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  • #128 - Tweedia - A Powder-Blue Beauty
    Feb 13 2025

    Wishing you could add a pop of powder blue to your bouquets? Interested in learning how to grow Tweedia as a cool flower? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the delightful flowers of Tweedia 'Heavenly Blue' (Oxypetalum coeruleum). They cover why home gardeners and flower farmers should consider growing it and offer tips on spacing, pinching, harvesting, and more. Listen to the podcast and learn how to boost your bouquets with the true blue, star-shaped flowers of Tweedia!

    The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardener’s Workshop’s YouTube channel, where all “Seed Talk” episodes are organized into a ⁠⁠⁠⁠playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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 “Seed Talk”, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions!

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    Online Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest

    Shop: Tweedia 'Heavenly Blue' Seeds

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    The ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne"⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Gardener’s Workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠ and co-hosted by Lisa Mason Ziegler and Layne Angelo. Lisa is the founder and owner of The Gardener's Workshop, where Layne works as Seed Manager. Lisa is the award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Flower Farming School Online, Farmer-Florist School Online, and Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lisa’s Story⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with her on social media. Layne is an avid gardener, seed starter, and engineer who loves learning and applying her technical knowledge to all areas of life, including gardening and growing flowers. Thanks for joining us!

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    13 min
  • #127 - Tips for Watering Soil Blocks
    Feb 6 2025
    Confused about how often to water your soil blocks? Wondering what to do if your blocks seem to stay wet for too long or dry out too quickly? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss tips and tricks for watering soil blocks. They cover how to water the blocks, including recommended equipment and frequency, and troubleshoot overly wet or dry blocks. Listen to the podcast and learn how to properly water your soil blocks for seed-starting success! The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardener’s Workshop’s YouTube channel, where all “Seed Talk” episodes are organized into a ⁠⁠⁠⁠playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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 “Seed Talk”, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions! Mentions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" YouTube Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Online Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest Shop: Seed-Starting Equipment Episode 31 - Growth on Soil Blocks, Overwatering & Damping Off ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion Form⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW iPhone App⁠⁠⁠⁠ (iOS App Store) ⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW Android App⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Google Play) ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne"⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Gardener’s Workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠ and co-hosted by Lisa Mason Ziegler and Layne Angelo. Lisa is the founder and owner of The Gardener's Workshop, where Layne works as Seed Manager. Lisa is the award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Flower Farming School Online, Farmer-Florist School Online, and Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lisa’s Story⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with her on social media. Layne is an avid gardener, seed starter, and engineer who loves learning and applying her technical knowledge to all areas of life, including gardening and growing flowers. Thanks for joining us!
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    25 min
  • #126 - Common Calendula Questions
    Jan 30 2025
    Debating whether or not to grow calendula on your farm or in your garden? Wondering if the stems are long enough to include in mixed bouquets, or if there are any tips for dealing with the stickiness when harvesting? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss some common questions about Calendula officinalis (aka pot marigolds). They cover a myriad of queries and concerns regarding timing, stem length, stickiness, conditioning, and more. Listen to the podcast and learn how to make the most of these colorful harbingers of spring! The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardener’s Workshop’s YouTube channel, where all “Seed Talk” episodes are organized into a ⁠⁠⁠⁠playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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 “Seed Talk”, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions! Mentions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" YouTube Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Online Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest Shop: Calendula Seeds Episode 23 - Cut & Come Again Cool Flowers, Part 2 Episode 95 - Flower Conditioning Products & Process ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion Form⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW iPhone App⁠⁠⁠⁠ (iOS App Store) ⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW Android App⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Google Play) ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne"⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Gardener’s Workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠ and co-hosted by Lisa Mason Ziegler and Layne Angelo. Lisa is the founder and owner of The Gardener's Workshop, where Layne works as Seed Manager. Lisa is the award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Flower Farming School Online, Farmer-Florist School Online, and Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lisa’s Story⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with her on social media. Layne is an avid gardener, seed starter, and engineer who loves learning and applying her technical knowledge to all areas of life, including gardening and growing flowers. Thanks for joining us!
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    17 min
  • #125 - Very Early Spring Cool Flower Planting FAQs
    Jan 23 2025
    Wondering which cool flowers to plant in very early spring? Curious what to do if the ground is frozen, or if you live in a warm, frost-free climate? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss frequently asked questions about planting cool flowers (aka cool-season hardy annuals) in very early spring. They describe how to determine your optimal very early spring planting window and cover a myriad of questions and concerns. Listen to the podcast and learn how to make the most of your very early spring planting window! The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardener’s Workshop’s YouTube channel, where all “Seed Talk” episodes are organized into a ⁠⁠⁠⁠playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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 “Seed Talk”, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions! Mentions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" YouTube Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Online Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest Shop: Cool-Season Seeds Episode 20 - Cool Flowers Troubleshooting - Direct Seeding in Very Early Spring ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion Form⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW iPhone App⁠⁠⁠⁠ (iOS App Store) ⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW Android App⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Google Play) ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne"⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Gardener’s Workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠ and co-hosted by Lisa Mason Ziegler and Layne Angelo. Lisa is the founder and owner of The Gardener's Workshop, where Layne works as Seed Manager. Lisa is the award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Flower Farming School Online, Farmer-Florist School Online, and Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lisa’s Story⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with her on social media. Layne is an avid gardener, seed starter, and engineer who loves learning and applying her technical knowledge to all areas of life, including gardening and growing flowers. Thanks for joining us!
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    16 min
  • #124 - Winter Storm Preparation & Aftermath
    Jan 16 2025
    Is a winter storm heading your way, or has one just passed? Wondering how to protect the cool flowers overwintering in your field or garden? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss preparing for a winter storm and dealing with the aftermath when growing cool-season hardy annuals outdoors. They cover helpful steps to take before, during, and after a storm, and offer real-life stories from past winter events. Listen to the podcast and learn how to give your cool flowers their best chance of survival! The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardener’s Workshop’s YouTube channel, where all “Seed Talk” episodes are organized into a ⁠⁠⁠⁠playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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 “Seed Talk”, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions! Mentions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" YouTube Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Online Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest Shop: Cool-Season Seeds Episode 68 - Row Cover Do's & Don'ts Episode 73 - 7 Common Causes of Cool Flower Plant Loss Over Winter ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion Form⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW iPhone App⁠⁠⁠⁠ (iOS App Store) ⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW Android App⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Google Play) ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne"⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Gardener’s Workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠ and co-hosted by Lisa Mason Ziegler and Layne Angelo. Lisa is the founder and owner of The Gardener's Workshop, where Layne works as Seed Manager. Lisa is the award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Flower Farming School Online, Farmer-Florist School Online, and Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lisa’s Story⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with her on social media. Layne is an avid gardener, seed starter, and engineer who loves learning and applying her technical knowledge to all areas of life, including gardening and growing flowers. Thanks for joining us!
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    20 min
  • #123 - Planning Your Growing Season with a Wall Calendar
    Jan 9 2025
    Wondering how to keep track of your seed starting and planting times throughout the year? Confused about which dates to mark on your calendar and how to determine them? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss planning your growing season using a wall calendar. They cover why a physical calendar may be a good choice and walk through the steps to fill out your first and last frost dates, planting windows, and target seed starting dates. Listen to the podcast and get organized for a year of beauty and bounty in the garden! The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardener’s Workshop’s YouTube channel, where all “Seed Talk” episodes are organized into a ⁠⁠⁠⁠playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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 “Seed Talk”, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions! Mentions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" YouTube Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Online Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest Episode 25 - Seed Starting & Transplant Timing Episode 75 - Cool Flower Succession Planting in Very Early Spring & Beyond Useful Links (Including AT-A-GLANCE Yearly Wall Calendar) Shop: Seeds ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion Form⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW iPhone App⁠⁠⁠⁠ (iOS App Store) ⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW Android App⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Google Play) ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne"⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Gardener’s Workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠ and co-hosted by Lisa Mason Ziegler and Layne Angelo. Lisa is the founder and owner of The Gardener's Workshop, where Layne works as Seed Manager. Lisa is the award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Flower Farming School Online, Farmer-Florist School Online, and Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lisa’s Story⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with her on social media. Layne is an avid gardener, seed starter, and engineer who loves learning and applying her technical knowledge to all areas of life, including gardening and growing flowers. Thanks for joining us!
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    31 min
  • #122 - Pantone Color of the Year 2025 & Scabiosa 'Ping Pong'
    Jan 2 2025
    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 2025 ('Mocha Mousse') and a plant that produces unique, geometric seed heads that embody this color story (Scabiosa stellata 'Ping Pong'). Listen to the podcast and find out why 'Ping Pong' starflower is a must-grow plant for your garden or farm! The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardener’s Workshop’s YouTube channel, where all “Seed Talk” episodes are organized into a ⁠⁠⁠⁠playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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 “Seed Talk”, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions! Mentions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" YouTube Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Online Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest Shop: 'Ping Pong' Scabiosa Seeds Episode 18 - Pantone Color of the Year 2023 & Zinnia 'Uproar Rose' Episode 70 - Pantone Color of the Year 2024 & Celosia 'Jura Salmon' ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion Form⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW iPhone App⁠⁠⁠⁠ (iOS App Store) ⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW Android App⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Google Play) ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne"⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Gardener’s Workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠ and co-hosted by Lisa Mason Ziegler and Layne Angelo. Lisa is the founder and owner of The Gardener's Workshop, where Layne works as Seed Manager. Lisa is the award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Flower Farming School Online, Farmer-Florist School Online, and Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lisa’s Story⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with her on social media. Layne is an avid gardener, seed starter, and engineer who loves learning and applying her technical knowledge to all areas of life, including gardening and growing flowers. Thanks for joining us!
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    23 min
  • #121 - Lisa's Seed-Starting Journey
    Dec 26 2024
    Wondering why a cut-flower grower might focus on annuals rather than perennials? Interested in learning how an urban flower farm's seed-starting operation scaled up over time and which crops were essential to its success? In this excerpt from episode 6 ('How Seeds Changed My Life - Lisa Mason Ziegler Edition'), Layne interviews Lisa about her seed-starting journey as a gardener and flower farmer. They discuss the reasons why Lisa decided to focus on growing annuals on her flower farm, how her seed-starting operation has evolved over the years, seeds she struggled with, the most significant crops for her farm, and more. Listen to the podcast and enjoy learning about Lisa's journey with seeds! The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardener’s Workshop’s YouTube channel, where all “Seed Talk” episodes are organized into a ⁠⁠⁠⁠playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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 “Seed Talk”, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions! Mentions: "Seed Talk" YouTube Playlist Episode 6 - How Seeds Changed My Life - Lisa Mason Ziegler Edition Shop: Seeds, Seed Starting Equipment, Books Flower Farming School Online: The Basics, Annual Crops, Marketing & More! Online Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest "Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion Form TGW YouTube Channel TGW iPhone App (iOS App Store) TGW Android App (Google Play) Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News! The ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne"⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Gardener’s Workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠ and co-hosted by Lisa Mason Ziegler and Layne Angelo. Lisa is the founder and owner of The Gardener's Workshop, where Layne works as Seed Manager. Lisa is the award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Flower Farming School Online, Farmer-Florist School Online, and Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lisa’s Story⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with her on social media. Layne is an avid gardener, seed starter, and engineer who loves learning and applying her technical knowledge to all areas of life, including gardening and growing flowers. Thanks for joining us!
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    18 min