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#59 – 5 Simple Steps to Remove, Store & Reuse Flower Support Netting
Does your flower support netting end up in a tangled mess when you try to remove it? Wondering if there is a better way to remove the netting so that it can be easily stored and reused? Today, Lisa and Layne cover five simple steps to remove and store plastic mesh...
#58 – Cool Flower Drying Experiment Results
Would you like to grow your own material for dried flower crafts or arrangements? Wondering which cool flowers to include in your garden for drying purposes? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the results of this year’s cool flower drying experiments. They cover a...
#57 – Troubleshooting Cool Flower Transplant Timing Issues
Are you realizing that you may have started your cool flower transplants a bit too early? Wondering how to slow down seedling growth if weather is preventing you from transplanting out on time? Today, Lisa and Layne troubleshoot issues with cool flower transplant...
#56 – Germination Troubleshooting – Rudbeckia, Bells of Ireland & Poppies
Are you having difficulty germinating some of your cool flower seeds? Wondering why you are not seeing more sprouts in your grow room or in the garden? Today, Lisa and Layne troubleshoot germination issues with rudbeckia, bells of Ireland, and poppies. They cover...
#55 – 10 Direct Seeding Mistakes to Avoid for Cool Flowers in Fall
Are your direct-seeded beds of cool flowers looking thinner than you would like? Wondering what may have gone wrong and if there is anything you can do going forward to improve germination? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss ten mistakes to avoid when sowing cool flower...
#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...
#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...
#52 – Zinnia Challenges with Florist Ellen Frost
Have you ever struggled with unpredictable zinnia vase life, weak necks, or complete “zinnia meltdown”? Wondering if there is anything you can do as a grower to help prevent these issues from occurring? Today, Lisa and Layne are joined by florist Ellen...
#51 – Rudbeckia Triloba – A Fantastic Late Summer Filler Flower
Looking for the perfect filler flower to add a bit of sunshine to your late-season bouquets? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss Rudbeckia triloba, a beautiful species of black-eyed susan featuring airy sprays of cheerful yellow flowers. They cover what makes...
#50 – Sweet William Variety Comparison: Amazon vs. Sweet
Confused by all the sweet william varieties available? Wondering how to choose between ‘Amazon’ and ‘Sweet’, and if there are any benefits to growing both? Today, Lisa and Layne compare and contrast the ‘Amazon’ and...
#49 – Cool Flowers Fall Planting Checklist
Did you know that fall is the perfect time to plant cool-season hardy annuals for a bountiful, flower-filled garden next spring? Wondering what to plant when, and how to adjust your grow room to provide the optimal environment for cool flower seeds and seedlings?...
#48 – Amaranth Growing Guide
Looking for the perfect flower to add interest, texture, and color to your fall bouquets? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss all things amaranth. They compare the upright and trailing forms of amaranth and cover how to prevent leggy seedlings, the ideal head size for use...
#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...
#46 – Ornamental Kale for Fall
Did you know that there are gorgeous varieties of kale that grow tall enough to be used in bouquets? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss one of fall’s most beautiful cut “flowers” – ornamental kale. They cover the differences between cut-flower and...
#45 – Japanese Beetles
Are Japanese beetles destroying your plants? Wondering what you can do to reduce the population of these pests in your garden or on your farm? Today, Lisa and Layne are joined by The Gardener’s Workshop’s warehouse manager and bug enthusiast Rhonda Graves...
#44 – Zinnia Variety Comparison
— Wondering which varieties of zinnias to grow in your garden or on your farm? Today, Lisa and Layne compare some of the most common zinnias grown for cut flower production. First, they discuss how to determine if you still have time to sow zinnia seeds for a...
#43 – Open Farm Highlights with Dave, Ellen, Lisa & Val
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...
#42 – Sunflower Troubleshooting
Are your sunflower plants exhibiting confusing behaviors, such as blooming on short stems or having multiple blooms on a single stem? Have you been disappointed by pest damage or the head size, neck strength, or vase life of your flowers? Today, Lisa and Layne...
#40 – Pod Perfection – Favorite Plants to Grow for Ornamental Seed Pods
 Would you like to add touches of texture, layers of interest, and a bit of magic to your bouquets, arrangements, and landscape? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss eight of their favorite plants to grow for ornamental seed pods. They cover why pods are coveted by flower...
#39 – Propagating Salvia from Stem Cuttings
 Did you know that some plants can be cloned by taking sections of stem and providing conditions that encourage root development? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss how to propagate Salvia leucantha and Salvia mexicana from stem cuttings. They cover why these two species...
#38 – Biodegradable Mulch
 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...
#37 – Branching Sunflowers
 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...
#36 – Mother’s Day Flowers, Part 2 – Stock, Snapdragons & Tulips with Gretel Adams
 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....