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EP 295: Peonies with Julie Pal - So much more than plant and forget it
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- The Dirt on Flowers
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- Jul 17, 2026
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- 3938
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Summary
In this episode of The Dirt on Flowers , hosts Lyndsay and Shannon welcome Julie Pal of Julie Pal Peonies, a Kansas-based peony farmer. Julie shares her experience managing a 12-acre farm 2.5 hours from home, discussing the challenges of peony farming, including weather unpredictability, proper planting depth, irrigation, and disease management. She covers harvesting best practices, dry versus water storage techniques, and the essential role of a reliable cooler. Julie also reflects on market trends, favorite varieties, and the rewarding but demanding nature of peony farming, emphasizing that success requires genuine passion, patience, and community collaboration. Learn more about Petal Back Farm: Website , and Instagram , Links referenced in this episode: The No-Till Flowers Podcast Be in the know for DirtCon 2027 If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to join now. Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers ! Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider! Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram! Lyndsay @wildroot_flowerco Shannon @bloomhillfarm