This episode features a takeover of our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram, called Ask a Flower Farmer, hosted by Jennie Love of Love ’n Fresh Flowers. Jennie is a well-known and highly sought-after farmer-florist in Philadelphia specializing in field-to-vase wedding and event work. She is also the author of two of our online courses: Farmer-Florist School Online: The Wedding Process, and the online mini-workshop called Making Workshops Work for You. Here, Jennie graciously shares her thoughts on many different topics, including:
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how to get started as a farmer-florist
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where to get floral design training
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and so much more!
Other Topics/Questions Covered:
- Korean Natural Farming treatment for powdery mildew
- Hardening off seedlings
- Fertilizing fall seedlings
- No-till garden bed creation
- Snapdragon succession planting
- Overwintering/perennializing dahlias
- Snapdragon transplant timing
- Recommended woodies to grow
- Bridal bouquet process
- DIY Bucket Contracts
- Crop planning for annuals & perennials
- Finding customers
Mentions
Jennie’s Course: Farmer-Florist School Online: The Wedding Process
Jennie’s Online Mini-Workshop: Making Workshops Work for You
Connect with Jennie on Instagram: @lovenfreshflowers, @notillflowers
Jennie’s Blog at Love ‘n Fresh Flowers
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The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers, owner of The Gardener’s Workshop, Flower Farming School Online, and the publisher of Farmer-Florist School Online and Florist School Online. Watch Lisa’s Story and connect with Lisa on social media!
