
About this episode
Lyndsay and Shannon discuss their experiences as flower farmers, focusing on the challenges of growing tulips and the impact of unpredictable weather. Lyndsey shares her significant losses in greenhouse tulips and explores the concept of "over cooling" with her bulb supplier, Jerome. Shannon expresses concerns about her field tulips blooming in time for Easter and the difficulties of managing customer expectations. They emphasize the importance of flexibility, customer communication, and resilience in farming, offering insights and encouragement to fellow farmers and small business owners.
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