This episode of the Backyard Bouquet Podcast features a replay from the Growing Beautiful Dahlias Interview Series hosted by Valerie Miller of Steel Cow Lavender Farm. In this episode, Valerie interviews Jennifer Gulizia, the host of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast and a passionate flower farmer based in Hood River, Oregon. In this episode, Jennifer shares her journey as a cut flower farmer, her love for dahlias, and her recent transition to a new 20-acre farm. Throughout the conversation, Valerie and Jennifer discuss the importance of soil health, land selection, and the process of hybridizing dahlias. Jennifer explains how she hybridizes dahlias, the significance of understanding soil conditions, and the steps involved in saving seeds. She emphasizes the need for careful planning and strategic decision-making when it comes to growing flowers sustainably. Be sure to tune in to hear the full conversation, filled with insights and tips for finding farmland and growing beautiful dahlias. In This Episode You'll Hear About: 00:03:54 - Acquisition of 20 Acres: A New Beginning 00:05:09 - Challenges of the New Property 00:08:19 - Strategic Planning for the Future 00:09:35 - Restoration Plans for the Land 00:11:00 - Importance of Soil Health 00:19:40 - Land Selection for Growing Dahlias 00:24:14 - Leasing Land: Legal Considerations 00:30:34 - The Importance of a Lease Agreement 00:32:06 - Seed Saving and Hybridizing Dahlias 01:02:15 - Community and Support in Flower Farming 01:05:00 - Advice for Aspiring Flower Farmers 01:10:45 - Sustainability Practices in Flower Farming 01:13:00 - Final Thoughts and Encouragement Show Notes: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.com/2024/10/26/ep-40-grow-beautiful-dahlias-interview-series-replay/ Learn More About Growing Beautiful Dahlia Series: * https://steel-cow-lavender-farm-llc.ck.page [https://steel-cow-lavender-farm-llc.ck.page/] Podcast Listens Can Enjoy One-Month Free Subscription To The Dahlia Patch! Join Here: https://bit.ly/40lbDaK Learn More About The Flowering Farmhouse * https://thefloweringfarmhouse.com/ * https://www.instagram.com/thefloweringfarmhouse/ ***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!