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Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#362: "What’s Your Problem?" Mentorship Roundtable with Lennie LarkinRunning a flower business comes with big questions: Where should I sell? How do I make the most of my time? In this episode, Lisa Mason Ziegler and Lennie Larkin join me for a candid chat with farmer Torrie Anderson. From farmers markets to flower passes, we share honest advice and real-world strategies that can help you find clarity in your own business.MentionsLennie's online course: Profitable Flower FarmingLennie’s Instagram: flowerfarming.forprofitTorrie Anderson, The Flower Farm at Young's MillShop the TGW Online Store for all your se...
2025-09-3051 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#360: The Greatest Skill I Developed: Choosing My MoodIn this episode of Field and Garden, Lisa Mason Ziegler shares the skill that transformed her flower farm, her business, and her life: choosing her mood. From small habits like saying a cheerful phrase out loud to keeping a gratitude list and taking a daily walk, Lisa explains how these simple practices can help you stay calm, positive, and resilient — even when life gets messy.MentionsShop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-win...
2025-09-1635 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#359: Layne & Lisa on The Flower PodcastToday, we're sharing a recent interview that Layne and Lisa did with Scott Shepherd on The Flower Podcast. They covered lots of great topics and common questions about Cool Flowers, perennials, biennials, and more! So listen in, and enjoy!Re-aired with permission from The Flower Podcast.MentionsThe Flower Podcast, with host Scott ShepherdSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne (watch on YouTube)The Cut Flower HandbookThe BIG Calendar JournalShop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!...
2025-09-091h 18Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#358: Chaos to Clarity: The Origin of the BIG Calendar-JournalThe BIG Calendar-Journal: The Brain of My Flower FarmEver feel overwhelmed by seed starting and succession planting? In this episode, Lisa Mason Ziegler shares the origin story of the BIG Calendar-Journal—the wall calendar that turned her flower farm around. Discover how a giant calendar became her farm’s brain, why it works better than a garden journal or spreadsheet, and how it transformed chaos into a weekly rhythm of seed starting, planting, and harvesting.You’ll learn:How succession planting became manageable (and profitable).The practical system Lisa uses to track p...
2025-09-0223 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#357: Inside A CommunityWhat makes The Flower Farmer Club such a special place for flower farmers and gardeners? In this episode, Lisa Mason Ziegler pulls back the curtain on the hidden benefits of her popular online membership community. She shares the vision behind the Club, why she considers it an honor to mentor others, and how this community helps growers overcome the common struggles of isolation, overwhelm, and unreliable information. From finding camaraderie and accountability to learning from the experiences of others, Lisa explains how the Club was built to support your flower farming journey every step of the way.
2025-08-2638 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#356: The Reality of Starting a Flower FarmThinking about starting a flower farm? 🌻 In this episode, Lisa Mason Ziegler shares honest insights from her own journey—what it really takes, what to expect in the early days, and how to know if flower farming is the right path for you. If you’ve ever dreamed of turning a love for flowers into a business, this is a must-listen!MentionsBook: The New Organic Grower by Eliot ColemanJoin the Waitlist: Lisa's BIG Calendar-JournalFree Bug ID Phone App: SEEK by iNaturalistAssociation of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG)
2025-08-1954 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#354: Lisa Talks Cool Flowers on The Dirt on Flowers PodcastIn this special episode of Field & Garden, we're thrilled to share an interview that originally aired on The Dirt on Flowers podcast. Lisa Mason Ziegler dives into the world of cool-season hardy annuals — what she calls “cool flowers” — and why fall planting can be a game-changer for flower farmers and gardeners alike. Whether you're new to the concept or looking to refine your approach, this conversation is full of practical tips, inspiration, and real-world insights.MentionsThe Dirt on Flowers Podcast: Website, Instagram, Apple MusicBook: Cool FlowersOnline Course: ...
2025-08-051h 00Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#348: Top 3 Perennials That Pull Their Weight with Dave DowlingDiscover the Top 3 Perennials that truly earn their keep on a cut flower farm! Join Lisa Mason Ziegler and Dave Dowling as they share expert advice on growing peonies, Baptisia, and sedum -perennials that offer high yield, low maintenance, and long-term profitability. Perfect for beginner and seasoned flower farmers alike.MentionsDave's Course: Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and MoreFlower Farming School Online: Growing Cut Flower Crops in Hoop and GreenhousesBall/Colorlink: plant brokerWalter's Gardens: perennial wholesalerAssociation of Specialty...
2025-06-2454 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#347: Succession Success: Annuals, Perennials, Bulbs, and WoodiesReady to take your flower farming to the next level? Join Lisa Mason Ziegler as she shares how to transition from growing annuals to incorporating perennials, bulbs, and woodies into your operation. Learn how succession planting, smart crop choices, and careful planning can create a more sustainable and profitable business. Lisa offers real-life lessons, practical tips, and the encouragement every grower needs to grow confidently and thrive.MentionsLisa's Course: Flower Farming School Online: The Basics, Annual Crops, Marketing, and MoreDave's Course: Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, a...
2025-06-1729 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#346: Choosing Crops That Make (and Save) You Money💐 Want to make more money (and avoid wasting it) in your flower farm? In this episode, Lisa Mason Ziegler shares her hard-earned tips for choosing the best crops to grow for profit. From low-cost annuals to succession planting and market-smart decisions, get practical advice to help you grow a thriving flower business. Whether you're just starting out or refining your crop plan, this episode is packed with insights you can use right away!MentionsLisa's Course: Flower Farming School OnlineSign up to receive our weekly Farm News!Shop the TGW Online Store for...
2025-06-1046 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#345: How Flower Farmers Can Shine In A CrisisHow Flower Farmers Can Survive (and Thrive) During Hard Times 🌻In this heartfelt episode, Lisa Mason Ziegler shares real-world lessons from 30+ years of flower farming—through 9/11, the 2008 crash, COVID, and today’s economic uncertainty. Learn how to adapt, pivot, and stay rooted when crisis strikes. 🌱 Whether you're a new grower or a seasoned farmer, this episode offers both inspiration and actionable advice.MentionsVideo: Flower Business Opportunities, A Roundtable With The ProsSign up to receive our weekly Farm News!Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!...
2025-06-0326 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#338: "Why I Don’t Use Floral Recipes" with Ellen FrostJoin Lisa Mason Ziegler and Ellen Frost as they discuss the limitations of floral recipes and the beauty of creating unique designs with local flowers. Discover how flexibility, communication, and community relationships can empower you to confidently make unique floral arrangements without using recipes.MentionsEllen’s newsletter signupEllen’s YouTube ChannelFollow on Instagram: Ellen Frost Flowers, Local Color FlowersEllen Online Courses: Florist School Online, Preparing to Sell to FloristsShop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!Sign up to receive our weekly Farm N...
2025-04-1531 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#330: A Flower Farming Life to LoveFlower farming isn't just about the blooms, it's about the journey! Join Lisa Mason Ziegler as she shares her insights on facing challenges and making smart choices in the world of flower farming. Your good life awaits! MentionsLisa's Course, Flower Farming School OnlineLisa's Course, The Easy Cut Flower GardenShop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool...
2025-02-1827 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#324: Cool Flower Successions in Very Early Spring & Beyond (Best of '24 Rerelease)Did you know that we have another podcast series? It’s called Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne, and it’s become really popular! This is their top podcast episode of 2024, the one with the most overall listens, and it’s about succession planting Cool Flowers.
If you like this one, please consider subscribing to Seed Talk wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch Seed Talk on our YouTube channel (see the Seed Talk playlist there), or listen to Seed Talk anytime in the podcast section on our website.
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2025-01-0730 min
Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne#121 - Lisa's Seed-Starting JourneyWondering why a cut-flower grower might focus on annuals rather than perennials? Interested in learning how an urban flower farm's seed-starting operation scaled up over time and which crops were essential to its success? In this excerpt from episode 6 ('How Seeds Changed My Life - Lisa Mason Ziegler Edition'), Layne interviews Lisa about her seed-starting journey as a gardener and flower farmer. They discuss the reasons why Lisa decided to focus on growing annuals on her flower farm, how her seed-starting operation has evolved over the years, seeds she struggled with, the most significant crops for her farm, and...
2024-12-2617 minSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne#117 - Saving & Processing Celosia Seed with Emily NeklIn honor of Thanksgiving Day in the United States, Lisa and Layne spotlight something they are thankful for - all the hardworking growers of the world who produce the seed that allows us to grow so many wonderful plants at home and on our farms. In this excerpt from episode 17 ('Seed Production & Saving Celosia Seed with Emily Nekl'), Dr. Emily Nekl of Fuggles Flowers joins Lisa and Layne to discuss her experiences growing 'Texas Plumes' celosia for seed production, providing valuable tips and tricks for harvesting, drying, and cleaning the seed. Listen to the podcast and learn how to har...
2024-11-2813 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#316: Lisa on The Flower PodcastThis episode is an interview that Lisa recently did on The Flower Podcast with host Scott Shepherd. Scott and Lisa covered a broad range of topics, including:
The importance of evaluating your season & your goals regularly
How perfectionism is a hindrance to success (70% is good enough!)
Making every effort to start your business with cash (debt-free)
Take the time to get to know your market & what your clients want
Always eat the ugly frog first!
If you haven't listened to The Flower Podcast, you should check it out here!
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2024-11-121h 03Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#313: Flower Farming: The Reality of TimeHey, friends! It's Lisa Mason Ziegler, and today we're diving into the topic of time management in flower farming. Let’s explore how to make the most of your time while building your flower business.
Key Points to Consider
Everyone Has the Same 24 Hours: Remember, everyone has the same amount of time each day. It's all about how you choose to spend it.
Effective Time Management is Essential: Flower farming involves juggling many tasks like planting, harvesting, and marketing. You need to manage your time well to succeed.
Control Your Spending: When starting a bus...
2024-10-2237 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#307: Lisa's May Q&A, Ask A Flower FarmerToday’s episode features our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram called Ask a Flower Farmer. This one was hosted by Lisa Mason Ziegler, a flower farmer with over 25 years of experience, author, online instructor, founder of The Gardener's Workshop, and self-proclaimed "head bottle washer." During this session in early May, she fielded questions on the following topics...
Topics: buckwheat cover crop, weed suppression & prevention, harvesting strawflowers, how to store seeds, recommended soil for raised beds, perennials for shade gardens, fertilizing cool flowers in the spring, succession planting, protecting plants from squirrels and...
2024-09-1021 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#292: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest, Inside the CourseToday’s episode features Lisa Ziegler and Layne Angelo as they introduce their new online course. It was over a year in the making and is called Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest. Listen in as they talk about their inspiration and how the course came to be, what it includes, and answer audience questions.
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Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest
Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!
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The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of Vegetables Love Flowers and C...
2024-05-2830 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#291: Lisa's 5 Tips in 5 MinutesA quick little set of reminders for busy flower growers!
1) Weeds: You need a prevention plan, plus a plan to extinguish any that survive when they're small.
2) Succession planting: designate resources/time to getting those successions done, it needs to be a top priority.
3) Always be selling: be on the lookout for additional sales opportunities, putting feelers out continuously.
4) Don't run out of supplies: purchase with an entire season in mind so that you're not stuck waiting for something.
2024-05-2106 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#285: Restoring Nature with Rhonda & Lisa (Bug Talk)Join Rhonda Graves and Lisa for another episode of Bug Talk! Today, they expand into the broader topic of restoring the natural order on your farm or in your garden: the benefits, the methods, and the rewards. They share all of their favorite resources for learning more about what YOU can do to improve the natural conditions in your space.
Recommended Reading
Vegetables Love Flowers
Bringing Nature Home
Good Garden Bugs
The Life Cycle of Butterflies
The Secret Lives of Backyard Bugs
Attr...
2024-04-0937 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#284: Failed Expectations (Encore)We are so hard on ourselves when we hit a wall or fail. I’ve found that the reality so often for me is that my expectations weren’t based on any facts or experiences, just hopes, and dreams. No wonder it didn’t work out!
Stepping back and rethinking the process can change it all.Hopes + Dreams + Experience + Knowledge = a smoother and straighter road to success.
I hope this episode meets you where you are, encourages you, lets you know you are not alone, and sows the seeds...
2024-04-0232 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#282: Lisa on the Growing For Market PodcastLisa was recently featured on Growing For Market podcast, joining host Andrew Mefferd to discuss concepts from her new book, The Cut Flower Handbook. Topics covered include:
The current US market demand for cut flowers
Cool vs. warm season flower crops
Professionalism in flower farming
Succession planting concept for continuous blooms
Podcast excerpts are published with permission.
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Lisa's Book: The Cut Flower Handbook
Full original Growing For Market episode #55 podcast Available Here
Book: The Flower Farmer by Lynn Byczynski
Association of...
2024-03-191h 06Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#280: Lisa & Joe Lamp'l Discuss The Cut Flower HandbookLisa was recently featured on The joegardener® Show podcast, joining host Joe Lamp'l to discuss the foundational concepts from her new book, The Cut Flower Handbook. Topics covered include:
The soil blocking method of seed starting
Cool vs. warm season flower crops
Natural weed & pest prevention
Succession planting concept for continuous blooms
Podcast excerpts are published with permission.
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Full The joegardener® Show Episode #351 Podcast & Blog Post Available Here
Lisa's Book: The Cut Flower Handbook
Book: The Flower Farmer by Lynn Byczynski
Products: Soil Blocking Tool, Biodegradabl...
2024-03-0550 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#278: Cool Flowers Talk: Lisa on The Joe Gardener Podcast (Encore)In September '22 Lisa was featured on The joegardener® Show podcast, joining host Joe Lamp’l to discuss the Cool Flowers concept and how she got started growing this fantastic group of spring stunners! They covered topics such as:
How to determine which Cool Flowers you can grow in your region
When and how to start your Cool Flowers from seed
The special care requirements of flowers planted in the fall and in very early spring
What you should do to prepare in the fall even if you don’t plant until very early spring
2024-02-2059 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#271: Do You Know About Seed Talk? (Best of 2023)Did you know that we have another podcast series? It's called Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne, and it's become really popular! This is their top podcast episode of 2023, the one with the most overall listens, and it's the first episode in a 3-part series about cut-and-come-again Cool Flowers.
If you like this one, please consider subscribing to Seed Talk wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch Seed Talk on our YouTube channel (see the Seed Talk playlist there), or listen to Seed Talk anytime in the podcast section on our website.
2024-01-0246 minSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne#67 - Great Books for Gardeners & FarmersShopping for a gardener or farmer (or yourself) this holiday season? Wondering which books are worthy of adding to your collection? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss some of their top book recommendations for gardeners, flower farmers, and nature lovers. Listen to the podcast and get ready to expand your library with some of the girls' all-time favorite books!
The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardener’s Workshop’s YouTube channel, where all “Seed Talk” episodes are organized into a playlist. In addition, auto-generated transcripts are available for viewing on YouTube. If there is a question or...
2023-12-1424 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#265: Writing The Cut Flower Handbook with Lisa & JessiJoin Lisa Ziegler and Jessi Graven as they discuss the writing of The Cut-Flower Handbook. This book is scheduled for release in February 2024 and is available for pre-order now.
Pre-order The Cut-Flower Handbook directly from TGW to get our FREE bonus resources! Details HERE.
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Lisa's book, The Cut-Flower Handbook
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The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers...
2023-11-2121 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#253: Slow Flowers Podcast Anniversary: Lisa & Debra's Celebratory ChatLisa recently had a chat with Debra Prinzing to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Slow Flowers Podcast. As part of the festivities, Slow Flowers is reairing selected episodes from each year of the podcast, and Debra chose Lisa’s episode for the second year, which was 2014. During this conversation, which originally aired on Instagram Live, Lisa and Debra get a rare chance to reminisce and catch up.
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Listen to Slow Flowers Podcast Episode #621
Lisa's Book, Cool Flowers
Book, The Flower Farmer (affiliate link)
Book, The New Or...
2023-08-2929 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#252: Lisa Chats With Dr. Allan ArmitageA well-known writer, speaker, and horticulturist, the TGW family might know Dr. Allan Armitage best as the co-author of one of our favorite reference books, Specialty Cut Flowers. Here, Lisa chats with "Dr. A" about how they met, how he got his start in the industry and helped form the ASCFG, his writing and teaching career, and his current and future projects.
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Use free shipping code 'LISA' for book orders at: https://www.allanarmitage.net/shop
(valid for US domestic orders only)
2023 ASCFG Conference: Celebrating their 35th...
2023-08-2238 minSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne#43 - Open Farm Highlights with Dave, Ellen, Lisa & ValDid you come to The Gardener's Workshop's Open Farm event this past weekend? If so, we are thrilled you were able to join us! Even if you were not able to attend, would you like a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the day's happenings? Today, Layne talks to flower experts and online course instructors Dave Dowling, Ellen Frost, Val Schirmer, and Lisa regarding their experiences at the Open Farm 2023 event. She chats with these special guests about frequently asked questions they received, what visitors seemed to find the most interesting, and each person's favorite part of the day. Dave and Val...
2023-06-2926 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#243: Succession Planting with Flowers, Lisa on The joegardener® Show PodcastLisa was recently featured on The joegardener® Show podcast, joining host Joe Lamp'l to discuss the concept of succession planting with flowers. Topics covered include:
Spreading out & making the best use of your resources
Maximizing your harvest over time
Flowers that thrive late summer into fall
How starting seeds indoors in soil blocks benefits your farm or garden
Mentions
Full The joegardener® Show Episode #315 Podcast & Blog Post Available Here
Products: Silage Tarp, Warm Season Flower Seeds, Flower Support Netting
Soil Blocking Mix Recipe & Instructions
Book: The New Organic Grower by Elio...
2023-06-2041 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#241: Encore! Lisa Interviews Nicole Pitt of Flower Hill FarmThis episode is an encore presentation of a chat with my friend and student Nicole Pitt of Flower Hill Farm. Nicole farms in Boonville, New York on the land of her childhood (and current) home. A former TV news reporter/anchor, Nicole is now in her fifth year of cut flower production, selling through a CSA, to florists, and at her newly opened nursery. In this interview, we talked about how she got into flowers, the challenges faced as she grows her business, and what the future may hold for Flower Hill Farm. Nicole’s story demonstrates how investing in...
2023-06-0634 minSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne#38 - Biodegradable MulchLooking for an alternative to plastic mulches or landscape fabric? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss Bio360, the biodegradable mulch film Lisa uses at the farm. They cover what Bio360 is made of, advantages and disadvantages of biodegradable mulch, alternatives, how to install the film by hand and using equipment, where to place drip tape, which side of the film to place up (black or white/gray), tips for handling and storing, how long the material is expected to last, and more. Listen to the podcast and learn how to mulch your planting beds with a biodegradable film that can...
2023-05-2540 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#232: Big Changes, Lisa's School is Now On-Demand!Today I have BIG NEWS to share! For the first time EVER, my flower farming course is now available ON-DEMAND!
Course: Flower Farming School Online: The Basics, Annual Crops, Marketing, and More!
Who Is This Online School For?
• Flower Gardeners who want to level up their game
• Flower Farmers (Beginner To Advanced)
Course Info:
• Comprehensive Step-By-Step Guidance for growing, harvesting, marketing, and selling cut flowers!
• 54 Video Sessions
• 40 Printable Handouts
• Keyword Search inside the course to find what you need, WHEN you need it!
• Online Learning at Your Own Pace
• Receive the ENTIRE course immediately, watch at YOUR Convenience
• Lifetime Unlimited Access
•...
2023-04-0424 minSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne#28 - Early Sunflower ExperimentsHave you ever wished you could have sunflowers earlier in the season? Are you willing to take a bit of a risk to make that happen? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the early sunflower experiments Lisa has conducted on the farm over the years. They cover why "early bird" sunflowers are worth experimenting with, when and how many seeds to start, which varieties to grow for late spring and early summer bouquets, planting and protection tips, and the effects of early planting on flower size and days to maturity. Listen to the podcast, grab some sunflower seeds and row...
2023-03-1632 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#228: Lisa Talks Seed Starting on The No-Till Flowers PodcastOn episode 28 of The No-Till Flowers Podcast, Lisa Mason Ziegler joined host Jennie Love to discuss all things seed starting! Jennie's focus is on regenerative farming. She invited Lisa on the show to compare seed starting techniques and discuss methods that support superior seed germination and seedling growth sustainably and regeneratively. Both Lisa and Jennie share lots of great resources for additional research and learning, see below for some of those links.
Podcast excerpts are published with permission.
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Link to the original No-Till Flowers episode on Apple Podcasts
Lisa's Book: Co...
2023-03-071h 19Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#225: Our Garden Love Story ContinuesHappy Valentine's Day, friend! Through all the ups and downs, I owe my success to the love and care of my husband Steve and my family. Here I take a moment to share our story and my gratitude. I hope that everyone finds love in their lives that is supportive and caring, and that we all will strive to give supporting love and care to others.
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Blog: A Garden Love Story: Lisa & Steve Ziegler
Blog: Love in Lisa's Garden
Lisa's Book: Cool Flowers
Shop the TGW Online Store f...
2023-02-1426 minSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne#22 - Soil Block Sizes, Plug Trays & Bumping Up SeedlingsWondering if you should start your seeds in small soil blocks, large soil blocks, or plug trays? Should you start with a larger block size for seedlings that you plan on growing indoors for a longer period of time before transplanting? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss which types of seeds they prefer to start in soil blocks versus plug trays. They cover when and why they use small or large soil blocks versus plug trays, which seedlings get bumped up to larger soil blocks, and why starting in small soil blocks is beneficial - even for seedlings that will...
2023-02-0226 minSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne#21 - Cut & Come Again Cool Flowers, Part 1Wondering which cool flowers will branch and produce multiple rounds of blooms? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the first half of their list of "cut and come again" cool flowers. They cover why each of these plants is worth growing, approximately how many stems you can expect per plant, and tips for succession planting. From Ammi to golden drumsticks, listen to the podcast and learn about the productivity of these cool-season hardy annuals!
The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardener’s Workshop’s YouTube channel, where all “Seed Talk” episodes are orga...
2023-01-2644 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#219: Ask A Flower Farmer Takeover with Daniel of Petal PickersToday’s episode features a takeover of our popular “Ask a Flower Farmer” live Q&A session on Instagram, which was hosted this time by Daniel Schavey of Petal Pickers Flower Co. in Greenville, SC. Daniel is a highly-successful 6th-year flower farmer growing in zone 8a and an alumnus of many of The Gardener’s Workshop’s online courses. Here, Daniel answers a broad range of questions on topics such as soil blocking, high tunnel growing, seasonal growing, succession planting, ranunculus tips, and popular trends in the flower world.
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2023-01-2157 minSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne#20 - Cool Flowers Troubleshooting - Direct Seeding in Very Early SpringPlanning on planting cool flowers in very early spring, including some that typically prefer to be direct-seeded? Wondering if sowing directly outdoors at that time of year is the best option? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss very early spring planting of cool-season hardy annuals that prefer to be sown directly outdoors in the garden. They cover the challenges of direct seeding during this time frame and propose three potential workarounds for you to consider. Listen to the podcast and learn some options in very early spring for dealing with cool flowers that prefer to be sown directly outdoors!
2023-01-1920 minSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne#19 - One & Done Cool Flowers Plus Succession Planting TipsWondering which cool flowers you should only count on for one round of blooms? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss their list of "one and done" cool flowers and explain why this list of plants may differ depending on your climate. They cover why each of these plants is considered "one and done", why they are worth growing, approximately how many stems you can expect from each plant, and tips for succession planting. Listen to the podcast and learn which cool flowers you can remove after their first round of blooms and which you should plant successions of!
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2023-01-1239 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#215: Flower Farmer Reminder List (Best of '22 Replays)Part of our "Best of 2022" replay series, listen again as Lisa offers some great tips for building a successful, profitable business!
In this episode, I'm sharing the reminders I wish someone would have tapped me on the shoulder to say "Remember this!" If you are an avid gardener or as I was in the beginning, a gardener gone wild-- you can disregard this list. These reminders are for those that want to build a successful, profitable business:
Remember the point: to spend less money than you bring in, better known as profit.
Flowers do not sell...
2023-01-0739 minSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne#18 - Pantone Color of the Year 2023 & Zinnia 'Uproar Rose'Happy New Year, everyone! Interested in integrating the Pantone Color of the Year into your garden or floral arrangements? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the Pantone Color of the Year for 2023 ('Viva Magenta') and a flower that matches this color beautifully (Zinnia 'Uproar Rose'). Of all the zinnias Lisa has grown as a flower farmer, 'Uproar Rose' is her very favorite. Listen to the podcast and find out why 'Uproar Rose' is a must-grow flower for your garden or farm!
The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardener’s Workshop’s YouT...
2023-01-0514 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#213: Lisa & Dave - Overcoming Challenges to Become a Flower Farmer (Best of '22 Replays)Part of our "Best of 2022" replay series, listen again as Lisa speaks with Dave Dowling about some of the challenges they overcame on their way to becoming flower farmers!
Common challenges mentioned: Lack of Experience, No Cooler, No Acreage, No Greenhouse or Hoophouse, No Money, No Delivery Vehicle, No Tractor, Nowhere to sell flowers nearby, No Hired Help, Too Old, Single Parent, etc. Lisa & Dave explain how we can overcome these challenges to achieve our flower farming dreams!
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Dave Dowling's Online Course: Join...
2022-12-3138 minSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne#17 - Seed Production & Saving Celosia Seed with Emily NeklHave you ever wondered how the seed in your packets was actually produced? Interested in learning how to save seed from your celosia plants? Today, Lisa and Layne are joined by Emily Nekl of Fuggles Flowers to discuss her experience this past year growing 'Texas Plumes' celosia for seed production. Emily walks us through the entire process, from starting the seed to harvesting, drying, and cleaning. Whether you are curious about how seed production works or are interested in saving seed yourself, Emily gives us an interesting insider's look at the process from start to finish. Listen to the...
2022-12-2948 minSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne#16 - Cool Flowers - Troubleshooting Plant SizeAre your fall-planted cool flowers getting too large or even trying to bloom before winter? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss why bigger is not necessarily better for cool flowers heading into winter, tips for trying to slow the growth of your plants, and what to do if they are attempting to bloom prematurely. Listen to the podcast and get ready to troubleshoot your overeager cool flowers!
The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardener’s Workshop’s YouTube channel, where all “Seed Talk” episodes are organized into a playlist. In addition, auto-gene...
2022-12-2214 minSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne#15 - Amaryllis - Forcing Indoors & Saving Bulbs with Val SchirmerDo you love having the showstopping blooms of amaryllis in your home during the wintertime? Wondering how to care for your growing plant and what to do after it blooms? Today, Lisa and Layne are joined by Val Schirmer of Three Toads Farm to discuss the ins and outs of amaryllis care. They cover bulb selection, potting and growing tips, troubleshooting, and the steps to take to save your amaryllis bulbs for more flowers next year. Listen to the podcast and get ready to enjoy spectacular amaryllis blooms for years to come!
The video version of Lisa...
2022-12-151h 00Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne#14 - DIY Flower Arranging Kit with Ellen FrostInterested in flower arranging but wondering which tools and supplies you need to get started? Today, florist Ellen Frost of Local Color Flowers joins Lisa and Layne to discuss the key items you need in your toolbox. Whether you are interested in floral design yourself or would like to put together a kit for a friend, Ellen fills us in on the must-have essentials. Listen to the podcast and get ready to make your own flower arranging kit - to gift or to keep for yourself!
The video version of Lisa, Layne, and Ellen's conversation will be...
2022-12-0810 minSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne#13 - Great Gifts for GardenersShopping for a gardener (or yourself) this holiday season? Lisa and Layne have you covered! In a singing Santa hat and antlers, Lisa and Layne discuss their top gift ideas for gardeners, flower farmers, and even houseplant lovers. Listen to the podcast for a fun look at some of the girls' all-time favorite things!
The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardener’s Workshop’s YouTube channel, where all “Seed Talk” episodes are organized into a playlist. In addition, auto-generated transcripts are available for viewing on YouTube. If there is a question...
2022-12-0127 minSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne#12 - Two Flowers We Are Thankful ForIn honor of Thanksgiving Day in the United States, Lisa and Layne discuss two flowers they are thankful for - sunflowers and strawflowers. Listen to the podcast and learn what these beautiful flowers have to offer. For those celebrating Thanksgiving today, we wish you a safe and happy holiday with family and friends!
The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardener’s Workshop’s YouTube channel, where all “Seed Talk” episodes are organized into a playlist. In addition, auto-generated transcripts are available for viewing on YouTube. If there is a question or topic yo...
2022-11-2412 minSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne#11 - Seed Storage - Tips for Buying, Storing & Saving SeedYou want your seeds to last as long as possible, but what storage conditions should you provide to maximize their shelf life? Join Lisa and Layne as they discuss tips and tricks for buying, storing, and even saving seed. They cover when to buy seed, how much to order, and where and how to properly store seed, including the conditions to avoid. Plus, they provide information for people hoping to collect their own seed and discuss how to save seed from giant poppy pods. Listen to the podcast and learn how to get the most out of your seeds!
2022-11-1740 minSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne#10 - Bicolor Sunflowers - Meet Our Favorite New VarietyLooking for a flower with eye-catching color combinations to add interest to your bouquets? Bicolor sunflowers feature striking blends of yellow, orange, or buttercream petals brushed with plum, burgundy, or rust tones near the flower centers. Join Lisa and Layne as they provide an in-depth look at bicolor sunflowers, including the ideal time of year to grow them. Plus, they introduce their favorite new variety, 'Marley', which holds onto its multi-tonal petals longer than other bicolor sunflowers. Listen to the podcast and learn all about these colorful beauties!
The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation featuring...
2022-11-1009 minSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne#9 - Dried Flowers - Grow, Harvest, Dry, Arrange & Store with Ellen FrostWishing you could preserve the beauty of flowers long after the blooms in your garden or bouquet have faded? You can, with dried flowers! Today, Lisa and Layne are joined by florist Ellen Frost of Local Color Flowers to discuss tips and tricks for creating glorious dried flower arrangements. Ellen offers valuable insights from nearly a decade of drying flowers professionally and an insider's look at how dried flowers factor into her floral design business. Together, they cover their favorite flower and foliage selections for drying, harvesting tips, and the process for air-drying flowers, plus project ideas and storage...
2022-11-0349 minSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne#8 - Fall Bed Preparation for Very Early Spring Cool Flower PlantingsPlanning on planting some or all of your Cool Flowers in very early spring? Think you can wait until then to prepare your beds? Think again! Join Lisa and Layne as they discuss the importance of preparing your beds for very early spring ahead of time, in fall. Listen to the podcast and learn when, why, and how to prepare the beds for your very early spring Cool Flower plantings!
The video version of Lisa and Layne’s conversation will be posted to The Gardener’s Workshop’s YouTube channel, where all “Seed Talk” episodes are organized into a pla...
2022-10-2706 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#192: New Episode on Seed Talk!Exciting Announcement: "Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne" is now its own podcast, and our first standalone episode has just been released! Our show trailer and the episodes previously published through the "Field & Garden" podcast are available now, as well as the episode released today, which is all about Cool Flowers overwintering and row covers. Search for "Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne" in your podcast app of choice, and make sure to subscribe to catch all our upcoming episodes. See you there!
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"Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne" Homepage
"Seed Talk" YouTube Playlist
2022-10-2001 minSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne#7 - Cool Flowers Overwintering & Row Cover FAQsYou fall-planted the Cool Flowers hardy in your zone, but what additional steps can you take to protect your plants and make sure they overwinter successfully? Join Lisa and Layne as they address some of the most frequently asked questions about winter protection and row covers. They discuss the benefits of using row covers, how to properly secure the covers so they stay put, temperature and weather conditions that warrant row covers being put up or taken down, row cover alternatives, and more. Listen to the podcast and learn the ins and outs of overwintering your Cool Flowers with...
2022-10-2045 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#189: Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne is now its own podcast!Exciting Announcement: "Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne" is now its own podcast! Our show trailer as well as the episodes previously published through the "Field & Garden" podcast are available now, and our first new episode will be released next Thursday (October 20th). Search for "Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne" in your podcast app of choice, and make sure to subscribe to catch all our upcoming episodes. See you there!
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"Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne" Homepage
"Seed Talk" YouTube Playlist
“Seed Talk” Topic Suggestion Form
TGW iPhone App (iOS App...
2022-10-1301 minSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne#6 - How Seeds Changed My Life - Lisa Mason Ziegler EditionHave you ever considered how amazing it is that something as tiny as a seed can alter the course of someone’s life and take them in directions they never thought possible? Join Layne as she interviews Lisa about the various ways seeds changed her life. They discuss Lisa’s first seed starting experience, her entrance into flower farming, how annual crops shaped her business, and priceless advice from her 25 years with seeds. Don’t miss out on the rapid-fire "Lightning Round", or the "Hypothetical Situations" round, where Layne gets Lisa’s reactions to a variety of fun scenarios (genies a...
2022-10-1357 minSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne#5 - Cool Flowers Direct Seeding FAQs, Part 2You know which Cool Flower seeds to sow directly into the garden and when, but what steps should you take to ensure a thick, healthy stand of direct-seeded plants come springtime? Join Lisa and Layne as they share practical tips and tricks for successful outdoor sowing. They discuss proper bed preparation, watering, weed prevention, thinning, sowing poppies and bells of Ireland, and more. Listen to the podcast, grab your hoe, and prepare for direct seeding success!
The video version of Lisa and Layne’s conversation featuring a slideshow of the questions discussed will be posted to The Ga...
2022-10-1247 minSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne#4 - Cool Flowers Direct Seeding FAQs, Part 1Interested in growing larkspur, bachelor buttons, or bells of Ireland? Did you know that some of spring’s most coveted flowers – including these beauties – actually prefer to be sown directly outdoors rather than started indoors as transplants? Join Lisa and Layne as they cover some of the most frequently asked questions about sowing seeds directly in the garden. They discuss some of the advantages and challenges when direct seeding, tips and tricks for sowing this group of plants in fall and very early spring, succession-planting bupleurum, and more. Listen to the podcast and prepare to sow some of your Cool F...
2022-10-1134 minSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne#3 - Cool Flowers Indoor Seed Starting FAQs, Part 2Your Cool Flower seeds have sprouted – now what? Join Lisa and Layne as they discuss some of the most frequently asked questions about caring for your Cool Flower seedlings. They discuss grow lights, ideal air temperatures, transplant size, and more. Listen to the podcast and learn how to give your Cool Flower seedlings the conditions they need to thrive!
The video version of Lisa and Layne’s conversation featuring a slideshow of the questions discussed will be posted to The Gardener’s Workshop’s YouTube channel, where all "Seed Talk" episodes are organized into a playlist. In addition...
2022-10-1046 minSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne#2 - Cool Flowers Indoor Seed Starting FAQs, Part 1Ready to start your Cool Flower seeds but still have some lingering questions? Join Lisa and Layne as they discuss some of the most frequently asked questions about starting cool-season hardy annuals indoors from seed. They discuss heat mats, light requirements, germination troubleshooting, and more. Listen to the podcast and help set yourself up for Cool Flowers seed starting success!
The video version of Lisa and Layne’s conversation featuring a slideshow of the questions discussed will be posted to The Gardener’s Workshop’s YouTube channel, where all "Seed Talk" episodes are organized into a playlist. In add...
2022-10-0950 minSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne#1 - Cool Flowers FAQsWe are so excited to present our first episode of "Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne", co-hosted by Lisa Mason Ziegler and Layne Angelo. Lisa has been flower farming for over two decades and is the founder and owner of The Gardener’s Workshop, where Layne works as Seed Manager. Layne is an avid gardener, seed starter, and engineer who loves learning and applying her technical knowledge to all areas of life, including gardening and growing flowers. As Seed Manager, Layne has a firsthand look at the questions and topics commonly brought up by our customers and students.
In...
2022-10-0846 min
Seed Talk with Lisa & LayneWelcome to Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne!Join Lisa Mason Ziegler and Layne Angelo as they discuss all things related to gardening, flower farming, and growing from seed. Lisa brings over two decades of flower farming experience to the conversation, while Layne offers the perspective of an avid home gardener, seed starter, and engineer. Together, the duo provides an informative and entertaining look into the world of flowers as well as vegetables, bulbs, woodies, and more. From seed starting to harvesting and everything in between, this series is full of practical tips, tricks, and information to get you growing with success.
The "Seed Talk w...
2022-10-0601 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#185: Surprising Crops - AnnualsGrowing primarily annuals is an option for flower farming! After working my way through figuring this out over years, I learned that for my business model, it was the best fit. I am a small-space farmer that cannot have a hoop or greenhouse, so growing annuals produced the most with the least amount of investment and risk.
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Annual Enrollment is open October 1-5: Flower Farming School Online: The Basics, Annual Crops, Marketing, and More! with Lisa Mason Ziegler
We are so happy about our partnership with the Growing For Market Magazine! A...
2022-10-0427 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#184: Meet Andi Thatcher of Rimrock Flower FarmJoin me as I speak with Andi Thatcher of Rimrock Flower Farm in Montana! Andi is an alum of our online courses and has gone on to do some amazing things! Her ambition and attention to being a professional pushed her to the head of her game, even before she started! Her ‘fake it till you make it’ attitude has served her well!
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Rimrock Flower Farm: Website, Facebook, Instagram
Montana Cut Flower Association: Instagram, Website
Annual Enrollment is open October 1-5: Flower Farming School Online: The Basics, Annual Crops, Marketing, and...
2022-10-0133 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#183: Seed Talk: How Seeds Changed My Life – Lisa Mason Ziegler EditionHave you ever considered how amazing it is that something as tiny as a seed can alter the course of someone’s life and take them in directions they never thought possible? Join Layne Angelo as she interviews Lisa Mason Ziegler about the various ways seeds changed her life. They discuss Lisa’s first seed starting experience, her entrance into flower farming, how annual crops shaped her business, and priceless advice from her 25 years with seeds. Don’t miss out on the rapid-fire “Lightning Round”, or the “Hypothetical Situations” round, where Layne gets Lisa’s reactions to a variety of fun scenarios...
2022-09-2956 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#182: More Flower Farming MythbustersDon't allow these things to hold you back from pursuing your flower farming business dreams. No acreage, tractor, or greenhouse? No problem. I didn't have any of those during the first decade of my flower farm.
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We are so happy about our partnership with the Growing For Market Magazine! A tremendous resource. Use the coupon code: WORKSHOP to get 25% off any print or digital subscription.
TGW Live Shopping iPhone App (iOS App Store)
TGW Live Shopping Android App (Google Play)
Join the waitlist for October enrollment! Flower Farming...
2022-09-2731 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#181: Cool Flowers Talk: Lisa on The joegardener® Show PodcastLisa was recently featured on The joegardener® Show podcast, joining host Joe Lamp'l to discuss the Cool Flowers concept and how she got started growing this fantastic group of spring stunners! They covered topics such as:
How to determine which Cool Flowers you can grow in your region
When and how to start your Cool Flowers from seed
The special care requirements of flowers planted in the fall and in very early spring
What you should do to prepare in the fall even if you don’t plant until very early spring
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The Flower Far...
2022-09-2459 min
Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#180: Do You Know joegardener®?In this Clubhouse chat Lisa talks about her new cedar raised beds and how she learned to make them from Joe Lamp’l, host of Growing a Greener World on PBS and The joegardener® Show podcast. Lisa shares the story of how she came to know Joe and introduces the exciting news of their new partnership for his new online course coming in 2023.
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Joe's TV Show: Growing a Greener World
The joegardener® Show podcast
Affiliate Link: Join the waitlist for Joe Lamp’l’s Online Course: Organic Vegetable Gardening
Field...
2022-09-2227 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#179: Lisa and Joe Lamp'l Talk Gardening, Books, and BusinessJoin me as I interview a very special guest and friend, Joe Lamp'l! It was such a pleasure for us to have the opportunity to talk again after doing a couple of episodes of The joe gardener® Show podcast together over the past year.
In case you're meeting him for the first time, Joe Lamp'l is the joe behind:
joegardener®
the host of the Emmy award-winning TV show, Growing a Greener World
The joe gardener® Show podcast
Author of the NEW book, The Vegetable Gardening Book
PLUS Joe's NEW online course Organic Vegetable Gardening coming out in 20...
2022-09-2043 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#178: Year One Flower Farming with Torrie of Youngs Mill Flower FarmMeet Torrie Anderson of The Flower Farm at Youngs Mill in Newport News, Virginia. Having recently graduated from Lisa's online flower farming course, this year Torrie and her husband took the leap into urban flower farming after being vegetable gardeners for many years. In this interview Lisa and Torrie commiserate about the life of a brand new flower farmer, sharing the excitement, realities, challenges, fails, surprises, and how remembering your "why" can keep you going through that first year.
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Connect with Torrie on: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Website
More about: Nicole of Flower H...
2022-09-1734 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#177: Seed Talk: Cool Flowers Direct Seeding FAQs, Part 2You know which Cool Flowers seeds to sow directly into the garden and when, but what steps should you take to ensure a thick, healthy stand of direct-seeded plants come springtime? Join Lisa Mason Ziegler and Layne Angelo as they share practical tips and tricks for successful outdoor sowing. They discuss proper bed preparation, watering, weed prevention, thinning, sowing poppies and bells of Ireland, and more. Listen to the podcast, grab your hoe, and prepare for direct seeding success!
The video version of Lisa and Layne’s conversation featuring a slideshow of the questions discussed will be po...
2022-09-1547 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#176: Embracing SeasonalityI was forced to learn about seasonal growing. After growing outdoors in a garden with no hoop or greenhouses I learned that embracing the seasons is the best, most cost-effectively, and highest quality way to grow.
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We are so happy about our partnership with the Growing For Market Magazine! A tremendous resource. Use the coupon code: WORKSHOP to get 25% off any print or digital subscription.
Field & Garden Episode #98: Growing Snapdragons with Dave Dowling
Join the waitlist for October enrollment: Flower Farming School Online: The Basics, Annual Crops, Marketing, and More...
2022-09-1336 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#175: The Family Behind The Gardener's WorkshopIn this episode we visit with owner Lisa Mason Ziegler and two of her longest-standing employees, who also happen to be her dear family members. From the very beginning when Lisa started an urban cut-flower farm with her husband Steve's support, to the thriving business it is today, Lisa and her family continue to support each other while offering the supplies and educational resources that are fueling a new generation of flower farmers. Listen to some funny stories and learn more about the family behind The Gardener's Workshop.
Book: The Flower Farmer by Lynn Byczynski
S...
2022-09-1028 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#174: Seed Talk: Cool Flowers Direct Seeding FAQs, Part 1Interested in growing larkspur, bachelor buttons, or bells of Ireland? Did you know that some of spring’s most coveted flowers – including these beauties – actually prefer to be sown directly outdoors rather than started indoors as transplants? Join Lisa Mason Ziegler and Layne Angelo as they cover some of the most frequently asked questions about sowing seeds directly in the garden. They discuss some of the advantages and challenges when direct seeding, tips and tricks for sowing this group of plants in fall and very early spring, succession-planting bupleurum, and more. Listen to the podcast and prepare to sow some o...
2022-09-0833 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#173: Cool Flowers: The Other Side of the StoryDo you only know half of the Cool Flowers concept? Lisa shares that while fall planting is a great option, it's not for everyone. Learn about the often missed cool season hardy annual planting opportunity for those with deep cold and heavy snow winters: very early spring plantings.
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We are so happy about our partnership with the Growing For Market Magazine! A tremendous resource. Use the coupon code: WORKSHOP to get 25% off any subscription.
Free Resource: The Cool-Season Flower Chronicles
Lisa's Book: Vegetables Love Flowers
Join the waitlist...
2022-09-0634 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#171: Seed Talk: Cool Flowers Indoor Seed Starting FAQs, Part 2Your Cool Flowers seeds have sprouted – now what? Join Lisa Mason Ziegler and Layne Angelo as they discuss some of the most frequently asked questions about caring for your Cool Flowers seedlings. They discuss grow lights, ideal air temperatures, transplant size, and more. Listen to the podcast and learn how to give your Cool Flowers seedlings the conditions they need to thrive!
The video version of Lisa and Layne’s conversation featuring a slideshow of the questions discussed will be posted to our YouTube channel. If there is a question or topic you would like to hear disc...
2022-09-0145 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#162: If I Had Known This When I Started...Sharing my look back at if only I had known this when I started my flower-growing operation. I could have saved lots of time, money, opportunities, and tears if I had had this advice!
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Flower Farming School Online: The Basics, Annual Crops, Marketing, & More! with Lisa Mason Ziegler
TGW On-Demand Online Workshops
We are so happy about our partnership with the Growing For Market Magazine! A tremendous resource. Use the coupon code: WORKSHOP to get 25% off any subscription.
Jasmine Star Blog
Irrigation Suppliers: Dripworks Berry Hill
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2022-08-0227 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#155: Lisa's Top Podcast: The Untold Gifts of a Cutting GardenThis is Lisa's most played and downloaded podcast episode so far, and with good reason. Lisa shares a sweet story of how she first got started growing flowers, and the joy it brought to her as well as her friends and family. In her own words: "It all started for me soon after I married this biker dude that came with a heart of gold and a big vegetable garden... Whether you are a home gardener, budding or seasoned flower farmer, make some sweet stories to share and inspire you and others." Flower friends, this one is definitely worth...
2022-06-2836 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#153: All About Basil!Are you growing basil to use in your cut flower bouquets? If not, you should be! In this recent Clubhouse chat Lisa talks about how she got started growing basil, why and how to grow it, her favorite variety, and the very important topics of harvesting and post-harvest handling.
Links & Mentions
Book: The Flower Farmer by Lynn Byczynski
TGW Blog: Basil for the Big Win
Lisa’s All-Time Favorite: Mrs Burns Lemon Basil
Post-Harvest Treatment Options: CVBN Tablets, Quick Dip
Join TGW’s Facebook Groups: The Flower Farm...
2022-06-2327 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#147: Growing More: Expand Your Business with Lisa and DaveIn this episode Lisa and Dave Dowling discuss how we can expand our flower farming businesses by adding new crops. They talk about what you could and should add, the various ways to grow these plants, and how Dave’s online course can help you make these decisions now and for many years to come.
Links & Mentions
Dave Dowling's online course, published by The Gardener's Workshop: Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More!
Request Dave’s Webinar Replay: Peony Planting, Harvesting & Selling
Podcast: Everything Tulips with Dave Dowling & Jennie Love
2022-06-0941 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#146: Lisa chats with Nicole of Flower Hill FarmFor this episode I check in with my friend and student Nicole Pitt of Flower Hill Farm. Nicole farms in Boonville, New York on the land of her childhood (and current) home. A former TV news reporter/anchor, Nicole is now in her fourth year of cut flower production, selling through a CSA and to florists. In this interview we talked about how she got into flowers, the challenges faced as she grows her business, and what the future may hold for Flower Hill Farm. Nicole’s story demonstrates how investing in education and applying it to your business’s ne...
2022-06-0735 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#135: Northern Growing Tips from Janis Harris of Harris Flower FarmIn this recent Clubhouse chat, Lisa interviewed Janis Harris of Harris Flower Farm in southwestern Ontario Canada. They discussed what it’s like growing flowers at her farm in hardiness zone 5b/6a, and how it is different from Lisa’s farm in zone 7b/8a in Virginia. Janis shares some tips for northern growers, but also offers great general growing advice about how to learn the best practices for your own particular zone and climate, wherever you are. There’s something in this chat for everyone!
Links & Mentions:
Harris Flower Farm: Website Facebook Instagram
H...
2022-05-1230 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#132: Keeper Clubhouse Clips (Succession Planting and Zinnias!)Today I have more "keeper clips" from Clubhouse for you! Lisa hosts a chat called The Flower Farmer Show on the Clubhouse app each Wednesday to cover various flower farming and flower business topics. In today’s episode, I'm sharing clips of Lisa covering the topics of Succession Planting and the 411 on Zinnias! She offers some great tips here that can make a BIG difference for your farm or garden, so I hope you enjoy!
Succession Planting for Consistent Supply: Succession planting annual plants is how we plan for a consistent supply of high-quality flowers, herbs, and ve...
2022-05-0536 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#131: Bug Talk: Ants on Peonies with Lisa & RhondaAnts on peonies…did you know they are beneficial? Ants patrol the blooms for the sweet nectar and inadvertently protect the nectar and the blooms from pests in their greediness!
Why do we find ants on peonies? Because of all the sweet nectar they produce! Peonies have extrafloral nectaries (EFN) - they exude nectar from other parts of the plant beyond the inside of the flower. Ants feed on this nectar, which becomes more plentiful closer to blooming.
Ants are not garden pests, they are hard workers with lots of garden duties! Ants are predators of...
2022-05-0327 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#126: Lisa on The Flower Podcast (finding your niche market & business model, top 5 flowers to grow)In this episode, we're revisiting an interview that Lisa did in October 2020 on The Flower Podcast, with host Scott Shepherd. Scott and Lisa covered a broad range of topics, including:
Where Cool Flowers can be grown and how they can increase your farm's production dramatically
Marketing: finding your niche in "outside the box" selling opportunities
Understanding how learning via courses saves time and money
Creating a business model that suits your lifestyle
Lisa's Top 5 Warm-Season Annuals
Links & Mentions:
The full-length episode on The Flower Podcast
Online Courses & Schools offered by The Gardener's Workshop
2022-04-2152 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#123: Lisa on the Joe Gardener Podcast (Building Natural Habitat, Cutting Gardens, Harvesting Tips)In October 2021 Lisa was featured on the Joe Gardener podcast. She joined host Joe Lamp'l to discuss how nature can balance itself when you incorporate flowers and native plants in and around your garden space, attracting beneficial insects and providing them with a consistent habitat. They covered topics such as:
Succession plantings of flower “recipes” to overcome common pests, weeds, and diseases
Variety selections for cut flowers, supporting taller flowers, and harvesting tips
The importance of providing habitat (both food & shelter) for beneficial creatures in spring, summer & fall
Links & Mentions:
Full Joe Gardener Episode #231 Blog Post...
2022-04-1448 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#121: Bug Talk: They All Have Purpose, with Lisa & RhondaToday, Rhonda Graves returns to join Lisa for another “Bug Talk.” And beneficial creatures too! They all have a purpose in a balanced ecosystem. Rhonda & Lisa discuss how to invite and maintain these beneficial creatures in your garden or on your farm, including pollinator garden plots, native tree and shrub plantings, “Beetle Banks” and “Habitat Islands.” Together they share the joy of getting to know the beneficial creatures in your garden and how to create a year-round habitat to keep them nearby.
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Bugguide.net
iNaturalist app
Book: Attracting Beneficial Bugs To Your Gard...
2022-04-0940 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#120: Keeper Clubhouse Clips (Early Sunflowers, Bed Prep for Weed Prevention)Today I have more "keeper clips" from Clubhouse for you! Lisa hosts a chat on Clubhouse each Wednesday to cover various flower farming and flower business topics as well as answer listener questions. This episode has some great clips covering the topics of Early-Season Sunflower Growing and Prepping your Beds for Weed Prevention. Lisa offers some great tips here that can make a BIG difference for your farm or garden. So here you go!
Links & Mentions:
Sunflower Seeds in our Online Shop
Bio360 Install Video
Video: Weeding with a garden hoe
2022-04-0719 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#117: Lisa on The Urban Farm Podcast (Beneficial Insects, Succession Planting, and More!)Hello and welcome to the Field & Garden podcast! I'm Jessi Graven with The Gardener's Workshop. Today I’d like to share some clips from an interview that Lisa recently did on The Urban Farm Podcast with host Greg Peterson. Here they discussed Lisa’s book Vegetables Love Flowers and also covered topics such as beneficial insects & creatures, the importance of native plants, succession planting, and starting a 3-season cut-flower garden in your vegetable patch. I hope you enjoy!
Mentions & Links:
The Urban Farm Podcast with Host Greg Peterson
Lisa Mason Ziegler’s book, Vegeta...
2022-03-3136 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#116: Failed ExpectationsWe are so hard on ourselves when we hit a wall or fail. I've found that the reality so often for me is that my expectations weren't based on any facts or experiences, just hopes, and dreams. No wonder it didn't work out!
Stepping back and rethinking the process can change it all.
Hopes + Dreams + Experience + Knowledge = a smoother and straighter road to success.
I hope this episode meets you where you are, encourages you, lets you know you are not alone, and sows the seeds of hope that there is another way.
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2022-03-2937 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#112: Bug Talk with Lisa & RhondaWarning friends, this is an episode that may change the way you garden, farm, and view it all.
Meet Rhonda Graves the warehouse manager here at The Gardener's Workshop. But more importantly, Rhonda has a passion (truthfully an obsession) for all that is happening out in the garden, and friends you won't believe what is going on out there. Rhonda is a lifelong gardener, an active master gardener, and a master naturalist.
Did you know that the good beneficial bugs in the world outnumber the bad pest bugs by a longshot?
Rhonda and I...
2022-03-1935 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#111: Lisa Z & Dave Dowling: Overcoming Challenges to Become a Flower FarmerHello and welcome to the Field & Garden podcast! I’m Jessi Graven from The Gardener’s Workshop. Today I’d like to present a conversation between Lisa Mason Ziegler and Dave Dowling from 2019 in which they tackle some of the most common challenges that people face while working to become a flower farmer. There are also some great stories in here about when Lisa and Dave were first starting their flower farming journeys, so I hope you enjoy!
Challenges mentioned: Lack of Experience, No Cooler, No Acreage, No Greenhouse or Hoophouse, No Money, No Delivery Vehicle, No Tracto...
2022-03-1738 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#110: Should You Host Workshops with Jennie LoveA part of building a successful long-haul business is not putting all your eggs into one basket. Adding workshops and experiences to your business may be the perfect profitable next step.
Listen as Jennie Love of Love n' Fresh Flowers in Philly and I discuss the ups and downs, the how-to and how-not-to add workshops to your businesses lineup. Jennie has years of workshop experience on her farm and taking her workshops on the road.
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2022-03-1536 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#102: Recap: Andrew Mefferd reviews The No-Till Micro-Scale Flower Farm On-Demand WorkshopHello and welcome to another special episode of the Field & Garden podcast! I’m Jessi Graven from The Gardener’s Workshop. I’m here today to continue what we started last week, the recap of the panel discussion and review of The No-Till Micro-Scale Flower Farm online workshop. If you missed last week’s podcast that featured Jennie Love’s review of the workshop, you can find that on our website or wherever you listen to podcasts, it’s episode #100.
So as you may know, we offer an On-Demand Workshop called The No-Till Micro-Scale Flower Farm with Jonathan & M...
2022-02-2422 minField and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler#100: Recap: Jennie Love's Review of The No-Till Micro-Scale Flower Farm On-Demand WorkshopWelcome to a special episode of the Field & Garden podcast! I’m Jessi Graven from The Gardener’s Workshop, and I’m here to bring you something a little different today. As you may know, we offer an On-Demand Workshop called The No-Till Micro-Scale Flower Farm with Jonathan & Megan Leiss of Spring Forth Farm. Jonathan & Megan’s workshop offers over 4.5 hours of instruction on their no-till practices and micro-scale farming techniques.
When the course first launched, Lisa Ziegler, invited industry professionals to review the course and attend an online panel discussion. Today I have for you an excerpt f...
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