Ep. 145: Linda D'Arco: Flower Farming While Taking a Stand

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 vs. cut flowers Frozen agricultural grants and their downstream impact on farms Using your business as a vehicle for values and advocacy Choosing your audience—and being okay with who opts out Parenting, boundaries, and designing a business that supports real life Connect with Linda D'Arco: Little Farmhouse Flowers The Tulip Workshop Ampersand Bulb Co. This episode of the Botanical Brouhaha Podcast is brought to you by: BLOOM TRUST CO. A curated collection of floral resources you can trust.  Click here to learn more.   You can find show notes and more episodes of The Botanical Brouhaha Podcast at botanicalbrouhaha.com, and you can find Amy on IG at either @botanicalbrouhaha or @bloomtrustco and Natalie at @hey.nataliegill or @native_poppy This episode of The Botanical Brouhaha Podcast was produced by Joel McGee. Original music by Landon McGee.