Published: March 14, 2022, 3:52 a.m.
b'Today we\\u2019re visiting with John Gibbons, owner of Lakes & Rivers Flower Farm in Liverpool, England. Join us as we talk with John about:
- transitioning from makeup artist to flower farmer
- how his time at Dior inspired his career in flower farming
- utilizing an allotment to get a taste of flower farming
- overcoming challenges without losing vision and enthusiasm
- the reality of farming on leased land
- selling wholesale flowers to florists
- his long-term plan for the farm
- the importance of having a plan before jumping into flower farming
- reframing social media to acknowledge the positive impact it can have on your business
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 93:
FIND LAKES & FARMS FLOWER FARM HERE:
Website | Instagram
This episode of the Botanical Brouhaha Podcast is brought to you by:
EVERYSTEM
EveryStem was created because software has the power to change the way you price and order flowers for a profit.
Co-Hosts: Amy McGee (Botanical Brouhaha) and Maggie Bailey (Bramble & Bee)
BB Podcast Sound Engineer: Grayson McGee
Music & Voiceovers:\\xa0Landon McGee
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