# How to Sell Local Flowers to Florists: Understanding the Florist Mindset

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Podcast: [Farmers to Florists](https://stenobird.com/podcast/farmers-to-florists-7729592)
Published: 2026-03-03T15:19:49+00:00
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Duration seconds: 435

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Takeaways Florists plan around event timelines (weeks + Saturdays), not growing seasons—alignment matters. Reliability (consistency, timing, volume) builds trust faster than rare or novel varieties. Clear availability, simple pricing, fast communication, and predictable pickup/delivery make local flowers easier to buy. In Episode 1 of Farmers to Florists , Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen lays the foundation for stronger farmer–florist relationships by unpacking the florist mindset. She explains why misunderstandings often stem from mismatched planning systems—farmers manage bloom windows and weather while florists manage client expectations, wedding dates, and backup plans. The episode highlights what matters most to florists when sourcing local: dependable availability, consistency, and confident communication. Key Topics Covered: Why farmer–florist tension is usually misalignment, not bad intentions Growing seasons vs. event seasons: how florists plan Reliability over rarity: what drives florist buying decisions How “should be ready” creates uncertainty—and what to communicate instead The florist buying checklist: availability, pricing, stem length, hydration, pickup/delivery Systems and boundaries that build professional trust https://www.farmerstoflorists.com/

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