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PODCAST

Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler

Lisa Mason Ziegler

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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00:25:51

#339: Resist the Urge...

Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler ·

2025/04/22

Let’s dive into why overplanting can be a problem. You might think, “Oh, I’ll just plant a little more!” But when you do this, you can overcrowd your garden. This makes it harder to care for your plants, leading to chaos.MentionsOpen Farm Event: June 28, 2025⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign 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

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00:31:21

#338: "Why I Don’t Use Floral Recipes" with Ellen Frost

Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler ·

2025/04/15

Join Lisa Mason Ziegler and Ellen Frost as they discuss the limitations of floral recipes and the beauty of creating unique designs with local flowers. Discover how flexibility, communication, and community relationships can empower you to confidently make unique floral arrangements without using recipes.MentionsEllen’s newsletter signup⁠⁠Ellen’s YouTube Channel⁠Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠Ellen Frost Flowers⁠⁠, ⁠Local Color Flowers⁠Ellen Online Courses: Florist School Online, Preparing to Sell to

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00:31:01

#337: How Flower Farm Spending Makes or Breaks You

Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler ·

2025/04/08

Let’s talk money—the kind that keeps your flower farm alive or quietly drains it dry. In this episode, Lisa digs into the tough truth about spending on the farm: what’s worth it, what’s not, and how to make choices that lead to long-term success instead of slow collapse. If you're ready to face your farm finances head-on, this one's for you.MentionsFree Phone App for Live Gardening Shows: Get the AppLisa's Course, Flower Farming School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the TGW Online Store for all your

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00:35:01

#336: Ask A Flower Farmer with Daniel Schavey (March)

Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler ·

2025/04/01

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 9th-year flower farmer growing in zone 8a and an alumnus of most of The Gardener’s Workshop’s online courses. Here, Daniel offers an update on his growing season and answers questions on topics such as growing flowers for Mother's Day, seed starting and growing tips, how to "hedge your bets" in

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00:26:58

#335: Ask A Florist, March Q&A with Ellen Frost

Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler ·

2025/03/25

Today’s episode features a takeover of our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram, called Ask a Flower Farmer. However, this one we called Ask a Florist featured guest hostess Ellen Frost of Local Color Flowers in Baltimore, MD. Ellen is a floral designer who creates exclusively with flowers and foliage purchased from local growers. She is also one of our course instructors here at The Gardener’s Workshop. In this Q&A Ellen fielded questions about: farmer-florist relationships, design

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00:41:57

#334: "Should You Sell to Florists?" with Ellen Frost

Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler ·

2025/03/18

Should you sell your flowers to florists? What attributes make a farmer a good match for selling to a florist? Here, Lisa chats with Ellen about her experiences working with 40+ flower farmers in her region. Learn what she thinks it takes to be successful in this popular selling channel and how you can accomplish it.MentionsEllen’s newsletter signup⁠⁠Ellen’s YouTube Channel⁠Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠Ellen Frost Flowers⁠⁠, ⁠Local Color Flowers⁠Ellen Online Courses: Florist School

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00:29:08

#333: Bringing Joy Through Flowers - Meet Tricia and...

Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler ·

2025/03/11

I’m thrilled to share an inspiring story with you today. I want to introduce you to Tricia from The Simple Sunflower, an organization that’s making a big difference in our community by repurposing flowers for those in need. In my chat with Tricia, you'll learn what they do, how they do it, and ways to apply this in your own community as well. Together, we can bring a little more joy into the world, one bouquet at a time!MentionsThe Simple Sunflower: Website, Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the TGW Online

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00:34:57

#332: Are You Digging Your Business’s Grave?

Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler ·

2025/03/04

Are you planting for success or setting yourself up for failure? Today, I’m excited to talk about something that many flower farmers, especially those just starting, often overlook. Are you a part-time flower farmer planting for a full-time flower farmer? This question is crucial to your success in the flower farming business.The bottom line is, don’t plant a full-time garden with part-time hours. Be realistic about what you can handle. And most importantly, don’t feel pressured to grow

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00:23:11

#331: Dave Dowling's December Q&A, Ask A Flower Farmer

Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler ·

2025/02/25

This episode features a takeover of our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram, called Ask a Flower Farmer. It was guest-hosted by Dave Dowling of Ball/ColorLink, a former flower farmer and the instructor for our online course: ⁠⁠⁠Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More⁠⁠⁠. Dave is always happy to share his knowledge with our listeners!Topics CoveredManaging gladiolus bulbsPeony growing & maintenanceHydrangea pruningHoliday arrangements using seasonal

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00:27:07

#330: A Flower Farming Life to Love

Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler ·

2025/02/18

Flower farming isn't just about the blooms, it's about the journey! Join Lisa Mason Ziegler as she shares her insights on facing challenges and making smart choices in the world of flower farming. Your good life awaits! MentionsLisa's Course, Flower Farming School OnlineLisa's Course, The Easy Cut Flower Garden⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop 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

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00:26:22

#329: Flower Farmer Grit

Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler ·

2025/02/11

Today, I want to dive into something really important for anyone looking to succeed in flower farming or any kind of business: grit. I believe developing grit is a choice. It’s not something you’re born with; it’s something you cultivate over time. Each time you face a fear or a challenge and choose to push through, you’re building your grit.MentionsLisa's Course, Flower Farming School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm

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00:29:37

#328: 3 Steps to Fail as a Flower Farmer

Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler ·

2025/02/04

Today I’m thrilled to share some important tips for anyone dreaming of starting a flower farming business. As I look back on my journey, I wish I had these resources when I started. This is about the three key steps that can lead to failure as a flower farmer. I’ve seen many passionate people vanish from the business, and it’s often due to skipping over some basic but crucial steps. I'd love to keep YOU from failing, and I hope these tips help you navigate the challenges of flower farming and

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00:30:33

#327: Why Collaboration Beats Competition

Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler ·

2025/01/28

Today I'm diving into a topic that I've never really talked about before: collaboration versus competition. Why are we so afraid of competition? Let's explore why collaboration can actually be more beneficial. MentionsThe Flower Farmer Club, presented by The Gardener's Workshop ⁠⁠⁠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-winning author

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00:19:01

#326: The Power of Community

Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler ·

2025/01/21

Today I am here to share my thoughts on something that has had a big impact on my flower farming journey personally: community. A community is powerful no matter where you currently are on your flower farming journey. I created The Flower Farmer Club to be a safe place for us all to be motivated and encouraged, and to be a place for learning and exploration! I am so eager to join you on your adventure and I look forward to seeing you in the club.MentionsThe Flower Farmer Club, presented by

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00:29:52

#325: Planting Cool Flowers in Very Early Spring

Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler ·

2025/01/14

Today, I want to dive into the topic of cool flowers and the importance of planting them in very early spring. The basic idea is to plant these flowers in cool to cold conditions to get the best performance out of them, which can happen in fall, winter, or very early spring.Many people have been led away from planting during these unusual times. But I assure you, this is where the magic happens! For flower farmers, planting cool flowers can significantly boost your business. We’re talking

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00:30:25

#324: Cool Flower Successions in Very Early Spring &...

Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler ·

2025/01/07

Did you know that we have another podcast series? It’s called Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne, and it’s become really popular! This is their top podcast episode of 2024, the one with the most overall listens, and it’s about succession planting Cool Flowers.If you like this one, please consider subscribing to Seed Talk wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch Seed Talk on our YouTube channel (see the Seed Talk playlist there), or listen to Seed Talk anytime in the podcast section on our

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00:59:58

#323: Cool Flowers Talk: Lisa on The joegardener®...

Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler ·

2024/12/31

Our most popular episode of 2024! Here, 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

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00:26:25

#322: Stepping Out

Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler ·

2024/12/24

Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone in Business Today, we're discussing stepping out of your comfort zone, a challenge many face when starting a new business. In new ventures, like a flower farm, we often seek help from peers. While this can be comforting, it may also lead to stagnation. Spending too much time with others who are struggling can hinder our progress. Successful individuals share key habits: They make decisions based on facts, not assumptions. They recognize that time is money. They

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00:24:47

#321: Dave Dowling's September Q&A, Ask A Flower Farmer

Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler ·

2024/12/17

This episode features a takeover of our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram, called Ask a Flower Farmer. It was guest-hosted by Dave Dowling of Ball/ColorLink, a former flower farmer and the instructor for our online course: ⁠⁠⁠Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More⁠⁠⁠. Dave is always happy to share his knowledge with our listeners! Topics Covered Caring for dahlias in high heat Growing ranunculus, daffodils, & tulips for a spring wedding

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00:23:56

#320: A Golden Opportunity

Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler ·

2024/12/10

A Golden Opportunity: The Power of LeavesToday, I’m excited to share one of the first lessons I learned in gardening that has shaped my entire flower farming career. This episode is all about the amazing benefits of leaves, specifically how they can transform your garden into a thriving ecosystem. Especially for those of you who might see leaves as a nuisance, I want to help you understand their true potential. Listen to learn the "Who, What, When, Where, and Why" of adding leaves to your growing

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