by Lisa Mason Ziegler | Oct 23, 2019 | Cool Flowers
Floating row covers in action in winter. We have whipping wind for most of the winter and spring. Just imagine if the plants had to take that wind. Using row cover on Cool Flowers plantings can help more seeds sprout when planted in the garden, bring spring blooms a...
by Lisa Mason Ziegler | May 9, 2019 | Grandma’s Garden
Somehow each year, the official first warm-season planting season takes me by surprise. I attribute this to my totally involvement with growing cool-season plants. This cool-season group keeps me busy from late winter to spring and then BOOM– it’s time to...
by Lisa Mason Ziegler | Apr 13, 2019 | Lisa Live
This week on Lisa Live! I’m talking about: The proper time to plant warm-season annuals Steps to take if you want to plant earlier. Why we as flower farmers have to start early. As always I am answering your questions live! Founder of The Gardener’s...
by Lisa Mason Ziegler | Mar 28, 2019 | Organic Gardening
Floating Row covers can prevent so many problems in the garden, I’m not sure if I would still be gardening if it wasn’t for them. They help prevent pest damage, protect plants from the elements and so much more. I am never caught without row covers on...
by Lisa Mason Ziegler | Jan 20, 2019 | Lisa Live
Discussing the cold weather that is coming, what’s going on in the transplant room, and what I cut for church flowers tomorrow.
by Lisa Mason Ziegler | Mar 1, 2017 | Organic Gardening
I am often asked how I use row covers on my farm. Below are the reasons to use, how to use, and when to remove. In all installation during warm-to-hot weather hoops are recommended to create more air space under the cover. I use the lightweight floating row cover...
by Lisa Mason Ziegler | Jan 17, 2016 | Fall/Winter Gardening
I always feel like I can’t count on January. I just never know what to expect and this year is proving to be no different. We have gone from 70 degrees the end of December straight to sleet, snow and ice in January. Its tough enough to know what to wear each...
by Lisa Mason Ziegler | Mar 27, 2015 | Cool Flowers
Our March hardy annual garden. This is the moment I relish in with my close connection to our farm and her seasons. It’s coming on the end of March and it has been a roller coaster ride month for sure—a few days in the high 60’s and even a 70 degree day, along with...
