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...

Have you ever wished you could have sunflowers earlier in the season? Are you willing to take a bit of a risk to make that happen? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the early sunflower experiments Lisa has conducted on the farm over the years. They cover why "early bird"...

 Why is it important to thin direct-seeded and self-sown beds of seedlings, and when is the best time to do it? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss when and how to thin your beds of seedlings sown directly outdoors. They cover why thinning is crucial for the health and...

 What is hardening off, and why is it so important? Are there alternatives to the traditional "in and out" method or any situations when hardening off is not necessary? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss how to harden off your seedlings to help them transition from their...

Wondering how far in advance to start your seeds indoors? What should your target planting dates be for cool-season hardy annuals and warm-season tender annuals? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the proper timing for starting your seeds and transplanting them outdoors....

 Ready to learn about seven additional cool flowers with the potential to branch and produce multiple rounds of blooms? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss their third and final set of "cut and come again" cool flowers. They cover why each of these plants is worth growing,...

 Ready to learn about seven additional cool flowers with the potential to branch and produce multiple rounds of blooms? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss their second set of "cut and come again" cool flowers. They cover why each of these plants is worth growing,...

 Wondering if you should start your seeds in small soil blocks, large soil blocks, or plug trays? Should you start with a larger block size for seedlings that you plan on growing indoors for a longer period of time before transplanting? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss...

 Wondering which cool flowers will branch and produce multiple rounds of blooms? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the first half of their list of "cut and come again" cool flowers. They cover why each of these plants is worth growing, approximately how many stems you...

Planning on planting cool flowers in very early spring, including some that typically prefer to be direct-seeded? Wondering if sowing directly outdoors at that time of year is the best option? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss very early spring planting of cool-season...

 Wondering which cool flowers you should only count on for one round of blooms? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss their list of "one and done" cool flowers and explain why this list of plants may differ depending on your climate. They cover why each of these plants is...

 Happy New Year, everyone! Interested in integrating the Pantone Color of the Year into your garden or floral arrangements? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the Pantone Color of the Year for 2023 ('Viva Magenta') and a flower that matches this color beautifully (Zinnia...