Ep.12: Growing A Fragrant Cut Flower Garden With Stefani Bittner

Have you been wanting to add fragrant flowers to your garden? In this episode of the Backyard Bouquet Podcast, host Jennifer Gulizia welcomes garden guru Stefani Bittner to share her expertise on creating beautiful and productive gardens that nourish both body and soul. Stefani, the visionary owner of Homestead Design Collective, brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for sustainable gardening practices.Throughout the episode, Stefani discusses the importance of understanding your property for gardening, choosing low-water plants, and designing gardens that blend beauty with productivity. She emphasizes the value of incorporating trees, shrubs, and perennials into flower farms to create a diverse ecosystem that supports wildlife and enhances the beauty of the garden.Learn about the concept of regenerative flower farming and how to integrate perennial plants into your garden to create a more sustainable and diverse landscape. Stefani also shares practical tips on harvesting and using fragrant flowers for tea, medicinal bouquets, and natural scent projects.Tune in to this episode for valuable insights and inspiration on how to create a garden that not only delights the senses but also supports a thriving ecosystem. Join Jennifer and Stefani as they delve into the world of garden design and flower farming, and discover the joy of cultivating your own backyard oasis.In this episode, you’ll hear about: 00:03:13 - Stephanie's Journey into Gardening 00:07:23 - The Impact of Personal Loss on Career Change 00:10:49 - The Role of Luck and Opportunity in Career Growth 00:11:53 - The Influence of Stephanie's Father on Her Career 00:15:15 - The Importance of Water Management in Gardening 00:17:08 - The Shift Away from Traditional Lawns 00:19:01 - Redesigning Front Yards for Beauty and Productivity 00:23:45 - Stephanie's Favorite Fragrant Plants 00:30:19 - The Emotional Connection to Fragrant Plants 00:32:55 - The Role of Gardens in Our Lives 00:37:43 - Multi-Purpose Plants and Tea Bouquets 00:39:40 - Preserving Natural Scents from the Garden 00:43:20 - The Connection Between Regenerative Farming and Gardening 00:46:09 - The Benefits of Perennial Plants in Flower FarmingShow Notes: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.com/2024/03/05/episode-12-growing-a-fragrant-flower-garden-with-stefani-bittner/***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 discoverable to others and allows me to continue creating more episodes.New episodes every Tuesday to help keep your garden blooming!JOIN THE BACKYARD BOUQUET COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/cutflowergardeningSign up for my newsletter: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.myflodesk.com/nlw4wua8s3The Flowering Farmhouse: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Website