In this episode of Dish the Dirt, I catch up with Mardi from Quite Contrary Flower Farm—a lawyer-turned-flower-farmer whose thoughtful approach to growing is as considered as her blooms. From the joys and heartbreaks of tending 3,000 dahlias and 1,000 David Austin roses, to the tough lessons in pricing, burnout, and business boundaries, Mardi shares what it really takes to run a flower farm with heart, resilience, and a little bit of stubbornness. Whether you're just starting out or deep in your flower farming journey, this episode is full of inspiration, hard-won wisdom, and a few good laughs along the way.

It all begins with an idea.