Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne

Looking for an alternative to plastic mulches or landscape fabric? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss Bio360, the biodegradable mulch film Lisa uses at the farm. They cover what Bio360 is made of, advantages and disadvantages of biodegradable mulch, alternatives, how to install the film by hand and using equipment, where to place drip tape, which side of the film to place up (black or white/gray), tips for handling and storing, how long the material is expected to last, and more. Listen to the podcast and learn how to mulch your planting beds with a biodegradable film that can be incorporated into the soil at the end of the 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!

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Shop: Bio360 Biodegradable Mulch

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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 there are two main types of sunflowers to choose from - single-stem and branching? Wondering which one is right for your garden or farm? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the ins and outs of branching sunflowers. They cover the differences between single-stem and branching sunflowers, considerations for farmers and gardeners, growing tips for branching sunflowers (including spacing, pinching, productivity, and succession planting), favorite varieties, and more. Listen to the podcast and learn how to get the most out of branching sunflowers!

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: Sunflower Seeds

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⁠⁠⁠TGW YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠

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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 grow beautiful stock, snapdragons, and tulips to include in your Mother's Day bouquets? Today, Layne is joined again by Gretel Adams of Sunny Meadows Flower Farm to continue discussing her farm's top five Mother's Day flowers. Episode 35 (part 1) featured anemones and ranunculus, and today's episode (part 2) features the remaining three crops - stock, snapdragons, and tulips. Layne and Gretel cover each crop's significance, favorite colors and varieties, whether the plants are grown in structures or in the field, succession planting tips, general bloom times, the number of stems each plant is expected to yield, and other growing and harvesting tips. Towards the end of the episode, Layne asks Gretel some fun questions about becoming a mother. Listen to the podcast and learn how Gretel's team grows stock, snapdragons, and tulips for Sunny Meadows Flower Farm's biggest flower holiday of the year!

The video version of Layne and Gretel'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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Steve & Gretel's Greenhouse Transplant Guide with Spacing Information

Online Course: ⁠Flower Farming School Online: Growing Cut-Flower Crops in Hoop & Greenhouses⁠

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⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠

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⁠⁠⁠⁠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!

Would you like to grow gorgeous anemones and ranunculus to include in your Mother's Day bouquets? Today, Layne is joined by Gretel Adams of Sunny Meadows Flower Farm to discuss her farm's top five Mother's Day flowers. Today's episode (part 1) features two of the five crops - anemones and ranunculus. Layne and Gretel discuss why Mother's Day is such an important holiday for Gretel's business and cover each crop's significance, favorite colors and varieties, whether the plants are grown in structures or in the field, succession planting tips, general bloom times, the number of stems each plant is expected to yield, and other growing and harvesting tips. Listen to the podcast and learn how Gretel's team grows anemones and ranunculus for Sunny Meadows Flower Farm's biggest flower holiday of the year!

The video version of Layne and Gretel'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: Flower Farming School Online: Growing Cut-Flower Crops in Hoop & Greenhouses

⁠⁠⁠"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!

Wondering when and how to fertilize your seedlings or how to amend your beds? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss fertilizer routines for seedlings, beds, and plants. They cover why they opt for organic fertilizers, when and how to fertilize growing seedlings and plants, what to incorporate into beds, consequences of overfertilizing, foliar feeding, and how to maintain beds of perennials and woody plants. Listen to the podcast and learn some tips for building healthy soil and growing productive 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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Shop: Neptune's Harvest Organic Liquid Fish & Seaweed Fertilizer, Complete Organic Granular Fertilizer

⁠⁠"Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion Form⁠⁠

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⁠⁠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!

Did you know that many perennials can actually be started from seed? Today, Lisa and Layne are joined by Dave Dowling of Ball Seed to discuss three perennials grown for cut-flower use that can be started from seed. They cover why each plant is worth growing, USDA hardiness zones, favorite varieties, the meaning of "first-year flowering", growing and spacing tips, the proper harvest stage, vase life, and more. Listen to the podcast and get ready to grow echinacea, echinops, and yarrow from seed!

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: ⁠Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies & More!

⁠⁠"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!

Have you ever considered including ornamental peppers in your bouquets or wreaths? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss rooster peppers, the perfect peppers to grow for cut-flower use. They cover why rooster peppers are sought after by flower farmers, how many plants to grow and how to space them, the harvest stage for fresh and dried use, how to dry the peppers, and ideas for incorporating them into your bouquets and other arrangements. Listen to the podcast and learn how to spice up your bouquets with rooster peppers!

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: Rooster Peppers

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⁠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!

Do you have something growing on your soil blocks - other than seedlings? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss what to do about algae, mold, and fungal growth on soil blocks. They cover what might be growing on your blocks and why, how to properly water your soil blocks and adjust your growing conditions for healthy seedling growth, and tips for avoiding damping off. Listen to the podcast and get ready to troubleshoot the unwanted growth on your soil blocks!

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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⁠"Seed Talk" YouTube Playlist⁠

Shop: ⁠Seed Starting Equipment⁠

⁠"Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion Form⁠

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⁠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!

Would you like to enjoy a delicious tomato sandwich, spicy salsa, or a fresh spinach salad - all with vegetables harvested right out of your own garden? Today, Lisa and Layne are joined by Joe Lamp'l (aka the "joe" behind joe gardener®) to discuss three of Joe's must-grow vegetables to start from seed. They cover why each vegetable is worth growing, seed-starting and growing tips, succession planting, pests and diseases to look out for, harvesting tips, and favorite varieties and dishes. Listen to the podcast and learn Joe's top tips and tricks for starting, growing, harvesting, and enjoying tomatoes, peppers, and spinach!

The video version of Lisa, Layne, and Joe'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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Joe's Online Course: Organic Vegetable Gardening (Affiliate Link)

Joe's Blog: The Ultimate Tomato Cage in 5 Simple Steps

Shop: Vegetable Seeds⁠, ⁠Seed Starting Equipment⁠

⁠"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!

Love the beautiful blue-green and silvery gray foliage of eucalyptus but have some questions about growing it? Today, Lisa and Layne are joined by Dave Dowling of Ball Seed to discuss all things eucalyptus. They cover why eucalyptus is worth growing, the presence of "rogue" seedlings when starting from seed, plant productivity, harvesting and overwintering tips, the best varieties to grow, which varieties to avoid, and more. Listen to the podcast and learn the best tips and techniques for growing eucalyptus on your farm or in your 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

Shop: Eucalyptus Seeds, Seed Starting Equipment

Online Course: Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies & More!

"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!