In the Garden | Seed Saving and Cool Weather Flowers with Blooming Joy Farm

Episode 2: Kara Jamison of The Blooming Joy Flower Co Welcome back to In the Garden with Flower Hill Farm, where we dig deep into the beauty, challenges, and joy of gardening! Join Nicole from Flower Hill Farm as she shares her passion for plants, flowers, and the stories that grow alongside them. Each episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and real talk from one of the most colorful gardens. Powered by Botanical Interests, your trusted source for exceptional seeds and gardening wisdom. Whether you’re tending your first seeds or running a thriving garden business, this show is your reminder to slow down, get your hands dirty, and reconnect with the joy of growing. In this episode, Nicole is joined by Kara Jamison, founder and owner of The Blooming Joy Flower Co. Kara grows in Zone 7, where cool-season flowers and hardy annuals truly shine. With the cold season approaching, Nicole and Kara dig into the world of hardy annuals. Those tough, cool-loving flowers that flourish when the temperatures dip. They share their favorite varieties, and how timing shifts in cooler months. The conversation also explores one of Kara’s greatest passions: seed saving. She breaks down her methods, offers simple tips for beginners, and explains how saving seeds deepens your connection to your garden. 🌼 Follow Our Guest Kara Jamison: Founder of The Blooming Joy Flower Co @bloomingjoyflowerco Follow her on: Instagram YouTube Facebook Website: bloomingjoyflowerco.com 🌱 Special Offer for Listeners: Get 5% off all online purchases at BotanicalInterests.com with code INTHEGARDEN Shop Seeds Mentioned: Love-In-A-Mist Delft Blue: https://bit.ly/48y5sna Sparky Apricot Poppy Seeds: https://growepic.co/4oSkHgy Mammoth Navy Blue Sweet Pea Seeds: https://growepic.co/48b3CHy American Legion Corn Poppy Seed: https://growepic.co/4olzsaF Chief Red Flame Celosia Seeds: https://growepic.co/3LWRB10 Spring Green Celosia Seeds: https://growepic.co/3XOGOIO Zinnia Cut and Come Again Seed Shaker: https://growepic.co/4rgBTxM Crackerjack African Marigold Seeds: https://growepic.co/49xpLSO Lemon Queen Sunflower Seeds: https://growepic.co/4p96R9J Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices