Ep.78: How Claudia Built a Blooming Backyard and a Beloved YouTube Gardening Channel Video
The Backyard Bouquet Podcast: Cut Flower Farming Podcast for Flower Farmers & Backyard GardenersShow Notes
Have you ever wondered how a simple backyard garden can grow into a thriving YouTube channel that inspires gardeners everywhere?
In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Claudia of In The Garden with Claudia, a Zone 8b gardener in Oregon who transformed a small suburban space into a blooming cut flower haven. What began as a creative outlet during the pandemic soon became a beloved YouTube channel where gardeners turn for honest tips, beautiful garden tours, and a dose of encouragement.
Claudia shares how she started gardening only a few years ago, the steps she took to rebuild her clay soil, why dahlias became her signature flower, and how she balances content creation with a full-time job. She also opens up about perfectionism, embracing failure, following big dreams, and staying true to your creative path.
If you have ever felt intimidated by gardening or wondered whether to share your own story online, this conversation will inspire you to begin right where you are.
Show Notes: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.com/2025/12/05/ep-78-in-the-garden-with-claudia/
Connect with Claudia: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InTheGardenWithClaudia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthegardenwithclaudia
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