Do you love the fresh look green flowers bring to a bouquet? Looking for unique shapes, forms, and textures to add interest to your arrangements? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss three gorgeous green cool flower fillers, plus a helpful tip for each one. Listen to the...
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#77 – Growing Hellebores as Cut Flowers
Looking for an early-blooming, low-maintenance perennial that thrives in the shade? Wondering if hellebores can be used as cut flowers and, if so, when to harvest to prevent wilting? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss tips and tricks for growing and harvesting hellebores....
My Habits During The “No-Harvest” Season
During the summer season, I have a pretty structured week. I work Monday through Friday, never on Sunday, and rarely on Saturday. My typical work day begins at 6 am and ends between 2-5 pm. I owe this schedule to thinking about how my farm works during the no-harvest...
The TGW Snapdragon Seed Mixes Story
I’ve grown well over a million stems of snapdragons since I started my flower farming business in 1998. Throughout the years my relationship with this flower has had a lot of ups and downs but one thing remains constant: snapdragons are easy to grow and they are in...
Rooster Peppers: A Cut Above
It was one of the earliest ASCFG conferences I attended. I was kind of a loner (hard to believe, right?) and I hadn’t connected yet with anyone so I would spend my free time observing and listening while at conferences. It is pretty amazing what you can learn just...
#54 – 7 Cool Flowers Plus Tips for Growing in Tunnels, Part 2 – Orlaya, Foxgloves, Godetia, Anemones & Ranunculus with Jonathan Leiss
Would you like to grow gorgeous godetia and orlaya flowers on taller plants with longer stems? Today, Layne is joined again by Jonathan Leiss of Spring Forth Farm to continue discussing the seven cool-season annual crops his farm will be growing next year and the...
#255: Misguided Passion?
Do you love the processes of starting, growing, and harvesting lots of cut flowers, but don’t really want to go into business? That is totally doable and in my book, an even higher calling! Mentions We are so happy about our partnership with the Growing For...
#53 – 7 Cool Flowers Plus Tips for Growing in Tunnels, Part 1 – Snapdragons & Scabiosa with Jonathan Leiss
Would you like to grow gorgeous snapdragons and scabiosa and enjoy their beautiful blooms even earlier next spring? Today, Layne is joined by Jonathan Leiss of Spring Forth Farm to discuss the seven cool-season annual crops his farm will be growing next year and the...
#251: Flat Sales in Late Summer
I vividly remember harvesting flowers that I knew were destined for the compost heap. July and August can be tough sales months, but facing and overcoming it can be done. I hope this helps! ~Lisa Mentions Lisa's course, Flower Farming School Online: The Basics, Annual...
#47 – 10 Tips for Working & Harvesting in Hot Weather
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...