The Flower Files: The Wildly Native Podcast
Join this podcast team of flower lovers while they take you along their journey as flower farmer florists pursuing business, family, strategy, mother nature, wedding installs, and everything in between including fieldwork, and floral design all the way to the day of event execution. A weekly show that talks about all things flowers including the reality of flower farming, using locally grown flowers in wedding design, and other flower use with an environmentally focused perspective based in a small town but close enough to reach big cities. This women-run business features a mother-daughter team with a best friend to keep them all balanced and includes a variety of guests who are flower lovers, users, sniffers, and enthusiasts that will talk on a range of topics or ramble on about other things… Depending on where the seasons take us!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 78
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Clippers vs. Knife: What we Use
Ever wondered if your choice of cutting tool is affecting your flowers' longevity? In this refreshing deep-dive, mother-daughter duo Liza and Lizzy from Wildly Native Flower Farm tackle the great cli…
How to Stand Out: Cut Flowers at Market
The conversation doesn't shy away from practical challenges like preserving flowers in sweltering summer heat ("chasing the shade" and keeping everything in water until purchase), navigating social m…
How to Make Cut Flowers Last Longer: Florist Secrets You Must Know
Ever wondered why some cut flowers wilt after two days while others stay vibrant for weeks? The answer isn't expensive preservatives or complicated tricks—it's about understanding the fundamentals of…
Day in the Life of a Flower Farmer
Join Liza, Kenley, and Lizzy as they pull back the curtain on what spring really means for flower farmers. From pre-dawn alarms and caffeine-fueled early mornings to the meticulous tracking of thousa…
Seed Starting 101
Starting flowers from seed is a transformative journey that opens up a world of possibilities most gardeners never experience. While it might seem intimidating at first, the rewards are worth it – gr…
Soil Secrets: How to Build Healthy Soil Beds
In this Flower Files episode, we take a refreshing dive into the vital world of soil—the unsung hero of any flourishing garden. Many people underestimate the difference between dirt and soil, complet…
Floral Greens: How to Select the Types & Why we Love Them
Step into the vibrant world of floral design in our latest episode, where we unveil the often-overlooked potential of greens.
We'll delve into practical advice on sourcing greens, highlighting sustai…
The Hardest Blooms to Grow & Why we Still Love Them!
Ever wondered why certain plants, like eucalyptus and snapdragons, seem to have it out for your sanity? We share our personal encounters with these stubborn growers, recounting humorous mishaps and h…
Mechanics of Building: Tips and Tricks
Ever wonder what goes into crafting those awe-inspiring floral arches? Join Lizzy as she demystifies the complex process, spotlighting the intricate mechanics behind these breathtaking installations.…
How to Start a Flower Farm
In 2016, as a college horticulture student and a seed-experimenting mom united by a shared passion for gardening. We discovered that flowers, not vegetables, were our unexpected ticket to a thriving …
Talking to Brides as a Business Owner
Have you ever thought about how a simple conversation could transform your wedding floristry business? On the Flower Files podcast, we share our journey from the nerve-wracking early phone calls with…
Breaking into the Wedding Industry with Flowers
Ever wondered how a simple love for flowers could transform into a bustling wedding industry career? Picture this: a former student requests us to craft her wedding florals, setting off a chain react…
Our Top Cut Flower Varieties
We're going on a journey through the seasons, starting with spring favorites like ranunculus and campanula, each with its charm and set of challenges. From the elegance of white alliums to the unexpe…
Picking Perennial Varieties for Cut Flowers
Ready to transform your garden with perennial flowers? We bring you practical advice on selecting and growing species like eryngium, along with insights into managing costs, space, and those surprise…
Catalogs and Seed Picking
Join Lizzie, Liza, and Kenly as we navigate the delightful and sometimes challenging process of selecting the perfect flower seeds. Learn from our experiences and Kenly's expertise as we share valuab…
Goal Setting: This Year in Review
Thinking about your garden goals for 2025? Get ready for inspiration! We're introducing a brand-new downloadable guide launching on January 5th, designed to help you set productive garden goals with …
Whisking through the seasons: Our favorite cookies to make!
The debate gets crumbly as we tackle cookie toppings—sprinkles, anyone? Some of us love the vibrant crunch, while others prefer their treats sans sprinkles. We reflect on how our childhood art projec…
Through the Seasons: From Field, to Dried, to Gifting
As Christmas approaches, we're using dried flowers like calendula and echinops in the barn, each with its own quirks, while embracing the perennial resilience of yarrow. This episode invites you to s…
Holiday Traditions: Florals and Family
What if the essence of holiday warmth and nostalgia could be wrapped up in a single podcast episode? Tune in to our festive journey through cherished traditions, from childhood classics like "Rudolph…
The Art of Wreath Making!
Dive into the creative realm with us as we explore the art of coastal-inspired wreaths, blending elements like silver wire and white pine with gold-painted pine cones to capture a unique, beachy vibe…