Five years ago this month, I published a blog post that featured a little interview with a flower farmer that I had met at a workshop. At the time, I simply wanted to learn more about her farm and I thought blog readers might find her story interesting as well. That interview led to another. And another. And another. Soon after, the Farmer & the Florist interview series took root.
The series now spans more than 30 interviews with farmers, florists, authors, artists and entrepreneurs, including some of the biggest names and brightest talent in the flower world.
While some of the people profiled had clear, direct career paths, others were less conventional. Compiled together, their stories represent a depth of knowledge and a broad array of philosophies and business models. With honesty and humor, the conversations cross three continents and give readers a glimpse into the fascinating, flower-filled lives of these amazing people.
To celebrate the 5th anniversary of The Farmer & the Florist Series, I’ve listed and linked all the previously published interviews below. Plus, every Thursday for the next five weeks I’ll be posting an all new interview.
Next week, I’m thrilled to be welcoming back one of the most influential and well-respected leaders in the flower world: the renowned author, teacher and floral designer Ariella Chezar. We’ll be talking about her farm, her travels around the world teaching floral design and her newest book, Seasonal Flower Arranging.
Other upcoming interviews include:
- Claus Dalby, famed Danish garden book author
- Becky Crowley, the lead gardener at Chatsworth House, the estate of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire
- Lily Stockman, the talented artist behind Block Shop Textiles
- Nicole Land, floral designer, teacher and owner of Soil and Stem
- Gracie Poulson, the founder of one of the fastest growing flower farm businesses in the United States, Grace Rose Farm
Catch up on all of the past The Farmer & the Florist Interviews by following the links below.
Note: titles with brackets around {Farmer} indicate interviews with growers; interviews with floral designers are noted with brackets around {Florist}.
The {Farmer} & the Florist Interviews: FLOWER FARMERS
Farmhand Flowers
Fivefork Farms
The Real Flower Company
Peterkort Roses
Santa Cruz Dahlias
The {Farmer} & the Florist Interviews: FARMER-FLORISTS
The Blue Carrot
Field of Roses
Green and Gorgeous
Haute Horticulture
The Monkey Flower Group
Moonflower at 3 Porch Farm
Sunny Meadows Flower Farm
The Farmer & the {Florist} Interviews: FLORAL DESIGNERS
Amy Merrick
Ariella Chezar
Botanique
Holly Heider Chapple
Joshua Werber
La Musa de las Flores
Passionflower
Philosophy Flowers
McKenzie Powell
Morgan Allender
Saipua
Studio Choo
White Magnolia Designs
The Farmer & the Florist Interviews: FLOWER FRIENDS + SPECIAL FEATURES
5Marys
Debra Prinzing
Holly Heider Chapple
Flora Forager
Flower House
La Musa de las Flores
Passionflower
Ponderosa & Thyme
Sarah Raven
Finally, I’d love to know what has been your favorite interview? Do you have a recommendation on someone you’d like to see featured in a future interview?
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Enjoy the interviews!
Edward James on
Great blog post, thanks for sharing such great stories of lovely florists up here. Flowers always make me feel good, needless to say I’m a florist too. I can totally relate to the blog and the amazing people talked about here.