Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler
381 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day 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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#15: My Flower Farm: Month-By-Month
April 27, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 28.6 MBI 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
Florist Buying Local
April 20, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 21.2 MBFolks, 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 disrup...
#14: Florist Buying Local
April 20, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 21.2 MBFolks, 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 disrupti...
#13: Flower Farming Options: Piece of Mind
April 13, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 24.2 MBAs I thought about the subject of this podcast, I began to realize that this topic maybe what truly led me to become a successful business owner. I either set myself up to always have options or I actually have just gotten good at seeing them. Not sure which, but I guess it really doesn't matter. Not backing myself into a corner in business, in farming, and in life has served me well. I hope this inspires you to consider options. Lisa Z
Flower Farming Options: Piece of Mind
April 13, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 24.2 MBAs I thought about the subject of this podcast, I began to realize that this topic maybe what truly led me to become a successful business owner. I either set myself up to always have options or I actually have just gotten good at seeing them. Not sure which, but I guess it really doesn't matter. Not backing myself into a corner in business, in farming, and in life has served me well. I hope this inspires you to consider options. Lisa Z
The 3-Season Cutting Garden
April 06, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 31.1 MBFriend are you feeling like you are behind in planting your cutting garden? Please don't! After you listen to this podcast you will understand that embracing the 3-season cutting garden means you are never behind. Learn my approach to flower farming 100% outdoors in a garden and how it leads to garden you love and want to live with. Not the dreaded garden that you feel like you are always behind on doing things for. Mentions: The Gardener's Workshop website My book: Vegetables Love Flow...
#12: The 3-Season Cutting Garden
April 06, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 31.1 MBFriend are you feeling like you are behind in planting your cutting garden? Please don't! After you listen to this podcast you will understand that embracing the 3-season cutting garden means you are never behind. Learn my approach to flower farming 100% outdoors in a garden and how it leads to garden you love and want to live with. Not the dreaded garden that you feel like you are always behind on doing things for. Mentions: The Gardener's Workshop website My book: Vegetables Love Flowers A...
Selling Local Flowers When Global Supply is Disrupted
April 01, 2021 17:47 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBThis 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 Flo...
Special Edition: Selling Local Flowers When Global Supply is Disrupted
April 01, 2021 17:47 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBThis 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 Loca...
#11: Dogs in the Garden
March 30, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 30.7 MBLiving with dogs and a garden can be harmonious, but it takes some work, it doesn't just happen. Because my goldens have always been a big part of my public life, I get lots of questions about how I managed to get them to be so well trained in the garden. I am sharing my dog stories and the wisdoms that have been shared with me. I was so fortunate to have connected with such gifted dog people through the years. Steve and I, with our dogs live a great life together because of these women. E...
Dogs in the Garden
March 30, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 30.7 MBLiving with dogs and a garden can be harmonious, but it takes some work, it doesn't just happen. Because my goldens have always been a big part of my public life, I get lots of questions about how I managed to get them to be so well trained in the garden. I am sharing my dog stories and the wisdoms that have been shared with me. I was so fortunate to have connected with such gifted dog people through the years. Steve and I, with our dogs live a great life together because of these women. ...
Seed Starting Year Round
March 23, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 22.7 MBWe 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.
#10: Seed Starting Year Round
March 23, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 22.7 MBWe 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.
#9: When You Close Your Eyes, Where Do You Go?
March 17, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 23.2 MBWhere does your mind go when you close your eyes? What do you see? I see where flower farming has led me and I'm so happy to be here. Steve and I are both owners of small businesses. Like all business owners we have worked so hard, made sacrifices, and kept our heads down and continued doing it even when we didn't want too. Now, as we are entering the time of life that we can stop peddling quite so hard, we are reaping the benefits of all of those years of hard work. Part of that is our fore...
Special Edition: When You Close Your Eyes, Where Do You Go?
March 17, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 23.2 MBWhere does your mind go when you close your eyes? What do you see? I see where flower farming has led me and I'm so happy to be here. Steve and I are both owners of small businesses. Like all business owners we have worked so hard, made sacrifices, and kept our heads down and continued doing it even when we didn't want too. Now, as we are entering the time of life that we can stop peddling quite so hard, we are reaping the benefits of all of those years of hard work. Part of that is our f...
Finding Your Way in Flower Farming
March 16, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 29.9 MBStarting and being in business is overwhelming. Yep, it's true, the overwhelm doesn't just stop one day. You have to decide to stop it and take control and make it happen. You are the only one that has that choice. Add on top of starting and being in business, a flower farming business--- and it comes clear how so many new growers never make it out of the gate. I tend to categorize folks pursuing or already in the cut-flower growing business in one of two groups: Those that indulge in endle...
#8: Finding Your Way in Flower Farming
March 16, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 29.9 MBStarting and being in business is overwhelming. Yep, it's true, the overwhelm doesn't just stop one day. You have to decide to stop it and take control and make it happen. You are the only one that has that choice. Add on top of starting and being in business, a flower farming business--- and it comes clear how so many new growers never make it out of the gate. I tend to categorize folks pursuing or already in the cut-flower growing business in one of two groups: Those that indulge in endle...
Seed Starting Doesn't Have to be This Hard!
March 09, 2021 16:17 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBI 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 w...
#7: Seed Starting Doesn't Have to be This Hard!
March 09, 2021 16:17 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBI 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 wer...
The Untold Gifts of a Cutting Garden
March 02, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBIt all started for me soon after I married this biker dude that came with a heart of gold and a big vegetable garden. Adding a row of zinnias to the veggie patch to cut a few to take to my grandma in the nursing home literally opened the door to my love of a cutting garden. Whether you are a home gardener, budding or seasoned flower farmer, make some sweet stories to share and inspire you and others.
Cool Flowers Take Two!
February 23, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBDid you know that very early spring is your 2nd opportunity to plant Cool Flowers? Wait, what are Cool Flowers?? I’m talking about those cool-season hardy annuals that don’t just tolerate cold, but thrive in these conditions. I’m sharing my tips on how to make it possible to get these spring blooming beauties in your garden and farm.
#6: Cool Flowers Take Two!
February 23, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBDid you know that very early spring is your 2nd opportunity to plant Cool Flowers? Wait, what are Cool Flowers?? I’m talking about those cool-season hardy annuals that don’t just tolerate cold, but thrive in these conditions. I’m sharing my tips on how to make it possible to get these spring blooming beauties in your garden and farm.
Special Edition: I’m Owning My “Style”Courses
February 21, 2021 13:39 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBI 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.
#5: I’m Owning My “Style”Courses
February 21, 2021 13:39 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBI 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.
Conquering a Fear for a Profit!
February 16, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBHave 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 m...
#3: Conquering a Fear for a Profit!
February 16, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 24.7 MBHave 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 m...
Facing the Fear of Failing
February 09, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 12.5 MBWe are all in the same boat. Whether starting a flower farm, a podcast, or any other unfamiliar tasks—-it’s the fear that holds us back. I know because I’ve been afraid to start this podcast! I’m sharing my experience and the encouragement to push past the fear.
#2: Facing the Fear of Failing
February 09, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 20.8 MBWe are all in the same boat. Whether starting a flower farm, a podcast, or any other unfamiliar tasks—-it’s the fear that holds us back. I know because I’ve been afraid to start this podcast! I’m sharing my experience and the encouragement to push past the fear.
Under the Row Covers and Succession Planting
February 06, 2021 13:36 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBMy first episode y’all!!! As I am aligning my thoughts to share with you, I thought I would take you along as my season is already unfolding here.
#1: Under the Row Covers and Succession Planting
February 06, 2021 13:36 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBMy first episode y’all!!! As I am aligning my thoughts to share with you, I thought I would take you along as my season is already unfolding here. Visit my online garden shop to watch videos and learn more! The Gardener’s Workshop 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 w...
Join me me for the Field & Garden Podcast!
February 05, 2021 20:12 - 59 seconds - 947 KBHey 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!