39. Between Ranunculus & Dahlias: What Our Guests Grow in the Spring Gap
50 min
In this episode, we're exploring how flower farmers fill the gap between the end of ranunculus season and the start of dahlias, typically mid-spring to early summer in our region. We revisit the five growers we've spoken to throughout this season and find out which crops they're growing to maintain a consistent supply of focal flowers during this transitional period. We also share our own recommendations and experiences, including Katie's extensive experimentation this season, as she set out to address this gap in her own production. Crops discussed include paper daisies, roses, tissue culture dahlias, foxgloves, scabiosa, hydrangeas, gladioli, sunflowers and plenty more. Featuring insights from: Robin from Transition Farm Luen's Flowers Casey from Three Dogs Flower Farm Love Sophie Flowers Mel from Andmia Flower Farm Whether you're looking to improve your seasonal crop planning or simply find new options to keep your buckets full, we hope this episode gives you some ideas for your own spring production.
