Growing Flowers in Arizona with Shanti Rade of Whipstone Farm

This week, my guest's story began with a high school internship that led her down a surprising path into farming vegetables and a personal interest in the beauty of flowers and the joy of sharing them with others. Somewhere along the way she became flower obsessed, growing well over one hundred different varieties. At Whipstone Farm, Shanti Rade and her partner, Cory have found a love of farming in Arizona. Shanti is the go-to person for crop planning, seed starting, and all things related to flowers. In addition, she plays a crucial role in managing the farm's office and marketing efforts, although her heart truly lies in the great outdoors, where she'd rather be hands deep in the soil. Join me now as we explore the floral journey of Shanti and the intricacies of farming, from understanding local demand to managing labor costs and balancing passion with profitability. Learn more about Shanti and all of our past guests by visiting TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, Live's, and video extras. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast ASCFG Farmer Bailey Chrysal Rooted Farmers Real Flower Business Accent Decor  The Gardeners Workshop