Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler (Lisa Mason Ziegler)
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| 02 Jul 2022 | #157: Captivating Cosmos! | 00:27:21 | |
In this recent Clubhouse chat Lisa talks about the wonderful world of Cosmos! She covers common questions about how to grow them, details about the varieties she’s currently growing, and the very important topics of harvesting and post-harvest handling. Cosmos are a late-season tender annual and they come in lots of fun colors! We hope you enjoy this chat and consider giving cosmos a spot in your garden or cut-flower field. Links & Mentions *NEW* Live Shopping Show App: In the iOS App Store In Google Play Cosmos Seeds in the TGW Online Store Post-Harvest Treatment Options: CVBN Tablets, Quick Dip Join TGW’s Facebook Group: The Flower Farmer Show Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News! Are you on the Clubhouse phone app? Join Lisa's club, called Flower Farming, to be notified when she schedules new chats! We're live on Clubhouse Wednesdays at 1pm Eastern, or you can listen to our chat replays anytime inside the app. 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! | |||
| 08 Jun 2021 | #21: Dave Dowling on Bulbs | 00:20:07 | |
As I sift through the mountains of resources we have created over the years, I am finding some real gems.
I had to share a portion of my conversation with Dave Dowling that took place on Facebook last season.
As usual, he is providing those priceless firsthand experience tips that he has become so well known for in the cut-flower industry.
Resources mentioned:
Request the PDF: Dave's Favorite Bulbs
Dave's online course: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, & More
Enjoy!
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| 04 Mar 2025 | #332: Are You Digging Your Business’s Grave? | 00:34:57 | |
Are you planting for success or setting yourself up for failure? Today, I’m excited to talk about something that many flower farmers, especially those just starting, often overlook. Are you a part-time flower farmer planting for a full-time flower farmer? This question is crucial to your success in the flower farming business. The bottom line is, don’t plant a full-time garden with part-time hours. Be realistic about what you can handle. And most importantly, don’t feel pressured to grow everything in your first season. Take your time, enjoy the process, and grow at a pace that works for you. I hope this helps you see the path to success in flower farming more clearly! Mentions Lisa's Course, Flower Farming School Online Shop 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 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! | |||
| 11 Apr 2023 | #233: Ask A Florist with Ellen Frost of Local Color Flowers | 00:30:13 | |
Today’s episode features a takeover of our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram, normally called Ask a Flower Farmer. In this episode we instead did an Ask a Florist session with guest host Ellen Frost of Local Color Flowers in Baltimore, MD. Ellen is not a flower farmer, but a 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 many questions from flower farmers about the details of selling to florists, which is also the topic of her on-demand mini-workshop, link below. Mentions: Website: Local Color Flowers Instagram: Local Color Flowers Instagram: Florists Buying Local On-Demand Mini-Workshop: Preparing to Sell to Florists with Ellen Frost The Gardener's Workshop on Instagram Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG) Boston Terminal Ornamentals Wholesale Pricing Shop 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 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! | |||
| 16 Oct 2021 | #55: Farmer-Florist School, What's Included? with Jennie Love | 00:35:47 | |
Just as promised, we are going through another of our School course lessons with the instructor!
Jennie Love's course: Farmer-Florist School Online: The Wedding Process is all about the business side of doing weddings--BUT here's the thing the lessons in this course can be applied to any flower-related business. From finding clients, marketing, managing bride customers, crop planning, top crops to grow, contracts, pricing and so much more!
Join Jennie and me as we walk through the syllabus.
Learn more about Farmer-Florist School Online: The Wedding Process
Jennie also has an on-demand course Making Workshops Work for You that includes all the steps to offer, host, sell, and manage workshops.
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| 21 Aug 2021 | #35: More Cool Flowers! | 00:46:33 | |
This is a recording of our casual show that airs live each Wednesday at 1 pm ET on Clubhouse.
This episode shares the additional Cool Flowers we added since the book was published.
To join the Clubhouse show LIVE, download the phone app. Search for Lisa Mason Ziegler or click this link and follow me. Join my club Flower Farming to be notified when I go live.
Learn more about Cool Flowers HERE.
Visit TheGardenersWorkshop.com online garden shop and learning center.
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| 07 Dec 2021 | #72: Spring Forth Farm in 2021 | 00:40:06 | |
Loved catching up with Megan and Jonathan Leiss of Spring Forth Farm in Hurdle Mills, NC. I know you are going to find their business model inspiring and perhaps even a goal! As I have come to know these two better, I found that it wasn't just their farming systems and model that were so extraordinary, it was the farmers behind this farm that set this place apart and how it works. Enjoy! Mentions: Spring Forth Farm Instagram Facebook The No-Till Micro-Sacel Flower Farm – Lisa Ziegler The Gardener’s Workshop and Flower Farming School Online and the publisher of Farmer-Florist School Online and Florist School Online. Award-winning Author of Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers. Watch Lisa’s Story and view her blog Field & Garden. Connect with Lisa on Facebook and Instagram! | |||
| 14 Jan 2025 | #325: Planting Cool Flowers in Very Early Spring | 00:29:52 | |
Today, I want to dive into the topic of cool flowers and the importance of planting them in very early spring. The basic idea is to plant these flowers in cool to cold conditions to get the best performance out of them, which can happen in fall, winter, or very early spring. Many people have been led away from planting during these unusual times. But I assure you, this is where the magic happens! For flower farmers, planting cool flowers can significantly boost your business. We’re talking about flowers like:
When planted at the right time, these flowers bloom earlier, grow taller, produce more stems, and are more resistant to diseases and pests. Listen in to learn who can plant in this window, when and what to plant, and more! Mentions Lisa's Book, Cool Flowers Lisa's Book, The Cut Flower Handbook Online Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest The Flower Farmer Club, presented by The Gardener's Workshop Shop 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 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! | |||
| 12 Nov 2022 | #199: On-Farm Events with Sunny Meadows Flower Farm | 00:34:47 | |
In this episode, Lisa speaks with Gretel Adams of Sunny Meadows Flower Farm about their progression of offering on-farm shopping events and post-fresh flower season merchandise. Here Gretel offers some great tips about what to offer, shares some challenges they've overcome related to these events, and what to consider about yourself and your property before you decide to offer events on your own farm. Mentions Flower Farming School Online: Growing Cut-Flower Crops in Hoop & Greenhouses Connect with Sunny Meadows Flower Farm: Website, Facebook, Instagram Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News! 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! | |||
| 11 Nov 2021 | #55: Farming Update with Steve & Gretel Adams of Sunny Meadows Flower Farm | 00:46:34 | |
I loved talking to Steve and Gretel about all that's happening on their farm. Boy, they just keep moving forward in the flower farming industry!
I highly recommend following them on social media because the posts and videos are inspiring.
Sunny Meadows Flower Farm Website Instagram Facebook
Learn more about Steve & Gretel's course plus get on their waitlist: Growing Cut-Flowers in Hoop and Greenhouse
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| 03 Dec 2024 | #319: Lennie Larkin's September Q&A, Ask A Flower Farmer | 00:28:08 | |
Hello, I'm Lenny Larkin! I run B Side Farm in Oregon and have written a book called Flower Farming for Profit. My focus is on helping flower farmers grow their businesses effectively. I also offer online courses, including a short course called Profitable Flower Farming, which helps people understand the business side of flower farming. Today I'd like to answer your questions on topics ranging from business tactics to planting schedules. Let's begin! What Are Your Thoughts on Pricing Flowers? Pricing can be tricky! Beginners often hesitate to charge more for fear of losing customers or worry about undercutting fellow farmers by pricing too low. A good starting point is researching local prices by visiting other farms or checking wholesaler comparisons for market insights. When selling directly, remember that customers are aware of flower market prices. By staying updated on costs, you can competitively price your products and maintain profitability. How Many Flower Varieties Should New Farmers Grow? As a beginner in flower gardening, start small and simple. Focus on ten to twenty varieties instead of trying to grow everything at once. This way, you can nurture them without feeling overwhelmed. Avoid the common mistake of growing too many types of flowers at once, which can lead to confusion. Instead, experiment with a few different flowers to see which ones thrive and are popular, allowing you to specialize effectively. Where Can I Learn to Design Bouquets? Learning bouquet design is best through hands-on practice, so don't hesitate to experiment! YouTube has great resources with designers like Julio from The Flower Hat and Amy Balsters, who offer tutorials to help you master bouquet design. What About Investing in Perennials and Shrubs? If you're tired of starting seeds and want a change in your routine, consider investing in perennials and shrubs. They add lasting beauty to your farm or garden. Start small, as they can be costly upfront. I once invested $25k in peonies, but most farmers begin with just a hundred plants. You might also grow hydrangeas and spireas, which are both beautiful and popular. How Do I Work on Pricing with Florists? Pricing flowers can be challenging. It's important to discuss requirements and budget constraints with florists. If flower costs exceed their budget, ask about alternative types they might buy. This feedback can help adjust your inventory. Final Thoughts I love being part of this flower-farming community! We’re all in this together, and I’m here to help you navigate the challenges of running a flower farm. Please follow me on social media at the links below! Mentions Lennie’s Instagram: flowerfarming.forprofit, B-Side Farm Lennie's online course: Profitable Flower Farming Dave's online course: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More Spring Meadows: flowering shrub wholesale liners & pots The Gardener’s Workshop on Instagram Shop 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 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! | |||
| 25 Apr 2023 | #235: Flower Lover Turned Flower Farmer with Sarah Strouse & Ellen Frost | 00:38:59 | |
You never know where your interests and hobbies will take you! Here, Sarah shares her dream scenario, going from a flower enthusiast in a busy healthcare career to a successful flower farmer. She was introduced to the world of local flowers and her local flower community when she attended a design class at Ellen Frost's studio, Local Color Flowers. From there, Sarah chose to dive deep into her floral business education and soon moved to the farm that she runs today, called Strawberry Hill. Now she sells flowers to Ellen! Here Lisa, Ellen, and Sarah celebrate the flower community and the magic of seeing where your interests and passions will lead you. We hope this interview inspires you to seek out your passions and discover where they may take you one day as well. Mentions Sarah Strouse of Strawberry Hill: @strawberryhillmd on Instagram Ellen Frost of Local Color Flowers: Website: Local Color Flowers, Instagram: Local Color Flowers, Instagram: Florists Buying Local Online Courses from The Gardener's Workshop Lisa's Book: Cool Flowers Lisa's Hellebore Webinar: Request the Replay Book: Postharvest Handling of Cut Flowers and Greens (sold by the ASCFG) Shop 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 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! | |||
| 25 Mar 2025 | #335: Ask A Florist, March Q&A with Ellen Frost | 00:26:58 | |
Today’s episode features a takeover of our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram, called Ask a Flower Farmer. However, this one we called Ask a Florist 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: farmer-florist relationships, design tips for weddings, marketing flowers to florists, must-have greenery for bouquets, planning wedding florals, and pricing your flowers, among others. Mentions Follow on Instagram: Ellen Frost Flowers, Local Color Flowers Shop 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 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! | |||
| 12 Apr 2022 | #122: Am I Ready to Join or Start a Collective? Interview with Amelia Ihlo | 00:38:06 | |
In this episode, Lisa Z and Collectives 101 instructor Amelia Ihlo discuss what it takes as a flower farmer to be ready to join or start a floral collective. They touch on common indicators for success, such as knowing your market & your customer’s needs, examining your grower network & relationships, thinking about short and long-term plans, and building resources. Links & Mentions: Collectives 101 On-Demand Online Workshop *AVAILABLE NOW* Considering using Rooted Farmers for your collective? More info Here Book: A Complaint Is a Gift The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-wining 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! | |||
| 06 Oct 2022 | #186: Harvesting: The Lifeline of a Cutting Garden | 00:31:21 | |
In this Clubhouse chat, Lisa talks about flower harvesting, covering common mistakes and questions such as:
We hope you enjoy this chat and find some useful harvesting tips! Links & Mentions Book: Vegetables Love Flowers Get the TGW Live Shopping Show App Recommended Harvesting & Conditioning Products: Shears, CVBN Tablets, Quick Dip Join TGW’s Facebook Group: The Flower Farmer Show Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News! Are you on the Clubhouse phone app? Join Lisa's club, called Flower Farming, to be notified when she schedules new chats! Our prior chats are stored there too, as Replays, that you can listen to anytime inside the app. 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! | |||
| 21 Feb 2021 | #5: I’m Owning My “Style”Courses | 00:33:33 | |
I am so proud of the online course that I have created and published. As more and more styles of learning are becoming available I thought I’d share from the heart why I’ve developed our platform into what has become a medley of flower-industry leaders offering what is needed to start and expand a flower-based business in unlimited ways. I hope it shares a snapshot of what we offer and how it can grow into a lifelong relationship.
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| 18 Mar 2025 | #334: "Should You Sell to Florists?" with Ellen Frost | 00:41:57 | |
Should you sell your flowers to florists? What attributes make a farmer a good match for selling to a florist? Here, Lisa chats with Ellen about her experiences working with 40+ flower farmers in her region. Learn what she thinks it takes to be successful in this popular selling channel and how you can accomplish it. Mentions Follow on Instagram: Ellen Frost Flowers, Local Color Flowers Shop 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 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! | |||
| 17 Jan 2023 | #218: Seize the Season! | 00:32:15 | |
Don't let the off-season slip away. Make the most of the non-harvesting season by getting jobs done that help lighten the workload in the season.
Don't be afraid of: "You are only as solvent as your last sale". Keep up the hustle and make it easier to succeed. ~Lisa Z Mentions 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. Seed Starting Saturdays on YouTube: Replay from 1/07/23 Get "the BIG calendar" (affiliate link) Shop 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 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! | |||
| 20 May 2025 | #343: Reality: A Garden, or a Landscape? | 00:30:22 | |
Thinking of starting a garden? 🌿🌸 Learn the crucial difference between a garden and a landscape and why your approach matters! With the right mindset and simple steps, your garden can flourish and bring you joy. Dive in for my practical tips that make gardening rewarding and fun! Mentions Field & Garden #342: The Simplicity of a Cutting Garden Books: Cool Flowers, Vegetables Love Flowers, The Cut Flower Handbook Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News! Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies! The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of The Cut Flower Handbook, 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! | |||
| 16 May 2023 | #238: Daniel Schavey hosts Ask A Flower Farmer Q&A | 00:40:50 | |
This episode features a takeover of our popular “Ask a Flower Farmer” live Q&A session on Instagram. This one was hosted by Daniel Schavey of Petal Pickers Flower Co. in Greenville, SC. Daniel is a 7th-year flower farmer growing in zone 8a and an alumnus of most of The Gardener’s Workshop’s online courses as well. Here, he answers questions about lots of flowers, including ranunculus, sunflowers, bells of Ireland, celosia, peonies, anemones, and alliums. Other topics covered: powdery mildew, high tunnel crops, dahlias, woodies, tulips, daffodils, fertilization techniques, learning what grows best on your farm Mentions Petalpickers.com: fresh flowers shipped nationwide, dahlia tuber and fall bulb sales Lisa's Flower Farming School Online - available now! Daniel's source for High Tunnels: Farmers Friend LLC Fox Hollow Peonies on Instagram The Gardener's Workshop on Instagram Shop 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 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! | |||
| 20 Jul 2021 | #28: Farmer-Florist with Jennie Love | 00:33:20 | |
Friends, are you considering doing events? Wondering how to make more from the flowers you grow? This episode can answer some of your questions and plant the seeds of opportunity.
Jennie shares from her experiences that it is a reality to generate a 6-figure net income as a professional farmer-florist.
I hope this episode gets you thinking outside of your current business box.
Jennie's Online Courses:
Making Workshops Work for You, on-demand and available year-round.
Farmer-Florist School: The Wedding Process, enrolls October 15-19, 2021, and school stats November 3.
Enjoy!
Lisa
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| 26 Nov 2024 | #318: Smaller Is Better | 00:19:04 | |
Smaller is Better: My Motto for 2025 Today I discuss the concept of “smaller is better,” which is my goal for 2025. This realization hit me after facing challenges in the last two years and was reinforced by a paragraph in my book, The Cut Flower Handbook. When I began flower farming in 1998, I had a limited space of 1.17 acres. I focused on attracting customers rather than just growing flowers. If a bed underperformed, I quickly replanted it for efficiency. Years later, I bought an additional acre and a half, which initially felt like a dream but led to "growing pains." Despite investing in equipment, our efficiency dropped, and our income did not rise as expected. As my operations expanded, chores became overwhelming. I struggled to keep up with planting and weeding, often playing catch-up instead of preventing weeds. Timely actions are critical in maintaining quality. Over time, my business shifted from large-scale production to focusing on select customers and educating aspiring growers. However, I didn’t reduce flower cultivation as much as I should have, resulting in excess work and expenses. As I head into 2025, I aim to optimize flower production by better utilizing our space. We’ve initiated a plan to dedicate specific areas for growing flowers, emphasizing quality over quantity. Friends, behaviors matter in flower farming. In 2025, let’s embrace the idea that smaller is better! Mentions Lisa's book: The Cut Flower Handbook Shop 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 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! | |||
| 01 Aug 2023 | #249: Take A Break | 00:24:13 | |
Do you need a break? To continue performing everyone needs time to refuel. For me, marrying into a family that observes Sundays as a day of rest played a significant role in my business success. Looking back I see how it gave me down space to become better.
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. Lisa's course, Flower Farming School Online: The Basics, Annual Crops, Marketing, and More! Dave's course, Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More! Recommended Podcast: Discover the Word Shop 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 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! | |||
| 25 May 2021 | #19: Learning from Dave Dowling | 00:29:41 | |
Have you learned from Dave Dowling? Saying that Dave is a veteran flower farmer is a bit understating it. He is known in flower farming circles as the walking encyclopedia, I call him our flower genius. And he has such a heart for teaching.
Dave's depth of knowledge from what to grow, where to get it, which way to grow it, and how to harvest and sell it is a business changing experience.
I am sharing a portion of a conversation I had with Dave about the many choices we face when diving into growing more crops and his take on some of these.
Sign up for Dave's Course News and waitlist and instantly get his webinar "Success with Succession Planting"
Learn more about his online course: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More!
Registration is only open once a year for 5 days: June 14-18, 2021. Expand what you grow and sell more to your existing customers!!
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| 28 Jul 2021 | #30: Running Out Of Fuel? | 00:34:07 | |
Oh boy, are you as exhausted, hot, overwhelmed, and as behind as I am? Sometimes just hearing others are suffering too helps—I know just recording this helped me! I hope one of my fixes will help you.
Here are the two links I mentioned:
Webinar request: Sunflowers for the WIn!
Connect with me!
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| 10 Dec 2024 | #320: A Golden Opportunity | 00:23:56 | |
A Golden Opportunity: The Power of Leaves Today, I’m excited to share one of the first lessons I learned in gardening that has shaped my entire flower farming career. This episode is all about the amazing benefits of leaves, specifically how they can transform your garden into a thriving ecosystem. Especially for those of you who might see leaves as a nuisance, I want to help you understand their true potential. Listen to learn the "Who, What, When, Where, and Why" of adding leaves to your growing space! Mentions Lisa's book, Vegetables Love Flowers Blog Post, Garden Gold Free Resources on our website Shop 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 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! | |||
| 07 Jun 2022 | #146: Lisa chats with Nicole of Flower Hill Farm | 00:35:26 | |
For 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 needs as it grows can be the foundation of success. Links & Mentions Flower Hill Farm: Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Dave's online course, published by The Gardener's Workshop: Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More! 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! | |||
| 13 Aug 2024 | #303: Meet Torrie Anderson of The Flower Farm at Youngs Mill | 00:50:04 | |
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: The Flower Farm at Youngs Mill Find Torrie on Instagram or Facebook Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies! Sign up to receive our Farm News emails! 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! | |||
| 27 Sep 2022 | #182: More Flower Farming Mythbusters | 00:31:31 | |
Don'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. Mentions: 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 School Online: The Basics, Annual Crops, Marketing, and More! with Lisa Mason Ziegler Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News! 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! | |||
| 14 Oct 2021 | #54: Florist Buying Local: 2022 Forecast & What Florist and Growers Should Do To Prepare | 00:57:39 | |
Ellen Frost, a designer in Baltimore, MD, continues sharing her strategies of sourcing from local cut-flower growers.
In this episode with Ellen Frost she is sharing what we can expect from the 2022 wedding market. Plus, how florist sourcing local flowers and growers can best prepare for the coming season. Ellen discusses this and so much more plus answering your questions and we even hear from one of the Growers that Ellen buys from each week and actually multiple times a week enjoy.
Follow and share with florists and designers:
Florist School Online: Growing Your Business with Local Flower Sourcing with Ellen Frost
Instagram: Florists Buying Local Flowers
Facebook: Florists Buying Local
Live Show on Clubhouse Tuesday 8 am ET: Join the Club: Download the phone app and join. No invitation is needed.
Ellen's Studio: Local Color Flowers
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| 01 Apr 2021 | Selling Local Flowers When Global Supply is Disrupted | 01:09:33 | |
This is a special edition podcast. It includes the audio from the great conversation I had with Ellen Frost and Dave Dowling on the developing issues with the shortages of imported flowers and the problems that are developing as a result.
Mentions in the Podcast:
Request the replay of Ellen and Dave's webinar: 10 Reasons that Florists Don't Buy Local
Join the Closed Facebook Group: Florists Buying Local
Ellen's Online Course the enrolls April 19-23, 2021: Growing Your Business with Local Flower Sourcing
Get on Ellen's waitlist, signup on her course page!
Ellen Frost, Local Color Flowers: Instagram Facebook
Dave Dowling, Ball Horticulture, DDowling@ballhort.com
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| 15 Apr 2025 | #338: "Why I Don’t Use Floral Recipes" with Ellen Frost | 00:31:21 | |
Join 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. Mentions Follow on Instagram: Ellen Frost Flowers, Local Color Flowers Shop 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 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! | |||
| 02 Oct 2021 | #48: Meet Course Students That Joined Our Team! | 00:35:04 | |
Friends, I am so pleased to introduce two ladies to you that I came to know as students of our courses. Both have gone on to become valuable team members here at TheGardenerWorkshop.com. Please welcome Anne Phythyon of Franklin Flower Farm and Jessi Graven of Blue River Blooms.
I asked them to share some insights into our course communities and lessons, and how the courses have affected their businesses.
I am so grateful to have them on board!
Learn more about Lisa's course and the other TGW flower-based business courses here.
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| 25 Jun 2022 | #154: Bug Talk with Author Jessica Walliser | 00:43:01 | |
This is a very special edition of Bug Talk! For this episode, Lisa and Rhonda are joined by author and fellow “bug-hugger” Jessica Walliser. They talk about beneficial insects as well as the food chain and ecosystem that exists in your garden, both large and small scale. Did you know that less than 1% of all insects in the world are actually considered “pests” to humans and our crops? Lisa, Rhonda and Jessica encourage you to be an observer in your growing space, appreciate the value that these creatures bring to your world, and strive to manage your space in a way that provides habitat for them. Jessica’s books provide the roadmap for learning to identify insects and learning what to grow to bring them into your garden. Links & Mentions Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News! Book: Good Bug, Bad Bug Book: Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden More at: Savvygardening.com 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! | |||
| 03 May 2022 | #131: Bug Talk: Ants on Peonies with Lisa & Rhonda | 00:27:25 | |
Ants 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 garden pests, they aerate the soil, and perform cleanup of decomposing debris. Rhonda encourages you to observe ants in your garden to see what they’re doing, as different types of ants have different jobs. Lisa and Rhonda briefly discuss the differences between native and non-native insects, and how humans affect the spread of non-natives. Lisa talks about peony harvesting on her farm and shares some great peony tips from Dave Dowling:
Links & Mentions: The Gardener’s Workshop Free Resources Library Dave Dowling’s 6-week course, Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies and More! More Info & Join the waitlist The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-wining 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! | |||
| 19 Dec 2023 | #269: Dave Dowling's December Q&A, Ask A Flower Farmer | 00:28:11 | |
This episode features a takeover of our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram, called Ask a Flower Farmer. Guest-hosted by Dave Dowling of Ball/ColorLink, who is also a former flower farmer and the instructor for our online course: Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More. Dave has such a wealth of knowledge to share! Here, he answers questions about lots of plants, including snapdragons, lisianthus, astilbe, winterberry, willows, baptisia, anemones, ranunculus, peonies, freesia, tulips, and calla lilies. Other topics mentioned: stem strength, harvest tracking, bed/path widths, where to start in flower farming, selling to florists, bulb storage, and wholesale cut flower and plug/liner pricing. Mentions Dave's Online Course: Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More! Ellen Frost's Online Courses: Preparing to Sell to Florists, Florist School Online: Growing Your Business With Local Flower Sourcing Ball/Colorlink: Wholesale Plant, Bulb, & Seed Supplier The Gardener's Workshop on Instagram Shop 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 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! | |||
| 23 Mar 2021 | #10: Seed Starting Year Round | 00:29:11 | |
We are heading into the time of the year that folks start thinking it's to late to start seed, when in fact there is almost always seeds to be started. When we embrace annual seed starting fully--- both cool and warm season, the possibilities are endless. Part of the secret sauce to a longer and easier season is to learn when to plant each group in your garden and to run with it!
Checkout:
Warm-season flower seeds.
Cool-season flower seeds.
Seed-starting equipment.
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| 23 Nov 2021 | #69: Meet Blossom Lane Farm & Fox Hollow Peonies | 01:11:39 | |
I loved catching up with Wanda of Fox Hollow Peonies and Jonalyn of Blossom Lane Farm. I came to know both of these ladies because they are students of our courses. They became standouts and kept showing up on my radar because of how they were pursuing their businesses.
Learn more about our courses mentioned: The Gardener's Workshop
Connect with these two gals:
Fox Hollow Peonies Instagram Facebook
Blossom Lane Farm Instagram Facebook
I hope you are inspired by their stories!
– Lisa Ziegler
The Gardener’s Workshop and Flower Farming School Online and the publisher of Farmer-Florist School Online and Florist School Online. Award-winning Author of Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers. Watch Lisa’s Story and view her blog Field & Garden. Connect with Lisa on Facebook and Instagram!
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| 21 Nov 2023 | #265: Writing The Cut Flower Handbook with Lisa & Jessi | 00:21:27 | |
Join 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. Mentions Lisa's book, The Cut-Flower Handbook Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies! Sign up to receive our Farm News emails! 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! | |||
| 12 Nov 2024 | #316: Lisa on The Flower Podcast | 01:03:35 | |
This 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:
If you haven't listened to The Flower Podcast, you should check it out here! Mentions Lisa's Online Course: Flower Farming School Online: Basics, Annual Crops, Marketing, and More! Shop 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 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! | |||
| 16 Apr 2022 | #124: How Local Color Flowers Is Evolving with Ellen Frost | 00:40:35 | |
Ellen Frost joins Lisa to discuss the unique business model of her floral design studio, Local Color Flowers, and how it has continued to evolve over time. Topics include: supporting local flower farmers, community building through regular studio events, and ramping up subscriptions. Links & Mentions: Ellen’s Design Studio, Local Color Flowers: Website Instagram Facebook Florists Buying Local: Facebook Instagram and #floristsbuyinglocal Course: Florist School Online: Growing Your Business with Local Flower Sourcing The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-wining 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! | |||
| 19 Apr 2022 | #125: Step #1: Managing You | 00:29:32 | |
In this episode I am sharing the bottom line friends: you are the only one that can change the way things are going for you and your flower farming business. If we think back to why we started our own business:
Now we have to exercise the muscle that can help us get there: the choices we make and how we respond to failures. The difference between success and failure can be this simple. Hope this gives some food for thought! Links & Mentions: Course: Flower Farming School Online: The Basics, Annual Crops, Marketing and More! Book: Vegetables Love Flowers Podcast: Jennie Love & Dave Dowling discuss Tulips The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-wining 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! | |||
| 03 Dec 2022 | #205: Why Grow Flowers? | 00:20:08 | |
Why grow flowers? What do flowers do for us, other than create a beautiful bouquet or table? In this Clubhouse chat, Lisa shares stories of the benefits of growing flowers that you might not have thought about: nurturing your body, mind, and soul. A listener joins in to share her sweet stories as well. We hope this episode offers you encouragement and helps you recognize the good that you do for yourself and your community when you choose to grow flowers. Mentions Book: Vegetables Love Flowers More about Fields of Grace Flower Farm and their mission: Instagram, Facebook, Website *TGW PHONE APP* Get our Live Shopping Show App Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News! Are you on the Clubhouse phone app? Join Lisa's club, called Flower Farming, to be notified when she schedules new chats! We're temporarily on hiatus from recording there, but you can listen to our prior chat replays anytime inside the app. 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! | |||
| 16 Dec 2021 | #77: Go Inside The No-Till Micro-Scale Flower Farm | 00:39:17 | |
Learn from Megan and Jonathan Leiss what is included in their on-demand course, The No-Till Micro-Scale Flower Farm. This course is not just about farming on a small space and doing it no-till, it's about goals, business models and so much more that plays a key role in business success.
Connect:
Spring Forth Farm Instagram Facebook
The No-Till Micro-Sacel Flower Farm
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| 19 Sep 2021 | #42: Introducing: Course-by-Course, Session-by-Session | 00:16:28 | |
Folks this is the first time I've offered something like this. In this series of six episodes, I am going to walk with you through our flower-based business courses, course-by-course, session-by-session along with the respective instructors.
We will be answering all those questions we hear over and over like: Who is this instructor to teach this course? Who should take these courses? What exactly does this course teach? How long does it take to go through the school course? What kind of results should a student expect after taking this course?
Can't wait to share these episodes in the coming weeks!
Want to learn more about our courses? Visit TheGardenersWorkshop.com and sign up for the waitlists!
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| 03 Sep 2024 | #306: Lennie Larkin's June Q&A, Ask A Flower Farmer | 00:27:57 | |
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 bouquets efficiently Mentions Lennie’s Instagram: flowerfarming.forprofit, B-Side Farm Online course: Profitable Flower Farming The Gardener’s Workshop on Instagram Shop 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 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! | |||
| 08 Nov 2022 | #198: One Simple Lesson | 00:25:04 | |
While it may sound simple, the lesson of resisting shiny objects is anything but simple. I’ve learned that part of my success is rooted in my ability to resist distractions and new opportunities. Getting up and saying no over and over has been my long-haul success story. Mentions 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. New Podcast: Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News! 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! | |||
| 29 Oct 2024 | #314: Flower Farming: 5 Beginner Crop Plan Tips | 00:31:48 | |
Whether you're new or improving your farm, these insights can help. The journey can be tough, but with commitment and adaptability, the rewards are worth it. Take the time to learn and experiment—your efforts will pay off. 1. Find Your Markets Understanding your market is the first step to successful crop planning. Consider factors like demand and pricing, which can change quickly, making thorough analysis vital.
2. Grow Diverse & Complementary Crops Diversity is essential in flower farming, as variety enhances beauty and increases resilience against pests & diseases.
3. Build Soil Health and Pest Resistance Healthy soil is vital for plant growth. Regular soil testing helps you make informed decisions about amendments. Adding organic matter improves soil structure, enhancing water retention and aeration. Monitoring moisture levels is crucial, as both overwatering and drought harm plants. Thus, maintaining soil health requires ongoing attention.
4. Implement Succession Planting Succession planting is essential for a steady supply of flowers and requires careful planning. Timing significantly affects yield, so growers should consider factors like climate and plant variety.
5. Assess Available Resources Take the time to thoroughly assess your situation, as hasty decisions can lead to unforeseen consequences. Preparation is key, but avoid overthinking; find a balance that suits you.
Crop planning is about the bigger picture. Challenges may arise, but this strategy sets your flower farm up for success! Mentions Lisa's Online Course: Flower Farming School Online: Basics, Annual Crops, Marketing, and More! Shop 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 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! | |||
| 22 Apr 2025 | #339: Resist the Urge... | 00:25:51 | |
Let’s dive into why overplanting can be a problem. You might think, “Oh, I’ll just plant a little more!” But when you do this, you can overcrowd your garden. This makes it harder to care for your plants, leading to chaos. Mentions Open Farm Event: June 28, 2025 Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News! Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies! The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of The Cut Flower Handbook, 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! | |||
| 30 Aug 2022 | #170: Flower Farming Success Didn't Happen Overnight | 00:33:37 | |
Warning: lots of flowers, plants, seeds, and dollar bills were lost, injured, and killed in the process of getting here. In fact, success doesn't happen overnight for any business really. There. True story. Hope this helps, Lisa Mentions: 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. Join the wait list for Flower Farming School Online: The Basics, Annual Crops, Marketing, & More! On-Demand Course: The No-Till Micro-Scale Flower Farm with Jonathan & Megan Leiss Biodegradable film for garden beds Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News! 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! | |||
| 03 Oct 2023 | #258: Lily Succession Planting with Dave Dowling | 00:29:10 | |
Get your notepad ready! This is an information-packed crash course in lily succession planting from expert grower and bulb broker, Dave Dowling. Dave is also the author of our online course: Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More. In this episode, Lisa & Dave cover lily succession planting from start to finish! Topics include:
Mentions Lily Bulb Suppliers: Ball Colorlink, Zabo Plant Available Now! Dave's online course: Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More! Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies! Sign up to receive our Farm News emails! 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! | |||
| 20 Aug 2022 | #166: Vacation Time? How to Manage Your Flower Garden or Farm | 00:24:38 | |
In this recent Clubhouse chat Lisa talks about what to do when you have to leave your flower garden or farm during the growing season. Whether you have a scheduled or an unexpected trip coming up, there are a few things you can do before you go that will make your return so much easier. Listen in for some great tips! Mentions: *NEW* On-Demand Online Courses: Preparing to Sell to Florists, Collectives 101 *NEW* Get our Live Shopping Show App Jessica Walliser’s Books: Good Bug Bad Bug, Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News! Are you on the Clubhouse phone app? Join Lisa's club, called Flower Farming, to be notified when she schedules new chats! We're live on Clubhouse Wednesdays at 1pm Eastern, or you can listen to our chat replays anytime inside the app. 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! | |||
| 29 Jun 2021 | #25: They Said It Couldn't Be Done! | 00:28:36 | |
Friends I want to encourage you to keep after your dream! Even if you are a new gardener, live in the middle of the city, don't have much land, and/or can't have a greenhouse---you can become a flower farmer, I did!
Focus on what you can do, not on what you can't do with what you have.
Mentions:
The Flower Farmer book By Lynn Byczynski
Our flower-based business online courses.
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| 17 Sep 2024 | #308: What It Takes to Be a Flower Farmer | 00:23:21 | |
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 successful flower farmer today by understanding the importance of preparation and equipping yourself with the tools needed for a flourishing future in flower farming. Mentions Book: The Flower Farmer by Lynn Byczynski Lisa's Online Course, Flower Farming School Online: Basics, Annual Crops, Marketing, and More! Shop 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 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! | |||
| 24 Feb 2022 | #102: Recap: Andrew Mefferd reviews The No-Till Micro-Scale Flower Farm On-Demand Workshop | 00:22:07 | |
Hello 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 & 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 from that discussion featuring Andrew Mefferd. Andrew is the editor and publisher of Growing for Market magazine as well as the author of the book The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution. Andrew has spent over 15 years working on farms, including a year working on a no-till research farm, and seven years in the research department at Johnny's Selected Seeds. We loved hearing his insights about this workshop, and I hope you will too. *Special Announcement* Jonathan & Megan Leiss are hosting a LIVE Q&A session on Earth Day! (Friday, April 22, 2022) ALL students of their workshop are invited to attend, and we hope to see you there! Details will be emailed beforehand to everyone who has purchased the workshop. NOW is a great time to purchase the workshop if you haven’t already, dive into the material, and get your questions ready for the LIVE Q&A. More info is available on our website: About the No-Till Micro-Scale Flower Farm On-Demand Workshop To learn more about Spring Forth Farm: Instagram, Facebook, Website, View the full-length panel discussion The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-wining 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! | |||
| 11 Oct 2022 | #188: Catch the Replay! Meet Farmer-Florist Jennie Love | 00:44:35 | |
Catch the Replay! Listen as Jennie Love of Love n’ Fresh Flowers in Philly and I discuss the evolution of her flower farm and business. From starting a cutting garden in a community plot to blazing the way as a pioneer in the farmer-florist industry. Named by Martha Stewart as one of the top 10 Farmer-Florist. Jennie shares the changes to the way she farms and to her business — all-natural evolution to staying relevant and successful. Join us for this candid and heartfelt chat. Mentions: 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. Jennie's Course: Farmer-Florist School Online: The Wedding Process Jennie's On-demand Workshop: Making Workshops Work for You Connect with Jennie: Love n’ Fresh Flowers Website Instagram Pinterest Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News! 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! | |||
| 30 Apr 2022 | #130: Local Color Flowers - A Design Studio’s Year Month-by-Month with Ellen Frost | 00:45:46 | |
My fascination with Ellen Frost’s local flower sourcing design studio model, Local Color Flowers, began years ago when we first met. Every flower farmer needs an Ellen on their customer list! Local Color Flowers is located in Baltimore, Maryland. She buys all her flowers from growers within 100 miles of the shop, and she does it year-round. Let’s walk through a year, month-by-month of what is going on in Ellen’s studio plus what they are buying. Please see the PDF link below for the full outline. Links & Mentions PDF: A Designer's Month-to-Month (What they buy) Request Ellen’s Dried Wreath Webinar Connect with Ellen on Instagram: Local Color Flowers Florist Buying Local Flowers Learn about Ellen’s Course Growing Your Business with Local Flower Sourcing The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-wining 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! | |||
| 04 May 2021 | #16: Selecting a Family Dog | 00:45:02 | |
Many years ago when I became heavily involved with the sport and hobby of dogs, I also went to work at a very busy veterinary hospital. This opportunity gave me a unique point of view. I learned about the good of a owning and loving a dog and also just how bad it can go for a dog and how often that happens.
With a little bit of deliberate thought and process you can select a family dog that will fit in and become a part of your family with as little struggle and issues as possible for you and the dog.
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| 25 Jun 2024 | #296: Hardest Job of the Season | 00:17:44 | |
Take control now, because if you don’t, nobody will! Resist distractions, structure your workdays to get the tasks that matter done, grow more of less, endlessly market your business, and streamline everything! Mentions Lisa's Favorite Hat to Beat the Heat! Shop 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 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! | |||
| 23 Jun 2022 | #153: All About Basil! | 00:27:34 | |
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 Farmer Show Florist-Farmer Connection Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News! Are you on the Clubhouse phone app? Join Lisa's club, called Flower Farming, to be notified when she schedules new chats! We're live on Clubhouse Wednesdays at 1pm Eastern, or you can listen to our chat replays anytime inside the app. 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! | |||
| 09 Apr 2022 | #121: Bug Talk: They All Have Purpose, with Lisa & Rhonda | 00:40:34 | |
Today, 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. Mentions: Book: Attracting Beneficial Bugs To Your Garden by Jessica Walliser Book: Wasps by Heather Holm Book: Grow Organic by Doug Oster & Jessica Walliser Lisa's book: Vegetables Love Flowers The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-wining 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! | |||
| 25 Dec 2021 | #81: Cool Season Gardening: Why Are We So Afraid? | 00:28:50 | |
I can feel the pain in the messages I receive about the worries folks have about their Cool Flowers facing the cold. Should I cover? What about snow? And then there are the calls asking us to rush their row cover orders cause cold is coming! I get it because I've been there and still revisit those fears occasionally. In this episode, I am sharing what is this cool-season gardening concept and even a few tidbits to help ease fears. It all comes down to planting timing, knowing your winter hardiness zone, and the winter hardiness zone of the plant you are planting. To learn more about growing cool-season flowers: Check out my book Cool Flowers and the free video series The Cool-Season Flower Chronicles and related free resources. Connect with my good friend and cool-season vegetable garden expert: Niki Jabbour Instagram Facebook. Hosted by Lisa Ziegler The Gardener’s Workshop and Flower Farming School Online and the publisher of Farmer-Florist School Online and Florist School Online. Award-winning Author of Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers. Watch Lisa’s Story and view her blog Field & Garden. Connect with Lisa on Facebook and Instagram! | |||
| 24 Mar 2022 | #114: Jennie Love & Ellen Frost Share Their Top Books | 00:28:10 | |
Hello and welcome to the Field & Garden podcast! I’m Jessi Graven from The Gardener’s Workshop. Today I’d like to share a chat between Jennie Love of Love 'n Fresh Flowers & Ellen Frost of Local Color Flowers, in which they discuss their top books for flower farming, floristry, and business. As you may know, both Jennie & Ellen are online course instructors for The Gardener’s Workshop, but they’re also good friends on top of that. In 2020 Jennie hosted this chat with Ellen on Instagram Live and then shared it with us, so we hope you enjoy! Read more about Jennie Love, Love 'n Fresh Flowers and her online course here. Read more about Ellen Frost, Local Color Flowers, and her online course here. Thank you everyone for joining me here on The Field & Garden Podcast, I’m Jessi Graven with The Gardener’s Workshop and I hope you have a great day! | |||
| 20 Sep 2022 | #179: Lisa and Joe Lamp'l Talk Gardening, Books, and Business | 00:43:34 | |
Join 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:
In this episode we talk about Joe's farm, his current projects, his future projects, AND Joe settles a long-running battle between veggie gardeners and flower gardeners - listen in for all the details! Mentions: Request Joe's Free PDF: Fall Garden Edibles Checklist Joe's New Book: The Vegetable Gardening Book Join the waitlist for Joe's new online course! Coming Spring 2023: Organic Vegetable Gardening The joe gardener® Show podcast episodes featuring Lisa: #274: Growing Cool-Season Annuals for Earlier Color & Hardier Plants Watch Growing a Greener World and learn more about Joe Lamp'l: Website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News! 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! | |||
| 11 Jun 2022 | #148: Dave Dowling: What are Bulbs, Perennials, and Woodies? | 00:35:37 | |
Today we're sharing a recent Clubhouse chat with special guest Dave Dowling! In this conversation Dave outlines the basics for getting started with bulbs, perennials and woodies as cut flower crops. This is a fast-paced discussion with lots of questions from the audience, so you may want to listen more than once to soak it all in! Dave’s 6-week online course, called Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies and More, has its annual enrollment window open right now in 2022, June 9th-13th. Click here for more details and to register for the course! Click here to watch our other recent live discussions! Are you on the Clubhouse phone app? Join Lisa's club, called Flower Farming, to be notified when she schedules new chats! We're live on Clubhouse on Wednesdays at 1pm Eastern, or you can listen to our chat replays anytime inside the app. 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! | |||
| 27 Apr 2021 | #15: My Flower Farm: Month-By-Month | 00:36:44 | |
I hope that taking a walk through a year on my farm, month-by-month will help you see the big picture of gardening and flower farm.
What is the big picture? Creating a garden that you you love and enjoy. Not a place that you always feel behind and all you see is work.
Embrace succession at it's best and create a garden you can love.
My book: Vegetables Love Flowers
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| 13 Oct 2022 | #189: Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne is now its own podcast! | 00:01:36 | |
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! Mentions: "Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne" Homepage “Seed Talk” Topic Suggestion Form TGW iPhone App (iOS App Store) TGW Android App (Google Play) Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News! 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! | |||
| 02 Dec 2021 | #65: Meet: Drive by Flowers and Creekside Growers | 01:19:26 | |
In this episode, we have combined two interviews of some pretty fabulous flower entrepreneurs: Amy Cordy of Drive By Flowers and Sue Dykstra of Creekside Growers.
I came to meet these ladies by way of that they are students of our online courses. I loved learning more about their businesses and how they shared the benefits of Ellen Frost's course Florist School Online: Growing Your Business With Local Flower Sourcing.
Be sure to visit both of their websites. Amy's sells her flowers online for delivery and Sue's includes workshops and more.
Connect:
Amy Cordy of Drive By Flowers Instagram Facebook Website
Sue Dykstra of Creekside Growers Instagram Facebook Website
Learn more about Ellen's course Florist School Online: Growing Your Business With Local Flower Sourcing
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| 31 Dec 2024 | #323: Cool Flowers Talk: Lisa on The joegardener® Show (Best of '24 Rerelease) | 00:59:58 | |
Our most popular episode of 2024! Here, 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:
Mentions Lisa's Book, Cool Flowers The Flower Farmer by Lynn Byczynski The New Organic Grower by Eloit Coleman Bio360 Biodegradable Mulch Film Cool-Season Hardy Annual Seeds Full The joegardener® Show Episode #274 Podcast & Blog Post Available Here Joe’s Book, The Vegetable Gardening Book Joe’s online course, Organic Vegetable Gardening Watch Growing a Greener World and connect with Joe: Website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter Free Resources on our website Shop 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 Vegetables Love Flowers, The Cut Flower Handbook, 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! | |||
| 09 Aug 2022 | #163: Building A Flower Farming Business Without Hoop or Greenhouses | 00:29:43 | |
This podcast may be for you, you know who you are. You don't think you are a real farmer because of the growing conditions and resources you find yourself in currently: small growing space, or can't have or afford structures, or, or, or.... You can start and sustain a cut-flower growing operation without hoop or greenhouses and on small spaces. We just develop our skills as growers in a different way. I am the living proof if you need it. I hope this inspires and encourages you! Mentions: 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. Mary Anne of One HubCap Farm Develop Your Craft: Flower Farming School Online with Lisa Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News! 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! | |||
| 25 Feb 2025 | #331: Dave Dowling's December Q&A, Ask A Flower Farmer | 00:23:11 | |
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: Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More. Dave is always happy to share his knowledge with our listeners! Topics Covered
Episode originally aired 12/11/24 on Instagram. Join Lisa and her guest hosts Wednesdays at 12:30PM Eastern time to get your cut flower growing questions answered by the experts! Mentions Dave's Course: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More! Shop 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 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! | |||
| 21 Sep 2021 | #45: Revealing the Flagship Course of Flower Farming School Online | 00:35:09 | |
I haven't done this before. Running you through our flagship course, class-by-class, session-by-session Flower Farming School Online- The Basics, Annual Crops, Marketing, & More!
I'm sharing the lessons, topics, what I was thinking, and why I felt like it is important. Plus, I'm answering those questions I hear the most and sharing what some of my students are saying about the course.
I loved reviewing my course again to record this episode-- it lights me on fire to be reminded of all the pieces and parts that I've gathered to help you find your treasure in the flower farming business.
Friends, I hope this helps you to see what could be just around the corner for you.
Get on my waitlist! Enrollment for my course only opens once a year for 5 days in October. Once on my waitlist, we will send you reminders when enrollment opens, PLUS I will send you my very best resources!
Learn more about Flower Farming School Online: The Basics, Annual Crops, Marketing, and More!
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| 04 Oct 2021 | #50: Flower Farming Mythbusters | 00:38:26 | |
What is holding you back from pursuing your flower farming dreams? Is it because you don't think you have enough land, or a tractor, or even a greenhouse? I am living proof that to get in and start a flower farming business you do not have to have this long laundry list of what we think are "must-haves"!
Plus, in this episode, I am busting other common myths.
Friends, there has never been a better time to become a flower farmer or to hit the reset button on an existing business. I'd love to walk with you!
Lisa's Course:
Flower Farming School Online: The Basics, Annual Crops, Marketing, And More!
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| 31 Dec 2022 | #213: Lisa & Dave - Overcoming Challenges to Become a Flower Farmer (Best of '22 Replays) | 00:38:57 | |
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! Mentions Lisa Ziegler's Online Course: Join the Waitlist Dave Dowling's Online Course: Join the Waitlist Available Now: On-Demand Online Workshops Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News! 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! | |||
| 21 May 2022 | #139: The Urban Micro-Farm with Dee of Mermaid City Flowers | 00:38:07 | |
I first “met” Dee Hall in the pages of the home and garden section of my local newspaper. It was a pleasure connecting with her and hearing about her urban micro-farm called Mermaid City Flowers, located just across the bay from me down in Norfolk, Virginia. In this interview, Dee describes how she came to be a specialty cut-flower farmer, her current business model, and what she sees for the future of her business. We talk about her feature in the book Black Flora, and her involvement in a new group called the Tidewater Flower Collective. I’m so excited for Dee and all that is yet to come for her!Links & Mentions: Mermaid City Flowers: Website Facebook Instagram Book: Black Flora Tidewater Flower Collective: Facebook Instagram On-Demand Course: Collectives 101 The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-wining 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! | |||
| 02 May 2023 | #236: Val Schirmer Takeover of Ask A Flower Farmer | 00:27:02 | |
This episode features a takeover of our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram, called Ask a Flower Farmer. This episode was guest hosted by Val Schirmer of Three Toads Farm. Val is a flower farmer based in the Lexington, Kentucky area, and also the current president of the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers, the ASCFG. She’s one of our course instructors here at The Gardener’s Workshop as well. In this Q&A Val answered questions about forcing bulbs to have ready for winter and spring holidays, both as cut flowers and in potted arrangements. She provides tips about amaryllis, paperwhites, tulips, narcissus, hyacinths, and more! Mentions YouTube Video: Val Schirmer on Ask A Flower Farmer Three Toads Farm Instagram, Facebook, Website Val's Online Mini-Workshop: Forcing Glorious Blooms for the Holidays & Beyond Greenhouse Megastore for deep plastic 6-packs Accent Decor for planters (wholesale only) ADR Bulbs and Ball ColorLink for Bulbs (wholesale only) Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG) The Gardener's Workshop on Instagram Shop 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 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! | |||
| 04 Jan 2022 | #86: Building a Business? Don’t Fall for Overspending | 00:28:22 | |
Overspending is a common struggle we face in life, being in business is no different. The point of going into business is to make a profit. Many businesses never make it because of habitual business overspending. It is challenging enough to only spend on what is really needed to succeed — throw in overspending and it’s easy to see how so many fail. Many fall for spending unnecessarily before it's even known if it is needed yet. Start small and grow slowly, keep it simple, learn how to flower farm efficiently to turn a profit, and step away from the catalogs! Excited about our partnership with the Growing For Market Magazine. Use the coupon code: WORKSHOP to get 25% off any subscription. Hosted by Lisa Ziegler The Gardener’s Workshop and Flower Farming School Online and the publisher of Farmer-Florist School Online and Florist School Online. Award-winning Author of Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers. Watch Lisa’s Story and view her blog Field & Garden. Connect with Lisa on Facebook and Instagram! | |||
| 04 Nov 2021 | #64: Florist Buying Local: The Florist & the Farmer, Ellen Frost & Laura Resnick | 00:37:51 | |
In this episode, Ellen (the florist) is chatting with Laura Beth Resnick (the farmer) of Butterbee Farm. Laura Beth is one of Elen's main suppliers for her Baltimore Maryland design studio.
Laura Beth is answering questions along with Ellen and Laura Beth shares her journey of building her customer base.
Connect with:
Florist Buying Local on Instagram, Clubhouse, Facebook
Laura Beth Resnick on Instagram, Facebook
Ellen Frost on Instagram, Facebook
Learn more about Ellen's course: Florist School Online: Growing Your Business With Local Flower Sourcing
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| 04 Jun 2022 | #145: Peonies 101 with Dave Dowling | 00:36:52 | |
In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Dave Dowling to cover the basics of growing peonies. For home gardeners, we cover where and how to plant them, when and how to fertilize, watering, deadheading and fall cleanup. For commercial growers, we cover varieties to grow for profit, purchasing tips, environmental conditions where they thrive, weed prevention, spacing & bed prep, disbudding, when and how to harvest, and conditioning tips. Links & Mentions Dave's online course, published by The Gardener's Workshop: Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More! 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! | |||
| 16 Feb 2021 | #3: Conquering a Fear for a Profit! | 00:32:06 | |
Have you ever considered how much being afraid is costing your business? Little did I understand that being afraid led me to chase shiny objects and it held me back from finding the meat and potatoes of my business for years. All because of my fear of being that “simple” field growing flower farmer on that little urban farm. Join me as I share how I believe each one of us brings our unique way to set us apart in staple cash crops and being a flower farmer. I also share from the heart on how my dyslexia is affecting my podcast.
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| 16 Apr 2024 | #286: Daniel Schavey's March Q&A, Ask A Flower Farmer | 00:34:02 | |
This 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 a 7th-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 high tunnel growing, lisianthus, tips for new cut flower growers, hydroponic tulips, and so many more! Other topics covered: microclimate trial & error, selling to florists, ranunculus, tuberose, aphids, deer fence, roses, dahlias, sunflower successions Mentions Petalpickers.com: fresh flowers shipped nationwide, dahlia tuber and fall bulb sales Follow on Instagram: Petal Pickers, Cuts of Color, Scratch House, The Gardener's Workshop Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG) Lisianthus plugs: Ball Colorlink, Farmer Bailey, Leo Berbee Online Courses from The Gardener's Workshop Shop 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 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! | |||
| 09 Jan 2024 | #272: Flower Farming School Online, The Trio Sale | 00:29:34 | |
Join Lisa, Dave, and Gretel as they discuss the Flower Farming School Online Trio Sale. The culmination of several years of work, these schools are being offered as a complete set for the first time, and for a limited time only. Students now have the opportunity to gain immediate access to beginner through expert-level teachings for cut flower farming, both in the field and in structures, in a format that fits their lifestyle and needs. If you're looking for the most time and cost-efficient way to have a thriving flower farm, both now and into the future, then these courses are for you! Mentions Flower Farming School Online: The Trio Sale *limited time only* Sneak Peek Videos for all three courses Shop 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 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! | |||
| 29 Aug 2023 | #253: Slow Flowers Podcast Anniversary: Lisa & Debra's Celebratory Chat | 00:29:29 | |
Lisa 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.
Listen to Slow Flowers Podcast Episode #621 Lisa's Book, Cool Flowers Book, The Flower Farmer (affiliate link) Book, The New Organic Grower (affiliate link) Lisa's New Book, The Cut-Flower Handbook: Join the Waitlist! TGW Online Schools & Workshops On Instagram: @gardenersworkshopfarm, @slowflowerssociety
Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News! 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! | |||
| 09 May 2023 | #237: Dave Dowling hosts Ask A Flower Farmer Q&A | 00:27:05 | |
This episode features a takeover of our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram, called Ask a Flower Farmer. This one was guest hosted by Dave Dowling of Ball/ColorLink. Dave is also a former flower farmer and the instructor for our online course: Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More. Dave has such a wealth of knowledge to share! Here, he answers questions about lots of flowers, including ranunculus, sunflowers, bells of Ireland, celosia, peonies, anemones, and alliums. Other topics mentioned: coated seeds, storing seeds, bacterial/fungal issues in greenhouses, growing lilies in bulb crates, storing tulips in a cooler, managing flying insects in the grow room, tarnish plant bug damage, cold-hardy annual seedling care, dealing with aphids & thrips Mentions Dave's Online Course: Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More! Ball/Colorlink: Wholesale Plant, Bulb, & Seed Supplier The Gardener's Workshop on Instagram Shop 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 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! | |||
| 05 Feb 2021 | Join me me for the Field & Garden Podcast! | 00:00:59 | |
Hey friend I can’t wait to connect with you here! I’m talking all things cut flowers, the urban farming life, business, and even having a large garden with a giant golden retriever roaming around!
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| 20 Apr 2021 | #14: Florist Buying Local | 00:27:53 | |
Folks, I am so pleased to share part of a conversation I had with Ellen Frost of Local Color Flowers on the florist and the farmer coming together to network, learn from each other, and to do business together. I hope you get some good take away tips!
Learn more from Ellen: Ellen's online course Growing Your Business With Local Flower Sourcing enrollment is open April 19-23, 2021. This is a special accelerated presentation in our efforts to help florist that are facing global supply disruption to connect with local sourcing. This course is also an excellent doorway for farmers to begin or ramp up selling to florists and designers.
Hope to see you in school!
Lisa
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| 01 Sep 2022 | #171: Seed Talk: Cool Flowers Indoor Seed Starting FAQs, Part 2 | 00:45:54 | |
Your 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 discussed on a future episode of “Seed Talk”, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions! Mentions: The Cool-Season Flower Chronicles On-Demand Workshop: Cool Flowers, Beyond the Book for Flower Farming “Seed Talk” Topic Suggestion Form TGW iPhone App (iOS App Store) TGW Android App (Google Play) Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News! 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! | |||
| 18 Jun 2024 | #295: Profitable Flower Farming, Inside the Course | 00:21:28 | |
In this episode, Lisa and our newest TGW instructor Lennie Larkin offer a look inside our online course, Profitable Flower Farming. Mentions Online Course: Profitable Flower Farming with Lennie Larkin Shop 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 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! | |||
| 09 Mar 2021 | #7: Seed Starting Doesn't Have to be This Hard! | 00:36:11 | |
I was right there with you and the other 98% of the world trying to start seeds, failing and feeling defeated.
I gave up and moved on to buying plants---but then I stumbled onto the a few simple steps to follow on seed starting and I literally became an overnight success. Well, maybe not a "success" out of the gate, but I began starting from seed and growing plants. I can't even tell you how rewarding, satisfying, and happy this made me.
Success came when I:
Selected seeds to start that were easier to succeed with while learning.
Learned what each seed needed to start and then provided it.
Provided the basic care to grow healthy transplants.
Resources Mentioned:
Seed Starting Made Easy, my 90-minute online course teaching starting seeds indoors using the soil blocking method and how to plant and start seeds outdoors in the garden.
Easy flower seeds to start that I also grow in my garden. I have learned through the years that there are tons of easy seeds to start and grow. They are the foundation of my flower farming business.
Seed Starting Equipment. Having the tools you need to provide what the seeds need to sprout and then to grow indoors until they can be planted outdoors is essential to success.
Have questions? Join me on my weekly LIVE events and I do my best to answer your questions.
If you are enjoying my podcast please share it with your friends! It helps me so much.
Fondly,
Lisa
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| 10 Mar 2022 | #108: Recap: Chat with Jonathan & Megan Leiss of Spring Forth Farm | 00:38:37 | |
Welcome to the Field & Garden podcast, I’m Jessi Graven from The Gardener’s Workshop. Today I have for you some excerpts from Lisa’s recent Clubhouse chat with Jonathan & Megan Leiss of Spring Forth Farm. During this conversation, Jonathan & Megan discuss their recent business changes, farming with young children, answer audience questions, and offer a brief description of their on-demand online workshop, The No-Till Micro-Scale Flower Farm. For more details and to purchase the course, visit their course page. Discover Spring Forth Farm: Facebook, Instagram, Website Are you on the Clubhouse phone app? Join Lisa's club, called Flower Farming, to be notified when she schedules new chats! Thank you for joining me here on another episode of The Field & Garden Podcast, I’m Jessi Graven with The Gardener’s Workshop and I hope you have a great day! | |||
| 29 Mar 2022 | #116: Failed Expectations | 00:37:30 | |
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 of hope that there is another way. Mentions: Request the webinar: What It Takes To Be A Flower Farmer Sunny Meadows Flower Farm: Instagram Website Flower Farming School Online: The Basics, Annual Crops, Marketing, and More with Lisa Mason Ziegler Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More with Dave Dowling I hope you enjoy this episode. The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-wining 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! | |||
| 19 Jul 2022 | #160: Cool-Season Flower Checklist | 00:34:28 | |
Many of us naturally think that cool season gardening is more challenging than warm season gardening. I have found this not to be true. Join me as I run through my thought process to help make my Cool Flowers garden successful! Mentions: 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. The Cool-Season Flower Chronicles On-Demand Workshop: Cool Flowers, Beyond the Book for Flower Farmers Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News! 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! | |||
| 24 Dec 2024 | #322: Stepping Out | 00:26:25 | |
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone in Business Today, we're discussing stepping out of your comfort zone, a challenge many face when starting a new business. In new ventures, like a flower farm, we often seek help from peers. While this can be comforting, it may also lead to stagnation. Spending too much time with others who are struggling can hinder our progress. Successful individuals share key habits:
The company we keep influences our behavior. If we only seek help from those at our level or below, we risk feeling stuck.
Recently, I was encouraged to attend a small business conference. Initially, I felt overwhelmed and doubted my ability to contribute. It's normal to feel scared in new situations. But stepping out of your comfort zone—those daunting experiences can transform your business. We all face challenges along our journeys, so let's support each other in striving for growth! Mentions Free Resources on our website Shop 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 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! | |||
| 01 Feb 2022 | #94: Meet Val Schirmer of Three Toads Farm | 00:36:27 | |
Loved chatting with Val Schirmer of Three Toads Farm. Val has been a friend for years and getting to know more about her journey of becoming a flower farmer was great.
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Val's online course: Forcing Glorious Bulbs for the Holidays and Beyond!
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Hosted by Lisa Ziegler
The Gardener’s Workshop and Flower Farming School Online and the publisher of Farmer-Florist School Online and Florist School Online. Award-winning Author of Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers. Watch Lisa’s Story and view her blog Field & Garden. Connect with Lisa on Facebook and Instagram!
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| 11 Mar 2025 | #333: Bringing Joy Through Flowers - Meet Tricia and The Simple Sunflower | 00:29:08 | |
I’m thrilled to share an inspiring story with you today. I want to introduce you to Tricia from The Simple Sunflower, an organization that’s making a big difference in our community by repurposing flowers for those in need. In my chat with Tricia, you'll learn what they do, how they do it, and ways to apply this in your own community as well. Together, we can bring a little more joy into the world, one bouquet at a time! Mentions The Simple Sunflower: Website, Instagram Shop 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 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! | |||
| 08 Feb 2022 | #96: Growing Sunflowers with Jonathan Leiss | 00:38:42 | |
Talking one of my favorite subjects with Jonathan Leiss of Spring Forth Farm located in Hurdle Mills, North Carolina: sunflowers.
We both agree that sunflowers can be major contributors to the bottom line of most flower-growing operations.
Jonathan's go-to sunflower is VIncent's Choice with a new addition this year of Premier for its short seed to bloom and shorter height.
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Jonathan and Megan's online course: The No-Till Micro-Scale Flower Farm
The Gardener’s Workshop and Flower Farming School Online and the publisher of Farmer-Florist School Online and Florist School Online. Award-winning Author of Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers. Watch Lisa’s Story and view her blog Field & Garden. Connect with Lisa on Facebook and Instagram!
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| 25 Jul 2023 | #248: 2023 State of the US Flower Market, Instructor Roundtable | 00:26:19 | |
Lisa, Val, Dave, and Ellen discuss the impacts of the pandemic and how the industry has moved on in the following years from the perspective of a cut-flower grower, a florist, and a wholesale plant broker. Trend Alert: Customizing flower growing to fit your lifestyle, developing a narrow niche to focus on Mentions Ellen's Online School, Dave's Online School, Val's Online Mini-Workshop, Lisa's Online School Association of Specialty Cut-Flower Growers (ASCFG) Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies! Sign up to receive our email newsletters! 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! | |||
| 11 Feb 2025 | #329: Flower Farmer Grit | 00:26:22 | |
Today, I want to dive into something really important for anyone looking to succeed in flower farming or any kind of business: grit. I believe developing grit is a choice. It’s not something you’re born with; it’s something you cultivate over time. Each time you face a fear or a challenge and choose to push through, you’re building your grit. Mentions Lisa's Course, Flower Farming School Online Shop 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 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! | |||
| 20 Aug 2024 | #304: Ellen Frost's May Q&A, Ask A Florist | 00:23:43 | |
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. Other topics mentioned: floral design for beginners, long-lasting flowers, arranging in mason jars, what Ellen designs with during the winter months, foam-free floral mechanics, the first steps toward selling your flowers, how to get the best vase life from your flowers, how to sell to a florist for the first time, flower cart sales, flower pricing for florists, buying bulk flowers, using social media as a tool to tell your story, spring focal flowers, price undercutting. Mentions Instagram: Ellen Frost Flowers Instagram: Local Color Flowers Ellen's courses: On-Demand Mini-Workshop: Preparing to Sell to Florists Florist School Online: Growing Your Business with Local Flower Sourcing Field & Garden Podcast #130: Local Color Flowers – A Design Studio’s Year Month-by-Month with Ellen Frost Seed Talk Podcast #52 – Zinnia Challenges with Florist Ellen Frost The Gardener’s Workshop on Instagram Shop 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 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! | |||
| 14 Mar 2023 | #229: Takeover! Dave Dowling on Ask a Flower Farmer | 00:24:43 | |
Today’s episode features a takeover of our popular “Ask a Flower Farmer” live Q&A session on Instagram, hosted by Dave Dowling of Ball/ColorLink. Dave is also a former flower farmer and the instructor for our online course: Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies and More. Dave has such a wealth of knowledge to share! Here, he answers questions on a broad range of flowers, including lilies, freesia, tuberose, snapdragons, lilacs, hydrangea, stock, peonies, tulips, ranunculus, and more! Mentions Learn more about Dave's course, Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More! Ball/Colorlink: Wholesale Plant, Bulb, & Seed Supplier UMass Lily Leaf Beetle Fact Sheet The Gardener's Workshop on Instagram Shop 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 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! | |||