About this episode

Linda D'Arco discusses the changes in flower farming and the impact of tariffs on local production.

Linda D'Arco returns to the Botanical Brouhaha podcast nearly five years after her first appearance to share what's changed since we last spoke. Based in northern New York, Linda is the founder of Little Farmhouse Flowers and Ampersand Bulb Co. , and she brings a valuable, behind-the-scenes perspective on importing flower bulbs, ethical sourcing, and sustainable supply chains. Drawing from firsthand experience as a bulb importer, Linda breaks down how tariffs work, why they've dramatically increased costs for small farms, and how these policies affect the future of local flower production in the U.S. This conversation goes far beyond bulbs. Along the way, we explore what it means to let go of offerings you love, build businesses that reflect your values, and take responsibility for the ripple effects of your work. Join us as we chat with Linda about: Letting go of offerings to make room for more aligned work Building a wholesale flower bulb company Ethical sourcing, sustainability, and supply-chain transparency How flower bulbs are grown—and why they take years to produce How tariffs affect American flower farmers and florists The environmental tradeoffs between importing bulbs…

People in this episode

Host: Amy McGee

Guest: Linda D'Arco

Topics covered

• flower farming
• ethical sourcing
• sustainable supply chains
• tariffs
• business values
• local flower production

Keywords

• flower bulbs
• sustainability
• importing
• small farms
• business advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Little Farmhouse Flowers, Ampersand Bulb Co.

Places: northern New York, U.S.

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