Field & Garden

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 flow...

Join 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 ⁠ ⁠ Bringi...

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...

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 dahlias...

Lisa 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...

After 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 comput...

Lisa 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.  ...

Starting 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 flow...

In 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...

Growing, 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 ⁠...

Enjoy 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...

This 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 co...

In 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 de...

Did 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...

*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 ver...

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 plan...

I'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 Stor...

I 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'...

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...

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!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Join 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: ⁠ Gro...

Dried 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 Abo...

In 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 wildl...

This 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, an...

Time 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:   Importa...