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Looking for the perfect flower to add interest, texture, and color to your fall bouquets? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss all things amaranth. They compare the upright and trailing forms of amaranth and cover how to prevent leggy seedlings, the ideal head size for use in mixed bouquets, pinching and spacing, dealing with pest pressure, the proper harvest stage for fresh and dried use, favorite varieties, and more. Listen to the podcast and learn how to grow these textural fall favorites!
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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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!
Do you dread working outdoors in the blazing summer heat? Looking for some insights to help maximize your efficiency, comfort, and safety during hot conditions? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss their top ten tips for working outdoors and harvesting flowers in hot weather. Plus, they provide a bonus tip about structuring your farm or garden to fit your lifestyle and temperature preferences. Listen to the podcast and learn how to make the most of your time outdoors during hot spells!
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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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!
Did you know that there are gorgeous varieties of kale that grow tall enough to be used in bouquets? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss one of fall's most beautiful cut "flowers" - ornamental kale. They cover the differences between cut-flower and bedding or culinary varieties, when to start your seeds for a fall harvest, the risks of starting too early or too late, how to space your seedlings for the perfect head and stem size, the importance of support netting, pest management, conditioning tips, the variety of leaf shapes and colors in the 'Crane' series, flowers to pair with kale, and more. Listen to the podcast and get ready for a spectacular ornamental kale harvest this fall!
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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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!
Are Japanese beetles destroying your plants? Wondering what you can do to reduce the population of these pests in your garden or on your farm? Today, Lisa and Layne are joined by The Gardener's Workshop's warehouse manager and bug enthusiast Rhonda Graves to tackle the subject of Japanese beetles. They discuss how to identify Japanese beetles, their place of origin and where they have spread to, how they damage plants, their lifecycle and lifespan, when they emerge and how long they stick around, various prevention and treatment options, and more. Listen to the podcast to get an in-depth look at Japanese beetles and learn how to manage these destructive pests in your garden or on your farm!
The video version of Lisa, Layne, and Rhonda'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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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!
Wondering which varieties of zinnias to grow in your garden or on your farm? Today, Lisa and Layne compare some of the most common zinnias grown for cut flower production. First, they discuss how to determine if you still have time to sow zinnia seeds for a fall crop. Then, for each cultivar (Benary's Giants, Uproar Rose, Oklahoma, Queen / Queeny, Zowie, and Giant Cactus), they cover the bloom size, plant height, days to maturity, seed type (open pollinated versus hybrid), color selections (including favorites for late summer and fall bouquets), the occurrence of single blooms versus double, plant productivity, powdery mildew resistance, and how many plants to grow in relation to other zinnia varieties. Listen to the podcast and learn about the unique qualities of each variety and why they are all worth growing!
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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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!
Did you come to The Gardener's Workshop's Open Farm event this past weekend? If so, we are thrilled you were able to join us! Even if you were not able to attend, would you like a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the day's happenings? Today, Layne talks to flower experts and online course instructors Dave Dowling, Ellen Frost, Val Schirmer, and Lisa regarding their experiences at the Open Farm 2023 event. She chats with these special guests about frequently asked questions they received, what visitors seemed to find the most interesting, and each person's favorite part of the day. Dave and Val share some hydrangea and amaryllis tips, and Layne and Hrach (Layne's husband) talk about the seed scene at the warehouse and discuss seed storage, deer-resistant cool flowers, and the most popular seeds of the day. Ellen shares some design tips and discusses the importance of scent in bouquets, and Lisa gives advice on how to keep your flowers upright when it rains. Whether you were able to join us for the Open Farm or not, listen to the podcast to hear about some of the highlights of this special day!
The video version of Layne's conversations with Dave, Ellen, Val, and Lisa 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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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!
Are your sunflower plants exhibiting confusing behaviors, such as blooming on short stems or having multiple blooms on a single stem? Have you been disappointed by pest damage or the head size, neck strength, or vase life of your flowers? Today, Lisa and Layne troubleshoot some of the most frequently asked sunflower questions. They cover the occurrence of multiple blooms on single-stem sunflowers, plants flowering on short stems, pest damage, head size issues, soft necks on cut flowers, vase life, and animal damage to single-stem plants. Listen to the podcast and learn how to troubleshoot a myriad of issues and improve your chances of sunflower 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!
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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!
Do you shy away from using marigolds in your bouquets due to their strong fragrance? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss tips for managing marigold scent and introduce two unique cultivars that naturally have less fragrance than typical marigolds. They cover why the fragrance can be problematic in bouquets, where the scent is primarily concentrated in the plant, a simple trick for eliminating the fragrance in cut marigolds, two unique cultivars with beautiful flower colors and low scent, the proper harvest stage for light-colored marigolds, and more. Whether you are growing traditional marigolds or reduced-scent varieties, listen to the podcast and learn how to manage marigold scent in your bouquets!
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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Shop: 'White Swan' Marigold Seeds, 'Nosento Limegreen' Marigold Seeds
NPR Article: "Why marigolds, or cempasúchil, are the iconic flower of Día de los Muertos"
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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!
Would you like to add touches of texture, layers of interest, and a bit of magic to your bouquets, arrangements, and landscape? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss eight of their favorite plants to grow for ornamental seed pods. They cover why pods are coveted by flower farmers and home gardeners alike, how the flowers of each plant develop into interesting and attractive seed pods, the cut-flower potential of both the flowers and pods, the proper pod harvest stage, reseeding potential of the plants, and more. From giant poppy pods to fuzzy orlaya seed heads, listen to the podcast and learn about the life of these flowers after the petals have dropped!
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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Shop: 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!
Did you know that some plants can be cloned by taking sections of stem and providing conditions that encourage root development? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss how to propagate Salvia leucantha and Salvia mexicana from stem cuttings. They cover why these two species of salvia are valuable as cut flowers and in a landscape setting, how to overwinter "mother" plants in areas where they are not winter hardy, recommended tools and supplies, when and how to take and prepare cuttings, tips to encourage root growth, how to care for cuttings, when to transplant them out into the garden, the proper harvest stage, and more. Listen to the podcast and learn about this fun, easy, and affordable way to increase your stock of salvia plants!
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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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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