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This week on The Fresh Bunch, we're joined by our cousin from Canada, Karl of Greenpark Nursery. A grower by heart and a businessman by necessity, Karl shares the values that have shaped his family business: attention to detail, an unwavering commitment to quality, and the philosophy that if you wouldn't want to see it in a wedding bouquet, it shouldn't leave the farm.

Known for its premium-cut ornamental branches and foliage, Greenpark Nursery has always focused on doing things the right way rather than the easy way. Karl gives us a look into his family's long-time dream—a new farm project set to begin production in 2029/2030—and discusses the challenges and rewards of building a business organically.

Karl flips the questions to Mike and his decision to invest in a farm in Ecuador and the lessons learned along the way. The episode is filled with reflections on gratitude, family, and staying rooted in what matters most.

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This week on The Fresh Bunch, longtime BFF of the show, Ogbanna "The Hip Hop Florist" Coates, joins us for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, culture, flowers, and community.

Ogbanna shares his journey from working in mass-market during COVID to recognizing the power and necessity of flowers in people's lives. Fueled by creativity, music, and a vision of Hippy Psychedelic Roses, he has built a unique path in the floral industry. We also celebrate an exciting new chapter as he opens his creative shared workspace, today on Juneteenth.

We discuss the influence of music on his entrepreneurial journey, creating opportunities for others, and why flowers truly are for everybody. Ogbanna also shares his Father's Day flower pick fit for a king—the mighty King Protea.

Plus, in a fun twist, Ogbanna turns the microphone around and interviews us for a change! Joining the conversation is our very own Rose Expert, Celine, while Mimi even breaks into song along the way.

As we celebrate Juneteenth, we reflect on its history and the power it holds to bring people together through understanding, culture, and community. And of course, it wouldn't be a Fresh Bunch episode without a little food talk.

Don't miss this heartfelt, uplifting, and entertaining conversation with our dear friend, Ogbanna Coates.

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It's World Cup week, and we're bringing the excitement from the pitch to the flower cooler!

Join Coach Mike (on his birthday, no less!) as he welcomes two passionate fútbol fans for the ultimate World Cup of Flowers showdown. We're assigning floral positions, building dream lineups, making bold predictions, and debating which blooms deserve a spot on the starting roster.
The featured players are Majo Flores from Jet Fresh Growers and JD from Deliflor—broadcasting from the Netherlands while proudly repping Colombia—this episode is packed with flower talk, fútbol passion, panini card trading and plenty of laughs.

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This week on The Fresh Bunch, we're exploring the powerful topic of Legacy.

In light of the recent loss felt throughout the floral industry & Ortega family, we invited several friends and industry leaders to share their perspectives, experiences, and reflections.

Willie Armellini opens up about the unique pressures and responsibilities that come with being part of a legacy family. Cameron Pappas of Norton's shares his thoughts on navigating grief while continuing to lead and support others. Together, we discuss the significance of floral tributes—the responsibility they carry and the comfort they can provide during life's most difficult moments.

We also feature a short but heartfelt interview between the mother-and-daughter team behind The Flower Clique, who interview each other about personal legacy, family, and the impact we leave on those we love.

It's an insightful, emotional, and deeply human episode that serves as a reminder of the importance of sharing our thoughts, stories, and feelings with the people who matter most.

Join us for this meaningful conversation on The Fresh Bunch.

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This week’s episode of The Fresh Bunch is a very special tribute to one of our original hosts and a beloved part of the Jet Fresh Flowers family, Fern “The Fern Show” Ortega.

Known for his unforgettable intros, contagious laugh, incredible energy, and surprise rap and song moments, Fern brought joy and personality to every episode and to everyone around him. More than a podcast host, he was a friend, a teammate, a family man, and a true lover of the floral industry.

In this memorial episode, we share just a few of our favorite Fern moments and celebrate the laughter, passion, and heart he brought to 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers and to so many lives.

We send our deepest condolences and love to Barbie, Mia, Logan, the Ortega family, friends, and everyone whose lives Fern touched.

His memories, his passion, and his legacy will live on forever.

Rest in Peace, Fern. 💚 Love, your JF Family

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This week on The Fresh Bunch, the crew welcomes floral powerhouse Amy McCord AIFD, CFD, founder and CEO of Flower Moxie and now author of the visually stunning new book, Blooms Everyday: A Modern Guide to Flower Arranging.

Amy joins Jimi, Pinky, Ryan, Mimi and Joel to talk flowers, creativity, confidence and the journey behind creating a floral book designed for both flower lovers and floral pros alike. From “Flower Commandments” to an incredible flower library packed with inspiration, the team shares their favorite moments and why this book is already becoming a must-have resource. Amy shares her inspiration and approach to creating the book.

The conversation also dives into Amy’s newest adventure, The Petal Icon, a fresh and innovative concept that completely blew the Fresh Bunch crew away with its stunning visuals and unique approach to connecting people with flowers.

There are laughs, floral insights, behind-the-scenes stories and plenty of inspiration packed into this episode. Tune in, then grab your copy of Blooms Everyday here:
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This is a very special Mother’s Day episode of the Fresh Bunch. Full of laughs, flowers and behind-the-scenes floral chaos. Jimi’s jokes are back, Mimi grabs the reporter jacket and microphone, and there may even be a surprise appearance from Mike… you’ll have to tune in to find out.

We hear from all kinds of Fresh customers sharing what Mother’s Day looks like from their side of the floral world as the industry gears up for one of the busiest holidays of the year. The team also reflects on one year in the new Jet Fresh building, discusses fragrances, and debates which Jet Fresh member would actually survive a camping trip.

We have a special Giveaway announcement, so listen in to see how you can win.

Special love to all the Fresh Bunch Moms and the incredible women who pour their hearts into this industry every single day. And to every floral pro listening… YOU deserve a day off too.

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This week on The Fresh Bunch, we’re covering ground from Washington, D.C. to Doral. We discuss a few events that happened in the floral industry in April. But first, we get some motivation from Head Coach Mike, who breaks down big floral holidays the best way he knows how—through sports analogies and classic movie-style monologues. It’s how his sales team stays focused when the pressure’s on.

Jimi heads to D.C. for his first SAF Congressional Action Days, representing the flower industry and sharing what really goes on in those meetings—plus a side conversation on the “bearded presidents” you didn’t know you needed.

Back in Miami, Mimi recaps the 6th Annual Doral Art & Flower Festival in the “City of Flowers.” From large-scale floral art to an AIFD educational day focused on Miami and Latino designers, the event brought together a strong mix of creativity and community. With AIFD President Renee Tucci, Alejandro Figueira Fernandes, and a lineup of designers—including our own Olga Ramirez—it was a meaningful moment for education and representation in the industry.