#315: Dave Dowling's June Q&A, Ask A Flower Farmer
Field & Garden
This episode features a takeover of our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram, called Ask a Flower Farmer. It was guest-hosted by Dave Dowling of Ball/ColorLink, a former flower farmer and the instructor for our online course: . Dave is always happy to share his knowledge with our listeners! Topics Covered Watering Tips for Sunflowers & Lilies Growing Limelight Hydrangeas Tips for Fall Planting Campanula Dealing with Leaf Hoppers Storing Dahlia Bulbs Over Winter Managing Vole Damage Best Flowers to Plant in Tropical Areas Harvesting Tips for Astilbe...
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#310: Secrets to Growing More Cut Flowers in Less Space
Field & Garden
Lisa shares her 2025 plan to downsize her growing space and encourages those with smaller spaces to optimize their production in the following areas: bed spacing and maintenance, soil health, weed prevention, intensive planting techniques, and succession planting. Mentions Podcast: Free Phone App: Lennie's Online Course: Products: , Irrigation Suppliers: , Lisa's Book: Lisa's Online Course, The is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of, owner of and the publisher...
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#309: The 3 Steps to a Great Cutting Garden
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Lisa lays the groundwork for you to succeed out of the gate, rather than suffering through failures to find your way to a great cut flower garden. Whether you're new to the cutting garden concept or you've been unsuccessful starting one in the past, listen in for the three key factors that will lead you down the path to gorgeous cut flowers! Mentions Lisa's Book: Lisa's Online Course, The is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of, owner of and the publisher of and Watch and connect with Lisa on social media!
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#308: What It Takes to Be a Flower Farmer
Field & Garden
Discover essential insights into the world of flower farming, where passion meets perseverance! This episode dives deep into the heart of flower farming, unraveling the layers of determination, business acumen, and preparation needed to thrive. From the first-hand experience of someone who started their journey 25+ years ago, learn about the highs and lows of stepping into the unknown, the resilience required to overcome the myriad challenges, and the critical importance of a strong business foundation to sustain your passion for flower farming. Embark on your path to becoming a...
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#307: Lisa's May Q&A, Ask A Flower Farmer
Field & Garden
Today’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...
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#306: Lennie Larkin's June Q&A, Ask A Flower Farmer
Field & Garden
Today’s episode features a takeover of our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram, called Ask a Flower Farmer. This one featured guest host Lennie Larkin, author of Flower Farming for Profit and owner of B-Side Farm in Oregon. She is also one of our course instructors here at The Gardener’s Workshop. In this Q&A Lennie fielded questions about bouquet pricing, floral design, how to research your local market, and more. Topics: Tiered pricing for bouquets, principles of floral design, flower markups, researching your market to develop your business model, building...
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#305: Meet Emma Mobley, End of Nowhere Flower Farm
Field & Garden
In this episode, Lisa visits Emma Mobley's flower farm in Suffolk, VA. Emma shares her journey of transitioning to flower farming and discusses her new business model, focusing on spring and fall blooms. Listen as she reveals her selling strategies, challenges, and what the future holds for End of Nowhere Flower Farm. Note: Mentions Website: Find Emma on or The is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of, owner of and the publisher of and Watch and connect with Lisa on social media!
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#304: Ellen Frost's May Q&A, Ask A Florist
Field & Garden
Today’s episode features a takeover of our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram, normally called Ask a Flower Farmer. This one, however, we called Ask a Florist, and it featured guest hostess Ellen Frost of Local Color Flowers in Baltimore, MD. Ellen is a floral designer who creates exclusively with flowers and foliage purchased from local growers. She is also one of our course instructors here at The Gardener’s Workshop. In this Q&A Ellen fielded questions about floral design, the different flowers she uses throughout the year, and some great business questions too. ...
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#303: Meet Torrie Anderson of The Flower Farm at Youngs Mill
Field & Garden
I had a wonderful time visiting Torrie Anderson's place, The Flower Farm at Youngs Mill, back in June. Located just a couple of miles from my farm here in Virginia, Torrie is one of my dedicated students who has truly embraced the lessons and made remarkable progress! Now in her third year of flower farming with her husband and four children, join me to learn about Torrie's journey and hear her plans for the future. Mentions Website: Find Torrie on or The is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of, owner of and the publisher...
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#302: Dave Dowling's May Q&A, Ask A Flower Farmer
Field & Garden
This episode features a takeover of our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram, called Ask a Flower Farmer. It was guest-hosted by Dave Dowling of Ball/ColorLink, a former flower farmer and the instructor for our online course: . Dave is always happy to share his knowledge with our listeners! Here, he answers questions about snapdragons, baptisia, ranunculus, peonies, larkspur, lisianthus, and so much more. Other topics include the updated USDA hardiness zone map, managing thrips and aphids, powdery mildew, fertilizing and pinching techniques, his all-time favorite...
info_outlineThis episode features a takeover of our popular “Ask a Flower Farmer” live Q&A session on Instagram. Daniel Schavey of Petal Pickers Flower Co. in Greenville, SC hosted this one. Daniel is an 8th-year flower farmer growing in zone 8a and an alumnus of most of The Gardener’s Workshop’s online courses. Here, he answers questions on topics such as Mother’s Day flowers and pricing, ordering plugs vs. starting from seed, purchasing and saving ranunculus corms, and so much more!
Other topics covered: hydroponic tulips, when to plant dahlia tubers, tuberose growing tips, peonies for Mother's Day, perennial phlox, starting small with flower farming, ranunculus harvest stage, starting zinnias from seed, shipping flowers, foliage and greens for Mother's Day, sunflower seed starting.
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Book, Postharvest Handling of Cut Flowers and Greens
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Lisianthus plugs: Ball Colorlink, Farmer Bailey, Leo Berbee
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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, owner of The Gardener’s Workshop, Flower Farming School Online, and the publisher of Farmer-Florist School Online and Florist School Online. Watch Lisa’s Story and connect with Lisa on social media!