You want your seeds to last as long as possible, but what storage conditions should you provide to maximize their shelf life? Join Lisa and Layne as they discuss tips and tricks for buying, storing, and even saving seed. They cover when to buy seed, how much to order, and where and how to properly store seed, including the conditions to avoid. Plus, they provide information for people hoping to collect their own seed and discuss how to save seed from giant poppy pods. Listen to the podcast and l...
Nov 17, 2022•40 min•Ep. 11
Looking for a flower with eye-catching color combinations to add interest to your bouquets? Bicolor sunflowers feature striking blends of yellow, orange, or buttercream petals brushed with plum, burgundy, or rust tones near the flower centers. Join Lisa and Layne as they provide an in-depth look at bicolor sunflowers, including the ideal time of year to grow them. Plus, they introduce their favorite new variety, 'Marley', which holds onto its multi-tonal petals longer than other bicolor sunflowe...
Nov 10, 2022•9 min•Ep. 10
Wishing you could preserve the beauty of flowers long after the blooms in your garden or bouquet have faded? You can, with dried flowers! Today, Lisa and Layne are joined by florist Ellen Frost of Local Color Flowers to discuss tips and tricks for creating glorious dried flower arrangements. Ellen offers valuable insights from nearly a decade of drying flowers professionally and an insider's look at how dried flowers factor into her floral design business. Together, they cover their favorite flo...
Nov 03, 2022•49 min•Ep. 9
Planning on planting some or all of your Cool Flowers in very early spring? Think you can wait until then to prepare your beds? Think again! Join Lisa and Layne as they discuss the importance of preparing your beds for very early spring ahead of time, in fall. Listen to the podcast and learn when, why, and how to prepare the beds for your very early spring Cool Flower plantings! The video version of Lisa and Layne’s conversation will be posted to The Gardener’s Workshop’s YouTube channel, where ...
Oct 27, 2022•6 min•Ep. 8
You fall-planted the Cool Flowers hardy in your zone, but what additional steps can you take to protect your plants and make sure they overwinter successfully? Join Lisa and Layne as they address some of the most frequently asked questions about winter protection and row covers. They discuss the benefits of using row covers, how to properly secure the covers so they stay put, temperature and weather conditions that warrant row covers being put up or taken down, row cover alternatives, and more. ...
Oct 20, 2022•45 min•Ep. 7
Have you ever considered how amazing it is that something as tiny as a seed can alter the course of someone’s life and take them in directions they never thought possible? Join Layne as she interviews Lisa about the various ways seeds changed her life. They discuss Lisa’s first seed starting experience, her entrance into flower farming, how annual crops shaped her business, and priceless advice from her 25 years with seeds. Don’t miss out on the rapid-fire "Lightning Round", or the "Hypothetical...
Oct 13, 2022•57 min•Ep. 6
You know which Cool Flower seeds to sow directly into the garden and when, but what steps should you take to ensure a thick, healthy stand of direct-seeded plants come springtime? Join Lisa and Layne as they share practical tips and tricks for successful outdoor sowing. They discuss proper bed preparation, watering, weed prevention, thinning, sowing poppies and bells of Ireland, and more. Listen to the podcast, grab your hoe, and prepare for direct seeding success! The video version of Lisa and ...
Oct 12, 2022•48 min•Ep. 5
Interested in growing larkspur, bachelor buttons, or bells of Ireland? Did you know that some of spring’s most coveted flowers – including these beauties – actually prefer to be sown directly outdoors rather than started indoors as transplants? Join Lisa and Layne as they cover some of the most frequently asked questions about sowing seeds directly in the garden. They discuss some of the advantages and challenges when direct seeding, tips and tricks for sowing this group of plants in fall and ve...
Oct 11, 2022•34 min•Ep. 4
Your Cool Flower seeds have sprouted – now what? Join Lisa and Layne as they discuss some of the most frequently asked questions about caring for your Cool Flower seedlings. They discuss grow lights, ideal air temperatures, transplant size, and more. Listen to the podcast and learn how to give your Cool Flower seedlings the conditions they need to thrive! The video version of Lisa and Layne’s conversation featuring a slideshow of the questions discussed will be posted to The Gardener’s Workshop’...
Oct 10, 2022•47 min•Ep. 3
Ready to start your Cool Flower seeds but still have some lingering questions? Join Lisa and Layne as they discuss some of the most frequently asked questions about starting cool-season hardy annuals indoors from seed. They discuss heat mats, light requirements, germination troubleshooting, and more. Listen to the podcast and help set yourself up for Cool Flowers seed starting success! The video version of Lisa and Layne’s conversation featuring a slideshow of the questions discussed will be pos...
Oct 09, 2022•50 min•Ep. 2
We are so excited to present our first episode of "Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne", co-hosted by Lisa Mason Ziegler and Layne Angelo. Lisa has been flower farming for over two decades and is the founder and owner of The Gardener’s Workshop, where Layne works as Seed Manager. 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. As Seed Manager, Layne has a firsthand look at the...
Oct 08, 2022•47 min•Ep. 1
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...
Oct 06, 2022•1 min
