A Blooming Good Time Podcast with Crowley House
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Beth Syphers, Rilley Syphers, Emma Dixon
Welcome to a blooming good time podcast, with your hosts, Beth, Rilley, and Emma. Join us in our daily conversations as we navigate our way through flower farming, and just life in general.
New Beginnings
Hey Bloomers! After a year long wait we hope you're all as excited as we are to have a Blooming Good Time, but with a few new friends! Lets all give a warm welcome to Keith and Kate, and the 2 "cubs" Beau and Gigi! The farm has been going through some big changes while we've been gone, but don't worry we are here to give a quick update and to introduce you to our new Co-host. Lets get ready to have a Blooming Good Time together in this new adventure! Instagram:@abloominggoodtimepodcast@crowleyhouse@crowleyhousefarm@heytheremartinsYoutube:@crowleyhouseflowerfarm
47:5330/10/2024
Working The Off Season
Hey bloomers! Its Now our Off Season when the farm starts to slow down. NOT! We always get asked how we just keep going once the flowers are all gone. Well now that its winter its busier then ever with winter greens and Christmas wreaths. Lets talk about how we keep making money and hopefully give you all some ideas on how even though its winter it doesn't mean you have to stop the fun.
52:4815/11/2023
Prep For Success
Winter is coming rather quickly this year, so we have to start now if we even want to succeed for next year. How do like to hide the from the seasonal depression? Stick around and we'll tell you on this episode of A Blooming Good Time!
01:06:0108/11/2023
WE'RE BACK!
Hey Bloomers!Sorry for the long pause on our good time! We just got a little busy here on the farm. But we aren't going anywhere and we got a update episode for you! So lets get cozy and have A Blooming Good Time!
38:4701/11/2023
Fruiting Trees
Something I love about our garden is all the fruit trees that bloom in the spring and fruit in the Fall. They really add so much to the garden not only for there beauty but for food usage. We have a few that we cant wait to add to our growing collection!
28:5714/06/2023
What a Sweet Pea!
Sweet Peas are defiantly one of our all time favorite things to grow and also our first thing we grew EVER! All though our first attempted was a massive fail, we kept at them and now we grow some AMAZING sweet peas! We are really excided to talk about some of our favorite verity's and one we would love to have in the feature! So lets get sweet on this episode of A Blooming Good Time!
44:2131/05/2023
Eating Well
Sorry for the late episode everyone! Its been some crazy time here on the farm with sweet peas and peonies coming on at the same time! Its been so busy that we forget to eat some days and that's a very bad habit to get in to, so that is what we are talking about in this episode of A Blooming Good Time!
23:0230/05/2023
Farm Update: Crazy Mothers Day!
Hey Bloomers! Just a cozy update for you guys! Everything that's been happening on the farm, how our CRAZY mothers day week went, and all the new things to expect in the next month. I hope you join us and have A Blooming Good Time!
31:5717/05/2023
Talking About Peonies
Hello lovely Bloomers! today we are talking about some of our favorite flowers Peonies! These big beautiful blooms are literally so dreamy that a lot of our brides will wait to have their weddings for when they're in bloom. We love growing them and we are so excited to talk about all the pros and cons of having then in your garden! So join us on this episode of A Blooming Good Time.
30:3510/05/2023
All About Roses Part.2
PART 2!!!! We are so excited for this episode of A Blooming Good Time. We are diving farther into the world of roses and all of the ways to take care of them. So get your self cozy and let get started!Instagram:@abloominggoodtimepodcast@crowleyhouseorder a copy of our book Furrow and Flower! https://crowley-house-flower-farm.myshopify.com/
48:4303/05/2023
All About Roses Part.1
Hey Bloomers! We've been working hard on our roses lately so we thought what better time to have a full one chat about all the work that goes into them. From pruning to diseases and how to get ride of them, we have all the details. Also done mind the crazy rain storm happening, we recorded this in the yurt so you can kind of hear everything. But lets make it cozy with some tea or a coffee and have a Blooming Good Time together
01:00:1819/04/2023
Lovely Chat with Fleurs De Lyonville in Australia
While in Australia we were able to sit down and talk with our friends Janae and Chris about their flower farming experience, and slow flowers in Australia! This is definitely more of a casual sit down conversation with friends, but we really wanted to share it with you! So get cozy and lets have a Blooming Good Time!
22:4812/04/2023
A Interview With Riverwood Gardens!
Welcome to Ottawa Canada! This lovely interview is from our time visiting for our cousins wedding. While we were there wo got to sit down with Amber and talk about having a Flowers Business in the bitter cold of winter, working with family, and more on this episode of A Blooming Good Time!Instagram:@abloominggoodtimepodcast@crowleyhouse@riverwoodgardenDon't forget to pre order your copy of Furrow and Flower! https://crowley-house-flower-farm.myshopify.com/
41:2129/03/2023
What We Can't Wait To See This Wedding Season
Happy wedding season everyone! Its only just beginning and we have a list of things we really hope to see this year! From fun colors and exciting installations, its all very welcomed her on a Blooming Good Time! Instagram:@abloominggoodtimepodcast@crowleyhouseDon't forget to pre order your copy of Furrow and Flower!!!https://crowley-house-flower-farm.myshopify.com/Sign up for our workshops https://chflowers.com/workshops/
51:4522/03/2023
The Girls Are Back!
The gang is back together on the farm! Emma and Rilley have returned from there adventures in Australia and boy do they have some funny stories' to tell. So settle down a join us with a coffee or tea and get ready to have a blooming good time!Instagram:@crowleyhouse@abloominggoodtimepodcastDon't forget to preorder our book Furrow and Flower at:https://crowley-house-flower-farm.myshopify.com/
49:5815/03/2023
Welcoming Spring
Let's decorate for spring! We are talking about spring cleaning and freshening the home and porches. From new plants, bulbs and color spots, we are reviving spring and welcoming her with windows wide open.Instagram:@abloominggoodtimepodcast@crowleyhouse
32:0001/03/2023
Never Say "I Don't Have Time To Eat"
Meal prepping for the busy flower farmer and gardener. It's all about time-saving meals that are nutritious and easy to make when you are short on time. Let's stay healthy and at the top of our game because, as you know, what we do is hard work, so feed the body well.Instagram:@abloominggoodtimepodcast@crowleyhouse
46:4822/02/2023
Let's Stay Organized
The case of the missing clippers. Time management! Let's get organized and work on structuring the day so we don't fall behind. I feel as if we could go on and on about our goals and still fall short each year, but cheers to improving!Instagram:@abloominggoodtimepodcast@crowleyhouse
55:0615/02/2023
Veggie Friends! Lets Try Companion Planting
Let's plan the vegetables garden and talk all about companion planting. What is companion Plaiting you ask? I agree it's a whole new world of where to plant what. In the end it makes for a merrier life for all in the garden.Instagram:@abloominggoodtimepodcast@crowleyhouse
39:2108/02/2023
The Language Of Flowers
The language of Flowers We are chatting all about the language of flowers from a hate boutique, to a love boutique and all the in-betweens. Each flower has a meaning, dive in with us as we find out how this trend started, it's fascinating!Instagram:@abloominggoodtimepodcast@crowleyhouse
45:1101/02/2023
What We Want To See Wedding Season 2023
This is what we would love to see in 2023 for wedding designs. We chat about our favorite looks, things we would love to see folks do more of and what we think about the up coming trends for this wedding season. Instagram:@abloominggoodtimepodcast@crowleyhouse
54:2825/01/2023
The elephant In The Room.
It can some times feel like you have to giving the flower farm away to friends and family. It's a balancing act for sure and can be a bit of a awkward situation. From charity's to friends and family we talk all about the elephant in the room "the friend and family discount" let's chat this one out.Instagram:@abloomiggoodtimepodcast@crowleyhouse
24:5118/01/2023
Tons Of Tulips!
Join us for a mini pod as we chat about the tulips we are growing and we celebrate our 1 year anniversary! Wow really that went by fast! Tulips are some of our favorite early spring blooms and they can add so much joy and flavor to the garden! Instagram:@abloominggoodtimepodcast@crowleyhouse
37:4411/01/2023
Tis The Season For Balling On a Budget
We love the holidays, from the cozy atmosphere and seasonal baking, to cheerful music and crisp fresh air. Its not hard to get excited and into the season of giving. Every year, it seems like its getting harden and harder to know what to get EVERYONE on our gift list AND not claim bankruptcy in the process. Emma and Rilley decided to take a different approach on the whole gift giving thing and gained a bit of inspiration from the big mad Santa himself. We're talking GIFT MAKING! What's more special then a homemade gift!? Along with some other fun ideas and some eco friendly thoughts , we are sure your gonna have A Blooming Good Time with us this Holiday season! Instagram:@abloominggoodtimepodcastGo to www.freewildshe.com/crowleyhouse for your free downloadable recipes and use code crowley10 for 10% off
29:5907/12/2022
Winter Health and Preparing For The Cold With Free Wild She
Its no secret that winter is not our favorite time of year. With the cold and the rain and lack of sun light, it can be a bit depressing. Plus there is always a good chance of getting sick at any moment. So our lovely friend Free Wild She is here with the herbal "how to” on surviving the winter gloom. Along with some of our own research, we are sue that we have some fun info for you, or at least you'll have a Blooming Good Time!Instagram:@abloominggoodtimepodcast@freewildshegot to www.freewildshe.com/crowleyhouse and use code crowley10 for 10 percent off your order!
54:2730/11/2022
Starting New Holiday Traditions, Without The Stress
Happy Holiday Bloomers! Tis the season of family dinners, baking cookies and pies, and to put it lightly, a lot of stress. We know exactly what it feels like to have so much on your holiday plate and not enough time in the day. So how do we enjoy the holidays and not want to skate away down a river? We here at A Blooming Good Time have some good ideas and some personal tips on how to make things magical and chill. This holiday season lets get cozy and relax! and of course listen to a Blooming Good Time!Instagram:@abloominggoodtime@crowleyhouseUse code crowley10 at www.freewildshe.com/crowleyhouse for 10% of your purchase plus 3 free recipes!
01:11:4023/11/2022
Tea Just Blew My Mind! Lets Talk With Free Wild She!
Lets talk about the tea sis, and I don't just mean the new hot gossip! We're talking real amazing, steep in water for 2 minutes, TEA!!! Our friend Shandrea sat down with us to talk all about her amazing tea and bitters company, Free Wild She. We talk about how she started her business, the medical property of teas, and the fun and interesting ways you can use bitters! We are so excited to try everything out and we loved learning some mind blowing facts about tea and bitters! Lets get cozy and learn something new together on this episode of A Blooming Good Time.Instagram:@abloominggoodtimepodcast@crowleyhouse@freewildshego to freewildshe.com/crowleyhouse for a free recipe!And use discount code crowley10 for 10% off your order at freewildshe.com/crowleyhouse(expires Dec 21, 2022)
50:1516/11/2022
Mums The Word! Lets Talk About Chyeranthemums
We have a little mini episode for you guys today! Mums are one of our last crops of the year, we love all the variety and how long they can last in a arrangement. We have a few growing tips and some of our favs to grow! So lets get cozy and have A Blooming Good Time this Fall with all our fun Chyerathemums!
42:0909/11/2022
Lets Talk Slow Flowers With Debra Prinzing!
Todays episode is a VERY exciting one! We got to sit down and talk with the one and only Mrs. Debra Prinzing, author, editor, and founder of the Slow Flowers Movement! She is also a very dear friend of ours and the editor for Beth and her sisters Sarah's book Furrow and Flower. I'm sure you have head us talk about Slow Flowers before and I'm sure you guys have a lot of questions. For example, what even is it, how do I join, why should I support it? Well we have all the answers and more! So get cozy and join us and Debra of this episode of A Blooming Good Time!Instagram:@abloominggoodtimepodcast@crowleyhouse@slowflowerssociety https://www.slowflowers.com/to pre order Furrow and Flower check out the link below!https://crowley-house-flower-farm.myshopify.com/
54:0902/11/2022
Mama Mia! Mediterranean Gardening!
After spending 10 days basking in the sun by the Mediterranean sea, Rilley and Emma got some series garden inspiration! How do you urn dry shitty soil into a Italian dream getaway (Roman god like men not included) ? lets talk about our favorite pants and all the how to's to make your mama mia dreams come true. So bring out the pasta and wine and lets have A Blooming Good Time!Instagram @abloominggoodtimepodcast@crowleyhousecode crowley12 for 12% of HISEA Boots!
01:04:2527/10/2022
Spooky Oooky Farms
Not gonna lie, the farm can get rather spooky at night when your all alone. So i cant even IMAGINE what it would be like to live on a hunted farm! Its A Blooming Good Spook time and we're looking into some very hunted farms! From the Bell Witch to the house the inspired the Conjuring Movies, get ready to get a little freaked out! Join us on this episode of A Blooming Good Time to just pee your pants a little!Instagram'@abloominggoodtimepodcast@crowleyhouse
43:4819/10/2022
The Witches Garden
Ever sense we where kids we loved to pretend we where magical witches making potions and casting spells, adding eye of newt and bat wings. But did your know that its really just a secret code? Lets learn together about the secrets of ancient witches, the history of their outcast, and how they learned to protect them selves. We loved making this episode and are so exited for you to have a Blooming Good Time With us!Instagram:'@abloominggoodtimepodcast@crowleyhouseUse code crowley12 for 12% of you HISEA boots!www.hisea.com
39:1912/10/2022
These Plants Will Kill You
Its the beginning of spooky season which means its time for Creepy Good Time Episodes! To kick off we're talking about killer plants. Deadly beautiful things that might just be growing in your back yard! We got some crazy story's of historical poisonings and what to look out for so these deadly faunas don't get there weedy hands on you. take our advice so you don't become a ghost in your own garden!Also send us a message on our Instagram with your spoooooky story's and we might just read your on next episode!Instagram:@abloominggoodtimepodcast@crowleyhouse Sponsors:https://www.hisea.comUse our code for 12% off your next purchase! Crowley12
58:1605/10/2022
The In's and Out's of Foraging
We can confidently say that we are busy ALL year round, even in the dead of winter. People always ask us "how do you keep going all year round? how can your grow every thing on your tiny farm?" Well, to tell you the truth, we don't. Some times the best things cant be grown! So we turn to nature and go a hunting or foraging! depending on the laws in your area foraging can be a great way to get your hands on fun and unique things like mossy branches and golden furn. The really cool thing about it is you really can do it all year round! We will give you our list and our tips on what to fine, and how to to be smart when dealing with our wild life. So lets go a foraging on this episode of A Blooming Good Time!
01:00:4628/09/2022
DON'T THROW AWAY YOUR DEAD THINGS!
Dried flowers are a whole other world in the flower industry. Not only are they fun and beautiful, but they also can make your growing season a lot longer PLUSE there are so many cool things you can do with them outside of florals! Making teas and beauty products is just the tip of the iceberg. Listen to this weeks episode of A Blooming Good Time and learn more about how fun dead things can be!Instagram@abloominggoodtimepodcast@crowleyhouse@charleslittleandco
46:5921/09/2022
Is The Customer Always Right?
"The customer is always right" is what you learn in the customer service industry, but what if said customer is taking advantage of your hospitality? We've totally been there so let us give you some examples that have helped us protect our business and our customers, pulse some embarrassing mishaps that have happened along the way. We all and learning and we want to get better! so lest talk it out on this episode of A Blooming Good Time!
57:5614/09/2022
Canning The Summer
Have you ever just wished you could put the feeling of summer on pause and capture it in a jar? Well you kind of can! On this episode of A Blooming Good Time we are talking about why we love canning for winter and saving all those summer foods. From our favorites like pickles and strawberry jam, too all the thing we have on our canning bucket lists. Make amazing homemade gifts for the holiday that your friends will love. Its a lot of fun! So lets all play Little House On The Perrier and get some canning done!Instagram @abloominggoodtimepodcast@crowleyhouse
52:3907/09/2022
Cheat Mother Nature and Extend Your Growing Season
For every gardener, and flower farmer, having flowers for as long and as early as possible is the goal. We all know that by the time New Years has passed, we wish we could press a spring now button and skip the rest of winter, but unfortunately that doesn’t happen. On the bright side, there is a way to plan for the earliest spring and the latest summer. In this episode we will tell you exactly how to do this, and let you in on what flowers are our favorites to plant!Instagram:@abloominggoodtimepodcast@crowleyhouse
01:10:2031/08/2022
Calling All Baby Bloomers! Lets Talk Seed Saving
WE GOT A BABY BLOOMERS EPISODE !!!! Lets talk about the benefits of seed saving and the different things you can and can not save for the next planting year. Late summer is the time to collect seeds from all of your yummy vegetables, and any flowers you would like to see again next summer. This episode is for our baby bloomers, so join us for an easy breakdown of why and how to collect seeds in this episode of A Blooming Good Time.Instagram:@abloominggoodtime @crowleyhouseCheck out our Spotify!https://open.spotify.com/user/21odey6u4zmc6bkmqjmnihqfa?si=as3OadyURF2TKFOF8fyjHQOur favorite places to buy seeds! https://www.rareseeds.com/https://hosstools.com/product-category/premium-garden-seeds/https://www.johnnyseeds.com
01:00:1724/08/2022
Preparing For Fall
With only 37 days till Fall its time to prepare those end of the year crops. We're just getting started so don't stress! There is still time to get those starts in the gowned. lets go through the To Do list together on this episode of A Blooming Good Time!Instagram:@abloominggoodtimepodcast@crowleyhouse Check out our Spotify playlists!https://open.spotify.com/user/21odey6u4zmc6bkmqjmnihqfa?si=as3OadyURF2TKFOF8fyjHQVego Gardens:https://gink.id/vztu5/crowleyhouse
50:3017/08/2022
Everybody's Home!
EVERYBODY'S HOME! With the welcome homecoming of everyone from their European trip, we have lots to talk about and catch up on. Sit down and have Fika with us, grab a coffee and a snack and lets have a chat about all our adventures!Instagram:@abloominggoodtimepodcast@crowleyhouse
01:03:5010/08/2022
The CRAZIEST Week EVER: A Update!
It's update time! Lets talk about one of the craziest weeks of the year getting ready for a wedding on the farm. The things that went right and what we wish went better. There are definitely some funny story's we want to share with you Bloomers on these episode of A Blooming Good Time!
41:5703/08/2022
The Importance Of Music
We listen to music, A LOT! I don't think there has been a episode that we haven't talked about a new song, a favorite band, or the rocking playlist we've been slinging bouquets to. We always have the jams going. Its something we defiantly need, but why is it so important? Lets talk about it on this episode of A Blooming Good Time.
01:01:0927/07/2022
Styled Shoots: The Pros and Cons
When you work in the wedding industry styled shoots can be a big help when in comes to building a portfolio or in getting your name out there, if you do it right. There are a lot of benefits to doing them! But there are definitely some down sides. Don't worry though, we are here to talk you through it on this episode of A Blooming Good Time.
44:3020/07/2022
Stress Is A KILLER
We are 100% in our high season aka STRESS season. With 2-4 wedding and events a weekend plus the farm and wholesale markets to keep stalked and organized it can be a bit more then stressful. That is a big no though of our health, so lets dive deep into the health hazards of stress and how we can fight those anxious feelings on this episode of A Blooming Good Time!
01:06:5813/07/2022
What I WISH I Knew About The Floral Industry
We have been working in florals for what feels like a life time now and in many MANY different avenues. From farming, designing, and Wholesale we definitely know our way about the wholes system. But there are A LOT of things we've learn along the way, especially when it comes to all the different ways to make it work as a business. So let us help you skip a lot of the hard steps and get to where you want to be, with maybe a few less misshapes.
01:06:2706/07/2022
28: Getting Back on Track and Building Healthy Habits
Not gonna lie, our life's can be very crazy and hectic. Sometimes if feels like we never have time to do anything that's just for ourselves. Between work and friends it can be stressful to not have room for a bit of "me time". So lets put it into practice by building healthy routines and knowing when to say no to going out or yes to a little solo antique shopping. Lets rebuild and take the time to be better versions o our self's.
01:08:3029/06/2022
27: Lets Make Things Homie
What makes a home "homie"? Well me like to think YOU do, as in you as a individual. Whatever is you is exactly what home is. Weather your bright and colorful but minimalistic, or chill warm and eclectic. Making a home is putting your personality into a physical space. But Girls, what if I don't know how to do that? Well don't you fret Bloomers! We got some tips for you.
01:05:5622/06/2022
Healthy Plants: Part 2
Healthy plants part 2 baby!!!We're talking more about medical plants today but lets get more into the "How too". How to identify, how to harvest, when to harvest, and what should I make? We get into it all today on A Blooming Good Time. Plus we get into more cool plants that could be growing in your back yard.
01:12:0415/06/2022
Healthy Plants
We have to confess, we're kind of plant nerds. Well Rilley is, especially when it comes to medicinal plants and being able to know how to identify them in the wild. So after a fun weekend away full of woodland and costal plant heaven, she's FINALY doing her healthy plants episode. Lets dive into plants and flowers growing in your own back yard an how they may just help you with those headaches or insomnia. Healthy plants aren't just your fruits and vegetables.
01:00:4108/06/2022