Ep.9: Growing Specialty Cut Flowers For Florists With Heather Cain From Petal Pink Flowers

Do you want to sell your flowers to florists but don't know where to start? In this episode of the Backyard Bouquet Podcast, hear from local flower farmer, Heather Cain of Petal Pink Flowers about her experience selling specialty cut flowers to local florists. Heather shares her journey of building relationships with florists and the importance of communication in the flower farming business. She also gives valuable insights into the process of growing and selling specific flowers, such as lisianthus, stock, and phlox. Join us as we dive into the challenges and joys of selling to florists and learn from Heather's expertise in the field.As a flower farmer, Heather understands the unpredictable nature of the business and the need for flexibility and problem-solving. She shares her experiences with weather-related challenges, such as a heatwave and an ice storm, and how she has adapted her farming practices to overcome these obstacles. Heather also highlights the joy of involving her children in the farm work and the valuable life lessons they have learned through their involvement. Listen now to this episode to gain valuable insights into the world of selling specialty cut flowers to florists and the rewards and challenges that come with it.Episode Show NotesIn this episode, you’ll hear about: 00:01:26 - Heather Kane's introduction and background 00:05:31 - Growing flowers in Eugene, Oregon 00:08:46 - Building relationships with local florists 00:12:08 - Weekly availability sheet for florists 00:14:36 - Choosing which flowers to grow 00:19:05 - Seed starting process in a water heater closet 00:20:19 - Challenges faced during extreme weather conditions 00:25:02 - Growing snapdragons and dealing with rust 00:26:24 - Spring flower subscription model 00:32:14 - The joy of growing daffodils and tulips 00:35:56 - Challenges and lessons learned in flower farming 00:40:13 - Moments of joy in flower farming 00:49:38 - Involving children in flower farming 00:54:03 - Advice for parents on involving kids in farm workLearn more about Heather Cain and Petal Pink Flowers Petalpinkflowers.com Follow Petal Pink Flowers on Instagram: @petalpinkflowers***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 more discoverable to others and allows me to continue creating more episodes. I'd love to know what you enjoyed most about the episode.New episodes every Tuesday to 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