Sunny Mary Meadow Podcast

The Flower Farmer Forum podcast (formerly Sunny Mary Meadow podcast) is hosted by Liz Fiedler, a nurse practitioner turned flower farmer in central MN. Learn tips and tricks for growing and selling cut flowers. Located in Zone 4B, the shorter growing season offers some challenges. Her farm, Sunny Mary Meadow specializes in bouquet subscriptions, stem bars, and a you pick flower farm experience.

Look for the bonus PPP episodes on running a cut flower farm and growing your business. The PPP stands for “peddling perishable products”, which is the signature course for her coaching business, www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com

After the unexpected loss of her husband in 2020, she found herself turning to her flowers to get through the grief. She didn't expect her business to explode in the next few years the way it has. Bloom & Grow both flowers and personal empathy as she continues to move forward in life.

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowerfarmerforum/

Business Coaching: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/

Farm Website: www.sunnymarymeadow.com

FarmerstoFlorists: https://www.farmerstoflorists.com/

Farm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnymarymeadow/

Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/888196709178852

Back to Better Book Club: 'Die with Zero' by Bill Perkins
Dec 6, 2024 – 31:25
The Role of Joy in Our Lives with Jade Delaney
Nov 15, 2024 – 33:58
Back to Better Book Club: "Joyful" by Ingrid Fetell Lee
Nov 1, 2024 – 30:48
Interview with Todd Musig, Co-Author of "Juggling Elephants"
Oct 18, 2024 – 36:33
Interview with Jones Loflin, Co-Author of "Juggling Elephants"
Oct 4, 2024 – 50:52
What Does it Really Mean to "Have it All"? with Bailey Raml
Sep 27, 2024 – 47:06
Back to Better Book Club: "I Know How She Does It" by Laura Vanderkam
Sep 13, 2024 – 39:16
Back To Better Book Club Trailer
Aug 30, 2024 – 08:53
Find Your Flower Farm Fit: Adding Weddings and Workshops to Your Farm (Mini Series Part 3)
May 5, 2025 – 22:50
Find Your Flower Farm Fit: Subscriptions, Sponsorships, U-Picks & More (Mini Series Part 2)
Apr 28, 2025 – 27:28
Find Your Flower Farm Fit: Matching Your Life with the Right Business Model (Mini Series Part 1)
Apr 21, 2025 – 17:25
From Farm to Florist: Smart Strategies for Selling Wholesale Flowers
Apr 14, 2025 – 15:21
Mastering Crop Planning for Profitable Flower Farming
Apr 7, 2025 – 15:32
SEO 101 for Flower Farmers: Strategies and Insight from Brandon Leibowitz
Mar 31, 2025 – 29:34
Ranunculus Growing Secrets: Overcoming Challenges in Cold Climates
Mar 24, 2025 – 19:14
Branding Your Flower Farm: The Role of Authentic Storytelling
Mar 17, 2025 – 26:29
FBA (Flowers Bloom Anyway): Embracing Your Own Path Without Apology
Mar 10, 2025 – 15:54
How to Start Worm Composting at Home: Expert Advice from Cathy Nesbitt
Mar 3, 2025 – 29:53
Why Every Flower Farmer Needs a Google Business Profile
Feb 24, 2025 – 28:33
Introducing FarmersToFlorists.com
Feb 17, 2025 – 25:05
"Should You Grow?" Series: Zinnias
Feb 10, 2025 – 14:01
Cold Flowers: What Works For You on Your Farm? (Live from Flower Farmer Forum Conference)
Feb 3, 2025 – 45:30
Lessons from Wedding Expos and Adding Weddings to Your Farm's Revenue
Jan 20, 2025 – 22:47
5 Tips for Getting the Most Life From Your Fresh Flowers
Jan 13, 2025 – 15:13
What You Need to Know to Apply For the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) Program
Jan 6, 2025 – 23:41
Webinar Replay: Goal Setting for the New Year - Introducing Petals & Profits
Dec 30, 2024 – 42:57
How to Best Explain the Benefits of Locally Grown Flowers to Others
Dec 23, 2024 – 19:47
Recapping My Speech for the FFA State Leadership Conference
Dec 16, 2024 – 26:18
Don't Wait Until January 1st to Start Setting 2025 Goals
Dec 9, 2024 – 24:22
Breeding Dahlias: Insights from Lorelie of Florelie
Dec 2, 2024 – 55:20
"Should You Grow?" Series: Tulips
Nov 25, 2024 – 17:30
Tax Strategies for Flower Farmers Post Election Preparing for 2025 - Part 2
Nov 18, 2024 – 21:37
Tax Strategies for Flower Farmers Post Election Preparing for 2025 - Part 1
Nov 11, 2024 – 30:46
The Growth History of My 6-Figure Flower Farm
Nov 4, 2024 – 27:06
You're Invited to Flower Farmer Forum Conference 2025
Oct 28, 2024 – 22:51
Live Webinar Replay: Managing Burnout in Flower Farming
Oct 23, 2024 – 25:40
Community Over Competition in Flower Farming
Oct 21, 2024 – 34:15
Growing the Right Flowers for Your Business - Burnout Mini Series Part 3
Oct 14, 2024 – 20:50
Hiring The Right Help in Your Business to Avoid Burnout - Burnout Mini Series Part 2
Oct 7, 2024 – 24:40
How I *Mostly* Avoided Burn Out This Farming Season - Burnout Mini Series Part 1
Sep 30, 2024 – 19:09
Tax Planning Tips for Flower Farmers
Sep 23, 2024 – 25:43
How to Label and Store Dahlias
Sep 16, 2024 – 21:14
"Should You Grow?" Series: Jewels of Opar
Sep 9, 2024 – 17:13
2024 Update on The Flower Farm: 100K Podcast Downloads, Farm Operations and Future Plans
Aug 27, 2024 – 24:39
"Should You Grow?" Series: Lisianthus
Aug 19, 2024 – 22:58
Investing in Education: The Value of Peddling Perishable Products with Katie and Audra from Ranchy Stems
Aug 16, 2024 – 40:44
"Should You Grow?" Series: Snapdragons
Aug 12, 2024 – 19:14
Welcome to the Flower Farmer Forum Podcast
Aug 5, 2024 – 15:25
Marketing with Heart and Tech: How to Use AI Without Losing Authenticity
May 12, 2025 – 32:28
Every Day Feels Like Friday
Jul 31, 2024 – 28:23

Recent Reviews

Dragonsflight

Awesome!

I had a great conversation with! Thank you for including me on your fun podcast
Moms on the Clock

A wealth of knowledge

So much valuable information in this podcast! So grateful I found it!!!!
baby palimeno

Episodes on Dahlias - could have been better

This show would have been very informative if they would stay on the agenda. One of the hosts kept interrupting every time someone was answering. She made everything about herself and the show didn’t go anywhere. I wanted to hear a lot of the other ladies’ experiences, and learn but it was impossible with her interrupting every single time.
Mukwa Man

So helpful

As someone who is new to the world of flower farming, this podcast has proven to be very helpful in guiding and encouraging.
sararuthie

Great podcast.

Some people are too sensitive. No trigger warnings? Just mentioning someone that has died should have a warning? Really? This is a big chapter of Liz’s life and she should be able to say his name without someone being triggered. Keep up the good work Liz!
Ssshots

To the point!

Great content and to the point.
jepomah

Helpful!

This podcast is very helpful for me, an avid gardener turned flower farmer. I’m in my 2nd year, so still lots to learn! Thanks, Liz.
Stressed_out_mom

Great content

Love your show! Great content.
ecofriendlyflo

No Trigger Warnings

I love it, but there are no trigger warnings and she talks about Josh basically every episode. I understand how important he was, but some people are sensitive to death and loss of a partner, and I do not want to tune in all the time to be reminded of that. Please put a trigger warning in each episode.
Mandy J. D.

So great!

Liz is so personable, down to earth, and knowledgeable! I have learned so much listening to her podcasts. Give it a listen, you won’t regret it!
silly little man (im a woman)

Wonderful podcast!

Just the best!
K@te! 123456789

So helpful!!

I follow Liz on Instagram and always thought she was so helpful and informative! Her podcasts take that to a whole other level!! She is just so down to earth and fun to listen to, I think everyone can take something away from listening to her!
wildly_meg

So Informative but I’m a fun way!!!

New to flower farming starting small and this is the perfect podcast all the good info but in a fun way! Love listening and I check back regularly eagerly waiting for new episodes! I’m here for it! Keep them coming please!!!
Julie Kistenmacher

Really enjoying

Love the show. I’m a beginner farmer so this has been helpful!
Dakota Valley Gardener

Cut Flower Counsel

As someone stumbling through flower gardening, I am SO appreciative of Liz doing this podcast! Hearing from someone who started from scratch and learned through experience is so valuable. The entrepreneur tips are valuable to industries outside of flower farming as well. Thankful for this!
Amanda M. Larsen

10/10 would recommend

Liz has her own way of putting her sunny outlook over heavy topics of grief and widowhood. The first hand experience of being a grieving person and how to truly support them is invaluable as we all try to be better people. (And the flower tips are second to none!)
brittneyjaeger

BusyMomFriend

I’m here for all the bloom and grow episodes. My brother in law passed away in May 2022. So I like the insight on how to be more empathetic and thing not to say when talking with my husband and his family. Your insight has been very helpful so far. I even sent my sister in law your page to see if it helped her in the early days of widowhood. Keep killing it Liz!
shmerg22

This girl wins, keep it up!

Liz is talented in so many ways, and so beyond inspirational with a story to tell. I’m so excited to learn more about flower farming & growing personally by following along on her journey. Now do I ever plan on flower farming, heck no! But I find it fascinating to learn about and appreciate the hard work, dedication, and time put into my bouquets even more.
CREWwaters

Fan Girl.

Someday. Someday I’ll have beautiful flowers… and I HATED flowers for most my life. Until I found the ones I love. And that’s 100% thanks to Liz. Keep being amazing and I’ll be here every week to fan girl it up!
Hmjg33

So perfect!

Real. Raw. Relatable!! I can’t wait to learn more about cut flowers and maybe some tips and tricks I can use for my other plants as well!
KBahr62

Awesome!

So awesome for you to start a podcast! I am confident I will be learning a lot from you as I continue with my small cut flower garden. Way to go!!