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Botanical Brouhaha Podcast

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by Amy McGee

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Do you own a flower business or dream of starting one? Are you looking for practical floral design tips? Ever wonder how other florists run their businesses? Or maybe you're a farmer florist building a flower farm and floral design business at the same time? You've landed in the right place! At the BB Podcast, we serve floral designers, farmer florists, flower shop owners, and aspiring florists by diving into practical tips and insider information from real working florists, floral educators, flower growers, and floral industry vendors to help you find the tools you need to start, run, and grow your flower business. We like to mix it up! Do you prefer hearing real-life stories or diving into specific flower business topics? Either way, we've got you covered. Listen to our storytelling episodes featuring floral professionals sharing the details of starting and running their flower businesses. So many stories just waiting for you to dig in and learn from those who are doing what you want to do! Browse our topic-specific interviews where you can expect everything from conversations on marketing, staffing, and floral software to pain points like finding your mojo or listening to your intuition in business. Amy McGee, Botanical Brouhaha founder, brings years of relationship building with floral designers, farmer florists, and floral professionals to the table and invites you to pull up a chair for the conversations where you'll learn and be inspired by the nitty gritty transparency of the questions she asks. The BB Podcast is co-hosted by Natalie Gill, owner of Native Poppy.

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Episode thumbnail for Ep. 149: Worth the Wait: Sophie Felts Floral Co Joins Circle Weddings

May 27, 2026

Ep. 149: Worth the Wait: Sophie Felts Floral Co Joins Circle Weddings

Host Amy and Natalie interview Sophie Felts, Founder and CEO of Sophie Felts Floral Co, and Erica Gamble, President and Director of Operations, about building a profitable and sustainable floral business.

Episode thumbnail for Ep. 148: Mountain Flower Farm: The Power of Knowing Your Grower

May 7, 2026

Ep. 148: Mountain Flower Farm: The Power of Knowing Your Grower

<h2>Decades in the Soil at Mountain Flower Farm</h2> <p>Walt Krukowski didn't set out to become a flower grower for life — he just wanted to grow something, make a little money, and have the winters free to ski in Vermont. Nearly three decades later, <a href="https://mountainflowerfarm.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Mountain Flower Farm</a> has become a thriving operation across 10 acres, known for its organic peonies, hydrangeas, and the idea that growers and floral designers succeed best when they're genuinely connected to each other. In this conversation (Ep. 148), Walt shares the honest, unhurried story of how the farm evolved, what he's learned about building something that lasts, and why the relationship between farmers and florists matters more now than ever.</p> <h2>Join us as we chat with Walt about:</h2> <ul> <li>Why Mountain Flower Farm shifted away from annuals and now grows more hydrangea by volume than any other crop</li> <li>The ecological balance that comes with decades of organic farming — and why the first five years are the hardest</li> <li>What it's really like to farm with a family: the postcard moments, the missed dinners, and the real sacrifices</li> <li>How he keeps the farm manageable year-round</li> <li>Growing peony roots as a secondary business and the ripple effect of helping new farms get established</li> <li>Consulting services Walt offers for aspiring flower farmers, and the free <a href= "https://mountainflowerfarm.com/peony-blueprint-for-growers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peony Blueprint</a> resource on the Mountain Flower Farm website</li> <li>How to order from Mountain Flower Farm — and what floral designers can expect from the process</li> <li>Shipping logistics: why Walt only ships Mondays and Tuesdays, and the case for air shipping as an alternative to FedEx</li> <li>Why floral designers who build direct relationships with growers tend to see their businesses grow</li> <li>The most popular peony varieties right now for wedding florists, including a surprising answer about what outsells everything else</li> <li>Tips for conditioning peonies after arrival</li> </ul> <h4 align="center">This episode of the Botanical Brouhaha Podcast is brought to you by:</h4> <h4 align="center"><a href= "https://madridflowerschool.com/en/product/105-english-professional-program"> <span style="font-size: 24pt;">Madrid Flower School</span></a></h4> <p class="MsoNormal">You can find show notes and more episodes of The Botanical Brouhaha Podcast at <a href= "https://www.botanicalbrouhaha.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">botanicalbrouhaha.com</a>, and you can find Amy on IG at either <a href="https://www.instagram.com/botanicalbrouhaha" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">@botanicalbrouhaha</a> or <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/bloomtrustco/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">@bloomtrustco</a> and Natalie at <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/hey.nataliegill/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">@hey.nataliegill</a> or <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/native_poppy/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">@native_poppy</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">This episode of The Botanical Brouhaha Podcast was produced by Joel McGee. Original music by Landon McGee.</span></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p> </p>

Episode thumbnail for Ep. 147: How Sarah Donjuan's Hobby Became JJ's Flower Shop

April 15, 2026

Ep. 147: How Sarah Donjuan's Hobby Became JJ's Flower Shop

<p>Sarah Donjuan didn't set out to become a florist. In 2018, fresh out of business school and looking for a creative side hustle, she landed on a 1967 Volkswagen flower truck — and accidentally started a floral business with staying power in Atlanta. In this episode (Ep. 147), Sarah walks us through the full arc of JJ's Flower Truck and Shop: from a curtained kiosk at Ponce City Market to a 1,500-square-foot Dunwoody dream shop, and from a one-woman operation to a full, talented team. She's honest about the highs, the lows, and everything in between — including what it really takes to build a business that can run without you.</p> <h2>Join us as we chat with Sarah about:</h2> <ul> <li>Starting a business with no industry experience and a "figure it out" mindset</li> <li>Growing from a pop-up model to a brick-and-mortar shop</li> <li>Listening to customers to decide what to offer next</li> <li>Building and sustaining a team — hiring, firing, and building culture</li> <li>Launching national flower shipping</li> <li>Competing with large floral brands in the online marketplace</li> <li>Balancing entrepreneurship with marriage and children</li> <li>The long-term vision: satellite shops in Chicago, LA, NYC, and Austin</li> <li> </li> </ul> <h2>Connect with JJ's Flower Shop:</h2> <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ul> <li><a href="https://jjsflowershop.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><strong data-start="2154" data-end="2195"><span class= "whitespace-normal">Website</span></strong></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jjsflowershop" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"><strong data-start="2200" data-end= "2241"><span class= "whitespace-normal">Instagram</span></strong></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal">You can find show notes and more episodes of The Botanical Brouhaha Podcast at <a href= "https://www.botanicalbrouhaha.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">botanicalbrouhaha.com</a>, and you can find Amy on IG at either <a href="https://www.instagram.com/botanicalbrouhaha" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">@botanicalbrouhaha</a> or <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/bloomtrustco/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">@bloomtrustco</a> and Natalie at <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/hey.nataliegill/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">@hey.nataliegill</a> or <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/native_poppy/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">@native_poppy</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">This episode of The Botanical Brouhaha Podcast was produced by Joel McGee. Original music by Landon McGee.</span></p> <p> </p>

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What is Botanical Brouhaha Podcast?

Do you own a flower business or dream of starting one? Are you looking for practical floral design tips? Ever wonder how other florists run their businesses? Or maybe you're a farmer florist building a flower farm and floral design business at the same time? You've landed in the right place!

At the BB Podcast, we serve floral designers, farmer florists, flower shop owners, and aspiring florists by diving into practical tips and insider information from real working florists, floral educators, flower growers, and floral industry vendors to help you find the tools you need to start, run, and grow your flower business.

We like to mix it up! Do you prefer hearing real-life stories or diving into specific flower business topics? Either way, we've got you covered.

Listen to our storytelling episodes featuring floral professionals sharing the details of starting and running their flower businesses. So many stories just waiting for you to dig in and learn from those who are doing what you want to do!

Browse our topic-specific interviews where you can expect everything from conversations on marketing, staffing, and floral software to pain points like finding your mojo or listening to your intuition in business.

Amy McGee, Botanical Brouhaha founder, brings years of relationship building with floral designers, farmer florists, and floral professionals to the table and invites you to pull up a chair for the conversations where you'll learn and be inspired by the nitty gritty transparency of the questions she asks.

The BB Podcast is co-hosted by Natalie Gill, owner of Native Poppy.

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