Flowers hold significant cultural significance, and this week’s event, Travis Kelce proposing to Taylor Swift in his backyard, serves as a prime example. Join me and guest host Ellen Frost as we delve into this captivating topic, unraveling the mysteries surrounding this floral pop culture moment.

More about Ellen!

Ellen Frost is a florist, writer, and community-builder who’s passionate about local flowers. She’s best known as the founder of Local Color Flowers, a floral studio in Baltimore that exclusively sources flowers from local growers. Since launching the business in 2008 as a part-time wedding venture, Ellen has grown it into a thriving hub for design classes, subscriptions, corporate events, and community gatherings—all centered on seasonal, sustainably grown blooms.

Today, Ellen also writes FlowerNerd, a popular newsletter for flower lovers, and runs FlowerMore, an online community that brings together florists, farmers, and floral enthusiasts for education and connection.

Ellen is a nationally recognized voice in the floriculture industry and is frequently invited to teach, consult, and speak about sustainable sourcing, floral design, and building a values-driven flower business.

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In this episode of the Flower Story podcast, host Colin Stark interviews LeeAnn Huber of Coseytown Dahlias, exploring her journey as a dahlia hybridizer. They discuss the unique techniques LeeAnn employs, such as the 'Dahlia Shake,' the extensive process of hybridization from seed to bloom, and the importance of selecting traits that meet market demands. LeeAnn shares insights into her innovative varieties, the significance of customer feedback, and her commitment to empowering growers through education and community engagement. The conversation highlights the passion and dedication behind the art of flower farming and hybridization.

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https://coseytownflowers.com/

Join us as we catch up with Liza Lubell, owner of Peartree Flowers and the floral designer for season 2 of HBO's hit show- The Gilded Age!

We'll discuss some major cinematic floral moments, the ins and outs of set life for a floral designer and much more.