Are you distressed to see buds forming on your fall-planted cool flowers before winter has even set in? Wondering what might have gone wrong and what you should do? Today, Lisa and Layne troubleshoot premature blooms on fall-planted cool flowers. They cover potential...

Are you a garden and flower lover who has always dreamed of traveling to England? Wondering which sights to see on a flower-filled journey across the pond? Today, Lisa and Layne are joined by florist Ellen Frost of Local Color Flowers to discuss Ellen's recent trip to...

Running behind schedule on your fall cool flower plantings? Wondering if you still have time to plant, or if your window of opportunity has passed? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss whether or not it is too late to start or plant cool-season hardy annuals this fall. They...

Contemplating which tasks should be on your mind when preparing your flower beds in the fall? Wondering how bed preparation may differ depending on your plans for the space or the type of bed (conventional versus no-till)? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss their checklist...

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...

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 variety...

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...

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...

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...

 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...

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...

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 Frost of Local...