Episode 772: Diversification Through On-Farm Workshops with Niki Irving of Flourish Flower Farm

About this episode

Niki Irving discusses the journey of Flourish Flower Farm and the benefits of on-farm workshops for diversification.

Niki and William Irving are proud stewards of Flourish Flower Farm, a 9-acre farm in Asheville, North Carolina. Nestled in the heart of old tobacco country, they love nurturing their beautiful slice of paradise in the Blue Ridge Mountains — a dream come true after many years of farming on leased land. They achieve their […] The post Episode 772: Diversification Through On-Farm Workshops with Niki Irving of Flourish Flower Farm appeared first on Slow Flowers Podcast with Debra Prinzing .

People in this episode

Host: Debra Prinzing

Guest: Niki Irving

Topics covered

• on-farm workshops
• flower farming
• diversification
• sustainable agriculture
• local farming

Keywords

• Flourish Flower Farm
• on-farm workshops
• Niki Irving
• flower farming
• diversification
• sustainable agriculture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Flourish Flower Farm

Places: Asheville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Mountains

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