In this episode, Brooke Palmer from Jenny Creek Flowers shares her inspiring story of how she seamlessly balances her teaching career with her blossoming flower farm for the past three years. However, her deep-rooted love for gardening and the transformative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has played a pivotal role in shaping her path towards full-time flower farming. As Brooke opens up about her transition from a backyard gardener to a flourishing flower farmer, she unveils the strategic decisions and heartfelt moments that led her to cultivate her dream. From setting up infrastructure to conducting market research, Brooke's journey is a testament to the dedication and passion required to thrive as a cut flower farmer. In this episode we also discuss winter-forced tulips and the meticulous process of growing thousands of blooms both in Brooke's cellar and in the field. Brooke's commitment to spreading joy through her flowers is evident in every stem she nurtures, making her story a captivating blend of dedication and beauty. Tune in to this episode of the Backyard Bouquet Podcast to be inspired by Brooke's remarkable story of growth, resilience, and the transformative power of flowers. Show Notes: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.com/2024/04/09/ep-17-brooke-palmer-jenny-creek-flowers-from-school-teacher-to-full-time-flower-farmer/  [https://thefloweringfarmhouse.com/2024/04/09/ep-17-brooke-palmer-jenny-creek-flowers-from-school-teacher-to-full-time-flower-farmer/] In this episode, you'll hear about: * Brooke's Journey into Flower Farming: 00:00:57 * Brooke's Background as a Teacher and Flower Farmer: 00:01:37 * Impact of COVID on Brooke's Flower Farming Journey: 00:03:37 * Discussion on Growing Zones: 00:06:05 * Brooke's Gardening Experience in the Pacific Northwest: 00:08:10 * Transition from Gardener to Flower Farmer: 00:09:24 * Winter Forcing Tulips: 00:23:42 * Brooke's Decision to Become a Full-Time Flower Farmer: 00:38:08 * Brooke's Tubers Sale Preparation: 00:40:00 * Brooke's Partnership with Wide Awake Bakery: 00:46:28 * Favorite Tulip Varieties Recommended by Brooke: 00:48:32 Learn more about Brooke Palmer and Jenny Creek Flowers * Visit Jenny Creek Flowers [https://www.jennycreekflowers.com/] * Jenny Creek Flowers on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jennycreekflowers/] * Jenny Creek Flowers on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/jennycreekflowers] ***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 are coming every Tuesday to help keep your garden blooming! JOIN THE BACKYARD BOUQUET COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/groups/cutflowergardening Sign up for my newsletter: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.myflodesk.com/nlw4wua8s3