Best Floristry Business Podcasts (2024)

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Growing Sweet Peas with Marryn Mathis: The Farmhouse Flower Farm 1:01:21

31m ago1:01:21

1:01:21

We’re excited to have Marryn Mathis from The Farmhouse Flower Farm on The Flower Podcast this week. She shares how she’s grown and adapted her business to work with her family schedule while maximizing her product reach. Dahlias and Sweet Peas have become two of her main crops. Today, with the launch of her new book, we’re diving into growing sweet…

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Gardens in Spaces of Incarceration, with Cultural Geographer Dr. Elizabeth Lara 1:23:04

1d ago1:23:04

1:23:04

This week, in honor of Labor Day just passed, we venture into the world of garden preservation, history through the lens of spaces of incarceration, and how these can help all of us consider, with clearer eyes, the great diversity of ways in which the word Garden is used.We’re in conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Lara, a cultural geographer and Garde…

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Gardens in Spaces of Incarceration, with Cultural Geographer Dr. Elizabeth Lara 1:23:04

1h ago1:23:04

1:23:04

This week, in honor of Labor Day just passed, we venture into the world of garden preservation, history through the lens of spaces of incarceration, and how these can help all of us consider, with clearer eyes, the great diversity of ways in which the word Garden is used.We’re in conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Lara, a cultural geographer and Garde…

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Episode 47 - The Bohemian Flower Journey with Alisha Erin Part 2 27:17

2h ago27:17

27:17

In Part 2 of my conversation with Alisha Erin from Bohemian Flowers we talk about freelancing, the importance of freelancers and what we look for and expect of freelancers vs the difference between freelancers and work experience, we talk about the evolution of style and what you learn from working with other florists. We talk about success, the mo…

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Bringing Pansies Back with Brenna Estrada of Three Brothers Blooms 59:09

7d ago59:09

59:09

We're excited to share this NEW and second episode with Brenna Estrada!! Scroll below to connect with her page and listen to her first episode with The Flower Podcast. Home gardeners, flower farmers, and florists are always looking for flowers to help set them apart in their offerings and esthetics. My guest this week found her way to growing cut f…

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The Secrets to Booking Premium Weddings as a Florist 💍 31:16

5h ago31:16

31:16

In this episode, we're diving into the exact steps to attract high-budget wedding clients and grow your floral business. I'll be sharing my proven 3-steps that will help you secure those premium weddings and elevate your brand. Whether you're struggling to connect with high-end clients or simply want to increase your bookings, this episode is packe…

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BEST OF conversation with Gwendolyn Wallace author "Joy Takes Root" 56:35

8d ago56:35

56:35

At this back-to-school, change-of-seasons moment, I thought we would all enjoy a good bedtime-story vibe. Enjoy this Best of CP conversation with Gwendolyn Wallace. Gwendolyn Wallace is a gardener, a student, a teacher, a historian, and the author of two new works of illustrated children’s literature. Joy Takes Root, and The Light She Feels Inside …

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BEST OF conversation with Gwendolyn Wallace author "Joy Takes Root" 56:35

1h ago56:35

56:35

At this back-to-school, change-of-seasons moment, I thought we would all enjoy a good bedtime-story vibe. Enjoy this Best of CP conversation with Gwendolyn Wallace. Gwendolyn Wallace is a gardener, a student, a teacher, a historian, and the author of two new works of illustrated children’s literature. Joy Takes Root, and The Light She Feels Inside …

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Episode 46 - The Bohemian Flower Journey with Alisha Erin Part 1 44:35

3h ago44:35

44:35

My my are you in for a treat! Over the next 2 episodes get comfy and immerse yourself in the beautiful and bohemian world of Alisha Erin from Bohemian Flower. Alisha started her floristry journey when she was still in high school and took on a work placement in a local florist. From there her artistic prowess took hold, her creativity broadened and…

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2019 Replay: Rick Davis of Amaryllis, Inc. 57:04

10d ago57:04

57:04

Rick Davis of Amaryllis Design in Landover, Maryland is our guest this week on The Flower Podcast. Featured in publications such as Town & Country, Southern Accents, and listed as one of the Top Wedding Florists in the nation by Martha Stewart, Rick shares his transformation story that has made Amaryllis a premiere wedding and event company. Be sur…

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Turn Sales Struggles into Success: 3 Simple Fixes for Florists 💕 30:10

1h ago30:10

30:10

In this episode, we dive deep into the top 3 sales mistakes that hold florists back and reveal simple, powerful solutions to turn things around. 🤩 If you’ve been feeling stuck, struggling to close deals, or missing out on high-value clients, this episode is for you! Learn how to make strategic changes to your approach, fix what’s holding you back, …

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Thoughtful alchemy & sustainable floristry, Shane Connolly 54:44

35m ago54:44

54:44

This week, A BEST OF conversation. In this long, hot, fiery summer here in Northern CA and wet and windy summer in other parts of the country – I really needed some flowers – and thought our conversation with the UK’s Shane Connolly might be just the thing. ENJOY!As we tend toward summer’s end, with end of summer and fall events and celebrations pe…

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Thoughtful alchemy & sustainable floristry, Shane Connolly 54:44

14d ago54:44

54:44

This week, A BEST OF conversation. In this long, hot, fiery summer here in Northern CA and wet and windy summer in other parts of the country – I really needed some flowers – and thought our conversation with the UK’s Shane Connolly might be just the thing. ENJOY!As we tend toward summer’s end, with end of summer and fall events and celebrations pe…

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Finding the Wellspring Flower Farm in Monroe, Ga. 1:01:31

16d ago1:01:31

1:01:31

During a recent visit to the Monroe Blooms Flower Show in Monroe, GA., I met Ashley Blackstone and Samantha Kramer from Wellspring Flower Farm. What stood out were their vibrant flower varieties and color palettes. In this episode, they discuss their farm's growth from a small plot on a horse farm to a flourishing 3-acre operation, with plans to ex…

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The 3 Secrets to Consistent High-Quality Orders in Your Florist Business 🤫 25:01

18d ago25:01

25:01

Are you ready to transform your florist business into a consistent sales machine? In this episode, I’m sharing the three essential secrets to securing high-quality orders that keep your business thriving. Whether you're tired of the ups and downs or just looking for ways to level up, these strategies will help you attract the right clients, increas…

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Back to school (with plants) - Sean Doherty, VP of Education, Missouri Botanical Garden 59:22

32m ago59:22

59:22

It’s back to school time – you can tell by the ads on television and radio (yes, I was watching the Olympics!) and by the displays at the stores with notebooks, pencils, backpacks, and lunch boxes being on prominent display. As you and I know, one of the best classrooms available to us all is the outdoors – from the wildlands of fields, woods, and …

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Back to school (with plants) - Sean Doherty, VP of Education, Missouri Botanical Garden 59:22

1h ago59:22

59:22

It’s back to school time – you can tell by the ads on television and radio (yes, I was watching the Olympics!) and by the displays at the stores with notebooks, pencils, backpacks, and lunch boxes being on prominent display. As you and I know, one of the best classrooms available to us all is the outdoors – from the wildlands of fields, woods, and …

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Episode 45 - Do You Need a Business Coach? 17:38

13d ago17:38

17:38

Hello my loves - today, we're talking about coaching. I recently saw a post in a wedding and event suppliers Facebook group that said and I quote: “who has a business coach and do you find it’s worth it? How much do you pay? Are you seeing amazing (not just good) results?” Now I found some of the comments really interesting on this post and I also …

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Italian Ranunculus, Anemones, and Tulip Bulb Update with Henk Onings with Onings America Part 2 56:09

25d ago56:09

56:09

Last week when we released our episode with Henk Onings I mentioned at the end that we continued the conversation about Ranunculus, Anemones, and the Tulip bulb crop this year. So be sure to go and listen to Part 1 of our chat with Henk. So to recap, my guest this week is Henk Onings and soon after graduating school he moved to Pompeii, Italy for a…

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The 4 Strategic Shifts You Need to Accelerate Your Growth 🏎️ 28:33

7h ago28:33

28:33

Speed up the rate of success in your floral business.🚀 🎉 In this episode, we’re diving into the 4 strategic shifts you absolutely need to accelerate your growth and achieve the success you’ve been striving for. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for more, these shifts will help you break through the barriers holding you back…

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Welcome to the Shrub Club: Shrouded in Light Kevin Philip Williams & Michael Guidi 1:24:54

28d ago1:24:54

1:24:54

Late July, August, and September (the dog days of summer with the constellation Sirius high in the night sky) are perhaps the stretch of the year in most climates of the Northern Hemisphere that really show you what your garden and plants are made of (for better or worse) after months of them producing and growing under long hours of sun, high heat…

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Welcome to the Shrub Club: Shrouded in Light Kevin Philip Williams & Michael Guidi 1:24:54

12d ago1:24:54

1:24:54

Late July, August, and September (the dog days of summer with the constellation Sirius high in the night sky) are perhaps the stretch of the year in most climates of the Northern Hemisphere that really show you what your garden and plants are made of (for better or worse) after months of them producing and growing under long hours of sun, high heat…

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Episode 44 - Nothing Comes for Free 12:48

5d ago12:48

12:48

Hello my loves welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast. I have had a lot of conversations lately about 'freebies' – about when to do them, what should be considered a freebie and how valuable or not doing freebies can be. So in this episode I want to share a couple of these instances with you and my views on this based on the experiences I’ve had a…

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Growing Lilies and More with Henk Onings of Onings America Part 1 1:08:27

1M ago1:08:27

1:08:27

This week’s guest was born in the Netherlands into a family that started their business in 1935 and now 3 generations later, soon to be 4 generations Onings Holland is known for distributing a wide range of flower bulbs, tubers, and seeds around the world. My guest is Henk Onings and soon after graduating school he moved to Pompeii, Italy for a cou…

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Florist Success Story: Waking Up to a $2,372 Online Order 😎 32:22

7d ago32:22

32:22

In this episode, Kathleen shares an inspiring success story of waking up to a $2,372 online wedding package order...from a complete stranger. 🥳 Discover the strategies and marketing tactics she used that can help you achieve similar results in your floral business. Learn how to attract high-value clients, optimise your online sales approach, and tu…

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The Botanical Journey & Lexicon of a Caring Plantsperson, with Tim Johnson, Native Plant Trust 1:09:13

12d ago1:09:13

1:09:13

Tim Johnson is engaged in the native plant and garden worlds on both personal and professional levels. Having worked with Seed Savers Exchange earlier in his career, Tim last joined us on Cultivating Place a few years back as Executive Director for The Botanic Garden of Smith College.Tim is a spouse, a father, a life long learner and gardener, and …

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The Botanical Journey & Lexicon of a Caring Plantsperson, with Tim Johnson, Native Plant Trust 1:09:13

12d ago1:09:13

1:09:13

Tim Johnson is engaged in the native plant and garden worlds on both personal and professional levels. Having worked with Seed Savers Exchange earlier in his career, Tim last joined us on Cultivating Place a few years back as Executive Director for The Botanic Garden of Smith College.Tim is a spouse, a father, a life long learner and gardener, and …

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Episode 43 - 8 Rules to Biz By 14:35

17d ago14:35

14:35

Hello my loves welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast. This month we are celebrating 8 years in the floristry business – 8 years! I’ve been reminiscing a lot over the last few weeks and thinking about how far I’ve come and how far the business has come over the past 8 years and if I’m honest, it’s the past 2 years that the most exponential growth …

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Hawaiian Farmer Florists: Leandra Gollob/Daniel Mench of Cocolani Gardens 1:00:38

14d ago1:00:38

1:00:38

This weeks my guests are Leandra Gollob and Daniel Mench of Cocolani Gardens located on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Both were born and raised on the windward side of Oahu, where they’ve grown up with a love for all things nature. Together with this love and gratitude, they farm one-acre of lush tropical land with over 50 varieties of ginger and hel…

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Profit Goals for Florists: The Key to Financial Growth 🔑 14:49

23d ago14:49

14:49

Are you ready to unlock the secrets to profitability in your floral business? In this empowering episode, Kathleen reveals the right profit targets every florist should aim for, including her simple math you can use to set achievable financial goals. Tune in to learn how to set the right targets, understand your profit margins, and adopt a mindset …

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A Devotion to the Mysterium of Place as an Antidote to Existential Homesickness, with Janisse Ray 1:04:30

1M ago1:04:30

1:04:30

Working under the online name Trackless Wild, Janisse Ray is an American writer, naturalist, and environmental activist.Just about everything she does speaks to me of the largest meaning and importance of what it means to be a capital G gardener in our world.A moving storyteller, speaker, and teacher, her book titles include Ecology of A Cracker Ch…

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A Devotion to the Mysterium of Place as an Antidote to Existential Homesickness, with Janisse Ray 1:04:30

1M ago1:04:30

1:04:30

Working under the online name Trackless Wild, Janisse Ray is an American writer, naturalist, and environmental activist.Just about everything she does speaks to me of the largest meaning and importance of what it means to be a capital G gardener in our world.A moving storyteller, speaker, and teacher, her book titles include Ecology of A Cracker Ch…

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Episode 42 - 18 years in the wedding industry with Jenn Veza 36:58

1M ago36:58

36:58

Get yourself a cup of tea, a note pad and get comfy because what you're about to hear is 18 years of wisdom from my dear friend and wedding business bestie - Jenn Veza - owner of The Original Event Company here in Perth. You know when you meet someone and they ae just the absolute salt of the earth, the kind of person that really gives a shit about…

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Growing in the Heat with Julia Keel, Full Keel Farm 1:16:21

21d ago1:16:21

1:16:21

We are starting off our new season with Julia Keel, co-owner of Full Keel Farm in north central Florida. Julia brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the table as she specializes in cultivating specialty cut flowers while navigating the unique challenges of a hot and humid climate. She’s passionate about teaching, has presented and lectured at…

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Success as a Florist: 4 Mindset Shifts to Make It Happen ✨ 18:38

1M ago18:38

18:38

Are you ready to turn your floral passion into a profitable business? In this episode, Kathleen shares the four essential mindset shifts that transformed her floral business and led to lasting success. Discover how these key changes in thinking can help you overcome common challenges, embrace new opportunities, and achieve the profitability you’ve …

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The Comfort of Crows, A Backyard Year" with Margaret Renkl BEST OF 1:03:10

2M ago1:03:10

1:03:10

This week we revisit a favorite conversation from the archive, “The Comfort of Crows, A Backyard Year," with author and backyard tender and observer, Margaret Renkl. Reminding us that even on days when we feel overheated and overwhelmed, there is always some comfort, intelligence, and agency to be found among the flora and fauna of this generous pl…

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The Comfort of Crows, A Backyard Year" with Margaret Renkl BEST OF 1:03:10

1M ago1:03:10

1:03:10

This week we revisit a favorite conversation from the archive, “The Comfort of Crows, A Backyard Year," with author and backyard tender and observer, Margaret Renkl. Reminding us that even on days when we feel overheated and overwhelmed, there is always some comfort, intelligence, and agency to be found among the flora and fauna of this generous pl…

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Episode 41 - 2024 Mid Year Update 17:45

2M ago17:45

17:45

Hello my loves welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast welcome to July! If you're feeling like the first half of the year has absolutely flown by, this episode is for you! Let's recalibrate. We have just skipped over to a new financial year, there’s 6 months left of 2024 and we’re in that phase where we’re assessing the financial year that was, we’…

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Transform Obstacles Into Opportunities for Faster Growth as a Florist 🌿 23:23

1M ago23:23

23:23

Ever wonder why some florists thrive in the face of challenges while others struggle? In this episode, I explore the art of turning obstacles into opportunities, a clear roadmap for applying it to your business and share my personal experience of how this skillset has radically transformed my business in a shorter timeframe. When the goal is growth…

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S3 - Ep1 My Personal Journey (on Creativity, Compassion, Courage, and Commitment) 28:18

2M ago28:18

28:18

In early 2024, I delivered a keynote at a photography workshop in Morocco, a talk that has become one of my favorites, especially in a time when the world needs more wisdom and less frivolity. Reflecting on my unconventional journey, I discussed what I believe to be the four cornerstones of art: Creativity, Compassion, Courage, and Commitment: Crea…

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Trees are Bridges to the Sky, with ecologist poet Frederick Livingston 1:07:33

2M ago1:07:33

1:07:33

“Are Humans Parasites sowing our own hunger, or fruit, gifts from Earth to our future? Is the edge of our lives, civilization, and species a cliff to catastrophe or a bridge to transformation?” These are the words, questions, and motivations of poet and gardener, Frederick Livingston author of Trees are Bridges to the Sky a collection of essays and…

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Trees are Bridges to the Sky, with ecologist poet Frederick Livingston 1:07:33

1M ago1:07:33

1:07:33

“Are Humans Parasites sowing our own hunger, or fruit, gifts from Earth to our future? Is the edge of our lives, civilization, and species a cliff to catastrophe or a bridge to transformation?” These are the words, questions, and motivations of poet and gardener, Frederick Livingston author of Trees are Bridges to the Sky a collection of essays and…

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Episode 8 - Dealing with Rejection 13:25

2M ago13:25

13:25

In today's episode I am chatting all about dealing with rejection within your floristry business. We all will have had times where we didn't get a particular job that we had quoted for and sometimes it can be really tricky to navigate. I share with you some potential work rejections that I have experienced fairly recently and how I have learnt to d…

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The 15-Minute Daily Routine to Boost Your Floral Business ⏰ 23:25

1M ago23:25

23:25

You'll be amazed at the progress you can make in your business with just a small daily commitment — like 15 minutes small 🤩 In this practical and inspiring episode, Kathleen shares a powerful 15-minute daily routine designed to drive your business forward. Whether you're juggling multiple responsibilities or looking to streamline your workflow, thi…

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Episode 40 - Retreat Wrap Up 15:29

2M ago15:29

15:29

Hello my loves welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast – how actually are you? In today's episode we're reliving all of the beauty that was the Wedding Flowers Weekender Retreat: how awesome the weekend was, what we did, how it was structured, and how incredible the group of humans was that participated in the retreat. I have first hand experience …

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Good Citizenship = Good Stewardship: Native Seed/SEARCH, with Alexandra Zamecnik 1:01:16

2M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

It’s the seedy time of summer. This week of the fourth of July we’re working from the premise that foundational to good citizenship is great stewardship of place (plants and people) and we are looking to the desert Southwest in conversation with Alexandra Zamecnik, Executive Director of Native Seed/SEARCH. For more than four decades, Native Seeds/S…

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Good Citizenship = Good Stewardship: Native Seed/SEARCH, with Alexandra Zamecnik 1:01:16

1M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

It’s the seedy time of summer. This week of the fourth of July we’re working from the premise that foundational to good citizenship is great stewardship of place (plants and people) and we are looking to the desert Southwest in conversation with Alexandra Zamecnik, Executive Director of Native Seed/SEARCH. For more than four decades, Native Seeds/S…

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Episode 7 - The Importance of your Wedding Day Checklist 12:47

2M ago12:47

12:47

In today's episode I'm chatting about wedding checklists. I share with you a scenario that happened to me a number of years ago when I was installing a wedding and another big lesson I learnt. If today's episode resonates with you, drop me a message. I would love to hear your stories too! My contact details are below. Contact Joanne: Website: www.j…

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How to Consistently Attract Ideal Clients to Your Floral Business 🥳 23:11

2M ago23:11

23:11

You know those dreamy customers...the ones who love what you do and are happy to pay? Let's find more of THEM! In this episode, Kathleen shares the secrets to being a magnet, naturally drawing in the clients you want to work with. Learn how to define and identify your dream clients, craft the right marketing plan, and implement content strategies t…

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National Pollinator Week with the Pollinator Posse, Tora Rocha 1:13:42

2M ago1:13:42

1:13:42

It’s full summer - for us and for the fauna of the Northern Hemisphere. That means many of our most charismatic, sun-loving pollinators are at the peak of their seasonal cycles – and we are celebrating National Pollinator Week with Tora Rocha of the Pollinator Posse based in Oakland, CA – sharing all things love of pollinators. Tora is a gardener a…

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