Betsy Burch on Farmer Florist Life & Drying Flowers

In this episode of The Flower Hour, Erin Small sits down with Betsy Burch of Rosefield Farm and Flowers to talk about the journey behind the blooms. Betsy shares how she found her way into flower farming, the realities of balancing life as both a farmer and florist, memorable weddings and customer stories, and the lessons she's learned through seasons of success and challenge. From growing flowers in the field to creating arrangements that become part of life's biggest moments, Betsy offers a heartfelt look at the passion, creativity, and hard work behind her farm. Plus, learn how some flowers find a second life beyond the vase through drying and tea-making traditions that have been enjoyed for centuries. Whether you're a flower farmer, floral designer, gardener, or simply someone who loves a good story, this episode is full of inspiration and appreciation for the people behind the flowers. 🌸 Hosted by Erin Small, Agriculture Agent with Virginia Cooperative Extension Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and local governments, and is an equal opportunity employer. For the full non-discrimination statement, please visit ext.vt.edu/accessibility.