In the Garden with Flower Hill Farm

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. Whether you're crafting your first garden plan or dreaming up a full landscape makeover, this show is your reminder to slow down, sketch out your ideas, and reconnect with the joy of growing. In this episode, Nicole sits down with her friend and mentor, Dr. Allan Armitage, a renowned plantsman, educator, author, and one of the most trusted voices in horticulture, to ask one big question: are we overthinking gardening? With decades of experience and a refreshingly down-to-earth approach, Dr. Armitage shares why gardening doesn’t need to be complicated to be successful. Drawing from his book The Common Sense Gardener, Nicole and Dr. Armitage talk about making gardening more accessible, less technical, and a whole lot more fun. Together, they dig into what first-time gardeners should really focus on, the answer may surprise you, how experienced gardeners can simplify their approach, and why confidence matters just as much as know-how. They also touch on cut flower gardening, learning through trial and error, and embracing the joy of growing, even when things don’t go perfectly. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by rules, trends, or expert advice, this episode is a must-listen reminder that gardening should feel intuitive, rewarding, and enjoyable. 🌼 Follow Our Guest Dr. Allan Armitage, Horticulturist, Educator & Author Shop Dr. Allan’s Books here: https://www.allanarmitage.net/all-titles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armitageallan/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allan.armitage.3 YouTube: youtube.com/user/ArmitageVideos/videos?disable_polymer=1 Pinterest: pinterest.com/allanarmitage/ Website: allanarmitage.net 🌱 Special Offer for Listeners: Get 5% off all online purchases at BotanicalInterests.com with code INTHEGARDEN Shop Seeds Mentioned: Cat Grass: https://bit.ly/4rKWJpo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 3: Yuliya Bellinger of Y Do You Garden 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. Whether you're crafting your first garden plan or dreaming up a full landscape makeover, this show is your reminder to slow down, sketch out your ideas, and reconnect with the joy of growing. In this episode, Nicole is joined by Yuliya Bellinger, a landscape designer and founder of a boutique design firm in Northern New Jersey. A lifelong gardener with a love for everything from houseplants and tropicals to natives and seed starting, Yuliya brings a unique blend of horticulture, art, and science to every project. Together, Nicole and Yuliya dig into the fundamentals of landscape design and garden planning. What to think about before you start, how to bring your dream garden to life, and the practical steps that make the process feel exciting instead of overwhelming. They also explore garden organization, chat trending color palettes, and Yuliya’s favorite ways to add color and interest to the winter garden. And just in time for the festive season, she shares creative ways to bring the outdoors in with garden-inspired holiday décor. 🌼 Follow Our Guest Yuliya Bellinger: Landscape Designer & Founder of Y Do You Garden Follow her on: InstagramYouTubeFacebookBook a Consultation with Yulia  🌱 Special Offer for Listeners: Get 5% off all online purchases at BotanicalInterests.com with code INTHEGARDEN Shop Seeds Mentioned: Blue Tea Butterfly Pea Seeds: https://bit.ly/3MzpyVu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 2: Kara Jamison of The Blooming Joy Flower Co 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. Whether you’re tending your first seeds or running a thriving garden business, this show is your reminder to slow down, get your hands dirty, and reconnect with the joy of growing. In this episode, Nicole is joined by Kara Jamison, founder and owner of The Blooming Joy Flower Co. Kara grows in Zone 7, where cool-season flowers and hardy annuals truly shine. With the cold season approaching, Nicole and Kara dig into the world of hardy annuals. Those tough, cool-loving flowers that flourish when the temperatures dip. They share their favorite varieties, and how timing shifts in cooler months. The conversation also explores one of Kara’s greatest passions: seed saving. She breaks down her methods, offers simple tips for beginners, and explains how saving seeds deepens your connection to your garden. 🌼 Follow Our Guest Kara Jamison: Founder of The Blooming Joy Flower Co @bloomingjoyflowerco Follow her on: Instagram YouTube Facebook Website: bloomingjoyflowerco.com 🌱 Special Offer for Listeners: Get 5% off all online purchases at BotanicalInterests.com with code INTHEGARDEN Shop Seeds Mentioned: Love-In-A-Mist Delft Blue: https://bit.ly/48y5sna Sparky Apricot Poppy Seeds: https://growepic.co/4oSkHgy Mammoth Navy Blue Sweet Pea Seeds: https://growepic.co/48b3CHy American Legion Corn Poppy Seed: https://growepic.co/4olzsaF Chief Red Flame Celosia Seeds: https://growepic.co/3LWRB10 Spring Green Celosia Seeds: https://growepic.co/3XOGOIO Zinnia Cut and Come Again Seed Shaker: https://growepic.co/4rgBTxM Crackerjack African Marigold Seeds: https://growepic.co/49xpLSO Lemon Queen Sunflower Seeds: https://growepic.co/4p96R9J Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nicole from Flower Hill Farm kicks off In the Garden with Jess Sowards of Roots and Refuge Farm to talk about all things tomatoes. From understanding determinate vs. indeterminate varieties to preserving your summer harvest for year-round flavor. 🌱 Special Offer for Listeners: Get 5% off all online purchases at BotanicalInterests.com with code INTHEGARDEN. Shop Tomato Seeds Mentioned:San Marzano Roma Pole Tomato SeedsBlack Krim Pole Tomato SeedsSun Gold Pole Cherry Tomato Seeds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to In the Garden with Flower Hill Farm, presented by Botanical Interests and part of the Epic Gardening Podcast Network! Join Nicole from Flower Hill Farm as she invites you into her vibrant world of blooms, bees, and backyard beauty. Each week, Nicole shares the ups and downs of garden life. From seed to centerpiece blending heartfelt stories, humor, and hands-on advice for gardeners of every level. Whether you’re planting your first seed tray or managing a flourishing flower farm, this show will inspire you to slow down, dig deep, and celebrate the magic that happens when you grow with purpose. Presented by Epic Gardening Podcast Network, your trusted source for premium seeds and expert gardening wisdom.  Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and don’t miss behind-the-scenes videos and full-length content on YouTube.  Special Listener Offer:Get 5% off your online purchase at BotanicalInterests.com with code INTHEGARDEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices