The Dirt on Flowers

EP: 309: The Double Shift - Building a Farm while working a Full-time job

In this episode of The Dirt on Flowers, Lyndsay Shannon discuss the realities of running a flower farm while working full-time—what they call "the double shift." Inspired

EP 308: Uncut Week 36 Bouquet rules + Are we going to get cancelled?

In this midweek episode of The Uncut, flower farmers Lyndsay and Shannon chat candidly about bouquet-making challenges, including color mixing rules and communicating sta

EP 307: Are You Growing Flowers or Building a Flower Farm?

In this episode of The Dirt on Flowers, Lyndsay and Shannon discuss the critical difference between growing flowers as a hobby and running a profitable flower farm busine

EP 306: Uncut Week 35 Brayan's Debut + Crappy Marquee Letters + The Zinnia Soak

In this episode of The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon, the two flower farmers chat about Lyndsays successful customer appreciation night with 90 attendees, a Fleetwood Ma

EP 305: 10 Things That Make Our Lives Easier

In this episode of The Dirt on Flowers, Lyndsay and Shannon dive into the real-life highs, lows, and lessons of running a flower farm. They answer listener questions abou

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. Th

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 pra

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

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

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 S

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 Confiden

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 l

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

EP 296: Uncut Week 30 Bloomfest Recap, Ghost Stories & Zinnia Alternatives

In this episode of The Uncut with Shannon and Lynds they are recovering from a whirlwind weekend of Bloomfest, workshops, and meeting so many incredible members of the Di

EP 295: Peonies with Julie Pal - So much more than plant and forget it

In this episode of The Dirt on Flowers, hosts Lyndsay and Shannon welcome Julie Pal of Julie Pal Peonies, a Kansas-based peony farmer. Julie shares her experience managin

EP 294: Uncut Week 29 T Swift Trends, Japanese Beetle fear mongering, and F²

This week, Shannon and Lynds catch up on the realities of midsummer flower farming—from moving high tunnels and surviving event season to managing dahlia losses after hea

EP 293: How Photography Can Transform Your Flower Farming Business

In this episode of The Dirt on Flowers, hosts Lyndsay and Shannon welcome Maggie from Petal Back Farm in Wisconsin. Maggie shares her journey from corporate life to flowe

EP 292: Uncut Week 28 4th of July Rundown, Zinnia Distrust and Dumb Shit on the Internet

In this episode of The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon, the duo recaps their post-vacation "hell week," 4th of July celebrations, and the challenges of fireworks near high

EP 291: Celebrating 250 Years of American Agriculture

In this episode of The Dirt on Flowers, Lyndsay and Shannon celebrate America's 250th birthday by reflecting on 250 years of American agriculture. They discuss how farmin

EP 290: Uncut Week 27 Daggumit We're Back

In this episode of The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon, the two flower farmers catch up on their week's highs and lows. They bond over sunburn struggles, share laughs abou