A Flower Story
A Flower Story
Podcast Description
I’m Colin Stark from Stark Blooms Flower Farm. Join me as we explore fascinating stories and the rich history of flowers. We’ll delve into their symbolism, cultural roles, origin stories, and hear from inspiring guests in the flower industry. So, buckle up and get ready to uncover the magic of flower history. Welcome to A Flower Story Podcast.
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The podcast focuses on various topics including the symbolism of flowers, their cultural significance, and historical narratives linked to different species. Episodes feature captivating discussions, such as an interview with Liza Lubell discussing floral design for HBO's Gilded Age and analyzing significant floral moments in cinema, showcasing the intersection of art and nature.
I’m Colin Stark from Stark Blooms Flower Farm. Join me as we explore fascinating stories and the rich history of flowers. We’ll delve into their symbolism, cultural roles, origin stories, and hear from inspiring guests in the flower industry. So, buckle up and get ready to uncover the magic of flower history. Welcome to A Flower Story Podcast.
Flowers hold significant cultural significance, and this week’s event, Travis Kelce proposing to Taylor Swift in his backyard, serves as a prime example. Join me and guest host Ellen Frost as we delve into this captivating topic, unraveling the mysteries surrounding this floral pop culture moment.
More about Ellen!
Ellen Frost is a florist, writer, and community-builder who’s passionate about local flowers. She’s best known as the founder of Local Color Flowers, a floral studio in Baltimore that exclusively sources flowers from local growers. Since launching the business in 2008 as a part-time wedding venture, Ellen has grown it into a thriving hub for design classes, subscriptions, corporate events, and community gatherings—all centered on seasonal, sustainably grown blooms.
Today, Ellen also writes FlowerNerd, a popular newsletter for flower lovers, and runs FlowerMore, an online community that brings together florists, farmers, and floral enthusiasts for education and connection.
Ellen is a nationally recognized voice in the floriculture industry and is frequently invited to teach, consult, and speak about sustainable sourcing, floral design, and building a values-driven flower business.
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