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Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne

Lisa Mason Ziegler & Layne Angelo

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

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#102 - Sweet William Variety Comparison with Dave...

Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne ·

2024/08/15

Confused by all the Sweet William varieties available? Wondering how to choose which ones to plant, if there are benefits to growing multiple varieties, and when to start your seeds? Today, Lisa and Layne are joined by Dave Dowling of Ball Seed to compare and contrast six varieties of Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus / Dianthus x barbatus). They discuss which varieties are true biennials, which can be grown as cool-season hardy annuals, planting times, what makes each variety unique, and

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#101 - Growing Perennials as Annuals for Cut Flowers

Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne ·

2024/08/08

Wondering if there are any perennials that are best treated as annuals for cut flowers? Curious why someone might choose to plant a fresh crop each year rather than leave the existing plants in place? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss various reasons why growers may choose to treat certain perennial plants as annuals for cut-flower production. They cover why - as a flower farmer in southeastern Virginia - Lisa chooses to grow Delphinium (various species), Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus), Feverfew

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#100 - 10 Years of Cool Flower Lessons

Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne ·

2024/08/01

Did you know that this is both the 100th episode of "Seed Talk" and the 10-year anniversary of Lisa's Cool Flowers book? To celebrate these two special occasions, Lisa and Layne discuss six important Cool Flower lessons Lisa has learned in the ten years following the book's publication. Listen to the podcast and learn some of the most critical keys to Cool Flower success!The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardener’s Workshop’s YouTube

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#99 - 3 Native Perennials for the Cutting Garden

Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne ·

2024/07/25

Would you like to incorporate more native plants in your garden or on your farm? Wondering which ones are not only beautiful and beneficial but also make great cut flowers? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss three perennials native to various parts of the United States (Joe Pye Weed, Mountain Mint, and Goldenrod) to consider including in your cutting garden. They describe the plants and cover their value both out in the landscape and as cut flowers, growing tips and tricks, the proper harvest stage, and

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#98 - 6 Great Grasses for Fall Bouquets

Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne ·

2024/07/18

Looking for interesting, textural elements to add to your autumn bouquets? Wondering which varieties of seed-grown grasses work well as fall crops? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss six gorgeous grasses that are perfect for fall bouquets. For each cultivar (Frosted Explosion, Green Drops, Lowlander, Hylander, Lime Light, and Purple Majesty), they describe the flower / seed heads, plant height, days to maturity, coloration and form, special features, helpful tips, and more. Listen to the podcast and

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#97 - Cosmos Variety Comparison

Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne ·

2024/07/11

Wondering which varieties of cosmos to grow in your garden or on your farm? Curious which blooms have the longest vase life, or which ones are must-have flowers for fall? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss some of the most popular varieties of cut-flower cosmos. For each cultivar (Double Click, Sensation Mix, Apricotta, Cupcakes Blush, Rubenza, Fizzy White & Afternoon White), they cover the typical bloom size, plant height, days to maturity, coloration (noting favorites for fall bouquets), flower

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#96 - Open Farm Highlights with Dave, Ellen & Lisa

Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne ·

2024/07/04

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, and Lisa regarding their experiences at the Open Farm 2024 event. She chats with these special guests about the day's events, and they share valuable insights

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00:26:17

#95 - Flower Conditioning Products & Process

Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne ·

2024/06/27

Wondering how to maximize the vase life of your flowers? Unsure which flower conditioning products you should use and when? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the ins and outs of flower conditioning. They cover the importance of conditioning flowers and the process, from harvesting out in the field or garden to the vase, using four key products (pre-treatment, hydrating treatment, holding solution, and flower food). After walking through each of the products individually, they give overviews of the

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00:13:27

#94 - Warm-Season Foliage Favorites

Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne ·

2024/06/20

Looking for different colors, forms, and textures of foliage to fill out your bouquets? Wondering which warm-season plants you can grow from seed to meet your needs? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss three of their favorite foliage plants for the warm-season cutting garden, plus helpful harvesting tips for each one. Listen to the podcast and learn tips and tricks for growing and harvesting basil, eucalyptus, and hibiscus!The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The

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#93 - Growing Hydrangeas as Cut Flowers

Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne ·

2024/06/13

Looking for big, beautiful flowers to fill up your summer bouquets? Wondering how to grow, harvest, and store hydrangeas to ensure a long vase life and prevent wilting? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the ins and outs of growing hydrangeas as cut flowers. They cover why they are a valuable addition to cutting gardens and flower farms, the optimal growing conditions and spacing, the proper harvest stage for fresh and dried use, how to strip the stems, conditioning tips, and more. Listen to the podcast

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#92 - 5 Common Cockscomb Questions

Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne ·

2024/06/06

Frustrated by cockscomb plants blooming on short stems? Confused by conflicting information about whether or not you should pinch your plants? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss five of the most common cockscomb (Celosia argentea cristata) questions. They cover pinching, which varieties are the best for drying, cockscomb varieties with the largest heads, the least seedy varieties, and issues with plants budding up or blooming prematurely on short stems. Listen to the podcast and learn the answers to some

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#91 - All About Flower Support Netting

Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne ·

2024/05/30

Wondering whether or not you should bother netting your flowers? Curious about when to install support netting, what height to place it at, and the most efficient and effective way to install it? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the ins and outs of flower support netting. They cover reasons to consider netting (or not netting) your flowers, the pros and cons of plastic support netting and potential alternatives, stake types and spacing, installation tips, and more. Listen to the podcast and learn how

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#90 - 3 Vining Plants to Grow Plus Tips for Building...

Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne ·

2024/05/23

Would you like to add some vertical interest to your garden and unique elements to your flower arrangements? Wondering how to support vigorous vining plants as they grow and prevent your underlying structures from collapsing? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss three warm-season vining plants to consider growing this summer. They cover what makes each plant special, spacing, the proper harvest stage, and more. Plus, they provide helpful tips for building a sturdy tunnel structure out of livestock panels

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#89 - 3 Warm-Season Flowers to Succession-Plant Every...

Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne ·

2024/05/16

Working on your summer succession-planting schedule? Wondering if there are any warm-season flowers you should consider planting on a weekly basis? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss three warm-season flowers to consider succession-planting every week. They cover why the flowers are worth growing and planting weekly, favorite varieties, the price per stem relative to other flowers, and more. Listen to the podcast and learn why you should consider sowing single-stem sunflowers, single-stem cockscomb, and

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#88 - Growing Peonies as Cut Flowers

Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne ·

2024/05/09

Searching for the perfect focal flower to star in your spring bouquets? Wondering how to grow, harvest, and store peonies to ensure loads of luscious blooms with the longest possible vase life? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the ins and outs of growing herbaceous peonies as cut flowers. They cover why they are a valuable addition to cutting gardens and farms, favorite varieties, the optimal growing conditions and spacing, the proper harvest stage, how to deal with ants on peonies, how to store the

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#87 - Cover Crop Basics

Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne ·

2024/05/02

Looking for ways to suppress weeds and improve your soil? Wondering what cover crops are and if you should incorporate them into your farm or garden? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the ins and outs of cover cropping. They cover what cover crop is and why it is used, potential benefits, crop considerations depending on the time of year and equipment needed to extinguish, planting times and sowing tips, how and when to extinguish various cover crops, and more. Listen to the podcast and discover if

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#86 - Bunny Tails - A 'Cool Flower' Grass

Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne ·

2024/04/25

Looking for a cute new addition to your spring cool flowers lineup? Do you love the look of 'Bunny Tails' blooms but struggle with stems that are too short to use? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the newest plant to be designated as a cool flower (aka cool-season hardy annual) - 'Bunny Tails' grass (Lagurus ovatus). They describe the soft, cottontail-like blooms and compact plants and cover ways to use and sell the flowers, the experiments that led to its designation as a cool flower,

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#85 - Warm-Season Planting Checklist

Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne ·

2024/04/18

Looking forward to a flower-filled garden all summer long? Wondering when to plant, and how to adjust your grow room to provide the optimal environment for warm-season seeds and seedlings? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss their checklist of key items to keep in mind when planning your warm-season plantings and sowing your seeds. They cover when to plant, how many seeds to sow relative to the number of plants you hope to end up with, the ideal grow room temperature and heat mat setup for warm-season

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#84 - 6 Tips to Maximize Flower Production + An...

Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne ·

2024/04/11

Looking forward to buckets of blooms this growing season? Wondering how to get the most flowers out of your space? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss six tips for maximizing flower production in your field or garden. Plus, the girls share an exciting announcement for cool flower growers everywhere. Listen to the podcast and learn how to make the most of your growing space!The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardener’s Workshop’s YouTube channel, where all “Seed

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#83 - Fungus Gnats + Tips to Prevent & Control

Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne ·

2024/04/04

Frustrated by fungus gnats in your growing space? Wondering how to get rid of your unwanted house guests or prevent them from taking over in the first place? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss fungus gnats and practical methods for prevention and control. They cover the fungus gnat life cycle and lifespan, where they prefer to lay their eggs and how many each female can lay, what they eat as adults and larvae, tips for preventing an outbreak and controlling the population of fungus gnats indoors, and

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