Join Lisa Mason Ziegler and Layne Angelo as they discuss all things related to gardening, flower farming, and growing from seed. Lisa brings over two decades of flower farming experience to the conversation, while Layne offers the perspective of an avid home gardener, seed starter, and engineer. Together, the duo provides an informative and entertaining look into the world of flowers as well as vegetables, bulbs, woodies, and more. From seed starting to harvesting and everything in between, this series is full of practical tips, tricks, and information to get you growing with success.
Ready to put your farm or garden to rest for the season? Wondering which tasks to include on your autumn "to do" list to ensure success next year? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss five important tasks to consider for your farm or garden this fall. They cover bed preparation for very early spring cool flower plantings plus tips for weed prevention, leaf collection and dispersal, establishing a compost pile, planning for winter protection, and more. Listen to the podcast and learn what you can do this fall to set your garden up for success in very early spring and beyond!
The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardenerâs Workshopâs YouTube channel, where all âSeed Talkâ episodes are organized into a â â â â playlistâ â â â . In addition, auto-generated transcripts are available for viewing on YouTube. If there is a question or topic you would like to hear discussed on a future episode of âSeed Talkâ, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions!
Looking for a cool-season cover crop to help suppress weeds and improve the soil in an empty bed over the winter? Wondering if crimson clover is right for you and, if so, when and how to sow and extinguish it? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the ins and outs of cover cropping with crimson clover. They cover what cover crop is and why it is used, the benefits of cover cropping with crimson clover, planting times and sowing tips, when and how to extinguish the plants, and more. Listen to the podcast and discover how to incorporate beautiful and beneficial crimson clover as a cover crop in your field or garden!
The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardenerâs Workshopâs YouTube channel, where all âSeed Talkâ episodes are organized into a â â â â playlistâ â â â . In addition, auto-generated transcripts are available for viewing on YouTube. If there is a question or topic you would like to hear discussed on a future episode of âSeed Talkâ, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions!
Running out of space in your fall cool flower beds? Wondering if there are any cool-season hardy annuals you can wait to plant until very early spring instead of this autumn? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss three cool flowers that you may want to wait to plant until very early spring, even if they are winter hardy in your area. They cover the advantages of planting Strawflower (Xerochrysum bracteatum), Lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum), and Stock (Matthiola incana) in very early spring rather than fall. Listen to the podcast and learn which flowers you can hold off on planting until very early spring and why this may be a better option!
The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardenerâs Workshopâs YouTube channel, where all âSeed Talkâ episodes are organized into a â â â â playlistâ â â â . In addition, auto-generated transcripts are available for viewing on YouTube. If there is a question or topic you would like to hear discussed on a future episode of âSeed Talkâ, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions!
Planning your autumn cool flower plantings? Wondering which cool-season hardy annuals benefit the most from being planted in fall versus very early spring? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss five cool flowers to prioritize planting this fall if they are winter hardy in your area. They cover the advantages of fall-planting Snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus), Sweet Peas (Lathyrus odoratus), Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus), Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), and Craspedia (Craspedia globosa) compared to planting in very early spring. Listen to the podcast and learn which flowers to make space for in your fall cool flower beds and why they are worth the effort to plant this autumn!
The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardenerâs Workshopâs YouTube channel, where all âSeed Talkâ episodes are organized into a â â â â playlistâ â â â . In addition, auto-generated transcripts are available for viewing on YouTube. If there is a question or topic you would like to hear discussed on a future episode of âSeed Talkâ, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions!
Confused by all the different varieties of orange sunflowers? Wondering which to choose if you can only grow one? Today, Lisa and Layne compare five varieties of orange sunflowers with dark central disks. They cover the subtle differences amongst the varieties and offer tips to help you select the right ones for your farm or cutting garden. Listen to the podcast and learn which orange sunflowers to grow to brighten up your bouquets all season long!
The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardenerâs Workshopâs YouTube channel, where all âSeed Talkâ episodes are organized into a â â â â playlistâ â â â . In addition, auto-generated transcripts are available for viewing on YouTube. If there is a question or topic you would like to hear discussed on a future episode of âSeed Talkâ, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions!
Did you know that some cut flowers pollute water faster than others? Wondering if there is anything you can do to extend the vase life of this "dirty" group of bloomers? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss "dirty dozen" flowers. They cover what "dirty dozen" flowers are, examples of flowers in this group, steps to take during and after harvesting to prolong vase life, and more. Listen to the podcast and learn how to deal with the "dirty" flowers growing in your field or garden!
The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardenerâs Workshopâs YouTube channel, where all âSeed Talkâ episodes are organized into a â â â â playlistâ â â â . In addition, auto-generated transcripts are available for viewing on YouTube. If there is a question or topic you would like to hear discussed on a future episode of âSeed Talkâ, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions!
Looking forward to buckets of sunflower blooms to fill your summer and fall bouquets? Wondering which varieties to grow and what steps to take to attain the ideal head size, maximize vase life, and have blooms all season long? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss four tips for success when growing sunflowers for cutting. Plus, the girls share an exciting announcement for warm-season flower growers everywhere. Listen to the podcast and learn how to make the most of your sunflowers this season!
The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardenerâs Workshopâs YouTube channel, where all âSeed Talkâ episodes are organized into a â â â â playlistâ â â â . In addition, auto-generated transcripts are available for viewing on YouTube. If there is a question or topic you would like to hear discussed on a future episode of âSeed Talkâ, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions!
Itching to plant out your first warm-season transplants? Wondering if there are any steps you can take to improve their chances of success? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss planting tips for early warm-season transplants. Listen to the podcast and learn the steps you can take before and after transplanting to help your first round of warm-season plants thrive!
The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardenerâs Workshopâs YouTube channel, where all âSeed Talkâ episodes are organized into a â â â â playlistâ â â â . In addition, auto-generated transcripts are available for viewing on YouTube. If there is a question or topic you would like to hear discussed on a future episode of âSeed Talkâ, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions!
Looking for an elegant filler to amp up your bouquets? Interested in learning how to grow Cerinthe (aka honeywort) as a cool flower? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the beautiful foliage and blooms of Cerinthe 'Kiwi Blue' (Cerinthe major). They cover why home gardeners and flower farmers should consider growing it and offer tips on seed starting, harvesting, and more. Listen to the podcast and learn how to boost your bouquets with the charming, nodding stems of Cerinthe!
The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardenerâs Workshopâs YouTube channel, where all âSeed Talkâ episodes are organized into a â â â â playlistâ â â â . In addition, auto-generated transcripts are available for viewing on YouTube. If there is a question or topic you would like to hear discussed on a future episode of âSeed Talkâ, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions!
Happy New Year, everyone! Interested in integrating the Pantone Color of the Year into your garden or floral arrangements? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the Pantone Color of the Year for 2026 ('Cloud Dancer') and a dreamy white corn cockle flower that embodies this color story (Agrostemma githago 'Ocean Pearls'). Listen to the podcast and find out why 'Ocean Pearls' corn cockle is a must-grow plant for your garden or farm!
The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardenerâs Workshopâs YouTube channel, where all âSeed Talkâ episodes are organized into a â â â â playlistâ â â â . In addition, auto-generated transcripts are available for viewing on YouTube. If there is a question or topic you would like to hear discussed on a future episode of âSeed Talkâ, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions!
