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The Dirt on Flowers
Learn from our mistakes as we talk business, marketing, and growing techniques to help you create the farm of your dreams. So, let's roll up our sleeves and get the dirt on flowers!
Episodes
The Dirt on FlowersEP 269 Tulip Season Rundown
In this episode of Dirt on Flowers, Lyndsay and Shannon share an in-depth conversation about growing tulips. They cover planting techniques, including no-till…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 268: Uncut Week 16 2026
In this episode of The Dirt on Flowers, Shannon and Lyndsay dive into the reality of spring farming, where long days and unpredictable weather make flexibility…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 267: How to Build & Run a Successful Outdoor Market
In this episode of The Dirt on Flowers, Lyndsay and Shannon welcome Megan Duncan, founder of Minted Vintage, a thriving outdoor vendor market with over 100…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 266: Uncut Week 15 2026
In this episode of The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon, the two flower farmers catch up on their tulip harvests, with Shannon wrapping up a fast two-week season…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 265: The Pre Season Pep Talk You Didn't know you Needed
In this episode of The Dirt on Flowers, Lyndsay and Shannon deliver an energizing pep talk for flower farmers entering a new growing season. Drawing from their…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 264: Uncut Week 14 2026
In this episode of The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon, two flower farmers share an honest, unscripted conversation about the realities of farm life. They…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 263: Growing Pepperharrow Farm with Jenn & Adam O'Neal
In this episode of "The Dirt on Flowers," Lyndsay and Shannon interview Jenn and Adam O’Neil of Pepperharrow Farm in Iowa. The O’Neils share their 15-year…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 262: Uncut Week 13 2026
In this episode of "The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," the flower-farming duo shares candid updates from their Ohio farms, discussing wild spring weather…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 261: What’s Slowing You Down?
In this episode, Lyndsay and Shannon, owners of successful flower farms, discuss the common bottlenecks that slow business growth, such as the “owner…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 260: Uncut Week 12 2026
In this episode of "The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," they share an honest look at spring flower farming, discussing unpredictable weather, insurance…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 259: When it is time to hire - the shift from overwhelmed farmer to CEO
In this episode, Lyndsay and Shannon discuss when and how to hire employees for small farms, especially flower farms. Drawing from their own journeys to…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 258: Uncut Week 11 2026
In this episode of "The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," the two flower farmers share a candid, 15-minute update on their farm lives. They discuss…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 257: Building a Mum-Obsessed Farm with Jessica Hall
In this episode of "The Dirt on Flowers," Lyndsay and Shannon interview Jessica Hall, owner of Harmony Harvest in Virginia. Jessica shares her journey in…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 256: Uncut Week 10 2026
In this episode of "The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," the two flower farmers share candid stories from their daily farm life. They discuss starting seeds…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 255: Dirtbag Coffee Club with Meghan Dudenhoeffer
In this episode of "The Dirt on Flowers," hosts Lyndsay and Shannon launch their new “Dirt Bag Coffee Club” series with guest Meghan Dudenhoeffer of Dude…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 254: Uncut Week 9 2026
In this episode of "The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," the flower-farming duo discuss the challenges of snowy weather impacting their region and utility…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 253: Jennifer Gulizia - Pricing and Marketing your dahlias like a Boss!
In this episode, we sit down with dahlia expert and flower farmer Jennifer Gulitzia to talk all things pricing, positioning, and profit when it comes to…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 252: Uncut Week 8 2026
In this episode of "The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," the two flower farmers candidly discuss the highs and lows of Valentine’s Day sales, including…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 251: From DirtCon to Dirt Work: Making the Plan Stick
In this episode, Lyndsay and Shannon, successful flower farmers, discuss how to turn conference inspiration into actionable, sustainable plans for the farming…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 250: Uncut Week 7 2026
In this episode of "The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," the hosts share candid moments from their flower farming lives, covering everything from sneezing…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 249: Spring Bulbs & Holiday Forcing with Val Schirmer
In this episode of "The Dirt on Flowers," Lyndsay and Shannon welcome Val Schirmer, co-founder of Three Toads Farm and renowned "bulb queen." Val shares her…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 248: Uncut Week 6 2026
In this episode of "The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," flower farmers Lyndsay and Shannon share an unfiltered, midweek chat about life on their farms. They…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 247: Growing Dahlias with Triple Wren Farms
In this episode of "The Dirt on Flowers," hosts Lyndsay and Shannon welcome Sarah Pabody of Triple Wren Farms. Sarah shares her journey from managing an apple…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 246: Uncut Week 5 2026
In this episode of "The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," the hosts recount the challenges brought by a massive snowstorm, "Snowmageddon 26," and its impact on…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 245: Do You Want to Start Paying Yourself
In this episode of The Dirt on Flowers, Lyndsay and Shannon are joined by Holly Clawson to break down Profit First and why it’s such a game-changer for flower…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 244: Uncut Week 4 2026
This week’s uncut with Shannon and Lyndsay is equal parts travel recap, farming reality check, wellness honesty, and business Q&A. They catch up after a…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 243: How to Make a Profit on Your Farm
In this episode of "The Dirt on Flowers," Lyndsay and Shannon discuss the "Profit First" financial management method by Mike Michalowicz. They share personal…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 242: Uncut Week 3 2026
DirtCon 2026 is officially in the books — and wow, what a weekend. In this episode, Lynds and Shannon are fresh off the high (and exhaustion) of pulling off…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 241: How to Get the Most Out of DirtCon (Without Trying to Do Everything)
In this episode, Lyndsay and Shannon discuss their journeys as successful flower farmers and share excitement for their upcoming Dirt Con conference. They…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 240: Uncut Week 2 2026
In this episode of "The Dirt on Flowers," Lyndsay and Shannon are officially in full DirtCon Week mode—equal parts excited, nervous, and wildly optimistic…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 239: Operating Limits: How to Stop Overcommitting
In this episode of "The Dirt on Flowers," Lyndsay and Shannon welcome Ronda from Fly Girl Flowers to discuss “operating limits” in flower farming, inspired by…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 238: Uncut Week 1 2026
In this episode of "The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," the hosts share an honest, unscripted look at flower farming life. They discuss battling harsh winter…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 237: Year in Review 2025
In this episode, Lyndsay and Shannon reflect on their year. They discuss the challenges of managing high tunnels, unpredictable weather, and shifting business…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 236: Uncut Week 52
In this episode of "The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," the two flower farmers share a candid, unscripted chat about their holiday season, from the chaos of…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 235: Farm Hits, Misses, and Never-Agains
In this episode, Lyndsay and Shannon discuss the past year’s successes and challenges, sharing insights on crop choices, event planning, and marketing…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 234: Uncut Week 51
In this episode of "The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," the hosts share candid updates from their flower farms during winter. Lyndsay discusses the challenges…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 233: The 5 Components of a Great Email Introduction
In this episode of "The Dirt on Flowers," hosts Lyndsay and Shannon welcome copywriter Kelli Jasper to discuss email marketing for flower farmers. They explore…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 232: Uncut Week 50
In this episode of "The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," flower farmers Lindsay and Shannon share an honest, unscripted chat about the highs and lows of…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 231: Our favorite things
In this podcast episode, Lyndsay and Shannon both experienced flower farmers—share their favorite products and tools that make farm life easier and more…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 230: Uncut Week 49
In this episode of "The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," the two flower farmers share an unfiltered, lighthearted chat about life on their farms. They discuss…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 229: The Real Cost of Winging it
In this episode of "The Dirt on Flowers," Lyndsay and Shannon discuss the vital role of planning and self-care in building a profitable, sustainable flower…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 228: Uncut Week 48
In this episode of "The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," the two flower farmers share candid stories from their farms, including a rare white squirrel sighting…
The Dirt on FlowersEP: 227 How Small-Scale Farmers Can Go from Hobby to Profit
In this episode, Lyndsay and Shannon talk with Emily and Nathan from Confluence Farms and Small Scale Rebellion about the realities of building a profitable…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 226: Uncut Week 47
In this episode of "The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," the flower-farming duo candidly discuss the hectic pre-season on their farms, focusing on wreath…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 225: Analyzing your Data, Minus the Overwhelm
In this episode, Lyndsay and Shannon share candid, practical advice on managing farm finances and record-keeping without overwhelm. Drawing from their own…
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EP 224: Uncut Week 45
In this episode of "The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," the hosts share candid updates from their flower farms, discussing holiday preparations, weather…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 223: The Race to the Bottom does not Have to be Yours
In this episode of The Dirt on Flowers, Lyndsay and Shannon discuss the challenges of dealing with “undercutters” in the flower farming business. They share…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 222: Uncut Week 44
In this episode of "The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," the hosts share a candid midweek chat about flower farming life. They discuss the realities of working…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 221: Monsters of Flower Farming
In this Halloween-themed podcast episode, the host uses playful monster metaphors to explore the biggest challenges flower farmers face, such as cheap…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 220: Uncut Week 44
In this episode of "The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," the two flower farmers share an honest, unscripted chat about the realities of farm life as frost…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 219: Lessons from the Flower Field
In this episode of The Dirt on Flowers, Lyndsay and Shannon share an honest look at the realities of flower farming. They discuss the emotional and physical…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 218: Uncut Week 43
In this episode of "The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," the hosts share an honest, unscripted look at flower farming life. They discuss the challenges of…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 217: Uncovering the Secrets of Soil Management
In this episode of "The Dirt on Flowers," Lyndsay and Shannon interview Al from Vitalize Seed Company about soil health, cover crops, and sustainable farming…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 216: Uncut Week 42
In this episode of "The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," the hosts share an honest, unscripted look at flower farming as they wrap up dahlia season. They…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 215: Designing a Life You Love
In this episode of "The Dirt on Flowers," hosts Lyndsay and Shannon welcome back Kalin from Sweetwater Floral. They discuss the realities of running a flower…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 214: Uncut Week 41
In this episode of The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon, the hosts share candid updates from their flower farm, focusing on challenges during a recent “u-pick”…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 213: The Dirt on DirtCon- Tickets are LIVE!
In this episode, Lyndsay and Shannon introduce Dirt Con, their upcoming conference for flower farmers. Drawing from their own journeys, they discuss the…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 212: Uncut Week 40
In this episode of "The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," the two flower farmers share an honest, unscripted chat about the realities of running a flower…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 211: What Every Farmer Needs to Hear Today
In this episode, Lyndsay and Shannon share an honest conversation about building profitable flower farms. They discuss the emotional and practical challenges…
The Dirt on FlowersEP 210: Uncut Week 39
In this podcast episode, Lyndsay and Shannon share candid updates on their flower farm, including challenges with drought, ending the “you-pick” season early…