The Dirt on Flowers

Shannon Allen and Lyndsay Biehl
  • 4.9 (420)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Updated Weekly

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!

  1. 4h ago

    EP 304: Uncut Week 34 Sucker Punchin Sunnies + Rapid Fire Q&A + New Shirt Idea

    In this episode of The Dirt on Flowers, Lynds and Shannon answer listener questions about growing flowers, running a flower farm, and making money throughout the year. They talk about embracing weeds and finding a realistic “weed tolerance,” along with their favorite spring and summer color palettes for bouquets. They also dive into ways flower farmers can create income beyond the growing season, including subscriptions, workshops, dried flowers, holiday sales, and forcing bulbs. The conversation gets plenty of laughs with some of the “dumb shit” they’ve found on the internet, including a very specific dahlia-related invention. They also share what they’re experimenting with to continue supporting their community after DirtCon, including a fun walkie-talkie-style app. Be in the know for DirtCon 2027 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

    EP 304: Uncut Week 34 Sucker Punchin Sunnies + Rapid Fire Q&A + New Shirt Idea

  2. 5d ago

    EP 303: 8 Ways to Turn Comparison Into Fuel

    In this episode, Lyndsay and Shannon discuss the challenge of comparison traps in flower farming. Drawing from six years of building six-figure businesses, they offer practical advice on transforming jealousy into motivation. Key topics include using self-reflection to identify what truly triggers envy, focusing on controllable factors, viewing others' success as proof of what's possible, investing in education and mentorship, and building supportive communities. Their core message: comparison is natural, but how you respond to it determines your growth. 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

    EP 303: 8 Ways to Turn Comparison Into Fuel

  3. Aug 12

    EP 302: Uncut Week 33 Trespassers + Dahlia Update + Bug Suckin'

    In this episode of Dirt on Flowers, Lyndsay and Shannon talk about the challenges of a rainy summer on the flower farm. They share updates on dahlias, zinnias, and other crops that are struggling with the weather. They also discuss getting ready for Summerfest and the unpredictable nature of flower availability. The conversation turns to farm visitors, photography rentals, and the importance of setting boundaries. They share a sweet reminder about noticing the good things happening around you, even during a stressful season. They also discuss how farmers can use positive customer feedback to strengthen their marketing. Plus, they put out a call for someone with social media and content creation experience to join them and help lighten the load. Be in the know for DirtCon 2027 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

    EP 302: Uncut Week 33 Trespassers + Dahlia Update + Bug Suckin'

  4. Aug 7

    EP 301: Dirtbag Coffee Chat with Vanessa at Tarrnation Flower Farm

    In this episode of The Dirt on Flowers, Lyndsay host an interview with Vanessa Tarr of Tarrnation Flower Farm in northern New Hampshire's White Mountains. Vanessa shares her journey from working at flower shops and Floret Farm to transforming her family's property into a thriving cold-climate flower farm. She discusses scaling back weddings to focus on farmers markets, retail, and workshops, hiring key team member Jen, and expanding production through a rented greenhouse. Vanessa also reflects on avoiding burnout, building sustainability into farm life, and growing a unique business in a tourist-driven, increasingly competitive local market. Learn more about Tarrnation Flower Farm: Website, Facebook and Instagram 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

    EP 301: Dirtbag Coffee Chat with Vanessa at Tarrnation Flower Farm

  5. Aug 5

    EP 300: Uncut Week 32 Golden Hour You Pick + The Case of the Mondays

    In this episode of The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon, the two flower farmers discuss unpredictable weather impacting their dahlias and peonies, and share insights from Shannon's recent girls night event featuring piercings, a perfume bar, hair tinsel, and custom photo magnets. They explore ideas for future events, including tiny floral tattoos and food trucks. Farm challenges like rebar-wrapped tiller equipment and relentless weeds also come up. They answer a listener question about employee flower perks and debunk the trending "boiling water" dahlia cutting method, wrapping up with updates on their Insiders membership group. Be in the know for DirtCon 2027 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

    EP 300: Uncut Week 32 Golden Hour You Pick + The Case of the Mondays

  6. Jul 31

    EP 299: Inside DirtCon 2027

    In this episode, Lyndsay and Shannon announce Dirt Con 2027, a two-day virtual conference for flower farmers taking place January 9th and 10th. Themed "Grow with Confidence, Farm Like a Boss," the event features expert speakers covering crop production, soil health, pest management, season extension, and business scaling. Designed for farmers at every stage, the conference includes live Q&A sessions and lifetime content access. Early bird tickets open October 2nd, with a waitlist available at dirtonflowers.com/dirtcon2027. 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

    EP 299: Inside DirtCon 2027

  7. Jul 29

    EP 29: Uncut Week 31 Tornados, Weekend Getaways & Inappropriate Bumper Stickers

    In this episode of The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon, Shannon recaps a relaxing trip to Hocking Hills, Ohio, where she skipped hiking in favor of poolside lounging and late-night conversations. The hosts also discuss recent tornado damage near their farms and the community's heartwarming response. They cover flower care challenges from excess rain, creative florist hacks like transforming carnations into lisianthus lookalikes, and Shannon's successful giveaway marketing strategies. The episode wraps up with updates on DirtCon 2027, their Insiders community, and a lighthearted debunking of an overhyped tool-sanitizing hack. Be in the know for DirtCon 2027 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

  8. Jul 24

    EP 297: How Two Sisters Built a Family Flower Farm

    In this episode of The Dirt on Flowers, hosts Lyndsay and Shannon chat with Hannah and Hailey, the Ohio Flower Girls, about building their flower farm business as sisters. The duo shares how they started with sunflowers on a family-owned farm property called Pickwick, eventually expanding into a thriving you-pick flower field, wedding flowers, and workshops. They discuss managing seasonal operations, streamlining bouquet production, and balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship. The episode also covers their marketing strategies, pricing for you-pick experiences, and their plans to grow the business through Friday evening events. Learn more about Petal Back Farm: Website, Facebook and Instagram, Links referenced in this episode: The No-Till Flowers Podcast Be in the know for DirtCon 2027 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

    EP 297: How Two Sisters Built a Family Flower Farm
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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!

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  • Creator
    Shannon Allen and Lyndsay Biehl
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    304
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Shannon Allen and Lyndsay Biehl
  • Show Website
    The Dirt on Flowers

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