Blooming Big on a Small Scale with Galena Berkompas | The Beet
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Galena Berkompas’ flower farming journey started with a love for gardens sparked in the UK. From filling a half-acre property to now farming 6 acres, she’s grown her passion into a thriving business. In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Galena shares her story with Jacques and discusses her top tips for growing a garden full of blooms—no matter how much space you have!
Connect with Galena Berkompas:
Galena Berkompas founded Micro Flower Farm, a thriving 1/2-acre flower farm in southwest Washington. What started as a dream to transform a small property into a vibrant garden has now blossomed into 6 acres and a business that serves thousands. Galena loves helping others grow their own flowers and finding joy in nature. A dedicated educator, Galena offers courses, webinars, and tips on Instagram to inspire others to grow their own flowers.
Find more from Galena Berkompas on Instagram here: / microflowerfarm
Find more about Galena’s Micro Flower Farm here:
https://www.microflowerfarm.com/
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
08:37 - Scaling Up To A Business
13:08 - LMNT Ad
14:23 - How Did You Prepare The Land?
19:17 - Do You Follow Rules In Planting?
22:00 - What To Consider Before Planting Densely?
26:02 - Soil Composition & Quality
27:47 - Bulb Crates For Space Optimization
32:25 - The Business of Flower Farming
37:58 - Local Sourcing VS Imported Flowers
40:31 - Galena's Favorite Flowers
46:04 - Challenging Flowers To Grow
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