Podcast
Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
Hosted by Lisa Mason Ziegler & Layne Angelo · EN
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 series is full of practical tips, tricks, and information to get you growing with success.
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#143 - 4 Tips for Sunflower Success + An Exciting Announcement
Apr 2300:24:53Tap to summarizeLooking forward to buckets of sunflower blooms to fill your summer and fall bouquets? Wondering which varieties to grow and what steps to take to attain the ideal head size, maximize vase life, and have blooms all season long? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss four tips for success when growing sunflowers for cutting. Plus, the girls share an exciting announcement for warm-season flower growers everywhere. Listen to the podcast and learn how to make the most of your sunflowers this season!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 PlaylistOnline Course: Warm Flowers from Seed to Harvest Online Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest Shop: Warm-Season Seeds, Sunflower SeedsEpisode 28 - Early Sunflower Experiments Episode 37 - Branching Sunflowers Episode 42 - Sunflower TroubleshootingEpisode 79 - Early Sunflower Checklist "Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion FormTGW YouTube ChannelTGW 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 <a href="https://thegardenersworkshop.com/lisas-story/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener...
Transcribe →#142 - Tips for Early Warm-Season Transplants
Mar 2600:17:53Tap to summarizeItching to plant out your first warm-season transplants? Wondering if there are any steps you can take to improve their chances of success? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss planting tips for early warm-season transplants. Listen to the podcast and learn the steps you can take before and after transplanting to help your first round of warm-season plants thrive!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 PlaylistOnline Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to HarvestShop: Warm-Season SeedsEpisode 28 - Early Sunflower ExperimentsEpisode 79 - Early Sunflower Checklist"Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion FormTGW YouTube ChannelTGW 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!
Transcribe →#141 - Cerinthe - A Fabulous Filler Flower
Feb 1200:19:59Tap to summarizeLooking for an elegant filler to amp up your bouquets? Interested in learning how to grow Cerinthe (aka honeywort) as a cool flower? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the beautiful foliage and blooms of Cerinthe 'Kiwi Blue' (Cerinthe major). They cover why home gardeners and flower farmers should consider growing it and offer tips on seed starting, harvesting, and more. Listen to the podcast and learn how to boost your bouquets with the charming, nodding stems of Cerinthe!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 PlaylistOnline Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to HarvestShop: Cerinthe 'Kiwi Blue' Seeds Episode 95 - Flower Conditioning Products & Process "Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion FormTGW YouTube ChannelTGW 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!
Transcribe →#140 - Pantone Color of the Year 2026 & Agrostemma 'Ocean Pearls'
Jan 1500:22:37Tap to summarizeHappy 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 2026 ('Cloud Dancer') and a dreamy white corn cockle flower that embodies this color story (Agrostemma githago 'Ocean Pearls'). Listen to the podcast and find out why 'Ocean Pearls' corn cockle 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 PlaylistOnline Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to HarvestShop: 'Ocean Pearls' Agrostemma Seeds, 'Afternoon White' Cosmos Seeds, 'Fizzy White' Cosmos SeedsEpisode 18 - Pantone Color of the Year 2023 & Zinnia 'Uproar Rose' Episode 70 - Pantone Color of the Year 2024 & Celosia 'Jura Salmon' Episode 122 - Pantone Color of the Year 2025 & Scabiosa 'Ping Pong' Episode 20 - Cool Flowers Troubleshooting - Direct Seeding in Very Early Spring Episode 72 - Bupleurum Germination & Succession-Planting Tips"Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion FormTGW YouTube ChannelTGW 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!
Transcribe →#139 - 5 Tips for Leaf-Mulching Success
Dec 1100:29:55Tap to summarizeLooking for a free, lightweight mulch to help suppress weeds, retain moisture, and improve the soil in your garden? Wondering which types of leaves are best for mulching your beds and pathways, how thickly to place them, and when? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss five tips for leaf-mulching success. They cover everything from the benefits of using leaves in your garden to leaf selection, timing, and mulching depth in beds versus pathways, plus how to use leftover leaves to make leaf mold. Listen to the podcast and learn why the free leaves all around you are actually garden gold!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 PlaylistOnline Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest"Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion FormTGW YouTube ChannelTGW 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!
Transcribe →#138 - Eucalyptus Fall Flower Spotlight
Nov 600:10:52Tap to summarizeTo celebrate the autumn season, Lisa and Layne wind up their “Fall Flower Spotlight” series with a deep dive into eucalyptus, one of their favorite foliage plants for fall. Listen to the podcast and learn why eucalyptus deserve a spot in your fall cut-flower 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 PlaylistShop: Eucalyptus SeedsEpisode 29 - Eucalyptus with Dave DowlingEpisode 111 - Overwintering Eucalyptus in the Field or GardenOnline Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest"Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion FormTGW YouTube ChannelTGW 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!
Transcribe →#137 - Rooster Pepper Fall Flower Spotlight
Oct 3000:09:44Tap to summarizeTo celebrate the autumn season, Lisa and Layne continue their “Fall Flower Spotlight” series with a deep dive into rooster peppers (Capsicum annuum), one of their favorite plants for fall interest. Listen to the podcast and learn why rooster peppers deserve a spot in your fall cut-flower 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 PlaylistShop: Rooster Pepper SeedsEpisode 32 - Ornamental Peppers for Bouquets & ArrangementsOnline Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest"Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion FormTGW YouTube ChannelTGW 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!
Transcribe →#136 - Celosia Fall Flower Spotlight
Oct 2300:09:08Tap to summarizeTo celebrate the autumn season, Lisa and Layne continue their “Fall Flower Spotlight” series with a deep dive into celosia plumes (Celosia argentea), one of their favorite flowers to plant for fall blooms. Listen to the podcast and learn why celosia plumes deserve a spot in your fall cut-flower 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 PlaylistShop: Celosia SeedsEpisode 17 - Seed Production & Saving Celosia Seed with Emily NeklOnline Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest"Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion FormTGW YouTube ChannelTGW 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!
Transcribe →#135 - Marigold Fall Flower Spotlight
Oct 1600:08:43Tap to summarizeTo celebrate the autumn season, Lisa and Layne continue their “Fall Flower Spotlight” series with a deep dive into marigolds (Tagetes erecta), one of their favorite flowers to plant for fall blooms. Listen to the podcast and learn why marigolds deserve a spot in your fall cut-flower 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 PlaylistShop: Marigold SeedsEpisode 41 - Marigolds - Managing Scent Plus Two Unique VarietiesOnline Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest "Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion FormTGW YouTube ChannelTGW 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!
Transcribe →#134 - Cosmos Fall Flower Spotlight
Oct 900:10:09Tap to summarizeTo celebrate the autumn season, Lisa and Layne kick off the first episode of their “Fall Flower Spotlight” series with a deep dive into cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus), one of their favorite flowers to plant for fall blooms. Listen to the podcast and learn why cosmos deserve a spot in your fall cut-flower 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 PlaylistShop: Cosmos Seeds Online Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest "Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion FormTGW YouTube ChannelTGW 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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