the challenge of fitting a stick into a car, and the unique styles of participants. They also look forward to discussing how to plan profitable workshops in an upcoming episode, acknowledging past experiences of financial loss. Emphasizing the balance between enjoyment and the business side of farm workshops.
    As a resource for locating your local FSA office, as well as the resources available for beginning farmers and Farm Loan tools available by clicking the link: http://Farmers.gov 
    If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to join now.
    Did you love today's episode?
    Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!
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    Lyndsay @wildroot_flowerco
    Shannon @bloomhillfarm

    • 37 min
    EP 104: The FSA Lowdown with Amanda Sargent

    EP 104: The FSA Lowdown with Amanda Sargent

    In this episode Lyndsay and Shannon are joined by Amanda Sergeant from the Farm Service Agency (FSA). They discuss the FSA's programs and services, emphasizing their benefits for farmers, including those in the flower industry. Amanda provides insights into the registration process, eligibility, and available programs like the Farm Storage Facility Loans and the Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program. The importance of communication with the FSA, understanding deadlines, and good recordkeeping for loss reporting is highlighted. The episode concludes with a reminder to engage with agricultural agencies and a call for listener engagement on their podcast and Instagram.
    As a resource for locating your local FSA office, as well as the resources available for beginning farmers and Farm Loan tools available by clicking the link: http://Farmers.gov 
    If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to join now.
    Did you love today's episode?
    Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!
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    Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!
    Lyndsay @wildroot_flowerco
    Shannon @bloomhillfarm

    • 53 min
    EP 103: Knowing your Critical Number

    EP 103: Knowing your Critical Number

    In this episode Lyndsay and Shannon share their insights on tulip farming and the broader aspects of running a flower farming business. They emphasize the importance of tracking critical numbers for informed decision-making and discuss the challenges of managing emotions in business. They provide practical advice on focusing on key metrics, avoiding over-analysis, and learning from both successes and failures. The hosts also express gratitude to their listeners, and tease upcoming surprises, highlighting the value of listener feedback and engagement.
    If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to join now.
    Did you love today's episode?
    Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!
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    Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!
    Lyndsay @wildroot_flowerco
    Shannon @bloomhillfarm

    • 50 min
    EP 102: Mental Prep - Forcing Tulips and Endless House chores

    EP 102: Mental Prep - Forcing Tulips and Endless House chores

    In this podcast episode, Lyndsay and Shannon discuss the mental and logistical preparations for the upcoming growing season. They explore the excitement and concerns associated with making large flower orders, managing farm changes, and the financial implications of their investments. Lyndsay talks about adapting her farm operations due to health reasons and a team member's maternity leave, while Shannon anticipates the help of H-2A workers. They also touch on the nuances of forcing tulips and the balance between farm life and home cleanliness, offering practical advice like a tip for keeping snapdragons straight in the cooler. Their conversation underscores the importance of flexibility and adaptability in flower farming.
    Looking for the link discussed in this weeks episode just click here for the tulip workshop.
    If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to join now.
    Did you love today's episode?
    Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!
    Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!
    Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!
    Lyndsay @wildroot_flowerco
    Shannon @bloomhillfarm

    • 30 min
    Ep 101: Running a Profitable U-Pick with Loretta Ball

    Ep 101: Running a Profitable U-Pick with Loretta Ball

    Lyndsay and Shannon interview Loretta Ball, owner of The Never Ending Flower Farm. They discuss the unique aspects of running a u-pick flower farm, including customer experiences, operational challenges, and creative solutions. Loretta shares her journey from starting with a small patch to expanding her farm, and the hosts exchange stories about the quirks of agritourism. They also touch on the importance of marketing, customer engagement, and adapting the business to keep valuable employees. The conversation highlights the joys and hurdles of flower farming and agritourism.
    If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to join now.
    Did you love today's episode?
    Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!
    Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!
    Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!
    Lyndsay @wildroot_flowerco
    Shannon @bloomhillfarm

    • 1 hr 2 min

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