BB Podcast Episode 54: Gracie Poulson
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Today we’re visiting with Gracie Poulson, owner of Grace Rose Farm in Southern California to discuss:
- expanding from a backyard rose garden to a full-scale farming operation
- logistics of scaling a business quickly to keep up with demand
- challenges of shipping a perishable product from a rural location
- choosing which rose varieties to grow
- diversifying a flower farming business to include additional products/services
- advice for prospective growers
- work/life balance and the effects of the business on family
‘Pure Perfume’ rose
LINKS & ROSE VARIETIES MENTIONED IN EP. 54:
- Steve Moore | Sinclair & Moore
- LA Flower Market
- Golden Celebration rose
- Charlotte rose
- Black Baccara rose
- Koko Loko rose
- Distant Drums rose
- Pure Perfume (see image above)
- Evelyn rose
- Stephen Rulo rose
- Honey Dijon rose
- Stainless Steel rose
SEE MORE FROM GRACIE POULSON HERE:
Gracie & Ryan | Grace Flower Farm Owners | Jose Villa Photography
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Co-Hosts: Amy McGee (Botanical Brouhaha) & Maggie Bailey (Bramble & Bee)
BB Podcast Sound Engineer: Landon McGee
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Such a truly inspiring couple and Gracie a beautiful soul to follow her rose journey…
We agree, Caz! xx