by Lisa Mason Ziegler | Jan 9, 2020 | Cool Flowers
I stumbled into learning about cool-season hardy annual flowers a couple of decades ago. My interest had been sparked by flower farming and I wanted to jump in with both feet, but we were heading into winter, what now? While I knew practically nothing about farming at...
by Lisa Mason Ziegler | Feb 2, 2019 | Lisa Live
Talking hydrangea pruning tips, hellebores, and a baby plant room visit for the surprise I found! Plus how I sprout bupleurum. Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers, owner of The Gardener’s Workshop, Flower Farming School...
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 | Jan 24, 2016 | Flower Farming
I am going to share some of the habits I’ve gotten into during the no-harvest season. They prepare me to survive and even thrive during the crazy harvest season. I’ve come by these lessons mostly the hard way, but they have increased the joy and bottom...
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 6, 2015 | Cool Flowers
While many of us (me) are wringing our hands over all the cold, snowy, icy weather—cool flowers are proving to be the cool customers that I’ve come to know and love. They survive winter in spite of my doubts—even after 18 years of witnessing their amazing...
by Lisa Mason Ziegler | Feb 26, 2015 | Stories and Such
This isn’t about farming, but a life experience that all should be ready for. Do you know where your house water supply cutoff is? I do. Everyone should know where it is for your home. Be sure you can get to it and how to turn it off. Pictured above is our...
