Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler
371 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 341 ratingsJoin Lisa Mason Ziegler of The Gardener's Workshop on the Field and Garden Podcast talking flower farming, cut-flower gardening, business, and all things related!
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#287: Flower Farming Mythbusters (Encore)
April 23, 2024 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBDon’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. Originally aired 9/27/22 Mentions Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG) 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 a...
#286: Daniel Schavey's March Q&A, Ask A Flower Farmer
April 16, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes - 27 MBThis 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 & er...
#285: Restoring Nature with Rhonda & Lisa (Bug Talk)
April 09, 2024 11:00 - 37 minutes - 28.8 MBJoin Rhonda Graves and Lisa for another episode of Bug Talk! Today, they expand into the broader topic of restoring the natural order on your farm or in your garden: the benefits, the methods, and the rewards. They share all of their favorite resources for learning more about what YOU can do to improve the natural conditions in your space. Recommended Reading Vegetables Love Flowers Bringing Nature Home Good Garden Bugs The Life Cycle of Butterflies The Secret Lives of Backyard Bu...
#284: Failed Expectations (Encore)
April 02, 2024 11:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBWe 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 th...
#283: Dave Dowling on Ask A Flower Farmer
March 26, 2024 11:00 - 28 minutes - 23.4 MBThis 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 dahlias, hydrangeas, tulips, lisianthus, and so much more! Other topics include pest management, crop rotat...
#282: Lisa on the Growing For Market Podcast
March 19, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBLisa was recently featured on Growing For Market podcast, joining host Andrew Mefferd to discuss concepts from her new book, The Cut Flower Handbook. Topics covered include: The current US market demand for cut flowers Cool vs. warm season flower crops Professionalism in flower farming Succession planting concept for continuous blooms Podcast excerpts are published with permission. Mentions Lisa's Book: The Cut Flower Handbook Full original Growing For Market episode #55 podcast ...
#281: Introducing The Gardener's Workshop Club!
March 12, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes - 13.1 MBAfter almost a year in development, we're so excited to tell you about our new online community! Membership Features: Monthly live Q&As with Lisa Z! Exclusive training sessions Expert guidance from Lisa Commiserate with your flower-loving peers Interactive challenges keep you inspired to succeed Private club platform - no tracking or advertising Access anytime from your phone, tablet, or computer Who Is This Online Club For? Aspiring Flower Farmers Established Flower Farmers ...
#280: Lisa & Joe Lamp'l Discuss The Cut Flower Handbook
March 05, 2024 12:00 - 50 minutes - 39.3 MBLisa was recently featured on The joegardener® Show podcast, joining host Joe Lamp'l to discuss the foundational concepts from her new book, The Cut Flower Handbook. Topics covered include: The soil blocking method of seed starting Cool vs. warm season flower crops Natural weed & pest prevention Succession planting concept for continuous blooms Podcast excerpts are published with permission. Mentions Full The joegardener® Show Episode #351 Podcast & Blog Post Available Here Lisa's ...
#279: Finding Your Way In Flower Farming (Encore)
February 27, 2024 12:00 - 32 minutes - 26.2 MBStarting and being in business is overwhelming! Yep, it's true. And the overwhelm doesn't just stop one day, you have to take control and make it happen. Only you can make that choice. Add to that the stress of flower farming, and it becomes clear why so many new growers never leave the starting gate. In this episode, I'm sharing one of the keys to getting started and staying in business as a flower farmer. Allow yourself the fair opportunity to learn how, I highly recommend it! (Encore p...
#278: Cool Flowers Talk: Lisa on The Joe Gardener Podcast (Encore)
February 20, 2024 12:00 - 59 minutes - 44.2 MBIn September '22 Lisa was featured on The joegardener® Show podcast, joining host Joe Lamp’l to discuss the Cool Flowers concept and how she got started growing this fantastic group of spring stunners! They covered topics such as: How to determine which Cool Flowers you can grow in your region When and how to start your Cool Flowers from seed The special care requirements of flowers planted in the fall and in very early spring What you should do to prepare in the fall even if you don’t p...
#277: Good Medicine: Cut Flowers
February 13, 2024 12:00 - 21 minutes - 18.3 MBGrowing, giving, and receiving cut flowers is good medicine for whatever ails you. I learned this firsthand from Stevie’s mom's memorial service. The stories of Ruby sharing my flowers amongst the thousands of pound cakes she baked and shared were evidence of the power of flowers. Sharing them is an excellent ending to a flower's journey. Mentions Lisa's newest book: The Cut-Flower Handbook Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies! Sign up to receive our weekl...
#276: The Truth About Seed Starting (Encore)
February 06, 2024 12:00 - 13 minutes - 11.5 MBEnjoy this short podcast to get relieved of the pressure to start seeds now. ~Lisa In the episode, I share the reality that this rush and pressure we feel to start seeds in early spring is a result of marketing, and it is not the only time to start seeds! In fact, many of us could start seeds all 12 months of the year. I hope this gives you the nudge to jump in where you are and not feel like you're behind. Mentions Book: Vegetables Love Flowers Shop the TGW Online Store for all your se...
#275: Have Faith In Cool Flowers (Encore)
January 30, 2024 12:00 - 33 minutes - 25.9 MBThis time of year we have lots of folks reaching out because of fears they are experiencing about their Cool Flowers facing cold weather. I understand and suffer from the same thing from time to time. It’s natural, and we need to do all we can to meet their needs to maximize success. This chat I hosted includes encouragement and some steps to follow that stack the cards in favor of your cool-season hardy annuals. Mentions Video Series: Cool-Season Flower Chronicles Blog: The Secret Sauc...
#274: Under the Row Covers & Succession Planting (Encore)
January 23, 2024 12:00 - 25 minutes - 20 MBIn this encore presentation of Lisa's very first episode of Field & Garden, she covers a couple of really big topics: 1) How NOT to freak out if you decide to peek under your row covers in mid-winter, and 2) How to use this time to harness the power of succession planting as you plan out your bed space throughout the coming year. As avid cut flower gardeners and farmers, we know that the dead of winter is not just for dreaming! Now is also the time to carefully plan your bed spa...
#273: Facing the Fears of Business
January 16, 2024 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBTests and lessons (failures!) lead to perseverance. Perseverance is a required ingredient for a small business. We must continue despite failures, difficulties, or opposition. Don't give up or give in to fear. Facing fear in business never ends, so we must all learn to overcome it. Remember... "Fear is a mile wide, but only an inch deep." - Lisa Z. Mentions Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies! Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News! The Field and ...
#272: Flower Farming School Online, The Trio Sale
January 09, 2024 12:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBJoin 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-efficien...
#271: Do You Know About Seed Talk? (Best of 2023)
January 02, 2024 12:00 - 46 minutes - 34.9 MBDid you know that we have another podcast series? It's called Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne, and it's become really popular! This is their top podcast episode of 2023, the one with the most overall listens, and it's the first episode in a 3-part series about cut-and-come-again Cool Flowers. If you like this one, please consider subscribing to Seed Talk wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch Seed Talk on our YouTube channel (see the Seed Talk playlist there), or listen to Seed Tal...
#270: (Best of 2023) Flower Farming Do's & Don'ts
December 26, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 28.5 MB*Winner Best of 2023* This podcast had the most listens this year! If I had the opportunity to restart my business today based on what I have learned since starting in 1998, these are some of the things that would change the course of my business. They seem so simple now, but when I was in the weeds-- I never even thought of these things! Hope they help! ~Lisa P.S. Listen through to the very end for an uplifting note from Jennifer! Mentions Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seed...
#269: Dave Dowling's December Q&A, Ask A Flower Farmer
December 19, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 22.6 MBThis 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, ranunc...
#268: Looking Back to Move Forward
December 12, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 24.1 MBI'm looking over my shoulder as I begin to firm up my business goals and plans for 2024. Lessons learned and reminders of advice given is good food for thought. Learning to say no to great ideas that aren't in my wheelhouse is at the top of my list. Mentions The Book That Changed My Life: Interview with Lynn Byczynski Pre-Order Now: 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 an...
#267: Flower Farming, Will You Make It?
December 05, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 26.2 MBI find that many people struggle and quit flower farming before they really get started. Why do they quit? Not because they aren’t trying, but because “they don’t know, what they don't know” and get burned out doing the wrong stuff. How do you learn the right stuff? Networking with those who are ahead of you in their business journey. Mentions December 9, 2023: Gratitude Open Warehouse Lisa's Book: The Cut-Flower Handbook Podcast Series: Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne Courses: Flower Farmi...
#266: Dave Dowling's October Q&A on Ask a Flower Farmer
November 28, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 20.7 MBThis 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 plants, including ninebark, dahlias, cool flowers, gladiolus, tulips, lisianthus, snap...
#265: Writing The Cut Flower Handbook with Lisa & Jessi
November 21, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBJoin 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 produce...
#264: Farming With A Baby, With Gretel Adams
November 14, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBJoin me as I catch up with Gretel Adams of Sunny Meadows Flower Farm in Columbus, Ohio. In this episode, we talk about how life on the farm has changed with the addition of their first child, get an update on their flower farming biz, and learn of another big development in Steve & Gretel's farm and home life. Listen in for the scoop on Sunny Meadows! Mentions Flower Farming School Online: Growing Cut-Flower Crops in Hoop & Greenhouses with Steve & Gretel Adams Learn more about and conne...
#263: Dried Flowers, Added Value
November 07, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBDried Flowers = Added Value! My goal was to always sell it all fresh, but, there are always leftovers, right? Why not hang them to air dry and sell them as added-value products? Dried flowers are back in vogue and an excellent cash crop to sell alongside your fresh fall flowers and those holiday-blooming bulb containers. Dried straight bunches, bouquets, and wreaths are all in demand. Mentions About Ellen Frost: Instagram, YouTube Florist School Online: Growing Your Business with Loc...
#262: Meet Michelle of River Bend Blooms, with Jessi Graven
October 31, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBIn this very special episode, TGW staffer Jessi Graven guest hosts as she visits fellow TGW student and established flower farmer Michelle Wheeler of River Bend Blooms in Kentucky! Here, Michelle tells the story of how she came into flower farming, how the business has grown, the selling outlets she's utilizing, and discusses her plans for the future. During the farm tour, she shows us the wildlife conservation practices in place on the farm and gives us a glimpse of her awesome flower truc...
#261: Jennie Love's Takeover of Ask A Flower Farmer
October 24, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 22.6 MBThis episode features a takeover of our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram, called Ask a Flower Farmer, hosted by Jennie Love of Love ’n Fresh Flowers. Jennie is a well-known and highly sought-after farmer-florist in Philadelphia specializing in field-to-vase wedding and event work. She is also the author of two of our online courses: Farmer-Florist School Online: The Wedding Process, and the online mini-workshop called Making Workshops Work for You. Here, Jennie graciously shares ...
#260: Ways To Sell Your Flowers with Dave Dowling
October 17, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBTime for another great chat between Lisa and expert cut-flower grower, Dave Dowling! Dave is also a bulb and plant broker, and the author of our online course: Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More. In this episode, Lisa & Dave talk about the many ways they've sold their flowers, and how you could be selling the flowers that you grow, too. Topics include: Importance of researching your local market to identify opportunities Understanding that you'll need to ...
#259: Trust The Process
October 10, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 30.9 MBWhat does trusting the process mean? Learning the steps and just keep doing them. I lean on mentors, teachers, organizations, resources, and team members. Everyone needs them all. Business is an ever-evolving and changing force meaning every day has scary stuff— we need backup. Doing this podcast reminded me that all will be well. ~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 ...
#258: Lily Succession Planting with Dave Dowling
October 03, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBGet 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: Why to succession plant lilies Intro to crate growing, how to get crates What types of lilies to grow When and where to buy t...
#257: What To Grow Next Season
September 26, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 19.4 MBComing out of the dog days of summer is the time to consider: what are my flower needs for next season? While it is fresh in your memory, consider "Where am I selling and when does it start?" These guiding principles will lead you to what you should grow, how much, and when the blooms should begin. Mentions: Our Online Mini-Workshops Seed Starting Saturdays on YouTube Check out the app for our shopping show! Find it Here Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies! Sign ...
#256: Jennie Love's Top 5 Mistakes Farmer-Florists Make
September 19, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBPlease enjoy this replay of a webinar that Lisa did with Jennie Love called “Top 5 Mistakes New Farmer-Florists Make.” Jennie & Lisa put this one together with the hope of helping new farmer-florists avoid some common pitfalls - all mistakes that Jennie admits to making herself when she was first starting out. There are some great tips here! Mentions Jennie's Free PDF: Favorite Suppliers of Vases & Other Floral Design Hard Goods Jennie's Course: Farmer-Florist School Online: The Wedding ...
#255: Misguided Passion?
September 12, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 18.8 MBDo you love the processes of starting, growing, and harvesting lots of cut flowers, but don’t really want to go into business? That is totally doable and in my book, an even higher calling! 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. Lisa's course, Flower Farming School Online: The Basics, Annual Crops, Marketing, and More! Check out the app for ...
#254: Meet Tammy Osselaer of Little Petal Farm
September 05, 2023 14:41 - 22 minutes - 17.5 MBToday’s episode is a chat that Lisa recently had with Tammy Osselaer, owner of Little Petal Farm in Noblesville, Indiana. During this conversation, they chat about retail sales, farmers markets, the importance of weeding regularly, AND how flower farmers are ALWAYS learning. Listen in to hear how Tammy’s long-time passion for gardening flourished into a thriving flower farm and retail store a few years ago, PLUS what she plans to add next! Mentions Lisa's Course: Flower Farming School Onl...
#253: Slow Flowers Podcast Anniversary: Lisa & Debra's Celebratory Chat
August 29, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 22.8 MBLisa 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. Mentions: Listen to Slow Flowers Podcast Episode #621 Lisa's Book, Cool Flowers B...
#252: Lisa Chats With Dr. Allan Armitage
August 22, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBA well-known writer, speaker, and horticulturist, the TGW family might know Dr. Allan Armitage best as the co-author of one of our favorite reference books, Specialty Cut Flowers. Here, Lisa chats with "Dr. A" about how they met, how he got his start in the industry and helped form the ASCFG, his writing and teaching career, and his current and future projects. Mentions Use free shipping code 'LISA' for book orders at: https://www.allanarmitage.net/shop (valid for US domestic orders only...
#251: Flat Sales in Late Summer
August 15, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 20.7 MBI vividly remember harvesting flowers that I knew were destined for the compost heap. July and August can be tough sales months, but facing and overcoming it can be done. I hope this helps! ~Lisa Mentions Lisa's course, Flower Farming School Online: The 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 Vegeta...
#250: Ask A Florist Q&A with Ellen Frost
August 08, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 29.5 MBToday’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 year-round 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 question...
#249: Take A Break
August 01, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 20.4 MBDo 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. 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. Lisa's course, Flower Farming School Online: Th...
#248: 2023 State of the US Flower Market, Instructor Roundtable
July 25, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBLisa, 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 fo...
#247: Dave Dowling's June Q&A on Ask A Flower Farmer
July 18, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 27 MBThis 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 is always happy to share his knowledge with our listeners! Here, he answers questions about many different flowers, including peonies, campanula, flowering kale, stock, c...
#246: Big Picture Thinking for Spring
July 11, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes - 21.1 MBNow is the time for big-picture planning for next spring: where and when. As I am shuffling our gardens again, I am excited to embark on a smaller garden that produces more. I know where I am planting Cool Flowers and when I should plant which leads me backward to mark the calendar with when I start transplants, have seeds on hand, get beds ready, etc. Take a minute to review the book and related resources to plan for the biggest season of the year, spring. Mentions: Join the waitlist for...
#245: Afraid of Selling Your Flowers?
July 04, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 30.2 MBLittle did I know that being afraid to sell my first flowers was actually the gift that prepared me for a career of success. Becoming a strong, confident seller was not what I thought, it was the result of becoming a prepared and professional flower farmer that led me to selling success. 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. Lisa's course, F...
#244: Dave Dowling's May Q&A On Ask A Flower Farmer
June 27, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 22.6 MBThis 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! He answers questions about many different flowers, including ranunculus, sunflowers, clarkia, celosia, peonies, amaranth, and tul...
#243: Succession Planting with Flowers, Lisa on The joegardener® Show Podcast
June 20, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 30.9 MBLisa was recently featured on The joegardener® Show podcast, joining host Joe Lamp'l to discuss the concept of succession planting with flowers. Topics covered include: Spreading out & making the best use of your resources Maximizing your harvest over time Flowers that thrive late summer into fall How starting seeds indoors in soil blocks benefits your farm or garden Mentions Full The joegardener® Show Episode #315 Podcast & Blog Post Available Here Products: Silage Tarp, Warm Season...
#242: Dave's Online School is Available Now!
June 13, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBJoin Lisa Z. and Dave Dowling as they talk about some big improvements and changes to Dave's online school! These changes benefit both current owners of the course and prospective students alike, check them out! Mentions 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, ...
#241: Encore! Lisa Interviews Nicole Pitt of Flower Hill Farm
June 06, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBThis episode is an encore presentation of a chat with my friend and student Nicole Pitt of Flower Hill Farm. Nicole farms in Boonville, New York on the land of her childhood (and current) home. A former TV news reporter/anchor, Nicole is now in her fifth year of cut flower production, selling through a CSA, to florists, and at her newly opened nursery. In this interview, we talked about how she got into flowers, the challenges faced as she grows her business, and what the future may hold for...
#240: Flower Farmer or Cut Flower Grower?
May 30, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 22.2 MBDo you refer to yourself as a flower farmer or a cut flower grower? I wonder if our verbal preference is a reflection of our subconscious focus. Either way, I believe telling our story has far more reach and impact in the future than we can imagine. Tell your story often, because it will go way beyond you. ~Lisa P.S. Stay tuned until the end for a special message from Charissa. :) Mentions Lisa's Flower Farming School Online - available now! Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds ...
#239: Realigning Business Priorities
May 23, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 17.8 MBAs I am facing the struggle of realigning my business priorities as my book project is wrapping up, I am revisiting class one in Flower Farming School Online which is helping me so much. It is making me take a look at what I’m doing with my business day and what I may need to do to take the next step. If you are overwhelmed in business or looking for your next move, these steps will flush out your path. Mentions We are so happy about our partnership with the Growing For Market Magazine! A ...
#238: Daniel Schavey hosts Ask A Flower Farmer Q&A
May 16, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 30.1 MBThis 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 milde...