This episode features a takeover of our popular “Ask a Flower Farmer” live Q&A session on Instagram. Daniel Schavey of Petal Pickers Flower Co. in Greenville, SC hosted this one. Daniel is a 7th-year flower farmer growing in zone 8a and an alumnus of most of The Gardener’s Workshop’s online courses. Here, he answers questions on topics such as high tunnel growing, lisianthus, tips for new cut flower growers, hydroponic tulips, and so many more! Other topics covered: microclimate trial & error, selling to florists, ranunculus, tuberose, aphids, deer fence, roses, dahlias, sunflower suc ..read more

Join Rhonda Graves and Lisa for another episode of Bug Talk! Today, they expand into the broader topic of restoring the natural order on your farm or in your garden: the benefits, the methods, and the rewards. They share all of their favorite resources for learning more about what YOU can do to improve the natural conditions in your space. Recommended Reading Vegetables Love Flowers Bringing Nature Home  Good Garden Bugs  The Life Cycle of Butterflies  The Secret Lives of Backyard Bugs  Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden Good Bug Bad Bug Other Resources Xerces Soci ..read more

We are so hard on ourselves when we hit a wall or fail. I’ve found that the reality so often for me is that my expectations weren’t based on any facts or experiences, just hopes, and dreams. No wonder it didn’t work out! Stepping back and rethinking the process can change it all. Hopes + Dreams + Experience + Knowledge = a smoother and straighter road to success. I hope this episode meets you where you are, encourages you, lets you know you are not alone, and sows the seeds of hope that there is another way. I hope you enjoy this episode. ~Lisa Z. Mentions Request the webinar: What It ..read more

This episode features a takeover of our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram, called Ask a Flower Farmer. Guest-hosted by Dave Dowling of Ball/ColorLink, who is also a former flower farmer and the instructor for our online course: Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More. Dave has such a wealth of knowledge to share! Here, he answers questions about dahlias, hydrangeas, tulips, lisianthus, and so much more! Other topics include pest management, crop rotation, organic vs. conventional fertilizers, seedling care, zinnias, sunflowers, celosia, and gladiolus ..read more

Lisa was recently featured on Growing For Market podcast, joining host Andrew Mefferd to discuss concepts from her new book, The Cut Flower Handbook. Topics covered include: The current US market demand for cut flowers Cool vs. warm season flower crops Professionalism in flower farming Succession planting concept for continuous blooms Podcast excerpts are published with permission.  Mentions Lisa's Book: ⁠The Cut Flower Handbook⁠ Full original Growing For Market episode #55 podcast ⁠Available Here⁠ Book: ⁠⁠The Flower Farmer by Lynn Byczynski⁠⁠ Association of Specialty Cut Flower ..read more

After almost a year in development, we're so excited to tell you about our new online community!  Membership Features:  Monthly live Q&As with Lisa Z! Exclusive training sessions  Expert guidance from Lisa Commiserate with your flower-loving peers Interactive challenges keep you inspired to succeed Private club platform - no tracking or advertising Access anytime from your phone, tablet, or computer Who Is This Online Club For?  Aspiring Flower Farmers Established Flower Farmers Passionate Flower Gardeners Mentions ⁠More about The Gardener's Worksho ..read more

Lisa was recently featured on The joegardener® Show podcast, joining host Joe Lamp'l to discuss the foundational concepts from her new book, The Cut Flower Handbook. Topics covered include: The soil blocking method of seed starting Cool vs. warm season flower crops Natural weed & pest prevention Succession planting concept for continuous blooms Podcast excerpts are published with permission. Mentions Full The joegardener® Show Episode #351 Podcast & Blog Post ⁠Available Here⁠ Lisa's Book: ⁠The Cut Flower Handbook⁠ Book: ⁠⁠The Flower Farmer by ..read more

Starting and being in business is overwhelming! Yep, it's true. And the overwhelm doesn't just stop one day, you have to take control and make it happen. Only you can make that choice. Add to that the stress of flower farming, and it becomes clear why so many new growers never leave the starting gate. In this episode, I'm sharing one of the keys to getting started and staying in business as a flower farmer. Allow yourself the fair opportunity to learn how, I highly recommend it! (Encore presentation, originally aired March 2021) Mentions Learn about our Online Courses ⁠⁠Shop the TGW Online S ..read more

In September '22 Lisa was featured on The joegardener® Show podcast, joining host Joe Lamp’l to discuss the Cool Flowers concept and how she got started growing this fantastic group of spring stunners! They covered topics such as: How to determine which Cool Flowers you can grow in your region When and how to start your Cool Flowers from seed The special care requirements of flowers planted in the fall and in very early spring What you should do to prepare in the fall even if you don’t plant until very early spring Mentions Lisa's Book, Cool Flowers The Flower Farmer by ..read more

Growing, giving, and receiving cut flowers is good medicine for whatever ails you. I learned this firsthand from Stevie’s mom's memorial service. The stories of Ruby sharing my flowers amongst the thousands of pound cakes she baked and shared were evidence of the power of flowers. Sharing them is an excellent ending to a flower's journey. Mentions Lisa's newest book: ⁠The Cut-Flower Handbook⁠ ⁠Shop 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-win ..read more