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Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler
Hosted by Lisa Mason Ziegler · EN
Join 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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#406: Top 5 Mistakes, Cool Flowers Edition (Encore)
1w ago00:19:30Tap to summarizeCool Flowers can bring some of the earliest, strongest, and most rewarding blooms of the season — but only when their timing and needs are understood. In this episode, Lisa walks through five common pitfalls that can trip up gardeners and flower farmers, plus the simple shifts that can set you up for cool-season success.MentionsSilage TarpPlug Suppliers: Farmer Bailey, Ball Hort/ColorlinkCool Flower Seeds from The Gardener's WorkshopLisa's Book, Cool FlowersOnline Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to HarvestTGW Phone App/Live Shopping ShowShop 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 The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers, owner of The Gardener’s Workshop, Flower Farming School Online, and the publisher of Farmer-Florist School Online and Florist School Online. Watch Lisa’s Story and connect with Lisa on social media!
Transcribe →#405: Cool Flowers, Unveiling the Truth (Encore)
2w ago00:32:29Tap to summarizeIf you are a Southerner or a Northerner, you may think the Cool Flower concept doesn't work for you. Nothing could be further from the truth! When you find your planting time sweet spot, you will be the envy of all your grower friends, and your customers will think you are nothing short of a miracle worker!As a Southerner, I spent years at the farmers market watching customers love on my sweet peas and tell me why they can't be grown here - Ha!Meanwhile, I hear from my northern flower farming friends that they have become driven to find ways to get this plant family in the ground earlier and earlier each year to reap the benefits!Cool Flowers are for everyone. Myth busted, truth unveiled!Enjoy this week's episode for my best Cool Flower tips and recommendations for Southerners and Northerners.MentionsOnline Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to HarvestRequest the FREE webinar: 3 Foolproof Steps to Success with Cool FlowersLisa's Book, Cool FlowersRequest the Cool Flowers video book studyLisa's Book, The Cut Flower HandbookTGW Phone App/Live Shopping ShowShop 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 The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers, owner of The Gardener’s Workshop, Flower Farming School Online, and the publisher of Farmer-Florist School Online and Florist School Online. Watch Lisa’s Story and connect with Lisa on social media!
Transcribe →#404: July Check-In: Spring Flowers Start Now
3w ago00:26:21Tap to summarizeIt may be hot outside, but now is the time to start thinking about spring flowers. In this episode, Lisa shares why July planning is the key to earlier blooms, stronger plants, and a spring garden that’s already set up for success long before winter arrives.MentionsRegister for a Free Live Webinar: When Do YOU Plant Cool Flowers?The Garden Club of Virginia's Historic Garden WeekThe BIG Calendar-JournalSign up to receive our weekly Farm News!Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers, owner of The Gardener’s Workshop, Flower Farming School Online, and the publisher of Farmer-Florist School Online and Florist School Online. Watch Lisa’s Story and connect with Lisa on social media!
Transcribe →#403: When Everything Blooms at Once
Jul 1400:27:56Tap to summarizeWhat do you do when the garden bursts into bloom all at once — and then leaves you with buckets of flowers, wasted stems, or an empty-looking garden a few weeks later? In this episode, Lisa shares how simple succession planting can help spread out the work, extend the harvest, and keep flowers coming through the season.MentionsThe Cut Flower Handbook: Hardcover, Spiral-BoundThe BIG Calendar-Journal Plant-It-Pink Video Series (on YouTube)Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers, owner of The Gardener’s Workshop, Flower Farming School Online, and the publisher of Farmer-Florist School Online and Florist School Online. Watch Lisa’s Story and connect with Lisa on social media!
Transcribe →#402: When Flower Sales Drop: What to Do Next
Jul 700:32:55Tap to summarizeSummer slowdowns can feel discouraging when the flowers are blooming, but sales suddenly go quiet. In this episode, Lisa shares practical ways to make the most of the season: using extra flowers for marketing, creating simple offers, preparing for fall sales, and making smart decisions instead of panicked ones.MentionsBook, The Flower Farmer by Lynn ByczynskiAmy's Organic Garden on InstagramRooster Pepper Seeds (for fall wreaths)The Flower Farmer Club, Presented by The Gardener's WorkshopSign up to receive our weekly Farm News!Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers, owner of The Gardener’s Workshop, Flower Farming School Online, and the publisher of Farmer-Florist School Online and Florist School Online. Watch Lisa’s Story and connect with Lisa on social media!
Transcribe →#401: Good Flower Farming Advice Doesn't Expire
Jun 3000:21:07Tap to summarizeTrends, tools, and growing seasons may change—but the advice that builds successful flower farms remains remarkably steady. In this episode, Lisa shares the timeless lessons that help growers make wiser choices, protect their time and money, and build confidence season after season.MentionsPublication: Growing for MarketFrank & Pamela Arnosky (Website) Lisa's Course: The Basics, Annual Crops, Marketing, and More Dave's Course: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More LIMITED-TIME Course Bundle Sale Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers, owner of The Gardener’s Workshop, Flower Farming School Online, and the publisher of Farmer-Florist School Online and Florist School Online. Watch Lisa’s Story and connect with Lisa on social media!
Transcribe →#400: Top 3 Perennials That Pull Their Weight with Dave Dowling (Encore)
Jun 2300:54:46Tap to summarizeWhich perennials truly earn their space on a cut flower farm? In this episode, Lisa and Dave Dowling reveal three standout crops that deliver lasting value through dependable harvests, manageable care, and strong sales potential. Originally aired as episode #348 on 6/24/25MentionsDave's Course: Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and MoreFlower Farming School Online: Growing Cut Flower Crops in Hoop and GreenhousesBall/Colorlink: plant brokerWalter's Gardens: perennial wholesalerAssociation of Specialty Cut Flower GrowersSign up to receive our weekly Farm News!Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers, owner of The Gardener’s Workshop, Flower Farming School Online, and the publisher of Farmer-Florist School Online and Florist School Online. Watch Lisa’s Story and connect with Lisa on social media!
Transcribe →#399: Random Tips, or Roadmap?
Jun 1600:32:54Tap to summarizeFlower farming advice is everywhere! But more information doesn’t always mean more clarity. In this episode, Lisa talks about the difference between collecting random tips and following a real roadmap, and why learning in the right order can save new growers time, money, and frustration.MentionsThe BIG Calendar-JournalLisa's Course: Flower Farming School OnlineSign up to receive our weekly Farm News!Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers, owner of The Gardener’s Workshop, Flower Farming School Online, and the publisher of Farmer-Florist School Online and Florist School Online. Watch Lisa’s Story and connect with Lisa on social media!
Transcribe →#398: Choosing Crops that Make (and Save) You Money (Encore)
Jun 900:46:10Tap to summarizeWant to make more money (and avoid wasting it) on your flower farm? In this episode, Lisa shares her hard-earned tips for choosing the best crops to grow for profit. From low-cost annuals to succession planting and market-smart decisions, get practical advice to help you grow a thriving flower business. Whether you're just starting out or refining your crop plan, this episode is packed with insights you can use right away!MentionsLisa's Course: Flower Farming School OnlineSign up to receive our weekly Farm News!Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers, owner of The Gardener’s Workshop, Flower Farming School Online, and the publisher of Farmer-Florist School Online and Florist School Online. Watch Lisa’s Story and connect with Lisa on social media!Originally aired as episode #346 on 6/10/25
Transcribe →#397: Buckwheat, A Speedy Summer Cover Crop
Jun 200:28:27Tap to summarizeEmpty summer beds can turn into weedy messes fast—but buckwheat is a simple cover crop that can step in while you wait. In this episode, Lisa shares why buckwheat is one of her favorite warm-season tools for suppressing weeds, feeding pollinators, building soil, and keeping the garden working between crops.MentionsCover Crop, BuckwheatSilage TarpSign up to receive our weekly Farm News!The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers, owner of The Gardener’s Workshop, Flower Farming School Online, and the publisher of Farmer-Florist School Online and Florist School Online. Watch Lisa’s Story and connect with Lisa on social media!Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!
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