Bloom And Grow Radio

How do you level up from being a casual plant lover to a true pro in the horticulture industry? What does it take to become one? There are plenty of things we don't get as hobbyists about the horticulture industry—so much more happening behind the scenes than we can imagine. Fortunately, Leslie Halleck, a favorite guest on the podcast and one of my best plant friends, is here to tell us about how the horticulture industry works and how you might become part of it! In this episode, we learn:[03:45] How to turn plant passion into a horticultural career[06:54] What is Leslie's background in horticulture?[14:46] Don't let shorter days dim your plant's shine with Soltech grow lights![17:01] Nourish your plants with Espoma’s premium organic products![18:42] Leslie’s career transitions[23:04] What other jobs are in the horticulture field?[24:52] How do plants get from farm to store?[29:23] What affects plant prices and availability?[34:58] What are the common mistakes aspiring plantrepreneurs make?[4