#315: Dave Dowling's June Q&A, Ask A Flower Farmer
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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- Watering Tips for Sunflowers & Lilies
- Growing Limelight Hydrangeas
- Tips for Fall Planting Campanula
- Dealing with Leaf Hoppers
- Storing Dahlia Bulbs Over Winter
- Managing Vole Damage
- Best Flowers to Plant in Tropical Areas
- Harvesting Tips for Astilbe
- Growing Lisianthus & Snapdragons
- Preventing Botrytis on Peonies
- Pre-sprouting Techniques for Ranunculus
- Propagation Methods for Peonies
- Managing White Flies
- Harvesting Tips for Various Flowers
Episode originally aired 6/26/24 on Instagram. Join Lisa and her guest hosts Wednesdays at 12:30PM Eastern time to get your cut flower growing questions answered by the experts!
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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!
