Have you ever wondered how a backyard garden with just 10 dahlias could transform into a flourishing flower farm with over 1500 dahlias? Join Christopher Tomaso and Wyatt Thomas, partners at Darcy's Dahlias, as they share their journey on the Backyard Bouquet podcast. Tune in to hear their inspiring conversation about their growth from hobbyist dahlia growers to successful flower farmers. In this episode, Christopher and Wyatt discuss their organic journey to becoming flower farmers. They share how they expanded their dahlia production from just a few plants to over a thousand, sharing their experiences and challenges along the way. Hear how they've dealt with everything from severe weather conditions to experimenting with different growing and propagation techniques. Learn how Darcy's Dahlias has overcome obstacles like heavy clay soil and severe weather events, and how they turned setbacks into opportunities for growth. Learn about their approach to soil health, their strategies for supporting their dahlias in windy conditions, and their experiences with overwintering tubers and growing dahlias from cuttings. Don't miss this engaging conversation with Christopher and Wyatt as they offer valuable insights and inspiration for anyone looking to turn their backyard garden into a successful cut flower farm. Tune in to the Backyard Bouquet podcast to hear the full conversation with these passionate flower farmers. In This Episode You'll Hear About: * Introduction to Darcy's Dahlias: 00:02:40-00:02:51 * Expanding Dahlia Production: 00:03:30-00:03:41 * Transition to Flower Farming: 00:04:22-00:04:33 * Growing a Variety of Flowers: 00:05:56-00:06:07 * Selling Flowers Locally: 00:06:24-00:06:35 * Urban Flower Farming: 00:07:09-00:07:20 * Challenges of Soil Improvement: 00:13:00-00:13:10 * Dealing with Severe Weather: 00:16:09-00:16:19 * Division of Farming Responsibilities: 00:36:26-00:36:36 * Future Plans for Darcy's Dahlias: 00:44:57-00:45:07 * Breeding and Hybridizing Dahlias: 00:46:13-00:46:23 Show Notes: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.com/2024/08/16/ep-33-darcys-dahlias/ Learn More About Darcy's Dahlias: * https://darcysdahlias.com/ * www.instagram.com/darcys_dahlias [https://www.instagram.com/darcys_dahlias] * https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084431747613 ***3 Types Of People Are Replacing Their Income With A Digital Course… Are You One Of Them?*** Take the quiz: https://bit.ly/3typesofpeoplereplacingincomewithadigitalcourse Sign up for our newsletter: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.myflodesk.com/nlw4wua8s3 ***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 every week to help keep your garden blooming!