In the Garden with Flower Hill Farm

Welcome back to In the Garden with Flower Hill Farm, where we explore the beauty, rhythms, and practical magic of growing a garden you love. Hosted by Nicole of Flower Hill Farm and powered by Botanical Interests, this podcast offers thoughtful conversations, seasonal inspiration, and real-world gardening wisdom for growers at every stage.

This episode was recorded live at the 2026 NW Flower & Garden Show! Nicole is joined on stage by Jennifer Gulizia of The Flowering Farmhouse and Debra Prinzing, author behind the Slow Flowers Society. 

They talk about how the role of women in the farming industry has changed, what success looks like to them, and the movement to get more local flowers into florists' hands. Jennifer and Debra reflect on ways the industry has evolved and the shared values of local flower farmers. They discuss the impact of social media on the gardening world and their picks for the season's trends. 

If you wonder what it would be like to start your own flower business, want to be inspired by successful flower farmers, or just want to hear about pretty bouquets, this episode is for you. 

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🌼 Follow Our GuestsJennifer Gulizia — flower farmer, photographer, and educatorWebsite: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefloweringfarmhouse/

Debra Prinzing — flower farmer, author, podcasterWebsite: https://www.slowflowerspodcast.com/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debraprinzing/

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Welcome back to In the Garden with Flower Hill Farm, where we dig deep into the beauty, challenges, and joy of gardening! Join Nicole from Flower Hill Farm as she shares her passion for plants, flowers, and the stories that grow alongside them. Each episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and real talk from one of the most colorful gardens. Powered by Botanical Interests, your trusted source for exceptional seeds and gardening wisdom.

In this episode, Nicole sits down with Yuliya Bellinger, landscape designer and founder of boutique firm Y Do You Garden, based in Northern New Jersey. A lifelong gardener with a deep love for everything from houseplants and tropicals to natives and seed starting, Yuliya brings a rare blend of horticulture, artistry, and science to every project she touches.

Together, they explore the world of perennial gardening and landscape design, from choosing the right plants for your space to layering texture, color, and height for gardens that feel as intentional as they are beautiful. Yuliya also shares her secrets for creating microclimates that let you push your zone and grow plants you never thought possible.

Plus, she's giving away her favorite perennial combinations for a lush, low-maintenance garden you'll want to steal. Whether you're still daydreaming about spring, nurturing seedlings on a windowsill, or ready to get your hands in the dirt, this episode was made for you.

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Welcome back to In the Garden with Flower Hill Farm, where we dig into the beauty, rhythms, and practical magic of growing a garden you love. Join Nicole from Flower Hill Farm for thoughtful conversations, seasonal inspiration, and real-world gardening wisdom. Powered by Botanical Interests, your trusted source for high-quality seeds and gardening know-how.Whether you are planning your next harvest or looking for ways to make your garden work harder for your family, this show is your invitation to grow with intention.

In this episode, Nicole sits down with Graylen Brown, Texas Master Gardener and creator of Urban Gardening With Gray, for a conversation as warm and rooted as the gardens he grows.

Gray traces his love of plants back to a single moment: biting into the first tomato he ever grew, fresh from his grandmother's garden. That memory never left him, and today he's passing the same sense of wonder down to his own children, carrying her legacy forward one seed at a time.

Nicole and Gray dig into all things urban gardening, from Gray's impressive setup of raised beds, containers, and even an aquaponic system, to the very real challenges of gardening in their respective microclimates. They swap stories about outwitting local wildlife, navigating the quirks of their growing zones, and finding peace in the simple act of tending to plants.

If you believe the garden is one of the best places to connect with family, food, and yourself, this one's for you.

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Graylen Brown

Website: https://urbangardeningwithgray.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@urbangardeningwithgray

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urbangardeningwithgray/

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Welcome back to In the Garden with Flower Hill Farm, where we dig into the beauty, rhythms, and practical magic of growing a garden you love. Join Nicole from Flower Hill Farm for thoughtful conversations, seasonal inspiration, and real-world gardening wisdom. Powered by Botanical Interests, your trusted source for high-quality seeds and gardening know-how.

Whether you are planning your next harvest or looking for ways to make your garden work harder for your family, this show is your invitation to grow with intention.

In this episode, Nicole catches up with Kate David, award-winning landscape designer and the creator of Hello Garden Design in Seattle, WA. They talk all things Northwest Flower & Garden Show, and Kate pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to create those jaw-dropping display gardens (hint: it all starts with an inspired theme). The two share their excitement about what's in store for this year's show, including the delightful mayhem of "Container Wars."

Kate shares her secrets for gardeners who want to make their containers look less random and more magical, with tips on plant combinations that never fail to look stunning. The conversation takes a fun turn when Nicole and Kate swap origin stories about how they both ended up in the garden world. It turns out, they each started with hobbies that spiraled wonderfully out of control. They also share what keeps them coming back season after season, still excited to dream up new designs.

Whether you're planning a trip to the show or want to add more beauty to your home garden, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical tips from two people who genuinely love what they do.
Have a gardening story to share? Send a 30-second (or less) video to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in an upcoming episode and receive a special thank-you gift.

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See Nicole and Kate at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show, February 18-22 in Seattle, WA.

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Kate David
Website: https://hellogardendesign.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HelloGarden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellogardendesign

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Welcome back to In the Garden with Flower Hill Farm, where we dig into the beauty, rhythms, and practical magic of growing a garden you love. Join Nicole from Flower Hill Farm for thoughtful conversations, seasonal inspiration, and real-world gardening wisdom. Powered by Botanical Interests, your trusted source for high-quality seeds and gardening know-how.Whether you are planning your next harvest or looking for ways to make your garden work harder for your family, this show is your invitation to grow with intention.

In this episode, Nicole sits down with Kevin Espiritu, the founder and CEO of Epic Gardening, to trace his journey from a ten-dollar domain name to a gardening education company that makes growing accessible for millions. Together, they trade hard-won lessons from years of building their gardening platforms, covering everything from the practical (what’s the best way to fill those tall raised beds?) to the humbling realization that sometimes the simplest approach beats all the fancy techniques combined.

Kevin shares what's driving him lately: prioritizing his health and transforming his garden bounty into nourishing meals. Meanwhile, Nicole confesses that she’s dreaming of the spring thaw while her garden sleeps under a blanket of snow.

Whether you're considering a career in gardening, hunting for lazy-gardener shortcuts, or just love the life lessons that grow alongside the tomatoes, this conversation is for you.

Have a gardening story to share? Send a 30-second (or less) video to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in an upcoming episode and receive a special thank-you gift.

🎧 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and follow along on YouTube for behind-the-scenes clips, garden tours, and exclusive episodes.

See Kevin and Nicole at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show, February 18-22 in Seattle, WA. 

🌼 Follow Our GuestsKevin EspirituWebsite: https://www.epicgardening.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/epicgardening

Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/epicgardening

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