#34 – Fertilizer Routine for Seedlings, Beds & Plants
 Wondering when and how to fertilize your seedlings or how to amend your beds? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss fertilizer routines for seedlings, beds, and plants. They cover why they opt for organic fertilizers, when and how to fertilize growing seedlings and plants,...
#235: Flower Lover Turned Flower Farmer with Sarah Strouse & Ellen Frost
You never know where your interests and hobbies will take you! Sarah shares her dream scenario here, going from a flower enthusiast in a busy healthcare career to a successful flower farmer. She was introduced to the world of local flowers and her local flower...
#33 – 3 Perennials to Start from Seed with Dave Dowling
Did you know that many perennials can actually be started from seed? Today, Lisa and Layne are joined by Dave Dowling of Ball Seed to discuss three perennials grown for cut-flower use that can be started from seed. They cover why each plant is worth growing, USDA...
234: Ask A Flower Farmer with Amelia Ihlo of Rooted Farmers
This episode features a takeover of our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram, called Ask a Flower Farmer. This episode was guest hosted by Amelia Ihlo. Amelia is a flower farmer based in rural New Hampshire and owns the Rooted Farmers online flower-selling...
#32 – Ornamental Peppers for Bouquets & Arrangements
 Have you ever considered including ornamental peppers in your bouquets or wreaths? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss rooster peppers, the perfect peppers to grow for cut-flower use. They cover why rooster peppers are sought after by flower farmers, how many plants to...
#233: Ask A Florist with Ellen Frost of Local Color Flowers
Today’s episode features a takeover of our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram, normally called Ask a Flower Farmer. In this episode we instead did an Ask a Florist session with guest host Ellen Frost of Local Color Flowers in Baltimore, MD. Ellen is not...
#31 – Growth on Soil Blocks, Overwatering & Damping Off
 Do you have something growing on your soil blocks - other than seedlings? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss what to do about algae, mold, and fungal growth on soil blocks. They cover what might be growing on your blocks and why, how to properly water your soil blocks...
#232: Big Changes, Lisa’s School is Now On-Demand!
Today I have BIG NEWS to share! For the first time EVER, my flower farming course is now available ON-DEMAND! Course: Flower Farming School Online: The Basics, Annual Crops, Marketing, and More! Who Is This Online School For? • Flower Gardeners who want to level up...
#30 – 3 Must-Grow Vegetables with Joe Lamp’l
 Would you like to enjoy a delicious tomato sandwich, spicy salsa, or a fresh spinach salad - all with vegetables harvested right out of your own garden? Today, Lisa and Layne are joined by Joe Lamp'l (aka the "joe" behind joe gardener®) to discuss three of Joe's...
#231: Battle of My Head vs. My Heart
I question everything this time of the season just before the farm bursts into bloom. Will it survive? What is eating that? Why this year? I must remind myself to step back and allow my mind to overrule my impulsive heart's reaction! Hope this brings you relief, Lisa...
#29 – Eucalyptus with Dave Dowling
 Love the beautiful blue-green and silvery gray foliage of eucalyptus but have some questions about growing it? Today, Lisa and Layne are joined by Dave Dowling of Ball Seed to discuss all things eucalyptus. They cover why eucalyptus is worth growing, the presence of...
#230: Pre-Chilled Tulips with Gretel Adams
Think you can't grow tulips in your climate? Struggling with really short tulips? Have great tulips, but wish you had them earlier in the season? Gretel and I cover all this and more! Join me as I chat with Gretel Adams of Sunny Meadows Flower Farm in Columbus, Ohio....